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The Letter of Love
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The Letter of Love |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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The Letter of Love “Happy New Year, my darling, may all future days be cast in light, may all your dreams wish you good nights…” His love letter spoke of dreams to come, he wrote to her of chrysanthemums that would in her garden grow… as would the glow in her heart… “Happy New Year, my darling,” laid before her eyes, the sound of his voice in her ears, reprised, and she saw there in recall of blue eyes, the look of her in love with wise. She glanced again at his strong scrawl, the message of love sent across the walls of timeless pall to her. So sure had he been his future was bright! All he could see was her in his nights ~ as she recalled the last time he was near, “Happy New Year, my darling,” his voice resplendent as he had draped her neck with a silver pendant… “Happy New Year, my love,” she whispered low and in soft of candle light’s glow, she fingered the treasure draped on her neck, and picked up the article of the car wreck “Happy New Year, my beloved,” she whispered through tears ~ “I miss you so, these many years” and at the stroke of twelve she sought the sound of his voice that her memory wrought “Happy New Year, my darling, may all future days be cast in light ~ may all your dreams wish you good nights…” 12.31.00 revised 30 December 2001 Please be careful when driving this New Years' Eve. I want to see everyone back on 1/1/02!!! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Oh Wow! Sunshine thank you, *soft sigh* Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
“Happy New Year, my beloved,” she whispered through tears ~ “I miss you so, these many years” and at the stroke of twelve she sought the sound of his voice that her memory wrought ==================================== relating to this for different reasons ... yes....you know Good morning my Sunday Sun   |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
So heartbreaking ... yet so lovely |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, this is so sad but so beautiful, sweet friend, it must feel so painful to lose love and be reminded of the voice through a letter. (sigh) So sad but well-written, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh my gosh....this is so tender and heartbreaking. *sigh* **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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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Such loving memories....the sadness mixed with the enduring love....got me all choked up |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A tender and poignant message that too often is the painful reality of this season. Well done, Sunshine. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Oh Darn...now you have this sentimental man crying...This was so beautiful...but so sad... YES..let us each be ever cautious driving.. Even those of us that won't drink... Thank You for this message... |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Sunshine - So very sad and so beautifully written. You almost got a tear out of me, and that isn't easy to do. Dave |
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Dusty Rhodes Junior Member
since 2001-10-14
Posts 27 |
A lot of feeling here, Sunshine, and come across very well..Very well done indeed |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--Such a sigh in this one...from your pen to my heart. |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
So extremely well-written...with the touch of a timeless love story. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!! ***Ivy Rose |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
An excellent message, Sunshine. No one should be dying to see the new year. It's not worth it...  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea....this is so beautifully done! Yet so heartwrenching at the same time. I echo Balladeer's thoughts. Wonderful write poetess. ~Hugs and a Happy New Year, Nancy~ *~ Wishing everyone a New Year filled with Peace & Love ~* |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari darling sister of my soul, this is without doubt one of your utter best. And now you’ve made me cry. What is this a conspiracy? I know your tricks darling girl you think I’ll be less attractive with red rimmed eyes? Hhhmm! Well unlucky darling girl my eyes look like a field of bluebells that have been washed by the summer rain They don’t but I’m surely allowed some poetic licence. Good! You know that this is utterly wonderful don’t you, the flow and the metre are just perfect    Love and warm stuff As always Puck To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A sad and true message of utmost importance, Karilea.....couched beautifully in your poetic embrace. Happy New Year to you too! I think we should all stay home tomorrow night and visit with each other at Passions....that will definitely keep us off the dangerous roads.  We now have 3 feet of snow in Michigan! copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
Ooo! I didn't even think of this this year. I will be working in my car right after the ball drops...good reminder and terrific poem. It's a keeper to repost next year and the year after, etc. |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, Sissie, very well done from your heart..very gentle smile |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - a beautiful love letter. Wishing you the best, and a Happy New Year... BC |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Everyone be careful because you can be perfectly sober and get caught by a drunk driver...James |
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Mac Attack Member
since 2001-12-12
Posts 100Ontario, Canada |
Not fair! You made me cry! Not what I was expecting, poignant and beautifully written. Not everyone can see how precious life is and how quickly it can be taken away. Wonderful reminder. I especially like the part where she fingers the treasure around her neck as she reads the article. Have a Happy and Joy Filled New Year. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, I believe everyone had a safe and sane New Years...thank you all for coming home to Passions... |
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