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For Everything There Is A Season
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For Everything There Is A Season |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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For Everything There Is A Season From the kitchen, I watch as leaves in infinite colors give way to bare branches and the cycle of life to death completes itself both unaware of and unheeded by my presence. I stare at the dropping leaves that cover the ground beneath your tree and remember how you fell to earth, caught in my arms, for just a moment when life and death joined despite my frantic pleas. Tears fall, clouding my eyes; though my visions of you have never been clearer. Each line, every tiny curve of you was committed to memory in those precious moments only days before dust was given unto dust. I gaze out to your tree and recall the young sapling, strapped and bare, place in the ground the same day as you. Five years now it has survived the changing of the seasons and like me, has wintered the storms. I turn from the window, my fingers touching the familiar rounded swell of my growing belly where your baby sister kicks. Like you were, she is eager to bring her unique color into my world; and I will welcome change with open arms. When winter has ended, life begins anew. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ruth, how pleased my eyes are to see this from you... and how wonderful to read this poem! We've all missed you! |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
THIS is what love is all about! Thank you for this! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THe cahange of the seasons of life bring the geatest joy and the deepest sorrow, but as your poem depicts, the cycle never ceases Very beautiful,Ruth Liz |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is beautifully done, Ruth - You have such a wonderful way of relating your messages... Great metaphors here, m'friend..  |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
I wept with sadness for you through this poem and then my tears turned to tears of joy for the new life that grows within you. Although I know your pain will always be for your loss I know also you will receive healing in the new life that will soon be held in your arms. Magnificent and heartfelt writing. I am so very glad to see your poems again. Take care, dear one. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. [This message has been edited by Startime (edited 10-20-2001).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Ruth, this poem made me cry throughout to feel such sadness only to then see a loving hand hold a lonely hand in the end and a smile appear on your face! (sigh) Your loving heart shines with loves hope and healing and may this sweet love always be in your heart! (smiles) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Five years now it has survived the changing of the seasons and like me, has wintered the storms." Oh my Ruth ... this was so very touching. Such a delicate remembrance, woven beautifully through these metaphors. Exceptional writing, very much enjoyed.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
There is no greater love! Thank you for your beautiful thoughts Ruth, so magnificently written. It's a pleasure to read you again. I've missed you! Maree |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, this gave me shivers - well done. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
sorry, I posted a reply twice. [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 10-20-2001).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for your kind words and always for your warm welcome. I often times forget to post a warning with these type of poems that they do not come from my own life experiences, but rather the combination of experiences that pass before these ever seeing eyes. It always amazes me how true the feelings come across. Thank you |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
It's good to see your name again Welcome home  This is so wonderful and touching, Ruth!~ Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
HootieGal~ Nicely done. Good to see you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth--Many of the things you see, I have experienced..you give them word well and fill them with feeling. Nice to see you! |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Ruth, You truly do write this poem as if you have and are experiencing it first hand. I can definately tell that this poem although not written from a first hand point of view was written from a heart full of love and compassion for life. Dawn |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ruth, A beautiful write I enjoyed the read |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
...as beautiful as you are, Ruth! Thanks again for lunch last week, too. It was certainly my pleasure to have met you and your handsom hubby and to have spent some time with you! Can't wait 'till we meet again! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is beautiful, Hoot... full of both heartbreak and hope. It sure is good to read your words again! *S* |
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Abigaile Member
since 2001-10-21
Posts 112San Mateo, CA |
Hearbreakingly beautiful. Touching to the core. I loved it. "I am nae poet, in a sense; |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone Denise...it was my pleasure |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Ruth- What a tender and deeply touching write. You've expressed the emotions well. Good to see you back. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truly met the poet. ~vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 10-27-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Ruth, this is a welcome comfort to read! Kathleen |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
A wonderful way of expressing what passes before us in life. Sometimes great sorrows, sometimes abundant joy. Well done Ruth. I really enjoy reading your work. Hope to read more from you soon. Take care. Hugs, Deb |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Your work always looks into the heart of another and finds just the right touch to offer comfort...whether the weave comes from your own life expierence or one that you have witnessed...or a combination of them both...you know how to touch those around you...because you are a weaver sweet Ruth...this was a most touching read~ |
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