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Gloria
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Gloria |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Gloria you thought G-L-O-R-I-A was created just so you could dance dance you did all 5-2 and eyes of blue of you your shy pulled my shy like magnets we were inseparable, the late 60’s belonging to our memories I miss you! I was your lean and lanky to your petite and pretty… Your father took you on his transfer, even after pleas to please let you stay three years the longest time ever in one place, brat that you were, the AF claimed him, but O to finish high school with friends of the girl who had the Sandy/Sammy eyes of blue, your shy shimmered away in laughter at my wry comments that only you understood making me feel even that much taller so I never wore heels around your wearing heels because we really belonged on the same level you and I… we were best friends and still would be… I sent a pink rose bush to your mother as anger at your father’s decision didn’t let me do anything but acknowledge “Mrs. & Family…” but I really knew her better than him and was ashamed after at my disrespect your father needed his family…I understood why he wouldn’t allow mine to guardian you to finish school… he had served his time in ‘Nam and needed to hug all tight… sometimes survivors do that… I sent a living reminder of you after we had separated, school behind us, some college behind us, me a newlywed, alone in the house when your mother called “because you were her best friend,” in short simple words as was her Appalachian background she outlined your having gone to church to share your love of God to the students, she was so proud of this act, that you were teaching others to follow in His footsteps part of you, oh so part of you… how the semi came out in front of you, how she missed you. She just wanted me to know. I hung up, and screamed why! why! immediately coming to mind only the good die young but you were past young, oh God! You were only 21…. I sent a living pink rose bush to commemorate your memory and hoped your Dad, or one of your five brothers would plant it they did. The following year your mother called, “you were her best friend,” and said that year the rose bush bloomed beautiful… pink, and red, roses. I always enjoyed red roses. I still miss you. I plant pink, and red roses. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
a touching portrait of a time still too close for too many of us. . . well done my friend. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ah shucks, another tissue alert! The good thing about memories are that they creates works of art like this, and the good thing about living ones, is you get to cut them and bring them in the house, and as the fragrance sifts through the room and your heart, we smile! Loved it, can you tell? If I have made you smile today, then I have done my job! ~* Mysteria *~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ I *hug* you in understanding~ Beautiful teardrops ... ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Deeply touching write, Sunshine. She is watching you from above. Always. All writing comes |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Karilea, This truly touched me in a most private place. I think it's one of your best. I believe Gloria would be very proud of her friend and the talented writer that she's become. I'm certain this lovely tribute brought to her a smile. Well done! Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
this is a powerful piece and no words i say can do it justice.... it brought tears to my eyes it was so very well written...... this was the most dynamic, effective, and tremendously powerful work i've ever read from you...... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Doreen...I never thought to put Gloria here, until a friend said today, "write about your best friend"...I have many, but I still have her, too..., and your comments? High praise, indeed...thank you... Auguste, I thank you for mentioning that this touched you....she is still an angel to me...perhaps this was meant to be said, today...for reasons I shall know...later... Lone Wolf, you are so right...thank you, dear, for reading... Marge, our notes get smaller and smaller in understand...soon, we shall only leave initials... Mysteria, yes, I can tell... Sven...loss of loved ones always brings "that" time close to us...thank you so much for reading.... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
And a good friend you yet are. "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve" |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
But in the memories, she still lives on, having left a legacy behind in a friend that loved her enough to remember all those years with tenderness, tears, and smiles...very gentle smile, Sissie |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is nice Sunshine...lots of beauty flowing from your memories...James |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I think this telling to be among the best... A sad tale and one many of us can relate to in some way on some level of having lost a friend.... I know not what else to say... it touched me too deeply... |
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Lisa Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 88Lunenburg,VT USA |
I am crying as I read this again. it is so sad and so beautiful. And I am so sorry for this loss.  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Karilea - This poem really touched me. I guess because I never had a friend so dear when I was younger; and, because there is so much love in every line you wrote. This is really beautiful. Lorelei has a "Gloria-friend" (that's a great way of describing their friendship - I think I'll adopt that term if you don't mind), and it makes me sad they can't live closer together. Especially now. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
They also serve ... at home ... and die ... wasteful ... not understood ... missed. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
A very touching peice of writing, thankyou for sharing it with us all, I felt the tears coming as your words told the story. Be well Rick |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Karilea, I wanted to send this back up so that more people would have the opportunity of reading. It is not only good work, but a very touching story. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh how sad and lovely a memorial to a special friend. Sandra |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Karliea, beautifully written poem. Sigh. "Like Sand underneath the snow, I make you mine." Kristin Hersh |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Karilea, this is one of the most touching poems of tribute and love that I have ever read. Very well expressed. |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Your words breathe life into your memories, and I am touched by them Thank you. Regards, Olias. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea...This poem touched that place where my best friend from back when lives...I found out she died, after years of looking for her, in the page at the back of my High School reunion book...in memorium. Big Hugs to you for writing this..it is full of your heart. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
RSW....thank you for coming in to read...I would only hope that today she would still see me...as I am.... Logan...a B&W is all I have left of her, that, and a few notes in a yearbook...she said I would see the stars...every time I look up, I do... JamesMichael, thank you for your kind words.... Cpat Hair...that it touched you....that you said so....says much... Lisa, I'm glad that you are crying, it means you are living....thank you!... LJA...by now, you have friends such as this, I know, even if you are a kitty-kicker...your Lorelei is a fortunate woman...tell her I said so.... Interloper...yes, you understand his plight...I did, in hindsight, I was full of the now, then.... Rick, indeed, don't ask me to read this aloud, all you will hear are the tears... Auguste....a humble, and appreciative, thank you... Cat...she was a beautiful girl, and will always be....21.... Brian, your "sigh" says volumes...thank you... Denise...I am humbled, indeed...thank you, dear.... OLIAS, this comment means more to me than you shall ever know...thank you... Martie...thank you for allowing me to splash my heart... |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
and what a wonderful splash it was too!!!! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You wrote a very nice memory Sunshine Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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