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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho 
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The hem had begun falling out of your favorite red twirly-skirt when the end of my world came and you were gone. I never sewed it up. The skirt lies across my lap, caressed by my fingers, faintly fragrant and dainty, as your memory lingers on. It looks impossibly small now, for the way you suffused my soul, my days, so full and complete. I can feel now why you wanted to wear it every day. You were enchanted in graceful motion. I can still see you dear and sweet, in the mirror of my mind, before life held me behind; my lovely daughter Sheena Rose, six years old, spinning in circles, nearly breathless, making it wave in scarlet spirals; with your long hair flying, blue eyes shining, and your beautiful flushed, eager little face laughing . The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 02-06-2001).] |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
This brought tears - so terribly, sadly, beautiful....I don't know the background, but my heart aches, and my mind does not want it to be true. Lary |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Thank you so much - I write through tears of gratefulness for your kindness. I just went to see your site, and after reading Alberta Chill, I had to come back before finishing, to tell you how beautifully meticulously you describe the winters I love so well! What magical imagery! Thanks again! P.S. And yes, mine is a true story. Oh, my dear friend, I just went back and read your Journey of Grief - and MY mind didn't want to believe that IT was true! No wonder your heart is so tender! I'm so terribly sorry for your loss! [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 02-06-2001).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rosemary, Bless you my dear, a lovely write. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rosemary, my friend~ You are so gifted with heart ... so loving, so giving, so enormous. This seems like a photo that comes to life with your sweet memories of Sheena Rose. I can just picture that little twirly-skirted princess. Hugs, sweet lady ... such hugs I send to you. I Love you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I was wondering why we been carrying that thing around all these years. I suppose the same goes for that 'lil rocking chair. Your such a sentimentalist. How are we ever going to move all these memories. Mush love, your husband dale |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
As always, your words move me. How precious these memories are and how precious they will remain  ~ Ruth www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
God bless you "I walked beside the evening sea and dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hugs, our Rosemary... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Rosemary you have such a tender heart for this kind of thing and you write it so well! ethome Reality seldom bears the possibilities of imagination! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} You are loved - and my faith assures me - she awaits you in heaven |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
laryalee - thank you so much, kind friend! Seymour Tabin - and thank you too, so much! Marge Tindal - I appreciate your comments so much! lucky - oh, my dear husband, what can I say? "That thing?" Her cute little skirt? Well, what can I say?! I love you. hoot_owl_rn - thank you for reading, and for your sweet words. I'm excited for your wedding day - almost here! Kathleen - thank you for your blessings! Sunshine - thank you my friend. ethome - I appreciate your comments and kindness. Wilfred Yeats - thank you for your care!!!!!! And I believe that too. |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Rosemary, Your love and loss is very evident and so eloquently stated. What a lovely memorial. I am sorry for your loss. David2 |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Well my Sweet, You got your snow..! I figure your going to be twirling around in it in just about a minute... What a glow you can get with a little white. Love your husband dale [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 02-08-2001).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rosemary--I can picture her so well...and still she twirls in your heart and always will...hugs to you, my friend. |
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