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Mysteria

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0 posted 2002-07-16 09:20 PM

Click to play "EXILE" by ENYA *~

A Cold Mourning
July 16, 2002

A cold and haunting mourning.
My light just lost its shine.
I've spent hours this morning
just waiting for a sign.

A cold and haunting mourning
no longer she dances or sings.
Emerald eyes are closed forever,
such sorrow silence brings

Her cherub lips are cold as ice
and haven't made a sound.
My promise to let go
sent my angel heaven bound.

I’ve exiled her to the clouds
to be carried on her wings.
A cold and haunting mourning,
she no longer dances or sings.

This was the time to say goodbye
and let a loved one free...
It was a cold and haunting mourning,
as I let her slip away from me.

artist unknown
music: Exile by Enya

Goodbye my friend

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (07-17-2002 02:49 AM).]

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-07-16 09:23 PM

You've honored her wishes,
now open your eyes
to the new miracles your Angels will bring

Mistletoe Angel

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2 posted 2002-07-16 09:25 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Sharon, this is so very sadly beautiful, sweet friend, I'm sure the one you wrote this for and speak of will always be thinking of you and will always love you just as she has never truly been exiled, for your friends love will always live in your heart and never be forgotten! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, this had me flooding in tears, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Balladeer

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3 posted 2002-07-16 09:39 PM

An A+ for pure, heartfelt emotion

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

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Jacksonville, Florida, USA

4 posted 2002-07-16 09:42 PM

A+ for imagery, expression, heartfeltness and just a plain great write.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

5 posted 2002-07-16 09:43 PM

Oh what a lovely tribute, Sharon...
I am sure that Willow is looking down at you with love and thanks in her eyes.
I know this is a sad time for you, and I offer you my shoulder if you should need it.

~ big teary hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Martie

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6 posted 2002-07-16 11:42 PM

Auguste

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7 posted 2002-07-17 12:48 PM

A fine and tender tribute, Sharon.

Poet deVine

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8 posted 2002-07-17 12:53 PM

I'm at a loss for words..this is beautiful.

Charisma

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9 posted 2002-07-17 01:10 AM

heartfelt beauty....exquisite penned.

((hugs))
Charisma

Titia Geertman
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10 posted 2002-07-17 01:19 AM

Dear Sharon, may she rest in peace.
You've done a great job in keeping her memory alive this past year sweet lady.

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Larry C

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11 posted 2002-07-17 02:12 AM

S-H-A-R-O-N,
If that isn't a gift then nothing is! Spectacular and touching. I really, really like this and it fed my heart.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

[This message has been edited by Larry C (07-17-2002 03:04 AM).]

Kethry
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Victoria Australia

12 posted 2002-07-17 03:02 AM

Sharon,
the grieving stops the memories never do.
*Heart HuGS*
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

cherrypoptart
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13 posted 2002-07-17 03:14 AM

Truly wonderful expressions from the heart1

Kit McCallum

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14 posted 2002-07-17 06:24 AM

Such a beautiful title Sharon ... it compliments the emotions you've woven so delicately throughout this piece. This is a wonderfully emotional tribute to your dear friend, and I'm sending heart hugs your way for touching me so gently with these tender thoughts this morning. I'll be thinking about you ... about Willow ... and about how fortunate you are to have such incredible memories of someone so exceptional in your life. Take care, you ...

Best wishes and big hugs,
/Kit

Gentle Spirit
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15 posted 2002-07-17 07:00 AM

Heart hugs to you Sharon.
You have made Willow smile.
Your heart is amazing friend...

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

BloomingRose
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16 posted 2002-07-17 07:52 AM

Though this is sad, it's a beautifully written tribute.

Deb

Sunnyone
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17 posted 2002-07-17 08:39 AM

When love slips away, or life, it is always a cold and haunting feeling that overcomes us. This is so very beautiful, my friend, in such a very sad, but tender way. My thoughts go with you...

Open the door and let your adventure begin!!!

suthern

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18 posted 2002-07-17 09:55 AM

Touching and beautiful...

Larry C

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19 posted 2002-07-17 12:32 PM

S-H-A-R-O-N,
This isn't from guilt. This is just a love tap.
*BUMP*

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

20 posted 2002-07-17 01:14 PM

Sure Larry! ( I won't tell a soul what you called me last night if you don't?

Dear Friends, (and I mean you all), without all of you this would have been a year I could not have endured, and that is a the absolute truth.  I have filled it with everything I could to busy myself to take away the pain felt last year at this time.  I was told that time heals all wounds, and have found it helps, but sometimes we just find a better place for that pain, learn from it, and call upon it on days we somehow need it with its new companion, memories.  That is where I am heading right now with this life long friend.  She is always with me, but we both are moving on now, and I had promised in one year I would quit doing several things that do keep the pain alive and writing poetry that you all so kindly comment on is one of them, so we both thank you for being part of the process, and I am glad you liked my farewell poem to her.  You are all so very special to me too in your own way.
Nothing means more to me than faith,
family and my friends.


Proud Canadian

Janet Marie
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21 posted 2002-07-17 03:12 PM

Sharon..this beautifully heartwrenching poem evokes much in me personally, I know how hard this process is and I know the emotional cost it can come with...The depth of the sadness and loss in your words speak volumes to me...There is no time frame on healing...each must be allowed to come to the point of "letting go" on their own terms.
Your desire to keep a promise and honor her is admirable... but I believe that there are many poems left inside of you...when your heart is as strong as your promise...I believe there will be another poem of "letting go" that will be will be filled with the joy found in the healing that only time can bring. It wont matter whether or not its posted...it will be just for you and her. I guess what Im trying to say here is...keep your poetic promise...but give yourself all the time you need in the letting go.
heart-hugs and butterfly healing
jm

~~~~~~

It's that feeling that someone is standing behind me
And I turn around and there's no one there
And it's the sensation that someone just whispered
Yeah and I still hear your voice but you're not really here
Your memory is like a ghost
And my heart is it's host
There's a place you've touched
With your love no one gets close to
I can still feel you, I can still feel you.

~~~~~~~~~~~

There are moments
When I love you
Beyond the limits of my human heart
I want to hold you
And take care of you
The way the angels watch over the stars
Past the pull of earth
Across the deep blue sky
Through the universe
Beyond the reach of time
You will always be mine

both verses from Colin Raye songs

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

22 posted 2002-07-17 05:31 PM

Sharon, I know how hard it is to say goodbye. You have done it with beauty.
Sandra

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

23 posted 2002-07-18 11:55 AM

JM, Please read my email and thank you for being you always and understanding.

Sandra, thank you also for your heart.

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