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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-08-08 07:25 PM

She had a face just like an angel
And a smile to warm the sun
But her flame had been extinguished
Her death was such a tragic one

There is a shrine left in her memory
Flowers adorn her picture frame
She was just nineteen years of age
And Elise was her name

As I pass by here each day
I see her face smile back at me
A rose is painted in her honour
Here her spirit has been set free

Her death was just so senseless
But her memory will live on
With the love shown from her family
She will never really be gone

* * * *

This week in our local paper there was
an article about this shrine near my
home that a local resident had complained
about as she passed by it.Due to
this complaint the council took down
the shrine and all the flowers without
consulting the mother or the family.
I had previously written a poem about
Elise many months ago and had spoken
to the mother, Maree and I was just
outraged when I read this, not believing
people could be so selfish and
disrespectful.I wrote to the local
paper and they put my letter into
print.Due to the outrage of many
the shrine has been put back in its
rightful place.

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-08-08 07:30 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Sue, my heart goes out to Elise, I too can't understand how some can be so disrespectful but I am relieved the shrine is back where it was at it should be! (kiss on cheek) This is powerful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

2 posted 2002-08-08 07:34 PM

BRAVO!!! Once again your heart comes
through so beautifully....

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-08-08 07:38 PM

You have a beautiful soul Sue.
~Heart-hugs~

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2002-08-08 10:02 PM

SueTang~
God knew what She was doing when She put you on patrol~

Beautiful poem ... beautiful deed~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2002-08-08 10:05 PM

And that is why angels smile...
for those who are righteously outraged...
and do something about it.

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

6 posted 2002-08-08 10:13 PM

Sue, your poem is beautiful and the story made me cry. I understand why you were so upset. Caring, loving hearts are easily torn by injustice and stupidity.

Hopefully Elise is buried somewhere close so that her Mom can go to her grave and visit her.

I loved both your poems. Hugs my friend,
Marti

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2002-08-08 10:54 PM

Sue: What a sense of accomplishment you must feel for having been able to restore Elise's shrine to it's rightful place. The power of the pen! Amazing isn't it?

Betty Lou Hebert

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

8 posted 2002-08-08 11:09 PM

This is a beautiful poem, Sue...
It brought tears to my eyes...and then I read your explanation, and I have to say...I am very proud of you for standing up for what is right.

~ proud chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

mycafe
Senior Member

since 2002-05-23

Posts 584

9 posted 2002-08-09 03:44 AM

*hugs* Sue, we are all so proud of you, you have a very beautiful heart. Thank you for sharing this precious story with us.

marie

Keep counting your blessings

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

10 posted 2002-08-09 06:20 AM

Sue, we are honored to be able to call you friend.........and I believe an angels smile just got a little bigger knowing that she is remembered......Hugs to you....

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

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

Diane Coway
Member

since 2002-08-01

Posts 61
USA

11 posted 2002-08-22 11:19 PM

GO GIRL....Whenever anyone is blessed by such a shrine, and such a beautiful poem no one should be allowed to remove it...MY hat goes off to you.
Good work!!!

Diane Coway

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