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The Curled Dimple..... 7000th post
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The Curled Dimple..... 7000th post |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Curled Dimple (in memory of Michelle) It was the first time that I felt you round me, as my girl belly became taught with your curled dimple. I hooked my jeans with a rubber band you stretched me so. It was amazing to see you beat just under my skin. You were a foot print that I still feel, like the sureness of thirst that takes one barefoot across a desert. Your becoming, focused me and your curved fingers hit a place that still holds the bruise. I have not stirred your foot into the hardness of plaster. But, as if it hung on my wall, I can still see the love, invisible, yet sure and mighty, that you squealed into my arms so long ago with the meaning of "mother". [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 05-12-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
God bless you, Martie....this is lovely Kathleen Blake |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Please, please, give hankie warnings....this is so very beautiful..... |
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Meadow Nymph New Member
since 2001-05-12
Posts 4Phantasm Isle |
What a unique way to show the meaning of motherhood.  I cannot wait until I have the oppertunity to be a mother myself someday. Wonderful writing, I enjoyed it very much. ~Just be...and believe~ |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
Martie you made an imprint on my heart with this poem. What a wonderful gift you have given us. I can see your child run to your arms. Fear not, your angel is still with us, protecting us is some way. [This message has been edited by Julian Lester (edited 05-12-2001).] |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, This is so tender and sweet. I just love it my dear friend. (((((hugs to you))))) Michael Proust- |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martie: Your poem is the essence of motherhood, and I want to say to you, may you always feel that litte foot! God bless. ~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~ |
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Just A Woman Senior Member
since 2001-03-10
Posts 507 |
This is beautiful. Brought back many memories.... |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Oh,I forgot to mention, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 7000th POST. me Proust- |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Your becoming, focused me and your curved fingers hit a place that still holds the bruise. ============================== much like your words touch our hearts and leave imprints, poetic footprints on our souls. Congrats on your milestone, sweet poetess tis just that it be for Michelle,and this weekend. Happy Mothers Day Martie. love you lady  me |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SisterOfMyHeart~ 'I can still see the love, invisible, yet sure and mighty' Always ~ *Hugs* for a Blessed Mother's Day ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
It's hard to read through the tears but this was a lovely tribute to motherhood and loss. Joyce |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You edited this in such a way I thought I lost my marbles....Congratulations little flower girl, on your 7000th post! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Such beautiful images of remembrance Martie ... this is such a tender and delicate tribute, you've touched my heart deeply with these lovely sentiments. Bless you ... Congratulations on 7,000 posts ... this is such a heartfelt piece with which to cross this milestone, truly beautiful ... Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, You somehow put into words an invisible bond felt in flesh and spirit, a love so deep for unborn child, it seems impossible to describe, and yet you do, so exquisitly. What a beautiful and endearing tribute to Michelle. One that will long be remembered. And what an appropriate treasure to mark your 7000th post Congratulations, dear friend God bless you Liz |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Friends...thank you so much for your treasured replies. Michelle, was my first born and I know you know how special the feeling is to be pregnant for the first time...like Liz said, it is very hard to describe, and I haven't really given it it's full brightness or complete tenderness. Happy Mother's Day to all of you who are mothers...and hugs to everyone!! |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Martie...Very lovely...very touching. Bob |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This could be the most touching piece of writing I have ever read...thank you, Martie....and congratulations on your milestone.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So much love and tenderness here, Martie... You've honored Michelle and motherhood with one of your best... Beautiful! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I forgot to congratulate you on 7000.......and I wanted to read this once more. Kathleen Blake |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
superb. . . a wonderful sharing of a story that never really ends. . . wonderful my friend. . .and congratulations!!! ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
a very touching sharing of a mothers love...thank you... There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You've expressed it perfectly, Martie. (((HUGS))) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Happy Mothers Day and congrats on both child and poem. *L* Sy |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Beautiful!!!! Many congratulations on the 7 regards to you Martie, Sudhir |
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