Open Poetry #23 |
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A Lacing |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines ![]() |
A Lacing~~ So worn I feel at last day's end, knowing that this morning would begin by sending off two of my nieces and an older brother, back home to New England. Family visits can be rather trying, as you can't wait for everyone to gather and then shortly after, you can't wait to have your solitude once again. Yes, I know, I don't use that word very often, as I think of another who does... for I am a person who needs people. Remember those words to Barbra's song... I am lucky...lucky to have been able to gather all five of us children together for my Mother, who was smiling during most of the visit. The last time we were all gathered in one place was five years ago, for the funeral of our Father. Funny how the more things change, the more they stay the same and all those memories flooded our conversations, bleeding us in a lacing of tears, happy ones to take with us, this time. And so it is, that I can sit here in my solitude, ~smiling~ knowing that each of us has added another snapshot of family life to an already full album...never forgetting those who have passed this way, once before. M A Lacing~~ inspired by Seymours words today "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." (Will Moss) [This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (10-29-2002 07:41 PM).] |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
How beautiful and tender, full of love and warmth. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
thank you Midnightsun..that was exactly how it felt... *s M |
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Marsha![]()
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Maureen darling heart this is wonderful there is truly a spark of magic in this, I can feel the love and the closeness of the family enclosing this snapshot of your life. Utterly utterly utterly wonderful I love it ![]() ![]() ![]() Love and warm stuff As always Mushy ![]() ![]() Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
thank you Mushy one...I have been really packing in the meetings lately..another one to come this weekend in Philadelphia and then two weeks later my 35th High School Reunion..I feel like I am being oversensitized to memories..*s hugsss M |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
So touching and beautifully expressed I was not able to be at my Mums funeral last year , although I did shed many a tear . Then weeks later I had a wonderful visit from my Dad , it helped us bothe through the sad Hope |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
The memories even get stronger ( the good ones) Hope..you are fortunate to still have your Dad...enjoy him while you can... thank you for your thoughts hugss M * aging is such a hard thing isn't it? Not so much our own but how we see others... |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Maureen, this was a really compassionate write. Very much from the heart. I always enjoy poetry of family and loved ones especially. We are so blessed to have sweet memories. Thanks for sharing. Love to All, Ethel |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
I was with my whole family for the first time in years just a bit ago.... can relate so very much..... nice.......... |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Maureen....this is both touching and very well crafted. Thank you for sharing. Bob |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
M, this left me with tears streaming...such a heartfelt tender write, one i could relate to so well...and as i wiped my tears this left me also with a smile. thank you. soft gentle hugs to you ![]() amy "love is like a butterfly-- |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (sigh) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, your wonderful words always weave such pictures and visions together with such delicate beauty! (kiss on cheek) This is precious, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Maureen, 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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