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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
THE SCHOOLTEACHER AND THE LIBRARIAN Beneath the tombstone, Carved and gray, The loving pair Together lay. For fifty years They were ne’er apart, One died of cancer, One - a broken heart. The town has grieved And shed its tears, For this beloved couple Of so many years. They filled our lives With wit and charm, Not the typical Librarian and school ‘marm’. We know by now They have come face to face With Eternal Life And Holy Grace. God embraces them, Knows well, their names. “Welcome, my beloved sons, Jeremy and James”. I be me BUT who does me be? [This message has been edited by SPIRIT (02-16-2003 11:40 AM).] |
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cupcake Member
since 2003-01-05
Posts 116 |
This is a lovely write, with a neat twist at the end. I'm a reader - not a writer. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) Oh Das, God Bless You, this is sooooooo beautiful, it saddened me to see the other die with a broken heart but then I also know their love is true and they will spend eternity forever happily ever after and brought a smile through my tears! (angel hugs) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Das, 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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lorenlynn Member
since 2003-01-27
Posts 203California Beaches |
This gets my vote. Wisdom comes with winters. ** Oscar Wilde. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
You never cease to amaze me with your gift of poetry! I certainly vote you right into the book! Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is lovely, SPIRIT...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, Spirit... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yep, you are an amazing writer...  |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
This is nice. I like the fast-paced flow, it was a very easy read. I also quite like the title, it really caught my attention. Good work, SPIRIT.  Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Very moving piece of writing! Your sensitivity and caring ways shine through this poem. Warm hugs, EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-18-2003 01:11 PM).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Sniff sniff!! You need to warn me I need a tissue before reading this!  It's a sad story! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Such a sad tale  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
SPIRIT, Such an excellent write. Brings peace to my heart just at the thought. Gets my vote.If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Funny! I don't consider this really sad - they had 50 devoted years together. Their relationship was a lot longer than a lot of marriages. They were respected and loved by their neighbors and they made their transition basically together. Then they were embraced lovingly and welcomed by Him who matters most. Thanks for all the kind remarks, I have to say this is one of my favorites. [This message has been edited by SPIRIT (02-19-2003 05:49 PM).] |
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lorenlynn Member
since 2003-01-27
Posts 203California Beaches |
I didn't get this as particularly sad, I really liked the message of 'acceptance' it gave. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Very nice....with an interesting twist!!!! Wonderful!!! Bridgette |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Unexpected twist, excellent write. *S* |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I really liked this poem. Probably the best of yours that I have read. I liked the ending so very very much because it breaks the mold of so many different stereotypes that we can tend to have concerning love and choice of profession, etc. etc. Very good poetry!!! -Bob |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
I appreciate the acceptance of this piece. Thank you very much. |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Well done, spirit ~Every girl has a dream within. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
lovely work... regards, sudhir |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Just beautiful, SPIRIT. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I thought it was going to be Martha and Mary, but good job. Joyce |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Thank you loads. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A Good story A great ending Liz |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
the ending really sent me reeling in surprise...ya, the title caught my attention because i am going to be a future schoolteacher |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
What a surprise at the end. Liked it very much. |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
Just a little push. Love reading all these great writes. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
A bump for a wonderful write! If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
This absolutely stabbed at my heart Spirit. My Mom is a retired high school librarian, and my Dad was a college professor. I believe very much that they will one day be reunited in lasting, eternal love. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece. |
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sweetwater Member
since 2002-12-16
Posts 178Perth |
beautiful.. the ending was deliciously unexpected. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Your description of the town's response tells so much in this story. It tells of worth, and lives forever changed. Well done, Spirit. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Thank you very much - I appreciate so much all the nice comments. |
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pjtalty Member
since 2002-07-17
Posts 111W.A., Australia |
The content of this poem lived up to its intriguing title. The theme was handled with finesse and respect without inappropriate intrusion of over-sentimentality. The ending: GREAT! Good work, SPIRIT, resulting in a dignified and warmly affectionate memorial to two human beings who, in passing, left behind them "footprints in the sands of time". Patrick Talty |
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