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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Marian She left her mark within my cheekbones as sure as summer her shape is mine I even think within the lining of my heart she left her sign The shaded place of back yard peace like open book is where she stays sometimes she is in the humming of mourning dove upon her grave I see the skirt of many colors circle round her sun tanned legs I see her reach across the chasm place four leaf clovers on the page So fragile is the lip of time that death has left upon my heart in the evening dwells the perfumed evening breeze her fragrance’s part Gather round her all the wild flowers oceans place her in their fold captured are the star night feathers that fall upon her heavenly stroll I see her in my mirror smiling she shades her eyes within my own and in the sand of summer’s footprints she is not walking all alone ________ Written in memory of my mother |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Wonderful tribute ... and she is NOT walking alone  |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
indeed she is not. . . wonderful my friend. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
Wonderful poem, so full of love. Throw your heart out in front of you |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
This is a beautiful tribute to your mother...thanks for sharing it! Cindi God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
This is very nice. And well written. |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
WOW Martie! I was moved to tears. Your choice of words and your phrasing are flawless. Pieces like this keep me sooo humble. I send smiles! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
oh,oh, I just knew it had to be your mother, now I must go nurse the lump in my throat and dry my eyes while I think of my mother in the yard and with her animals loved this!!! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
As we see the miracle of you and all that you touch in your life's journey so will she see and be reminded of your rare and beautiful heart as watches over you with every breath. I simply love reading your wisdom and vision and learning with every post you make. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
She's not alone and neither are you. A very worthy tribute "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve" |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Martie a beautiful tribute to your Mother. An absolutely gorgeous and stunning write m'freind, and as always, you warm me. Maree |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
A bond like this will never, ever be forgotten. What a beautiful tribute for your mother Martie, just lovely. Reel beauty is only fin deep! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Interloper--I know...thanks Sven--indeed, and thanks for friends. Shadow--Thank you for seeing the love Cindi--thank YOU for reading. Mirror man--thank you so much for your reply Constance--You write a lovely reply...that brought the smiles back to me...thank you. VAS--Mothers are treasures, treasure yours. Mark--You have a way of making me feel special...thank you. RS--Thank you, I know. Maree--I'm glad I could warm you...as I know you are in winter. Hugs! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon--sorry, I missed you in posting...you are so right...thank you for seeing this. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Just wonderful, my friend. No, she's not walking alone and neither are you. (((hugs))) Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
God bless you, Martie, this is a fine dedication to your mother! " I walked beside the evening sea And dreamed a dream that could not be" George William Curtis" |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ You write her memory in satin thoughts~ Each ribbon a piece of love entwined~ Beautiful, love. *I smile in easy-remember* Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
lovely.. 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 |
*tears* Martie, this is so touching, so loving and so beautifully done! |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
This is lovely! Our mother's live on...within us...even their scent, as you well stated: "her fragrance's part" |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, gentle one, this is very tender.and yes, she is always inside you with her thoughts, smiles and laughter..She left a wonderful legacy in you to continue her thoughts...very well done...very gentle smile |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
I see her in my mirror smiling she shades her eyes within my own and in the sand of summer’s footprints she is not walking all alone I think this a wonderful tribute to your mother.... nicely done Martie |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Did you know, that your mother had a most wonderful daughter? In thought, design, and most especially, in her mind... leaving soft strokes upon hearts for all mankind... loving this... hugging you... [This message has been edited by Lady In White (edited 07-31-2001).] |
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illusion Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296 |
I read this with mixed emotions for I envy your memories and the love that shines through them. But even more, I'm filled with awe for your talent. You have wrapped your gift of a tribute poem in graceful words and tied it with tendrils of tenderness. This is beautiful! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Martie, there's nothing more that I can say that the others haven't already said. I penned a poem in memory of my Grandma back in June and I understand how difficult it can be to pour such deep emotions out for someone you love. The last verse is just so moving and filled my eyes with tears~ This truly touched me, what a lovely tribute, and I am sure that your mother reads your heart in heaven~ Take care and hugs, Melissa~ |
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Soaringeagle Member
since 2000-12-06
Posts 156CANADA |
BEATIFULLY WRITTEN MARTIE A GREAT TRIBUTE TO MUM and from this wonderful mold came you. shalom |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Said as only you can do, Martie... Simply wonderful.. |
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Soaringeagle Member
since 2000-12-06
Posts 156CANADA |
WELL WRITTEN MARTIE A GREAT TRIBUTE TO MUM and from that great mold came you shalom |
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