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Remembering... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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How I remember... each one, every one of them... Can I ever forget each piece wrenched and ripped from my heart? Mother... You left me standing, there....staring into silent space....I was too late.... You never heard the whispers.... You never saw the tears fall.... Seems so cruel, life taken away in the blink, the flash, the sudden din of thunder, the second between daylight and darkness.... I wanted to touch you, lying there peacefully.. The same pink dress you had worn the day I wed....How fitting.... But, I was afraid, I wouldn’t touch you... I feared the feel of cool skin...skin no longer warmed by the internal heart, lifeless... Even though I failed to touch you, you...you, Mother....touched me ever deeply....in many ways... Good, bad, a mixture of emotions. No regrets....for my sail remains filled with the breeze of a mother’s life....even as the winds slow and sails slack...briefly... I smile....standing there looking into the distant stars....wondering if you are there resting upon a silvery cotton cloud... Are you smiling? Can you see my smile, the glistening moistness of my eyes... Can you see that you are still here, inside and will always be..... My Mother.... Sep 27, 1930—May 5, 1971... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Are you smiling? Can you see my smile, the glistening moistness of my eyes... Can you see that you are still here, inside and will always be..... My Mother...."  (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, yes, she is smiling because she is so happy to have a loving son like you always and she will always love you as she guides you from up above and when the time is right you will again re-unite with her as I know she has forgiven you for all the apologies you've paid to her! (wipes tears) This is a beautiful sensitive write, sweet friend, you have one golden heart that your mother has passed on to you, always follow her word and you will find true joy every step of the way, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon yu! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
This is a great one, glad you could share part of your memories, of your mother what a tribute. Bernie A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Barry, so nice to hear how you remember your mother... and I am sure she is smiling and so very proud of you. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I suspect that she knows, after all it is her wind that first filled your sails, and at this very moment it is she who fills these heartfelt words of yours....And Barry, she has every reason to be smiling down and be extremely proud of her son. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
So much to hear in these silenced passages and catacombs... You have done well to light these emotions for your fellow students. Well done Mag. ThisDiamond |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
She died so young and when you must have been just a boy. Such a tragic loss for you especially at such a young age. She loves you now as she did then. Love is pure energy and it can never die---it can transcend all time and all space. She's smiling at you this very minute---as am I sweet Barry. Linda |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is so sad, Barry... and it touched me very deeply... Its too bad that she died so young, but I'm glad that you still feel her love and support.  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
Barry...This touched me deeply as I feel this way about my Dad..so much is said and yet the heart of you knows in depth the emotions...I still miss him so dearly.. thanks for sharing such a heartfelt poem hugs, Cher Poetry is: |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry A mother's heart always remembers the love of a son...you show it hear from heart to words.  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Barry, this is so beautiful....happy, yet sad. Happy because of the many memories you have of your Mother...Sad because there is such a lonliness in your heart for her. Thanks, friend, for sharing your heart with us. Love To All, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-24-2002 01:40 AM).] |
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WhileIWasGone Member
since 2002-07-18
Posts 486 |
Beautiful...sad ...great work. I love this one. Enjoyed very much. DeaDiAmore |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
What a beautiful, touching tribute! I'm sure she watches over you still...and smiles at the man you have become. Tammy |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very touching dear Magnus. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
you are very touching sir.....peace my friend....hugsssss you Lauren~ Deep inside the stillness |
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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
Thank you for sharing. I am still not able to write a thing about mom. I like your thoughts for sure. etoodog |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Magnus...What a poignant tribute to your Mom. As always...you write with such beauty and expertise. This was one of your most beautiful. It touched me very deeply. ***Ivy Rose |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Bye Mom....see ya... |
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Pezz1 Junior Member
since 2002-10-27
Posts 33Scotland |
You can read in every line the love you had for your mother. thank you may her spirit always smile on you. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Barry, this is such a lovely tribute to your mother. She must have been very proud of you and I'm sure she is smiling down on you from Heaven. Very touching - 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes.... ...mine left March 18, 1980. I do know. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is so sad. I believe she is looking down at you and smiling. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is beautifully sad Magnus... your Mum is still with you and believe you me.. you've touched her deeply too. hugs Maree |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
remembering.... |
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