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SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

0 posted 2003-03-22 09:50 AM

The Gift

Every move is an effort
  It is not so much that her steps are labored
It is the little calmaties of the day
  that tear at her peace of mind

Like the rain that beats against weathered wood
  Every day living beats down her fragile resistance
Her house protects her though it too is weary,
  together they hold each other up

She is of a different world
  Alone now in a place that is moving much too fast
She holds on to me and I steady her
  giving assurance as much as I can

In her eyes there is sorrow and fear
  but, there is also great strength
Her hands like porcelain are paper thin,
  worn from years of tender touching
In her voice courage

She is in the autumn of her life
  To look at her is to see myself
For I am of the age she was
  when we first met
To slow down time is a gift
  I cannot give
So we walk together
  her hand in mine..

C2002SimplyGold

[This message has been edited by SimplyGold (11-04-2002 01:02 AM).]

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

1 posted 2003-03-22 10:42 AM

SG, I don't know if this is written
about someone you know personally or
not. I do know though, that it shows
what a compassionate and caring heart
that you have. If it is personal, the
lady is very blessed to have you as
a friend. Thank you for sharing, and
you have my vote.

Heart Hugs,
Ethel

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-22-2003 10:43 AM).]

SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

2 posted 2003-03-22 12:41 PM

Everything that Garysgirl says
goes ditto for me.
My vote is cast

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

3 posted 2003-03-22 02:07 PM

Ethel, Spirit,

Thank you both very much for your kind words. Yes, it is personal written from deep beneath and I'm the lucky one to have her in my life.

SG

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Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2003-03-22 02:23 PM

SG, this warm and loving poem just reminded me of one of the many reasons that I have been missing you!...

Peace & Love,
EA

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2003-03-22 02:31 PM

(smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, you have a very giving and compassionate heart and you will always make your friends and loved ones feel special as you will bring spring to their hearts just by holding their hand when they need support! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much, you have my giving vote! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Electra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

6 posted 2003-03-22 02:42 PM

EA,

I've missed you as well. Recent events have drawn me closer here. I'm so glad to know you and your words.

SG

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

7 posted 2003-03-22 02:44 PM

Ah Noah,

I can feel your virtual touch. Thank you my sensitive friend.

SG

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

8 posted 2003-03-22 04:17 PM

we have been gifted....lovely...

Lauren~

I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light
You come to me out of my dreams
Across the night

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

9 posted 2003-03-22 04:50 PM

She is in the autumn of her life
  To look at her is to see myself
For I am of the age she was
  when we first met
To slow down time is a gift
  I cannot give
So we walk together
  her hand in mine..

Absolutely beautiful! If only we could slow down time.. if only.

Maree

Justbleu
Member Elite

since 1999-08-31

Posts 3329
Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

10 posted 2003-03-22 09:07 PM

This is really nice.....
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

11 posted 2003-03-23 02:27 AM

This is a tender piece. Joyce

sweetwater
Member

since 2002-12-16

Posts 178
Perth

12 posted 2003-03-23 02:37 AM

what a beautiful poem..

DawnG

Senior Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

13 posted 2003-03-23 03:29 AM

SimplyGold,

This is an absolutely beautiful poem. I read this older lady as being your mother. Curious if I may be correct?

Dawn

Charisma

Member Ascendant

since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

14 posted 2003-03-23 04:26 AM

Beuatiful, would love to read your gift in the book.

Charisma

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

15 posted 2003-03-23 07:17 AM

I am so glad
you've stayed with
Passions...

for several reasons.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

16 posted 2003-03-23 03:12 PM

SG...tender writing and beautiful!

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

17 posted 2003-03-23 04:34 PM

Greeneyes, Thank you for your very kind words.

SG

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

18 posted 2003-03-23 04:42 PM

Dark Angel, yes if we only could just once in awhile. Thank you.

SG

Just Bleu, Joyce, Sweetwater, Thank you for your reply. Appreciate it much!

SG

DawnG, This grand lady that I write of is my "adopted" mother. She represents to me the elegence, wisdom and struggle of aging.
Thank you for your response.

SG

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SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

19 posted 2003-03-23 04:45 PM

Thank you, Charisma, for your vote. A tribute to the grace of age.
SG

Marti,

Thank you for saying!
SG

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SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

20 posted 2003-03-23 04:46 PM

Sunshine, how sweet of you. Many thanks.

SG

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

21 posted 2003-03-25 07:54 AM

very nice... the tender understanding and the underlying knowledge... very insightful.

KristieSue

Senior Member

since 2003-01-31

Posts 1460
PA, US

22 posted 2003-03-25 09:03 AM

This reminds me of my great aunt...very sweet memories...

thanks for sharing.

Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS

Alicethruglass
Member

since 2001-06-19

Posts 368

23 posted 2003-03-25 05:53 PM

She is in the autumn of her life
  To look at her is to see myself
For I am of the age she was
  when we first met
To slow down time is a gift
  I cannot give
So we walk together
  her hand in mine..

a beautiful poem...

M/~A~

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