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Pausing to Think
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Pausing to Think |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Pausing to Think of the green tree and the briar the ocean's rushing flavor the quiet pond and river's song the mountain climb I savor The voices distance still recalls the lives that touch my essence the fairy dust that round me twirls to magic smile of strangers of the grandmother who held my hand who made the lemonade and whistled bird songs to the sky with answer's serenade of the freckled lift of father who took me to the sea and drenched me in salt water’s swirl though gone he still holds me of mother tender hearted whose wisdom smiled me open to find the best in those around her spirit still helps coping of my precious little girl who twirled into my being a treasure held within her palm still open for my seeing the love of friends who understand and fold me in their comfort who see the beauty time has woven and tell me how they love it of time that marches with my sons now gown and filled with living who with their seasons blessed by love their own roads are beginning The loving touch of a good man the sound of music playing the poetry that speaks for me and ears that hear my praying of many blessings of the moon and sunsets touched with golden the lessons of days gone before that in my heart I’m holding |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I do so love the way you write!!! This just flowed so gently down the page, Martie...like a sigh of satisfaction. Superb. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Martie, marvellous write, such a flow, this is such superb writing. Love this one Take care Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The who and what you think about says a lot about how you came to be such a remarkable woman. *S* This is lovely, Martie. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
beautiful trip through all the memories that affected you through your life Martie... such eloquent expressions of thankfulness for the good and truth of life.....I love the spirit of this poem and positive outlook that results from all these reflections.... great read!! ethome...... |
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Tony Abbot Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 209North Wales,UK |
I can only echo other's praise,a mellifluous and articulate view on life. 'Humankind cannot bear too much reality' T.S.Eliot |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
of my precious little girl who twirled into my being a treasure held within her palm still open for my seeing the love of friends who understand and fold me in their comfort who see the beauty time has woven and tell me how they love it of time that marches with my sons now gown and filled with living who with their seasons blessed by love their own roads are beginning The loving touch of a good man the sound of music playing the poetry that speaks for me and ears that hear my praying of many blessings of the moon and sunsets touched with golden the lessons of days gone before that in my heart I’m holding =============== Oh Martie this is so uplifting and wonderful.. with each verse my smile grew wider upon my face... this is contentment put to rhyme... such a perfect poem to read on a day meant to ponder and reflect all that we are grateful for... poetry like this being on my list.. and your friendship as well. love ya lady me There are moments ... when I Love you beyond the limits of my human heart ... ...you will always be mine. Collin Raye |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Serenity--thank you so much for the suberb and for reading this poem today. Marsha--Thanks for your sweet, pink reply. Surthern--What a nice thing to say, thanks sweet lady. ethome--Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely repsonse. Tony--Melliflous-what a wonderful word..thank you! Janet--You have given me a smile, my friend. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautiful, Martie!! Denise |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
this touches many empty places in my heart and fills them again with song... thank you Martie... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
your poems always have such atmosphere martie, and this was no exception packed full of a kind of dreamy nostalgia ... you write so well you know  Philip |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
What a pleasure to find this gem. One of your best Martie. Enjoyed muchly my friend. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Martie, this is truly lovely. No wonder you are such a loving lady! But not only were you given love - you were able to take it, and internalize it, and give it back again and again the rest of your life! That's a gift! I was especially touched by the verse: "of the freckled lift of father who took me to the sea and drenched me in salt water’s swirl though gone he still holds me" Excellent poem, my friend! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A soothing and pleasurable read...James |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you, Denise for the beautiful. Karilea--If I filled you with song then I am happy. Philip--You always say such nice things...thank you! Mike--I'm always so glad to see you...I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. Rosemary--You're right, I was given a lot of love...thank you for such a wonderful reply. James--so glad that you stoped by for some soothing. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
A great catalog of all we shold be thankful for - amazing that you can do this so beautifully |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
the love of friends who understand and fold me in their comfort who see the beauty time has woven and tell me how they love it very very nice, Martie..I love this verse ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Absolutely beautiful, Martie! A lovely swirl of tender memories! Denise |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Martie, This is a blessing to read. Beautiful description of family and love and the memories you hold dear. Deb |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
it's always nice to read about someone's memories. I hold few. Maybe I'll bring mine out some day. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--There is much to be thankful for...much more then I expressed...thank you. Wynter--thank you for bringing this poem back up and reminding me I negledted to thank Bill...and thank you for letting me know the part you liked...Much appreciated! Denise--I'm always glad to see you, you know. Deb--Thank you so much...yes the family love and tender memories are wonderful. passing shadows--I'm sure you have some...if you write them you will see. |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Your words shine with the love that surrounds you Martie ... this is exceptionally beautiful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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