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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida 
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The Birth After I’ve walked the beach for a while, after I’ve kicked a jellyfish that I thought was merely a plastic bag, after I’ve berated myself for doing a dumb thing like that, in tears I hobble to a soft pile of sand and plop down to rub my aching toes. The pain subsiding, I slowly exhale, remembering why I decided to take a walk. It’s finally time for the birth of my grandchild. As I walk the shoreline once more, like soft cotton balls dabbing at my sore feet, sea foam gathers around my toes. Enjoying the sudden relief, I take a breath of salty sea air. The sky is blue, and the sun is shining. As it should be. Smiling, I head for the car. All is well. Now I can go home and wait for the call. BloomingRose [This message has been edited by BloomingRose (07-22-2002 08:29 AM).] |
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Secret Whisper Member
since 2001-01-25
Posts 298Through the Looking Glass |
This is a truly endearing piece. I especially enjoyed the last stanza... although the first one sent panges of jellyfish sting up my leg! Wonderful tactile imagery, and wonderful write. Life-- "Although most elements are taken from reality, some have been exagerated for dramatic clarity." |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggssssss) Oh Debra, this is soooooo wonderfully written, sweet friend, this is delightful, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Debra, 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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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
ready now. . . life begins. . . wonderful. . . finding the moments that matter. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Wonderfully written Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Smiling big for the good news about to come and this beautiful piece but I have to admit I was laughing about the jelly fish thing. Sorry......just could relate. Glad to see that your toes recovered. Now we await the call with you to celebrate in the new inspire I am sure you will find in little one. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
this is a delight to read - really good poetry - grandchildren are truly a wonderful blessing - Paul |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Thank you all. The part about the jellyfish really did happen! OUCH!! The part about the grandchild is still a wait and see thing. My hopes for the future. Hugs to all! Deb |
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