Open Poetry #25 |
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Sweet Pea |
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Martie
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![]() Sweet Pea (in loving memory of my dad) I was his sweet pea even then after the slamming door the scream within my pillow the radio’s love song where I took a breath of dying He gave me that in his waiting listening as my mirror broke (oh he felt it was his own...I see that now) My tendrils slide beneath the door trying to find the sun around and about folding and folded still I climb the whim of his shoulder moving toward the light of him [This message has been edited by Martie (03-06-2003 05:59 PM).] |
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Cpat Hair![]()
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
beautiful as always Martie... you do have a soft masterful touch to your words..and your heart always shows... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The photo of your Dad among the sweet peas and your tender poetic expression, have pulled at my heartstrings. Very special and thank you for letting us share in something so personal. Sending loving hugs to you both! EA |
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Ratleader![]()
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Sweet. Absolutely sweet. I hope that some day someone -- remembers me in such a beautiful way. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Ringo![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Absolutely beautiful, and touching, and poignient, and... there just aren't enough words. And the picture just touched it all off. |
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Phantom Poet Member
since 2003-03-03
Posts 116Arizona USA |
Enjoyed your write!! and thoughts!! >>phantom poet<< |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Martie - so loving. I was just telling my hubby this evening of something my father used to say...then I read this. Thankyou dear poetess. Chris ![]() "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Martie, Just precious! Enjoyed, Pat ![]() ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (smiles) Awwwwwwwwww, I just love this, sweet friend, you have a golden heart and you will always make your dad proud as he loves you so much too and always will! (kiss on cheek) Yay, this made me smile as all your wonderful poetry does, God Bless You and your whole family, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, as soon as I climb over the lump in my throat, I will say... thank you... for the new pic... for your dad... for the love... |
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sperarifraai Member
since 2003-03-06
Posts 65Ireland |
Enjoyed very much, Sperari Sperari |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh my! That love just sifted like sand through my mind Martie. How terribly lucky you were to have had that heart connection. What a tender write this was. |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, this was so sweet and tender. I could feel your love for your Dad through it. I liked the picture and your new picture, too... ![]() Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you! My dad sometimes just fills me and it helps to write him, otherwise I might explode. He continues to be an inspiration. ![]() |
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Auguste![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Thank you for this, dear friend. ![]() The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Martie, you actually created a chill with this one....climbing the whim of his shoulder...absolutely outstanding. If you are any measure of what kind of man he was then he was a giant.. ![]() |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
You are amazing... This piece is wonderful.. left me with a lump in my throat. Love the pics of your dad... and also your new pic!! Thank you for this dear Martie. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Oh martie.... ![]() ![]() It is YOU who are special my sweet friend. oh...they live on in us, don't they? thank you beautiful, just beautiful. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful writing...James |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I climb the whim of his shoulder moving toward the light of him ================================== whispering a thank you to him on the wind for inspiring you to write so that we may feed our delight. ![]() ![]() |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
what a lovely memory - your words open wonder to those who read and experience them - Paul |
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