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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Blanche She was silk lined and curled salt and pepper the trick Blanche talked to birds had magic lemon trees and a pinch of sugar the stir My legs were too long she said for the rocking chair creak the memory resides still living just over there waiting for another child Summer brought the flowers up in the pond all sober and bright their lavender like a song cool across the nether place of orange popping fish La la la she was that too warm in places where I yearned a comforter I hoped could cover me safe from someone bent to steal grace but no she was not looking for the truth that in his goodnight was my bad dream and she will sleep forever not knowing all the words to the song I sang --------- For my Grandmother |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhMartiSis~ I send you lots and lots of *Huglets*~ 'La la la she was that too warm in places where I yearned' Oh .... another *huglet*~  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie A wonderful read, I love the way you write. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh this does move me, Martie. Your gift of light and song so gentle a palette for such a message....a nightmare painted in pastel watercolors, so much more terrifying for the sweetness in its presentation. You amaze. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful write sweet Martie...just wonderful!! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Grandmothers are full of magic it seems, and the very core enclosed in our backbone. This does indeed read like a song of love~ Such a beautiful melody, Martie~  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you know that I know...that you know--I know. *mothysigh* I love the way you write your way into my heart time after time.   "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, this is so sweet and loving. Thank you so much for sharing it. Heart Hugs,  Ethel |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Just lovely Martie....lovely. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Martie, this is lovely, sweet friend, your grandmotehr is blessed to have you so much as you have the golden heart she passed onto you! (kiss on cheek) This is beautiful, sweet friend, yay, 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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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Martie, Don't know how I missed this. But what Ed and Lori said so much better than I could. Enjoyed deeply. Hugs and love, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If we could only protect all of the children... some of us are blind by love some are blind by grace others are blinded by pain... but your heart learned to love... despite being blindsided... Love and hugs my friend... |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
I liked this but part of me is disturbed in the reading, confusion is a good thing, it makes me think. Thank you for sharing and making me think. Regards, Olias. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
very lovely, I use to spend hours rocking with my Grandmother and discussing "useless" information *s Thank you for a beautiful memory hugs M |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
a comforter I hoped could cover me safe from someone bent to steal grace but no she was not looking for the truth that in his goodnight was my bad dream and she will sleep forever not knowing all the words to the song I sang This just breaks my heart... and does so more powerfully because it paints such a tender picture as it exposes the lack of protection. Beautiful work, Martie! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, A lovely write a tender flight. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Martie...your words are always so moving. I wonder sometimes if you realize exactly how talented you truly are |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
such a powerful poem Martie - so many bitter sweet memories - I can't know your pain but your poetry shares it with me - thanks Paul |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
La la la she was that too warm in places where I yearned a comforter I hoped could cover me safe from someone bent to steal grace but no she was not looking for the truth that in his goodnight was my bad dream and she will sleep forever not knowing all the words to the song I sang Love you beautiful Lady. hugs hugs and more hugs Maree p.s adding this to my library. [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (04-07-2003 05:08 PM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Oh Martie, this has so many layers, from the soft pastels that wash over the grief and love to the deep and abiding contrasts hidden within. Your poetry always moves me lady. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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