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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Listening... I remember having watched you cry The sobbing so infinite ~ the wracking pain, so undeniable ~ the loss, horrendous Or so we thought. Later, you stood tall in my eyes once again, probably taller Although you walked as if missing someone important As if you waited to hear their voice on the wind One day laughter came back to your demeanor, it was hearty, and deep Just not as profound as the loss you still felt although it remained unspoken Later, much later, I knew your loss when I became bereft of you, Then later, I heard my missing laughter, although I yearned to hear yours join in And I walk, purposefully, hopefully standing straight, as it befits your memory, but still, I listen for your voice on the wind ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 6 February 2002 |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This poem is very touching...sad and so beautiful... |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
This is indeed very sad and beautiful. Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - your words touch me. Sad one, and heartfelt... BC |
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brianbeaudry Member
since 2001-07-20
Posts 410Northern Ontario Canada |
This is very sad Sunshine and very touching at the same time...It pays tribute and honor to the deceased and gifts credence of their importance in your life.Beautiful verse my friend!!! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea...you say it so well...and I wish I had written it. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ I am almost speechless after this read~ For I have seen myself~ Thank you gentle poetess~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea~Such a sad yet beautiful write. Hugs. ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this hauntingly beautiful write is proof beyond a doubt that you have heard the whispers. Outstanding tribute to them both K...truly touching. You do them proud as you do them justice.  |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
reading this, I thought of my Aunt Sue, God, I miss her.....so much....thank you for this, I'm definately keeping this.... |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Karilea - Excellent writing, from start to finish. Take a bow on this one, you definitely deserve it.  Dave |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Karilea, this is so very sad and heartfelt; I too can relate to these tears and I can't help but always claim to believe I hear the voices in the wind while I just try to let it go and know they are always smiling and looking over me! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much, this is a true gem! 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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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Sunshine,so very beautiful and sad.   Juanita |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
listening with my heart the winds of time speak to me we shall reunite Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Nicely done. Bob |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* heartbreakingly beautiful. You leave me in awe of your the tenderness that flows from your heart into your pen. **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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When I think I've read your best, I have only to open another offering from your pen to sit in awe once again. This is excellent! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I've always been fond of your poetry, but, sometimes you pen something so profound and I know that I've found a gem. My goodness, you've touched me with this. I wish that I had written this, for, it echoes a part of my life. This is a keeper Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
These are words of substance...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
There you go, emoting all over my keyboard again. Uh oh, that was a real tear, not a cyber tear. See what you do to me sometimes? |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Oh Kari! you have left me speechless. 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 |
You Passionate Poets...you leave me in wonder. Some thought crosses my memory banks and I think...perhaps just one person might know this feeling and what do I find? That I am never alone, nor misguided, in my wish to share something that has lived with me these many decades... poetry is a bridge, my friends, and all I see it doing is making one huge bridge around the world. Thank you all so much for sharing your feelings with me.... Sunshine |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sunshine is a bridge.. one that brings the world together... The whispers on the winds are warmed in turn... |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
This is terrific, karilea. Very well written, and sad. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
so sad and beautiful penned and will be safed in my library. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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