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Waking Thoughts - for Marge
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Waking Thoughts - for Marge |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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If my arms could only reach you If I knew what words to say I'd wrap you in a loving balm To see you through this day. Remembering brings the comfort That no one's ever truly lost When they live on within our hearts. But those memories come with costs - As laughter rings from yesteryears And old times come to mind Sorrow sets up housekeeping And serves the bitter wine Of knowing that we should have had Our loved one for more years... But if we let it, peace will bide In hearts now cleansed with tears. Wishing you comfort, sending you love... posted per the lady's request *S* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, She'll love it as I did. See you soon.  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Seymour: If these nerves don't strangle me first... I'm packing so many insecurities and fears the plane may not be able to get off the ground! LOL Thank you... very much. *S* |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern girl..from the true heart of a friend, you pen. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Remembering brings the comfort That no one's ever truly lost When they live on within our hearts. =========================================== truer butterfly words have not been spoken  beautiful rhymes of heart Ruth..your sincerety and love of a friend is the real gift here. Now forget those "insecurities"...leave them at the baggage claim..and get on that plane...and when ya get to the Sunshine State..give my Sy-babes a hug for me!! Enjoy your visit ... I know you guys will have a wonderful time..I already told Sy about your delightful laugh.. and me thinks it will get used alot with him and Deer around  |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Touching and well done gal.... |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
wonderfully written - softly penned - breathes empathy - thanks for a great write - Paul |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DearestFriend~ 'If my arms could only reach you If I knew what words to say I'd wrap you in a loving balm To see you through this day.' These beautiful words of comfort in my mailbox first thing this morning, lifted my spirits more than you can know~ Yes ... they needed to be shared~ Thank you my loving friend~  I love you~  You can board the plane knowing that my little spirit is hitch-hiking in your pocket~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Martie & Janet Marie: The friendship she gives so generously is a most cherished gift. *S* Toerag: Thank you so very much, dear friend. *S* Goodnight: I can't take much credit for the writing... the words woke me and dragged me to email. *G* But I thank you! *S* Marge: I wish I could set your spirit soaring without it having to hitch-hike... I hope it's not tainted by my neuroses! LOL Big hugs, dear lady... and many thanks for loving both me and this humble offering. *S* |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know Suthern gal if it is one thing I am sure of...you have the biggest heart in Texas! They say we are drawn to those much like us, and as Marge too has a way about her of surrounding those she meets in a blanket of love, this could have been written for you just as easily as her. Such a heartfelt write wrapping a friend in love. Nothing means more to me than faith, |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
This is just beautiful. I'm so glad I'm going to meet you and all the others. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
ah lady, you know how I feel about you...and your writing.....and your heart....all showcased perfectly in this write |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Suthern you're a sweetheart! "Remembering brings the comfort That no one's ever truly lost When they live on within our hearts. But those memories come with costs - As laughter rings from yesteryears And old times come to mind Sorrow sets up housekeeping And serves the bitter wine Of knowing that we should have had Our loved one for more years... But if we let it, peace will bide In hearts now cleansed with tears." That's perfect and you're to be commended! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Mysteria & ethome: Thank you both so very much. *S* I appreciate your kindness. *S* Titia: I'm glad, too... very nervous, but glad. *S* Thank you! *S* jellybeans: Thank you, dear o&o. *S* |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful write for a dear friend. You have such a beautiful and caring heart. ~Heart-Hugs~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you, Enchantress. *S* Methinks you do, too. *S* Many thanks to all... Have a great weekend!!! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This was absolutely delightful Suthern! A beautiful flow wrapped in wonderfully warm sentiments ... what a treasure! Best wishes, /Kit |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Dear Suthern, I believe you've spoken for most of us here. You write so beautifully... mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is way too beautiful.... Regards to you, my friend sudhir |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*hand on hip, tapping foot* now I am sure that I read this...I guess the post thief took my reply, or I kept it for later...either way I'm here and this poem is so beautiful, just like you |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
What strikes me the most about this one is not that it is a great write with a rhyme pattern that flows smooth off the tongue (it does btw), but the sincerity and the caring for a friend that just jumps out at you. I don't care if a stranger read this one ... they would know in a heartbeat that the wishes were filled with love and admiration. Well done and much deserved. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Your poetry makes me smile. I always knew you were a lovely person - and now I've seen the picture that proves it. Love just shines in your eyes and your smile. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern darling sister of my heart this is simply awesome writing I love it utterly utterly utterly. Don’t ask me why I’ve only just got around to this one because you know the answer Shhh yes me and EBay, that place must love me, but I swear that everything I’ve bought does have a legitimate reason. Okay I wouldn’t have had a legitimate reason for the necklaces, but I could have found one Anyway I digress again. This is such a beautiful piece of writing, there is within the spirit of your writing such a heart-warming message, yes Margie girl is special but darling heart you are too, since YOU wrote this and it is truly awesome. Only a loving and truth filled heart could have written this and only a heart filled with love’s truth and love’s sight could truly understand it. The way it flows so beautifully down the page is wonderful yes, but it isn’t the perfect form or the wondrous style that makes this special, it is the fact it was written with love. Truly this is a beautifully written piece of heaven. Speak to you soon darling heart. do you see what I mean by brevity? hah who needs it anyway…….. I wub you darling girl you are soooooo special x x x  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
This is as precious to me as the day I received it .... and perhaps, in retrospect, even more so~ YOU are the essence of loving friendship ... I can't wait ... Oh Lordy ... I just can't wait~ Love you my friend~ *Thankee, MzMushy~ I can just see the billboards now - Welcome To Florida The Gathering Place of Poets Of PASSION September 2002 _____________________________________________________ *Hugs* ~*Me*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My sincere apologies to those of you I never thanked... I went on vacation as a bundle of nerves... and I think the relief of finding acceptance addled my brain. *G* Kit, mycafe, Sudhir, PS, Mark, PDV, Marsha & Marge: Thank you all for your wonderful replies... I truly appreciate you taking the time to read and respond. Marsha & Marge... It was indeed written with love... and I can't wait to see that billboard. *S* Big hugs to you both. *S* |
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