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Lady in Waiting
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Lady in Waiting |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
 Lady, once you waited, your face wrinkled, an afghan wrapped around your bent, broken legs as your hands pet your imaginary kitty. Your eyes looked up for the door to open- Once blue as the heavens, now gray and watery… “Is anyone there?” No, it’s simply the night nurse with your medication. The pill that brings sleep so that you do not mark the moments of time that pass.. Your life passes but you are not living it. In your mind, you remember once, a very long time ago when you had hope. The hope that someday, someone would remember you. I remember you. I loved you more than anyone in the entire world. I knew your suffering, your agony. I begged to come. I screamed to come. I had no control. Did you think I had forgotten you? Lady, you, my sweet one, I never forgot you. Open your eyes now, please go on and open them. There! See? Look into the reflection of yourself! I am standing in the door with a bouquet of fresh flowers, carnations, your favorite. I brought your favorite handkerchief. you know the one with your initial in the corner. Here, let me wipe your mouth. Don’t be embarrassed, you may drool all over me, I do not care! Come, take my hand, see, you are no longer doped, no longer crippled and your skin is not yellow, but fine porcelain cream! Your hair has returned, it is a crowning radiance! You have no need for this steel prison and I have no need for my invisible bars, any longer. Together, we will live, laugh smile and be strong and no one, no one will ever keep us apart again!! You wait, you wait and I will be there. I will recite to you the words that you endowed within my heart and spirit and you will know that I never, ever forgot you. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- Anna [This message has been edited by The Lady of Shallot (edited 10-19-2001).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
wonderful words and a beautiful piece  {{{HUGS}}} Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Dear Lady...your mother knows, she hears your heart with every beat. She realizes all of your hurt, and you only think you cannot be soothed from the pain you feel, but she IS there, trying desperately to tell you that it is okay, that she understood more than you shall ever know... and she is no longer in any discomfort or pain... neither does she want you to be. Thank you for this sharing of your heart. I am so pleased you have taken to Passions so warmly...it is a place where you will find much healing spirit... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Lady Of Shallot, I never got to say good-bye to my mother either, and I feel your pain. But, I know in my heart of hearts that your mother knows how much you loved her and still love her. She is with you always. Very touching piece. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Thank you, all of you for your kind words. OH, when will I EVER be finished writing out the pain, when? I appreciate your taking the time to read and reply... -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
There is no doubt that you and your mom share a special connection, it is felt in your words. I am certain she knows more of you than you realize, and shares the moment to unite. You show great depth and caring in this piece, may eternal peace be with you both always. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Dear one, it is also the love you are writing out. You will never stop writing how much you love her therefore you will never stop writing how hard it is to be without her. My heart goes out to you, dear one. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
What a truly wonderful dedication to someone who meant so much to you, beautifully written and filled with love. Take care..Sue Suetang |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) You are a very loving person, sweet friend! (big hugggssssss) Your mom is so lucky to have such a wonderful daughter...you...and your love and faith in her shines in every word! (smiles) Love is what makes hopes come true! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh this made me cry, it is so full of love, and pain. I have the same feelings toward my Grandmother. Take care. Sandra |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Lady of Shallot ... you've got my tears going this morning. This was such an incredibly emotive piece, truly your words have touched my heart today. Many thanks for sharing this tender piece. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
o yuh a deep hearted feel |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Interloper, thank you and thank you for the hug! Lady in White those words were and are so comforting. thank you! Chris, thank you for your kindness. Ctowen, thank you for replying to me. The softness of your heart made me feel better and I appreciate it. Startime, thank you for saying that, it meant a lot! Suetang, yes, love you cannot manufacture it from the dictionary when you need to express it. Thank you for reading and responding. Noah, you are a sensitive, caring soul.. Thank you Kit, I'm sorry I made you cry !!! Thank you for reading! Sandra, thank you so much! Walt, yuh, yuh it is and was! Thank you -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
soon my friend. . . soon. . . this is the beginning. . . I could see the figure that you speak of. . . well done. . . --------------------------------------------------------- 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 |
Well it takes a lot to get a tear from me as I have felt too much pain in my life I guess, but this did! I see people like your Mom every day when I visit my older friend Maggie, and I often wonder if they hear me when I speak to them, and now because of your poem I will stop and talk to them just a little bit longer. Thank you for this, and feel comfort in knowing that she knows. Try giving your smile to someone who does not have one, and I bet you'll find another ~*~ Mysteria ~*~ |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is a very moving piece. It is so hard to see someone we love in these circumstances. I lost my mother a few years ago very suddenly to a brain aneurysm and much as I hated to lose her so young (52), I was grateful that she didn't suffer. But I never got to say goodbye. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
This is absolutely beautiful. I had so many emotions going through me as I read this. And yes you did start the tears flowing from my eyes as well, on lots of different levels. *Hugs* to you and thank you so much for sharing. Dawn |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
The emotions within me upon reading your lovely poem I can not put into words. Know that a mom so close as you and she is a gift to be cherished...always. Smile for I know she knows of your love, as your poem so said...the love floweth over and no way can she miss it. Red |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I could not get through this with out crying...so lovely.... Greeneyes~ ****** I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank 09*12*01 [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 10-22-2001).] |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Sven, thank you for reading. Sharon, you are doing God’s work then! That’s wonderful! Thank you for reading. Sometimes it takes a lot for me to cry too… Tracey, you have my prayers, I’m so sorry you didn’t get to say goodbye, God bless you and thank you for reading. Dawn, thank you for reading and replying, I had written parts of this some years ago but hesitated to share. Red, her spirit is what moves me now, believe me, it’s what keeps me going! Thank you for replying. Greeneyes, thank you and don’t cry! oh by the way, Anne Frank is an inspiration to me for many reasons, I love your quote.... -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I felt this.....sadly with tears. The pain does lessen with time, I know this well. Your writing will help heal your spirit, and passions will be here for you. HUGS On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Thank you Gentle Spirit, my writing is the ONLY thing that is not touched by evil or sadness...and so that is why I continue to write! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Lady of Shallot- Oh my...what a tender and heartfelt write. You've reached in and grabbed hold of my heart with this. Big hugs to you, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Robert A Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 174 |
Wonderful, again, forgive me, but this is empathy at it's finest. Hats off to you, Lady. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Vicky, Robert, thank you also, if you felt something from this, that means everything to me this evening, always, it really does! I appreciate it. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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