Allow Me This (Ode to a Newborn) for Martie

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Joe Lamando
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since 2001-11-20

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Massachusetts,USA

0 posted 2001-12-21 08:50 AM

Martie and Samantha

Allow Me This
(Ode to a Newborn)

Allow me this
That I might kiss
That I might hold
My arms enfold
This sparrow of a child

My lips caress
The downiness
My nostrils flare
And drink the air
Of incense sweet and mild

I would I might
Through day and night
Within me hold
My heart enfold
The aspect of this newborn

If this I could
My spirit would
On baby’s sigh
Take wing and fly
And soar to heaven reborn

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2001-12-21 08:55 AM

Joe,
An excellent picture, and an excellent poem.

Sunshine

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2 posted 2001-12-21 09:01 AM

No finer gift...a Christmas treasure! And I am rendered speechless!

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

3 posted 2001-12-21 09:09 AM

Joe, this is incredible. Both the pic and the write. Reads as gently as a hushed lullaby. Martie will treasure this just as we will. A real keepsake!
Well done poet sir!
Hugs, Nancy.

*~ Wishing you all a magical Christmas ~*

Marge Tindal

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4 posted 2001-12-21 09:58 AM

Joe~
This is an exquisite *gift* from the heart~
Martie will be so delighted~

What a loving and thoughtful gesture~

Happy Holidays to you and yours~
*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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5 posted 2001-12-21 10:06 AM

Joe--Your newborn poem is the expression of my heart...and the photo and presentation of it with your artistic talent have made them the perfect compliment. Thank you, my friend, for honoring Sam and I with this post. Hugs!

Soaringeagle
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6 posted 2001-12-21 11:07 AM

BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WRITING JOE
AND SUCH A DELIGHTFUL PICTURE

holiday greetings to all

Sunshine

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7 posted 2001-12-21 12:31 PM

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[This message has been edited by Sunshine (12-21-2001 12:32 PM).]

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2001-12-21 01:33 PM

Joe,

What a breathtaking job on this you did. To a Mother, and a new Grandmother! You sure enough know the way to make a heart smile. This is absolutely priceless, (can it be made into cards that Martie can use?) Absolutely the best gift you could have ever given. Bless your heart and I mean that!

~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~

Joe Lamando
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since 2001-11-20

Posts 124
Massachusetts,USA

9 posted 2001-12-21 04:14 PM

Thank you all for your compliments.
Martie is a special person and has
blessed us all with her poetry.
There's nothing more comforting
than the light sweet warmth and scent
Of a newborn.

Hugs to all,

Joe

Martie

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10 posted 2001-12-21 11:24 PM

Just came back to give you another hug.

Kethry
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11 posted 2001-12-22 07:17 AM

Joe,
exquisitely done!
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

catalinamoon

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12 posted 2001-12-22 07:24 AM

Joe this is lovely, and a wonderful drawing also. As a mimi, I appreciate it lots!
Sandra

Janet Marie
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13 posted 2001-12-22 09:34 AM

I would I might
Through day and night
Within me hold
My heart enfold
The aspect of this newborn

If this I could
My spirit would
On baby’s sigh
Take wing and fly
And soar to heaven reborn
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what a wonderful gift of heart this is...
We have all been touched by Martie so many times....and I know she was touched by this lovely intend.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Happy Holidays

You're the hidden cost and the thing that's lost in everything I do.
Thats the way love is ... sky blue and black.

OLIAS
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Pearl city Iowa

14 posted 2001-12-22 09:51 AM

Beautifully written sir, thank you for sharing this experience.

Regards,
Olias.

Kit McCallum

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15 posted 2001-12-22 09:59 AM

This was such an exquisite rendering, both graphically and poetically. A wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman. Very nicely captured Joe!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Logan
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since 2001-05-28

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Arkansas

16 posted 2001-12-22 04:28 PM

Aww, Martie, this is just the neatest. She is lovely. May she grow up to be as wonderful a poet and person that you are...very gentle smile

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