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October Rose - for RainbowGirl
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October Rose - for RainbowGirl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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After nine months of wondering Full of fears, anticipating October brought you to my arms Screaming, tiny, captivating. While leaves were rustling in the wind And breaths frosted in air turned cold, I inhaled the essence of spring In that moment I got to hold A lovely mite, so clean and pure My daughter, delicate and fresh - Magic incomprehensible Had created you from my flesh. Girlhood was left behind right then And I became someone's mother. If I'd had my choice of lives I wouldn't trade for any other... I would just ask for one more day To have your laughter fill my ears, One more day to store up kisses To sustain me through lonely years, One more mile I could hold your hand, One more night to whisper my love, One more giggling hour in the park, One more viewing of stars above. We would laugh right through breakfast time Without worries of being late. I'd read to you just one more book - Bedtime schedules would have to wait. If only there was one more flower In this simple birthday bouquet Another year of memories Would be wrapped in my heart today. Every day I think of you But shiver in October's chill And think of the warmth you gave my life - I miss that... and always will. In memory of Rachel, October 29, 1974 - March 11, 1998 Little Chick: Your Mother Hen, your Toerag, and your friends miss you so much. Please contact us... we worry... we love you. HUSG! [This message has been edited by suthern (10-29-2002 11:40 AM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
suthern, this is stunning writing. I don't know what prompted you to post it but I'm glad you did. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
For any of you who don't know...Suthern, Rainbow Girl, LongJohn, Passing Shadows, Ilovet, and a few others around here used to all belong to another forum for many years until LongJohn told us about this lovely place...My name "Toerag" was given to me by Rainbow Girl...a wonderful Brit that for some odd reason thought I was a Rascal and incorrigible and mischievious, (just goes to show ya how odd those Brits are..right?)LOL...She is truly one of my favorite people and I pray she comes to visit....and this poem has a lot of meaning to Sweet Rainbow and nobody could have written it better than Suthern... [This message has been edited by Toerag (10-29-2002 07:49 AM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I agree, nobody could have written it better. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"If only there was one more flower In this simple birthday bouquet" Suthern ... this is absolutely beautiful. What a lovely tribute to the memory of a dear child. I think many will relate to this heartfelt piece, and upon reading, it will prompt those who are blessed to still have their children, to take that extra moment today, to cherish and give thanks for their young blessings. Truly a beautiful piece. Thank you for starting my day with this lovely read.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear Suthrn, I do miss Rainbow and her beautiful spirit which shows through her poetry. This is an absolutely equiusite poem in tribute to Rainbow and the loving memories of her daughter. This is very warming Love you for this Liz |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, now I'm flooding in tears reading this as I remember RainbowGirl and miss her so much and I send angel hugs out to her where I just know Rachel will always be guiding her with love from up above and her smile never forgotten! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, may we all hug our children close always with loving care and let them know how special they are, you are a wonderful true angel to us all, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank youn 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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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Very touching and lovely. I don't know her, but she must be a very special person. Hugs, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Kethry: I first thank you for reading and responding... after it sat for a few hours with no responses, I was afraid it was wretched, no matter how much love pushed the pen. *S* And that certainly wasn't what I wanted... not for any poem and certainly not for Cindy's. *S* And then you gave me "stunning"... and I left for work wearing tears of gratitude... I thank you, dear lady... so very much. *S* Toerag: You dear... *S* Odd the Brits may be... but she certainly had you pegged. LOL (Not to be confused with Long John's peg leg… I will never forget him rowing to England... and rowing... and rowing... and rowing! LOL) I echo your prayer that she visits... to see the posts she left last night made my heart soar with hope. *S* Thank you, sweet man... for everything... and most especially for your confidence I could do this. *S* Kit: There's always been an empty ache in my heart and my arms that motherhood wasn't to be for me. But I know that hurt is a mere blemish compared to the agony of losing a child… so if this truly can make one person take an extra moment to cherish the gifts that bless their lives, it will have exceeded my greatest hopes and expectations. *S* Thank you so very much! Elizabeth: Her spirit is beautiful, isn't it? *S* I think it's sustained her through trials that would have conquered a lesser person... I know I miss her so. *S* Thank you so much for loving this offering... and its author. *S* M'toe: I promised Rainbow long ago that Rachel would never be forgotten… not as long as those of us who love her mother so much still live. *S* And that's what this poem is... the keeping of a promise. *S* Thank you very much... I hope those angel hugs touch her heart today... and always. *S* NewEnglandazurlu: She is indeed special... you would love her if you knew her... it's impossible not to. *S* Thank you very much... I'm glad you liked! *S* |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern You are a good friend to remember October and Rachel with this beautiful poem. I hope that RainbowGirl comes back to take a look at it. She is in my heart, for sure, even more so because we share similar October memories. Thank you for this.  |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern beloved heart I saw this earlier and of course read it right there and then, but waited till it slipped a bit so I could do ‘Bev de Bump’s’ job and give it the bump it so richly deserves. There are those who may read and not be stunned by the talent and the amazing fluidity of this wonderful poem of your soul, but I cannot imagine whom they may be. When I read this I was initially shocked, or more precisely astounded, I knew that your writing was beautiful, but this is truly outstanding. The way you have written this fills me with real awe, the beauty the essence of the spirit is perfectly displayed and only a writer of your calibre could have achieved this wonder. You know I love this utterly utterly utterly and YOU darling heart are a writer of really beautiful lines of truth, this is superbly done   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I'm here, I'm here :-) Oh bless you Mother Hen :-) it's incredibly beautiful, thank you so much :-) I just got your email so look for a reply from me :-) :-) And thank you everyone for your lovely comments both to Ruth and about Rachel :-) She would have been 28 today, very much loved and so much in my heart and the hearts of my friends. Thank you so very much :-) Even you, you rascal toerag *g* Lots of HUSG from me and snoops :-) Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Martie: You dear... I know how special Octobers are to both of you... and how special you are to me. *S* Thank you so much for finding favor with this... and many hugs to you. *S* Marsha: Dear lady, you humble me... and I thank you for every one of those words of praise, regardless of whether they're deserved. *S* Thank you... and Bev. *S* Rainbow: I'm so very, very glad you're here!!!!! *S* And I'm tremendously relieved and grateful you like this. *S* I thank you for sharing Rachel with us... I thank you for being you. *S* HUSG!! |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
gosh suthern, RG, am sitting here with tears rolling down....didn't realize how 'precious' memories like the ones we had were......I love you both... am so glad to see you big hugs the poem, is wonderful, one of my favorites, thank you for remembering and sharing |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Well done, Ruth! You are such a classy lady. Hugs I guess I don't need to say it, but I will anyway - there are a lot of us who truly love Rainbowgirl. Yes, even after being severely rebuked for my calling her a "Tart," she still treated me better than she treated that rascally scalawag Toerag. Thanks for dropping in, Queen. We've all missed you so very much. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
[email protected] gosh I remember that.....guess my memory isn't as bad as I make it out to be...well that and who would want to forget 'those times' ......we sure had fun |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
jellybeans: How can those memories be anything BUT precious? *S* They gave me friends who mean the world to me... and more laughs than I thought possible. *S* Thank you so much... Iloveit that you like it! *G* LJA: Ah, sailor... how I do love this reunion of the old gang. *S* It's worth all the stage fright of a muse staying silent till the last moment! LOL And saying something she needs to know is jes' fine by me. *S* ROFL @ tart and rebuking... and thank heavens neither of you reformed. *G* Thank you, dear friend... give Lor a hug for me! *S* jb: And let's not forget the picnics! LOL *blush* [This message has been edited by suthern (10-29-2002 03:06 PM).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Goodnight, sweetdreams, sweetheart one more year tears welled up at your loss but smiles at the memory will never be forgot... it's hard my muse just upt and left and words went out the door but friendship such over-riding love will always be held in heart exempt no woman can tell a story unless she feels it so no friend can write a poem unless the depth has grown Thank you Ruth it's poor but rich and I love you so... so little, yet so much... Cindy, Rachel and snoops yellow roses one more added to the bouquet of love *** The emotion is this poem surpasses all other years Ruth - for me, Marti and the many other women who never had children or who did and subsequently lost them, but the emotions can't be divided, my loss is yours and yours is ours! so inept at trying to find words I forgot to add my HUSG....and on readin again I realise it might not sounds as I meant, but I meant rich in all ways good, priceless in fact. Bless you Ruth, once again, it was you who remembered and that was what I meant by poor/rich, how sad that family forget and friends who work so hard at just being themselves, I've said it once and I'll say it many times more, of that I'm sure... Thank you - Mother Hen HUSG [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (10-29-2002 10:08 PM).] |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Well, all of you sweet, compasionate, loving people at PIP have made me speechless again. Ethel |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
And this is why you are such a very special person, need I say any more than this was so loving, compassionate, and so you Ruth, and that is why we love you. This was beautiful for RainbowGirl but oh how you warmed Martie's heart too, and this has truly left me so filled with emotions so mixed. I wish them both a place of peace and with people that care like you I am sure that they are finding it or have indeed found it. Beautiful, just beautiful. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Just to let you know you warmed all our hearts, and the posts following your poem just confirms what a very loving, compassionate person you are. With Warm Regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern, the breadth and the depth of your writing astound me. You have heart and soul and wisdom. You moved me to tears with this poem and for the loss and pain endured by your friend RainbowGirl. Blessings to you both. Earth Angel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
RainbowGirl: If those words are inept, may I be struck with the affliction! *S* Your Goodnight, sweetdreams, sweetheart is simply lovely... and heartwrenching. I can’t understand your family... don’t even care to anymore... but I pity them for what they’re missing... and I remember that friends are family you choose for yourself... and looking back up this list at all the people who love you, I’d say you’ve chosen well. *S* I’m so very, very glad you like this. *S* Hugs and HUSG and lots of love... your very own Mother Hen. garysgirl: You’ve shown a lot of that compassion, love and sweetness yourself. *S* Thanks for reading! *S* Mysteria: When I read Martie’s incredible poem The Ash, my heart just overflowed. I think it’s a tribute to the overpowering “everlasting” of love that two daughters I never knew became so very important to me through the hearts of their mothers. *S* I am pleased beyond measure that Martie likes this... so glad you like it, too! *S* Thank you very much! *S* regards2you: These responses have certainly warmed my heart. *S* Thank you so very much! *S* Earth Angel: Why, of course, I have wisdom. *G* I appreciate that fine Toerag, don’t I? LOL Thank you very much... your kind comments moved ME to tears... I’m grateful to you. *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (10-30-2002 04:49 PM).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, Suthern gal, you are indeed full of wisdom, even in spite of Toerag. I remember (painfully) when you all showed up and turned this nice little quiet place into the fiasco it is now! (and I wouldn't change it for the world)  Rainbow, I've missed you and never forgotten how you 'sat' with me all night with the hurricane approaching to make me feel more at ease. You are a very special lady and will always be thought of with a smile. Ruth, the poem is beautiful and well-written. No doubt Cindy appreciates it as well as the rest of us. Thank you for this...... |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully done, Ruth. I knew that Cindy would love it too. Nice to see you again, Cindy. (((HUGS))) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Bal: Yup... You called us a motley crew... your descriptive powers have improved a tad since... out of sheer necessity! LOL Thank you so much for liking this. *S* The lady is so special. *S* Denise: Thank you so much! *S* I’m just very glad she stopped by to read it... wish with all my heart she’d stick around. *S* |
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