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The Sleepy Hollow
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The Sleepy Hollow |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az 
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The Sleepy Hollow  They call this place the “Sleepy Hollow” With plants so wild and grand. There are special things that aren’t so shallow Upon this beautiful land. The grass that grows so high and mighty The birds that sing with cheer. The flowers that grow with pretty blossoms All make up the love that’s here. The pond of spring so cool and nice The fountain falling softly Are enough to make the peacefulness Of God’s united country. The trees stand tall beyond the sky The hills are high and bright. The sun is out to make us warm And flood us with His light. As night falls upon us now The stars come out of hiding. To shine upon this place of hollow And bid us all good tidings. The nature grows so special here It’s one I’d like to follow. Cause there’s a place that is so dear They call it “Sleepy Hollow.” Cynthia Mack (cpalmer) June 3, 1989 This poem is posted in memory of my good friend's father, Joseph LeRoy Fish, who passed away on March 20, 2002...While his daughters were going through his things, they found this poem that I had written while visiting there just after college. I had not seen this since the day I gave it to them until my friend gave it to me this last weekend...I felt it necessary to share this with all of you as a tribute to her dad. Photo provided by Melissa Fish God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears Cpalmer [This message has been edited by cpalmer (06-11-2002 07:52 PM).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I want you to know that I feel honored to be able to be a part of this memory for you. I know this poem is beautiful, and that you will forever cherish it...Just as much as you do your friends and their father... |
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LilTai Member
since 2002-06-08
Posts 189United States |
What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute. *wipes a tear away* Beautiful. Tai |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A special gift then! Made even more special, now... thank you, Cyndy, for Sharing! [This message has been edited by Sunshine (06-11-2002 09:27 PM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Cindi, It was meant to be. What a blessing to be comforted by our own words. And it is indeed a wonderful poem a tribute to a family in sorrow. Well done Ms. Mack (Palmer). |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Mangus, Thank you so much! I was so sad to hear of his passing and somehow remembering this time was so wonderful....I do cherish them. LilTai, Thank you for reading, didn't mean to make you cry  Although I was wiping away the tears when I got this back!Sunshine, It's one of those things that you look at and can't believe you wrote so long ago! I was so excited to share with all of you...Thank you so much for reading! Larry, Or should I say Mr. Chadwick? LOL Thank you so much dear friend...the words of the heart can be such a comfort...I was really surprised they had kept it all these years! My how blessing come in small packages! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
What a wonderful poem and what a lovely tribute....thanks so much for sharing this! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Looks like a lovely place that many would love to visit...James |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
ethome, Thanks so much for reading I'm glad I got it back to share!James, It was a beautiful place...he was lucky enough to live there with his wife, He died doing what he loved, taking care of the farm. Thanks for reading Cindi |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
cpalmer, I really enjoyed this and hearing the story of how it came to be back in your hands again after so long. I had a great aunt pass away earlier this year and all through her life she had kept every thank you note etc written to her. Upon going through her things, her daughter then sent back these little pieces of memories back to their original owner or composer. It was special rereading all of these memories.Dawn |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Cindy, thank you for sharing. You were gooe "way back then," too Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Dawn, Thanks for sharing that story with me...memories are such a wonderful thing, we have that to hold onto! I think it is so neat when someone holds onto the things you gave them! Hugs Cindi Interloper, You are too kind! Thank you Hugs Cindi |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Cindi~ The poem was special even before I got to your message at the end~ How truly wonderful to know that the words circled round to find their way back to you~ Beautiful expression ... then ... and now~ Thanks for sharing gal .... and welcome home~  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Marge, Thank you! I always appreciate your input in my poetry...the words meant so much to me back then and even more so now! As I read them for the first time last weekend I could feel all those feelings again! The power of words! Thanks so much for reading...and it's good to be home!Hugs Cindi |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
it's amazing the memories that can come back when you least expect it. . . wonderful work. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Cindi, it must be true that what goes around comes around. Lovely tribute. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
All I can say is what you wrote here definitely reflects a beautiful heart! Very nice poem Cindi! mycafe |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Sven, Thank you so much for reading...the memories just start flooding in! it's wonderful isn't it? Hugs Cindi Kethry, What a nice way of saying it...I'm glad it came back around! Thanks Cindi mycafe, You have me speechless...I don't know what else to say besides thank you! Cindi |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Cindi- Hi there. I decided to do a bit of diggingtonight and I came across this one. It definitely deserves another ride to the top. You already know that I love this one; but, in case I didn't say it before, I do believe this is one of your best. I hope all is going well for you. Don't be a stranger. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
a wonderful tribute  |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Vicky Thank you so much! You are the greatest...I really appreciate your thoughts on this and your friendship...thanks Hugs Cindi ecrivan, Thank so much for reading, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Cindi |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
How lovely to know that he treasured it and kept it all these years. So glad you shared this poem and the story behind it Cynthia. Danger...wet floor...Duncan had another accident!!! Puppy training classes to come. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks for sharing...very beautiful! |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Tracey, I was definately surprised when she handed this to me...I had forgotten I had even written it! Thanks for reading! Cindi passing shadows, Your welcome and thanks so much for reading! Cindi |
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