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Martie

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0 posted 2002-02-18 01:47 PM

You Leave Me With Permanence
(reposted in memory of Michelle)

Did you see that clear line
following the curve of the mountain
where the sky touched?
It whistled to me.
I could hear it ‘round the house
as the leaves danced to get my attention.

And so I bundled my shoulders in flannel
and turned my heart to the north
and saw you there
dressed in those long stockings
and black leather shoes,
you were wearing the red velvet dress
even though I could have sworn that I covered it,
wrapped it tight with tissue
and snuggled it next to my wedding dress.

You must know how hard it is to touch,
because fabric lives and lives
while people die,
for you were wise even then,
and now that you know the answers
to all the questions that I have asked,
there you are
not a shadow, no,
but torched in bright beguile
galloping across the mountain
where your ashes feathered and fell
so many years ago.

I want you to know that you have taught me
about listening and patience,
you were never good at either then,
and as I watch you blow out
like a candle flame
you leave me with permanence.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-02-18 01:58 PM

Ah girl...I remember this, and because of all that has passed between in the last year, feel it more now, than before...

serenity blaze
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2 posted 2002-02-18 02:02 PM

I knew I was going to cry today. And this leaves me with permanence, Martie. This is just hauntingly beautiful--and I wish I could write like THIS--but I suppose I'd first have to learn to see things from your remarkable and touching perspective.

sigh...I'm having a poetic feast today!

and HUGS.

amusemi
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3 posted 2002-02-18 02:10 PM

A very sad write...

{{Hugs}}

mirror man
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4 posted 2002-02-18 02:20 PM

I like this very much. Sounds like a hard write. Better times to you.

Gentle Spirit
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5 posted 2002-02-18 02:23 PM

Martie, just beautiful and loving. Peace to you...

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Auguste

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By the sea

6 posted 2002-02-18 02:38 PM

(((hugs))) my friend

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

7 posted 2002-02-18 02:47 PM

Martie~
This was so very touching, all of it.
Expecially the permanence of love.

I'm a little speachless right now.

Thank you for your words dear Lady.

Enchantress
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8 posted 2002-02-18 03:01 PM

I remember this Martie...and I cried then too.
~Hugs sweet lady...Nancy~

~Love, like magic, depends on believing.~

Mistletoe Angel

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9 posted 2002-02-18 08:14 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you and I know just as Michelle has taught you so much you have taught her so much and have given her a gift of true friendship and love to last forever! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Janet Marie
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10 posted 2002-02-18 09:31 PM

You must know how hard it is to touch,
because fabric lives and lives
while people die,
for you were wise even then,
and now that you know the answers
to all the questions that I have asked,
there you are
not a shadow, no,
but torched in bright beguile
galloping across the mountain
where your ashes feathered and fell
so many years ago.

I want you to know that you have taught me
about listening and patience,
you were never good at either then,
and as I watch you blow out
like a candle flame
you leave me with permanence.
=======================================

This one was engraved on my heart from the first read...
so many times I have read this, each time it effects me with the same depth.
She is your most giving muse ....
and from the inspiration you find in her...and the gifted way you share her with us, you then leave us with "with permanence"
(and awe)
heart-hugs Martie, love ya sweets.

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

11 posted 2002-02-18 11:28 PM

I remember this incredible poem Martie. Thank you for sharing You and Michelle.

and as JM said you leave us "with permanence"

hugs sweet lady

Maree

[This message has been edited by Dark Angel (02-18-2002 11:29 PM).]

Marge Tindal

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12 posted 2002-02-18 11:34 PM

SweetSisterOfMyHeart~

'And so I bundled my shoulders in flannel
and turned my heart to the north
and saw you there
dressed in those long stockings
and black leather shoes,
you were wearing the red velvet dress
even though I could have sworn that I covered it,
wrapped it tight with tissue
and snuggled it next to my wedding dress.

You must know how hard it is to touch,
because fabric lives and lives
while people die,
for you were wise even then,
and now that you know the answers
to all the questions that I have asked,
there you are
not a shadow, no,
but torched in bright beguile
galloping across the mountain
where your ashes feathered and fell
so many years ago.'

And Martie, you touch a place inside of me
where tears are abundantly drenched in permanence~

I love you~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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RMW
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13 posted 2002-02-19 02:05 PM

Touching...and special. Bob

Nightshade

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just out of reach

14 posted 2002-02-19 02:30 PM

Martie - Dear Poetess your words bring a tear to the eye and warmth to the heart. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

rwood
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since 2000-02-29

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Tennessee

15 posted 2002-02-19 03:20 PM

Astounding emotions pour out from the depths of me. First read..of this masterpiece of your heart. Amen for your permanence and for your strength to share it.

Sincerely,
Regina

Severn
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16 posted 2002-02-20 03:13 PM

Love you, love your writing...

I remember this one...

hugs Martie girl...

K

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