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Willow's Leaves
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Willow's Leaves |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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~*~ Willow's Leaves ~*~ ~*~ Willow's Leaves ~*~As they danced around me, pirouetting, the memories of her became her favorite song, humming, in rhythm to the beat of my heart. A spectrum of colored leaves lay at my feet. Tenderly I picked up a collection of small and intricate pieces of earthen paper. Each was inscribed with the sounds and scents of the past, pressed together with soil. I touched their moist skins of reminiscence, chewing on the edges of faces and events digesting the moments of her life into a composted collective of purest love. It seems the recollections that are closest to the surface I remember best. Brittle, crisp and crackling memories, smelling ever so slightly of our past, crunching loudly with colorful familiarity. I warm at the trick my mind plays. I see you leaning against a barren, willow tree standing all alone. I rake these memories into a pile, and frantically run through them, rolling over and over, laughing in memory. I am a child again and could have sworn, I bumped into you this October morn.  ~* A Memory Of Willow *~ Try giving your smile to someone who doesn't have one, and I bet someone will come along and give you another. |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Oh, but you did....and THIS....is proof! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OMG, this is awesome, both picture and poem. And it is such a warm golden memory you bring to these blue pages, today. Thank you! And it sure beats going out and shoveling the snow today! |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
WOW, have you been peeking in my thoughts?  this is really great.... Poetic verse nestled in the warmth of my heart, reveals the sweet yearnings of my soul.... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Beautifully said....I felt as though I was there picking up and rubbing the leaves. Yes, most memories are close to the top. But occasionally....we get deeper, and those remain on the top as well....Thank you |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful Sharon! Another in memory of your dear friend Willow. I almost feel as though I know her, through you, as you keep her memory alive with your writing, and your love just shines through. She must have been a unique and beautiful person and friend. ~hugs, Nancy~ ....meet you in the pumpkin patch! ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
tenderly touching my heart today.... big hugs to you |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your colorful spirit is in your verse, sweet poetess You could inspire and enliven the saddest of hearts Wonderful sounds and sights Lzi |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Beautiful memory Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
As they danced around me, pirouetting, the memories of her became her favorite song, humming, in rhythm to the beat of my heart. A spectrum of colored leaves lay at my feet. Tenderly I picked up a collection of small and intricate pieces of earthen paper. Each was inscribed with the sounds and scents of the past, pressed together with soil. I touched their moist skins of reminiscence, chewing on the edges of faces and events digesting the moments of her life into a composted collective of purest love. ========================================== Sharon this is so lovely... youve wrapped a special memory in beautifully defined imagery and took us along for this tender reminisce. A sincere and touching tribute to your dear Willow ... thank you for sharing it with us jm This distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh Sharon, this is soooooooooo sweet and beautiful and touching! (big hugggssssss) I cried reading this to know how blessed this sweet Willow was to have such a beautiful friend like you, just as all of us are, and the sweet memories you cherish with all your heart! (sigh) I love this Sharon, your loving heart casts sunshine on all the pumpkin patches and scattered leaves you express in vision! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, I LOVE THIS!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
~*~ THANK YOU ~*~ Your friends or loved ones are never gone, as they are always alive in your heart. This was one thing we did as kids in Winnipeg, rake leaves only to mess them up again by playing. Today while raking them up I remembered her saying, "wonder why people rake leaves, if you leave them alone they dance away!". So...I am leaving them there this year for her and will see what happens. I did love this friend so much so I have to keep her spirit with me always. Thank you all for reading my memories. Try giving your smile to someone who doesn't have one, and I bet someone will come along and give you another. ~* Mysteria *~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 10-23-2001).] |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
A lovely tribute to the strains of "willow wait for me", she will. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So touching, Sharon..your words like pieces of paper filled with love and blowing in circles that never end. Hugs! |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Darn! I wish would have thought of the leaf pile thingy while I was there...I haven't done that in years...the midnight romp through the playground on the swings and slide brought out the little girl in me again for a time...but the leaf pile would have made it complete! ~*~winks~*~ This was so beautiful, Sharon...and I have no doubt in my mind that she was standing in the shadows smiling radiantly as she watched you taking a trip down memory lane with her. Hugs and much love to you, always, ~*~dawnie~*~ |
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The Rusty Knight Member
since 2001-08-29
Posts 414Texas |
Some poems are heart felt, some tug at your heart strings and some open it up for all to see. This poem does all three. Dan Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Richard ~ I have no doubt in my mind she will wait indeed Martie ~ Even your comments are poetic, thank you. Dawn ~ We had fun in the playground didn't we and we will have our time in the leaves, you wait and see!Dan ~ Your words meant a lot to me, as I try to make you all part of whatever it is I write, and I am so glad you enjoyed having a bit of fun with us, thank you. |
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AJ MacNeil Junior Member
since 2001-05-02
Posts 40 |
This was just gorgeous Sharon ... The poem left me speechless ... the memories of the playground *sighhhhhhhhhhhhhh* ... much love to you, Andy |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* this wonderful poem had me lost in a daydream that was absolutely beautiful. Thank you, so much. Your poems always delight me. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
yes, they are never gone...wonderful thoughts thank you for this! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is just beautiful. Both, picture and poem. You have such a kind heart. I really enjoy reading everything you post. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Andy ~ doesn't it bring back fun memories? We grow up and forget those times don't we. Thanks for reading this one. Startime ~ I hope the daydream was of your childhood? Never to late in life to play. Lady of Shallot ~ Yes they live on through us, thank you. Smart Chick ~ Thank you but we all have a loving heart, it is just finding the secret to sharing it, for when you do, then you are rich beyond any wealth! ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mysteria- Beautifully written memories. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you for sharing your friend's other words...if you leave them alone, they will dance away... that just brings her a little closer to us all... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Vicky and Sunshine ~ Thank you both for bringing a memory of Jenna to my mind for the weekend, funny how the leaves all dance to me now. Thanks again. ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Sharon; This lovely poem brought back memories of my childhood and a dear friend. It also brought back memories of our children piling up the leaves to jump into and scatter to the four winds once again. What a delightful memory. Thank you for sharing this. Wanda |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Mysteria, Another beautiful tribute to your dear friend. Thanks for sharing her life and your poetry here with us. Dawn |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Happy memories are so wonderful to revisit... Willows and autumn and raking and jumping - all good stuff, m'friend...  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Wanda ~ Oh I am so glad this brought back a memory for you too, and these you should treasure so close to your heart - thank you. Dawn G ~ Nice to meet you, sorry I haven't read any of yours and I will do that right now Thank you for reading mine.Nan ~ You wait, there will be leaves there I bet in April right - I am going to get you good! Hah!  ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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