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the ring - recalled for Samia
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the ring - recalled for Samia |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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the ring – recalled for Samia 1988 gaunt would have described but thoughts of Auschwitz filled my brain, recalling we, of Germanic heritage, I could not bring myself to thin[k] him more than gaunt… knowing that he had not fought that war, nor any other but life’s, and more, but none of his making, only inherited… which he kept to himself… what he did not keep hidden was his honor, given freely, his word, handshaked by confirm, great grins of knowing, blue eyes of past, sheltering to keep those he loved from harm of knowledge that we have since thirsted for that was the man… later, in a coming together before the passing of his wife, we bled as one in the back yard, and in scooping through planted memories of yesterday, there was uncovered in tomatoes’ dirt that he so loved, a ring turquoised red/triangled blue tarnished silver capped, my brother saying, “look” and I, saying “one of my first memories” and he looked and I looked then he placed in my palm Dad’s ring it should have been his for he owned Dad’s blue eyes but he deferred, “my hands are too large” knowing they were probably a same fit I wear it, now and then, it cannot be taken in for sprucing up, so I adorn myself when dressing down but I feel lifted for I recall the day Dad missed it and said “someday, we will find it” and safe am I in knowing he was there in the finding [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 08-04-2001).] |
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maeve Member
since 2001-08-01
Posts 139In the Outback |
Sunshine, this is a beautiful story told so well. Maeve Take me back to Erin's shores, |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
Touching.... very touching Thank You |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Stirring chills .... just beautifully done. *Hugs* for the sharing~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
A lovely story Sunshine, your memories become so vivid in my mind, when the ring was found I pictured your father's hand and his love for you both, so sad that we must all one day pass on, but to be recalled and embrassed by words makes one immortal. Rick. A nice write with feelings of love. |
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Samia Junior Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 47Earth of corse! |
Dear Sunshine, Wow! I can't believe I almost missed this! I love the way it flows from one stanza to another and how you play with the words. It's beautiful and touching. I really enjoyed it, thanks for reposting.  -Samia |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Maeve, thank you for coming in to read... Zinsser, thank you.... Marge, sending {{hugs}} right back... Rick, the ring resides safely in my jewelry chest...except on days when I'm wearing bluejeans... Samia, this was not a repost - one of your lovely poems brought back this memory...thank you for reading, and I am glad you enjoyed... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A lovely story Sunshine...James |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so very touching, Karilea. I love it! |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--This is such a lovely and touching story and you told it just right. |
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