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Oh, Mike . . .
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Oh, Mike . . . |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Oh, Mike ... ~*Marge Tindal*~ I try to keep my mind from remembering what my heart cannot forget Time doesn't heal the ache of missing you or at least it hasn't yet~ I reach back in time before the phone call the one that no one ever thinks of receiving It's hard ... so hard to remember all that you were in the absence of your being~ For all the years I knew you so adorably adorable, little brother Mischief- maker with that precious grin that could melt the heart of Mother~ Your proud service for your country Handsome devil in uniform you were Not a surprise in this world that you'd cause many a heart to stir~ Laughingly recalling our shared ESP knowing that others didn't understand our rapport it scared the bejeebers out of others how we snickered at their discomfort even more~ Your tenderness with your newborn son a moment I'll never forget Little Mikey ... look-a-likey he wears your name with pride when the fireworks burst in the night sky of July while others celebrate ... we douse the memories in tears then suddenly there's nothing poetic about remembering just how much I miss you and it all falls apart Oh, Mike .... David Michael 'Mike' Cowart June 20, 1946 - July 3, 1980 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A winsome smile, my friend, for His gift to your family Little Mikey - Look Alikey God Bless  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--A beautifully expressed memory, sweet sis...I don't know the why of so many things...but, I do know that love never dies. You show that here. Hugs!! |
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Lisa Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 88Lunenburg,VT USA |
To say I'm sorry seems inappropriate. But I am. To lose someone you love is hard, and a wise woman once told me to lose a sibling is hardest. This is a beautiful tribute to him. Thank you for sharing it. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- oh my sweet friend...this just hurts. i'm typing this through blurry tear-filled eyes. this is such a tender and loving tribute to your brother, and your love for him shines through so brightly it hurts my eyes. beautiful just doesn't do this justice. warm fuzzy hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 07-02-2001).] |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Oh Marge! The loss of a brother is so hard...I feel your pain. Even though the years go by it doesnt seem to get easier...what a nice tribute to him! Love and hugs Cindi God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: I can feel your pain coming through this beautiful poem. I never had a brother and it was always a big gap in my life. Always wanted one so much. Our young grandson, was killed by a speeding car a few years ago, on this day and I well remember the pain of losing him, so I have a small idea of yours. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
little Mikey... yes... memories... hugs... |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Very tender gentle smile...nothing more needs to be said. You know my thoughts, keeper. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thank you friends~ Your kindness enfolds me gently~ Needing a hand to hold in this moment of somber I reached out ... thank you for being there. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Time doesn't heal the ache of missing you or at least it hasn't yet~ Margie gal, my heart aches for your sorrow... This is a beautiful tribute... the absence of rhyme at the end just intensifies the sense of grief... for we do fall apart when we lose someone we love. Big hugs, sweet lady... |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Sometimes even our memories hurt...hugs lady |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is tender and precious, Marge. *HUGS* |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
You maintain his immortality with your work and thoughts. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You have shared soft and sweet thoughts and memories...James |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Margie girl I send you back this soft and warm hugs to enfold you in your time of remembering. Such a wonderful piece of writing my sweet sister. I am so full of admiration, you have honoured Mike beautifully, it's clear you shared a wonderful bond. love and warm stuff Mushy Sending a prayer too, those who HE loves most HE gathers to HIM quickest. Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Marge, he hears you and he is smiling down from heaven. This was such a heartfelt tribute, you've brought tears to my eyes  Take care, Melissa~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Again, my friends ... your kindness touches my heart. How dearly I thank you all~ Lovingly~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh, how this has grabbed my heart Marge, how well I know these feelings...those brother/sister memories...You have truly stirred some emotion from this lil' sis, whose 2 brothers have left ~ with only those sweet memories. A beautiful, loving write my friend. Bonnie [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 07-03-2001).] |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Marge--------having 15 biological siblings myself----and not growing up with any of them. I too know what it feels like to lose a sibling.( I grew up in foster care.) I still miss them--even though I never really knew them. Just knowing that they exist, some have passed away and I never got the chance to know them or say goodbye. It still hurts me to think of them. I couldn't imagine the amount of pain there is having been close to a sibling and losing hime. My condolenses dear. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Marge hugs and love your way...... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I so appreciate each hug, my friends. Thank you. And for each of you who have lost a loved one~ my heart hugs you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Of course my heart aches with you, but I see so many wonderful things in this poem Marge as I don't have any brothers or sisters. I see that there were a lot of fun times, sharing, and even scaring the bejeebers out of people must be fond memories. As each July 4th rolls around, and little Mikey look alikee stands there, celebrate your brother's life, and try to not think of his death, as his spirit and being live on through his son, and so do the memories of the joy you two had, so how wonderful is that? I can't even imagine loosing a sibling, as like I said, I don't have any, but I know how huge your heart is and if it aches, I just wish I could hug you my friend. May your heart hurt a little less tomorrow. This was a nice purging poem about and to your brother. Continue to reach out, for as you can see there a ton of us here to hold your hand, hugs Margie girl. If I made you smile today then I did my job! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Marge, You have done your brother proud with this tribute. May God bless you. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Margie, Write to remember, write to forget! *HuGS* Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Beautiful heartfelt tribute. Words can never say it all, so here's a hug from me to you. *****hug***** Deb |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Friends, you touch my heart with your gentle caring. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
It's just a night of tears~  ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Just a heartfelt  ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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