Colored with his Love...........For Taylor

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Martie

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0 posted 2002-12-19 07:47 PM

Colored with his Love

Sometimes the sun
pulls some kind of magic from the sky
and I can feel it nudge my skin
in a reverent way,
as if someone conspired
to let me see more clearly
how the water emits radiance
and sounds are sharply cut
from a song of continuance.

Today I saw this magic
in something far more finite,
something as fragile as a flower
and as strong as a caress,
I saw it in hands, dear hands,
beloved and torn on one delicate thumb,
hands that had traced the years
around the heart of my nurturing
and had felt the callus of life
tear into my skin with time.

Hands that desire the earth
and touch it like a woman,
hands that are strong enough
to crush the bones of rocks,
hands that hear beauty knock
and build it in the doorway
while I wait with who’s there
not yet spoken.

I could see so clearly
how for-granted colored the knuckles
and I felt great tenderness for nail ridge’s curl
and the slightly pink flesh
that fell into the heartland
of his palm.

I hold them now
cupped giants between my own
opened I kiss the inside of my heart
for as I look with this clarity
I see it there as sure as a blink
and it is colored with his love.

____
Reposted because life is so fragile, quicker then a blink it can blow out...I had a scary event with my husband last night that made me see again how special he is and how important his life is to me. Thank you all for your prayers in the announcement thread.

[This message has been edited by Martie (12-19-2002 08:01 PM).]

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1 posted 2002-12-19 07:49 PM

I'm happy to know two of the luckiest people in the world.....beautiful writing, Martie. Please give Taylor our best...

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2 posted 2002-12-19 07:52 PM

Martie, this left me breathless. Such beauty! You take care of our Mister Toe and tell him I said hi. Love you both!

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

Cpat Hair

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3 posted 2002-12-19 07:53 PM

Yes, again what Deer said...but I mean it.

vlraynes
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4 posted 2002-12-19 07:54 PM

Martie~
This touched so deeply. I felt every word.
Life is so precious, and no one could have
said it more beautifully than you have.
I wish you and Taylor the best and you will
both continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and much love,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

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5 posted 2002-12-19 07:58 PM

This is one of the most loving tributes to a spouse that I've ever read. I'd tell you more but I can't see the screen through my tears! I hope Taylor is doing better today.

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6 posted 2002-12-19 08:02 PM

This is beautiful Martie...

~Thank God for answered prayers~

Hugs and love to you and Taylor.

~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~

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7 posted 2002-12-19 08:06 PM

Martie,

I did just go over to annoucements.
So glad Taylor is on the mend.
This tribute to him is indeed special.
Your talent is outstanding. Enjoyed much.

Hugs and warm regards, Pat

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Bill Charles
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8 posted 2002-12-19 08:08 PM

Martie - I didn't see the annoucement but I hope things are OK with youse... And your words in this write are magic...

BC

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9 posted 2002-12-19 08:19 PM

Martie~ I just read this and the post by Auguste in Announcements for prayers and send prayers and encouragement to both you & Taylor. Glad everything worked out for the better. Your words speak so gentle of a love between two people and what they mean to each other. Thanks for sharing...Paul

" To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you "

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10 posted 2002-12-19 08:22 PM

enjoy your read

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11 posted 2002-12-19 09:11 PM

Martie dear friend this is so beautiful in it's honesty. Most glorious write. My prayers are with you and Taylor.

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12 posted 2002-12-19 09:14 PM

Aren't scares the pits!? Please, give Taylor our best, and tell him No More Scares this century! And thanks for reposting this, Martie...it tells us all so very much...and for all the right reasons!

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13 posted 2002-12-20 04:03 AM

there you go again...touching my heart.

Mistletoe Angel

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14 posted 2002-12-20 04:07 AM

(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, I too read the announcement and my prayers and angel hugs go out to Taylor and you in hope he will make a quick recovery and be safe and happy with you this Christmas! (big hugggsssssss) You are a true angel, sweet friend, this is so touching, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

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15 posted 2002-12-20 04:26 AM

I am touched by the beauty of your write, the beauty of your heart, the beauty of you...

Take Care,
regards,
sudhir

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16 posted 2002-12-20 11:13 AM

Martie - a wonderful poem - I hope Taylor is okay - your poetry says so much and says so well - Paul

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17 posted 2002-12-20 12:37 PM

Martie I am so happy that you and Taylor are so happy with each other and that he is doing all right. This was really beautiful, I love holding hands.

--Liz

Howl at the stars, whisper when you're sleeping, I'll be there to hold you, I'll be there to stop the chills and all the weeping.

Magnus

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18 posted 2002-12-20 01:02 PM

Martie, this is very tender and precious,
as is Taylor to you.... That I am assured
of...

Dark Angel
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19 posted 2002-12-20 03:49 PM

Oh Martie, this is absolutely beautiful, a beautiful gift. Please pass on my best wishes to Taylor.

Do you mind if I keep this in my library?

hugs you lovely lady.

Maree

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20 posted 2002-12-22 04:28 PM

Came in for another read and to add to my library.

hugs you

Maree.

garysgirl

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21 posted 2002-12-22 04:53 PM

Martie, this is absolutely precious. I know that your Taylor thinks so, too. Give him my best and my prayers are with you both. I'm so glad that he's better.
I hope you don't nmind that this is going to my library, too, so I won't have to look so hard for it whenever I read it again.

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22 posted 2002-12-22 11:23 PM

Smiling at this tender write, Martie.
Thank goodness for good news. I know you will be holding him closer each day.
Cyber flower bouquets to all the family.

Andrew Scott
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23 posted 2002-12-23 02:01 AM

Martie... I send you and your's my best wishes. And I must say, a most wonderful read. Peace.

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24 posted 2002-12-23 02:51 AM

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25 posted 2002-12-23 12:44 PM

The love that propelled your pen is as beautiful as the incredible words you wrote in tribute. I'd wish Taylor the very best... but he already has that in you. *S* So I'll keep both of you in my prayers... that good health may bless you both.

Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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26 posted 2002-12-23 02:51 PM

Oh, Martie - you write such marvelous love poetry! I hope Taylor is okay - give him our best wishes... you're both in our prayers.

Warmly,

Rosemary and Dale

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27 posted 2002-12-23 03:01 PM

Martie, I am happy to know Taylor is okay. God's blessings on you both.

Hugs and Happy Holidays, Marti

Let our love circle the world and
bring Peace to all this Holiday Season.

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28 posted 2002-12-23 06:24 PM

How beautiful Martie....and I hope your husband is well on the way to recovery

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