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You Are There, Here With Me (Lady In White's Challenge)
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You Are There, Here With Me (Lady In White's Challenge) |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* You Are There, Here With Me *~(For Lady In White' Challenge) You are there ~ here with me, Dust to dust ~ but still I see. Breath of wind ~ upon my face, Inhaling memories ~ simple grace. ~*~ You are there ~ here with me, Willow whispers ~ spirits free. Reminiscence ~ gentle smile, Warmth of heart ~ for a while. ~*~ You are there ~ here with me, Pirouetting leaf ~ flying free. Dancing round ~ morning’s dawn, Celestial sign ~ you’re not gone. ~*~ You are there ~ here with me, Half a whole ~ I’ll always be. Through destiny ~ we’ll embrace, Two friends held ~ in his grace. ~*~ You are there ~ here with me, Two hearts entwined ~ forever WE.  ~* In Memory of Jenna *~ ~ you are there, here with me ~ ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ Photo: Personal photo of the bench my friend and I always sat on under a Willow tree close to my home. I try to go there almost every day for a walk now. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-19-2001 02:49 AM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mysteria, challenge well met and beautiful imagery to boot. Lovely Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I wonder if Lady will shed a tear as I have...yes, indeed, I think she will. If this were a contest, insteand of just a challenge, I do believe this would have won first place.... for now, it shall be a Keeper... |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Mysteria, you have taken the essence of the challenge and have made it your very own. But then you did one thing better, and you've shared it with all of us. Sometimes our losses are so deeply personal, that we hide in our grief, and wither away. You knew your friend Jenna for who she was, and she continues to watch over you in wondrous ways... and you will always share with your friends her gift of life, as it was meant to be shared, and in that... we are priceless in our treasures... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is such a beautiful and touching challenge from your golden heart! (big hugggsssss) Sometimes we all experience losses and the tears are always with us, but it also brings tears of joy to my eyes to feel your hope and faith that Jenna is always watching over you guiding you with her love and grace! (sigh) She will always love you and remember you, sweet friend, just as we all do, and every day you walk to that willow, always cherish those sweet memories of yours and smile like you are there with her always! (kiss on cheek) Sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, God Bless You! We all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (12-19-2001 08:52 AM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well I am in tears here at the responses on this post. You know I tried and tried to do something about Jenna for this challenge and it wouldn't come. Those lines just spoke to me..."you are there, here with me", as to take two people who are basically one and take one away, leaves a massive wound or hole to heal. Passions has been the salve on that wound and some if not most of the people in here, so I thank you. Noah ~ Without a doubt you have the biggest heart and don't you ever change that in you! That tree is up about 8 blocks from my house and neither the tree, Jenna or me are going to budge from the union of that meeting place. That is where we would meet to go to Starbucks after shopping, etc. when she was in Vancouver. She would dance around it (she was a dancer) singing "Willow Weep For Me" with the longest red hair you have ever seen floating in the breeze, and to this day in the dead of winter I see her there and I guess I always will. God bless you and her. And Noah ~ thank you. "she is there, here with me" that is how it will always be! Sorry to have taken so much room up here  [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-19-2001 02:10 PM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon--This is so beautiful and touching..filled with love and special memory and place. Thank you for sharing such an important piece of your feeling, here. Hugs and blessings to you this holiday! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Sharon, this is exquisite. I have a friend I hope to someday share a sitting with under a willow tree, and I know should anything ever happen to her I would feel much like you do now. You are so right about what we share here at passions, and how much others become to mean to us. Your expression of love is beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Donna On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
(((((((Sharon)))))))) I could feel the love in your heart for your precious friend in each and every beautiful verse. This touched my heart so deeply, and of course, I'm searching for the Kleenex. She is always there with you...and the bond between you shines radiantly ~ a bond that is strong enough to erase the boundaries of eternity and find her standing there beside you always. Thank you for so tenderly touching my heart, my sweet friend...and Happy Holidays to you and yours.. Hugs and much love to you, always, ~*~dawn~*~ |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You've met The Lady's challenge very well. Very touchy poem you wrote Thanks I wrote to the challenge too, but the Lady missed it, but that doesn't matter Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... Want to use the pics on my website? Just send me a mail and I'll give you the link. [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (12-19-2001 04:01 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you all for your very generous and kind comments, and Titia - that Lady never misses anything, she is just busy being an elf on the side!  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh my Sharon, you met this challenge very well. This is a very beaytiful, toching poem. And, I love the picture. My favorite tree is a willow tree. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is an absolutely lovely poem... You've got a nice ambience about your words, Mysteria - Jenna was a lucky lady to have you for a best friend... I can picture the two of you sharing a gourmet lunch (which you no doubt prepared) under its boughs..  |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
If you still your mind and close your eyes you will feel her presence and she will pirouette into your heart.Every word was splendid imagery of your love and friendship for her. She is feeling this *Big Time* because you've touched me with your talent and you've made her smile. Love and peace Maggie ((~.~)) |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
SmartChick ~ This tree is enormous, and of course they are also my favorite too. Thank you. Nan ~ If she made the lunch I would have choked - she was a dancer yes, a cook nada - and yes, we shared many a thing under those trees, including my picnic lunches LOL.Flutterwings ~ I feel her! Thanks Maggie. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
I can only imagine the challenge you meet in going forward each year with the love you harbor so deeply. I admire and appreciate the bond you still have. You are spilling so beautifully as proof of that. So touching and dear your friendship has become to even someone like me. Peace and Love Dear Lady! {{Many hugs}} Sincerely, Regina |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Sharon, I know she is pleased. This is a beautiful tribute to somebody who was very special. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sharon, there are few times when I am at a loss for words....this being one of them. God Bless You! ~Hugs Nancy~ *~ Wishing you all a magical Christmas ~* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
You are there ~ here with me, Pirouetting leaf ~ flying free. Dancing round ~ morning’s dawn, Celestial sign ~ you’re not gone. ====================================== somethings never leave us...somethings never should. You found the words when you needed them most..and did her a lovely justice. Beautiful tribute of friendships never ending gift. heart-hugs postess Sharon jm You're the hidden cost and the thing that's lost in everything I do. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thank you all for your heartfelt comments, yes, she was very special indeed and I guess the season isn't helping any, but she sure lives on in little things around me, and that is ,as Martha Stewart would say, "A good thing!" Thank you again, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Shoot.....every time I read one of your poems I know my heart is going to be touched and this one is no different. Your heart and words tend to reach out and personally touch everyone around you. I just love reading your work. **big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Startime ~ I am a touchie, feely kinda girl I think, and my feelings come out pretty intense sometimes. Thank you for sharing some of my feelings with me. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this touches my heart deeply...and you went and made me cry!  |
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Soleil Noir Senior Member
since 2001-12-19
Posts 688USA |
You may touch and feel my heart with your words, anytime. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sea ~ Thanks for reading. Soleil Noir ~ (what a lovely name) Thank you. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-20-2001 11:03 AM).] |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Sharon Oh, how well I can relate to this heartfelt but sorrowful piece. Such sadness within your beautiful words of love and what a comfort this beautiful place under the willow tree must give you. I have a couple of places of "comfort" I visit regularly as I seek for answers. This was such a beautiful, touching tribute, written from the warmest of souls. Take care my friend......Sue Below is a quote from a lovely book I have on friendship and I just wanted to share it with you : IT DIDN'T MATTER THAT SOME OF THOSE FRIENDS WHO WERE THERE FOR US WERE FRIENDS WE HAD NOT SEEN OFTEN WHAT MATTERED IS THAT WHEN WE NEEDED THEM THE TIE WAS THERE AND THEY CAME TO HELP IN ANY WAY THEY COULD Suetang |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Goodness...how unkind of me to go so many posts without reading and responding to what must be the most personally touching poem I have seen from a lady's heart and soul... This is special to you...and I thank you for giving it to us.. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Sue, thank you so very much for taking the trouble to put that quote there, and I have printed that and will take that one to heart. Take care and I send you a hug as well at this time of year, take care and Merry Christmas. Magnus ~ I thank you so very kindly for you kind response, as she was very, very special to me, yes. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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