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cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

0 posted 2002-06-11 07:45 PM

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).]

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

1 posted 2002-06-11 09:12 PM

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...

LilTai
Member

since 2002-06-08

Posts 189
United States

2 posted 2002-06-11 09:24 PM

What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute. *wipes a tear away* Beautiful.

Tai

I'm an idealist..I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way =)

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-06-11 09:27 PM

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).]

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

4 posted 2002-06-12 12:56 PM

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).

cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

5 posted 2002-06-12 01:29 AM

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!

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

6 posted 2002-06-12 03:31 AM

What a wonderful poem and what a lovely tribute....thanks so much for sharing this!

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2002-06-12 05:53 AM

Looks like a lovely place that many would love to visit...James

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

8 posted 2002-06-12 01:29 PM

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

DawnG

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since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

9 posted 2002-06-12 01:38 PM

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

Interloper

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since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

10 posted 2002-06-12 01:41 PM

Cindy, thank you for sharing.
You were gooe "way back then," too

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

11 posted 2002-06-12 02:50 PM

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

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

12 posted 2002-06-12 02:55 PM

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.*~
[email protected]

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

13 posted 2002-06-12 03:10 PM

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

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

14 posted 2002-06-12 04:14 PM

it's amazing the memories that can come back when you least expect it. . .

wonderful work. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

15 posted 2002-06-12 06:08 PM

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

mycafe
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since 2002-05-23

Posts 584

16 posted 2002-06-12 10:08 PM

All I can say is what you wrote here definitely reflects a beautiful heart! Very nice poem Cindi!

mycafe

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

17 posted 2002-06-13 01:06 AM

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

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

18 posted 2002-07-06 01:36 AM

Cindi-
Hi there. I decided to do a bit of digging
tonight 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,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

19 posted 2002-07-06 01:43 AM

a wonderful tribute

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

20 posted 2002-07-09 12:13 PM

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

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

21 posted 2002-07-09 10:53 PM

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.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

22 posted 2002-07-10 03:53 AM

thanks for sharing...very beautiful!

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

23 posted 2002-07-10 04:50 PM

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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