Schoolmarm (repost from Open #1)

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suthern

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0 posted 2002-10-22 01:28 PM

The schoolmarm and the pastor
Led such a sheltered life.
He said "Hello" on Sundays;
She longed to be his wife.
And anything to please him
Was not too much to ask.
She'd pull down the stars for him
And in his praises bask.
She had once been a loving soul
Showed that side to a few.
But as she watched her hero
She knew that wouldn't do.
So she became judgmental,
Critical of every flaw.
Whatever might find his favor
Became the schoolmarm's law.
She pointed out each person's sins
Her words were most unkind.
But to the changes in herself
The old maid was quite blind.
All she knew was that he smiled
At her and gave a bow.
So she became an expert
At holier-than-thou.
She built a comfy little nest
On spirits she had broken
As she waited for those words
The pastor left unspoken.
One day the pastor took a bride
And shocked more than a few.
He warned her of the schoolmarm:
"Be careful of that shrew."

Mistletoe Angel

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1 posted 2002-10-22 01:43 PM

(smiles) Oh Suhern, this is excellent, oh my gosh, I am delighted you posted something back from the very first days of Passions, sweet friend, this well speaks of how far one would go to win ones heart over! I love it, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

serenity blaze
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2 posted 2002-10-22 02:02 PM

sounds like the schoolmarm just needs to let down her hair--

or shouldn't I go there?

*chuckle*

Thanks for bringing this one back up Ruth.

jellybeans
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3 posted 2002-10-22 02:26 PM

love this suthern....so many truths in this...and I don't guess I ever read this, course I have only been here@PIP since Forum number 2......*smile*

Sunshine

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4 posted 2002-10-22 02:50 PM

Amazing at how much truth is gleaned from this...
and yet all would have softened with touch of kiss...

Marsha

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5 posted 2002-10-22 03:26 PM

Suthern beloved heart, do you know just how special this is? I love it such truth such light and such a way of saying much more than is obvious, YOU darling heart excel at this. How is it, do you suppose, that your writing is so superior? You of course will deny it, but it is, vastly superior, you darling heart have such a talent, and I see it far too rarely. I know you don’t over-post, in my view, which I know is shared by others you under post, but that is beside the point. Truly darling heart this is exceptional writing, truth and a moral story all wrapped up in your wonderful style. Do I love it? Darling heart what do you think? Okay I won’t over enthuse, I’ll say I s’pose ‘tis okay But you can translate that to mean I absolutely love it, and I’d say it in my own quiet and unobtrusive way *Big Smile all you have to do is say Mushy and I’ll be there blowing your trumpet and reminding the world how special you are. (Of course you know I don’t need any encouragement to blow it for you don’t you?) Speak to you soon darling heart, ciao for now
Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the earthquake wind and fire

Toerag
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6 posted 2002-10-22 03:28 PM

I think the moderators will see this and this sucker will be in "Adult" by three o'clock!!!...LOL
I remember this wonderful write....glad you reposted.....does this have anything to do with censors etc.?...LOL

[This message has been edited by Toerag (10-22-2002 03:49 PM).]

jellybeans
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7 posted 2002-10-22 03:34 PM

rofg@toe......
rofg....oh my.....are you trying to say that suthern is giving the moderators 'something to talk about?'
rofg.....what a sense of humor...

suthern

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8 posted 2002-10-22 04:50 PM

M'toe: Yup... I’ve been around almost forever. *S* And while I usually dislike dragging things back up, it was that or kick something... and my feet already hurt. LOL Thanks for enjoying. *G*

serenity: She’s not alone, either. LOL But definitely don’t go there... or I’ll be going to sit in the corner... I mean, moved to Adult.

jellybeans: Hogwash! LOL You mean I let you miss one? LOL Thanks, lady... very much! *S*

Sunshine:
But if we lose our very selves
In hot pursuit of what’s not to be
Leaving others battered in our wake
Do we deserve sympathy?

Mushy One: Does that mean you like it? *G* Just a tad? LOL Thank you so much! *S*

Toerag: ROFLMAO... Yes yes yes yes yes yes YES! *S* Guilty as charged! *G* You dear... you can always turn my sulk into a smile... Bless you. *S* And I may be a bit later than 3... but I’ll be in good company. *S* Thank you! *S*

jb: Now would I do that? *innocently batting eyelashes* *G*

Krissy
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9 posted 2002-10-22 06:11 PM

Suthern I love this very well written indeed and yes I do think someone should rethink about someone else's poem and move it back well enough said Iloved your poem I know I have not kown you for too long but I always read your poems I go on like mum does don't I well enough said love it love it and love it some more

love and warm stuff
krissy

And while thy willing soul transpiers
at every pore with instant fires
Andrew Marvell 1621-1678

[This message has been edited by Krissy (10-22-2002 06:14 PM).]

Madame Chipmunk
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10 posted 2002-10-22 06:14 PM

What a perfect character study, Ruth...
Oh that poor woman

~ loving hugs from the striped garden pest

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Janet Marie
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11 posted 2002-10-23 07:50 AM

My grandma used to tell a wisdom tale along the lines of this...but she didnt do it with your grace of cadence. Since I am much too young to recall open 1

I am glad you shared this again so we can be reminded of this valuble lesson and learn from your example.

Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining.

John O'Donohue
Conamara Blues

suthern

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Posts 20723
Louisiana

12 posted 2002-10-23 09:14 AM

Krissy: Well, yanno if I had power over the world, we'd have 5 day weekends instead of these long werk weeks... if we even had to work at all! (And fine chocolate would be affordable and wouldn't be fattening! LOL)But different strokes for different folks... And I do thank you so very much for your appreciation of my work. *S*

Madame: Thank you very much... and hugs back to you! *S*

Janet Marie: ROFLMAO!!! Yeah... you young whippersnapper! LOL I'm holding you personally responsible for diet coke spewing painfully out my nose! LOL Thank you!!

Larry C

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13 posted 2002-10-23 11:55 AM

suthern,
Proof, for sure, of your staying power! Such an awesome lesson in this write. I find it to be a keeper indeed. Well done.

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

suthern

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14 posted 2002-10-23 03:14 PM

Larry: That's just cuz I won't go and throwing me out's too much trouble. LOL But yep... that pastor now has great grandkids! LOL Thank you so much for reading... even more for liking. *S*

Marsha

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15 posted 2002-10-24 07:15 PM

Suthern beloved heart up you go bumpity bump

Bev de bump came out today
I thought she had gone away
But she still comes out when I call
And so I said raise this one tall

A poem that is so superb
In every sentence every word
Let others read of this victory
Of sense and sensibility

YOU beloved heart can Write
The words that clarify the night
Too often a thought isn’t spared
And then the voice is unheard

But you, who write with humanity
You fill the sight of such as me
So Bev de bump just do the deed
And send it back to the top at speed

You know I love it utterly utterly utterly xxxx

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the earthquake wind and fire

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2002-10-24 07:30 PM

Your poetry has found its own special and unique niche here at Passions--and this poem is a good example of why that is so!

Linda

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-24-2002 10:47 PM).]

Tammy Blessing
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17 posted 2002-10-24 07:42 PM

Thanks so much for this repost!! I am of course a "newbie" so I didn't get to see this the first go round. I REALLY love the moral lesson in this write. Thanks again for sharing it with us "newbies"!!
Tammy

garysgirl

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18 posted 2002-10-25 12:04 PM

Suthern, being a "newbie", too, I am so glad that you reposted this. There is so much truth in this poem. You said, in just the right words, what I was trying to say in the poem I posted today. Your words came out just right, while mine came out feeble. But, there are a lot of "holier than thou" people in this world, isn't there??? Thanks for sharing this poem.
Love To All,
Ethel

suthern

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Posts 20723
Louisiana

19 posted 2002-10-25 10:35 AM

Marsha: What a sweetheart you are... I thank you and Bev both... for both the bump and the wonderful poem... and most of all, for your unwavering friendship. *S*

Earth Angel: That niche gets occasional attention from a very lazy poet. *G* Most of the time, I just bombard poor Toe! LOL Thanks so much for reading! *S*

Tammy: I'm so glad you enjoyed. *S* You've made me feel much better about the recycling. *S* Thank you so much! *S*

garysgirl: I would never call your writing feeble... quite the contrary. *S* But I thank you very much for enjoying this! *S*

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