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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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I remember my first glimpse of you, Jamie Such a strong body and handsome face You gave me a smile and with it, I knew At your side would always be my place. As soon as propriety allowed us I answered your question with fervent yes We scarcely owned a thing other than dreams But both of us knew we were richly blessed. We sailed cross the sea from our families And as I bid them a loving farewell I knew we’d likely not see them again But I’d have followed you into hell. Our chosen land gave generously To those who were willing to work All through eternal backbreaking hours You never once faltered, never shirked. I remember how gentle your hands were As you eased Jacob into this world And the look on your face as our Katie’s hair Around your fingertips softly curled. Just when it seemed we had everything You died suddenly, left me behind After so many years of our waiting It won’t be long now, sweet love of mine. I saw the doctor wearing a sad look But no one will see me shedding tears I’ve carried on best as I could, but I’ve missed you so much all these years Both our son and our daughter Are grown with their own families They’re instilled with values we taught them I know you’d be proud and well pleased. Knowing they are admirable adults Possessed of your looks and your charms I embrace these last moments of mourning Before I’m held once again in your arms Ah, Jamie, I feel your hands touch me! And as shadows gather for my leaving Your face shines with glorious welcome I’m finally done with this grieving. In the cemetery as mourners cry A pair of doves soars into the sky. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
But I’d have followed you into hell. ============================ OH damn.................. this WHOLE POEM ......... that ending.............. OH DAMN ................................ a speechless and very very impressed moth was here Ocean wrapped around the sun |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
such love and rememberance...so sweet. If I can find love like this one day I will be eternally happy.... great job Suthern Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You don't post near enough for my liking! And this poem is one example why! Gosh, yer good! You can write on anything and in every style! Huggums, Dear Belle, EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-15-2003 04:43 PM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Chills... you captured well the passing, then reuniting of two souls in foreverlove... Suthern, girl... this should be in the BOOK.... yep...please? PLEASE? Before I sic JM on you? |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
ah lady, how beautiful...will echo ea on this one, you should post more and more and more...your writing always soars  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
OH RUTH................. TIME TO SUBMIT TO THE MOTH  PLEEEEEEESE???? Pretty pleezzze with dads best cumcumber bread and butter pickles on top??? |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yep...this one needs to be in the book..or, at least back to the top...well done! |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Suthern this is exquisite...so soft, sad and sensational... believe in what your heart feels... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
JM: I see you didn't stay speechless long! LOL And you should know that I still shudder at the mere mention of those pickles! LOL Thank you very much... to leave you impressed is honor indeed. *S* KS: I would be, too! LOL Thank you very much! *S* EA: You have Toe to thank for this one... he said post it... and I obeyed! LOL Thank you very much, kind lady. *S* Sunshine: Maybe next time around... that'll be soon, right Ron? LOL Thank you so very much. *S* jellybeans: But I'd rather be READING! LOL Thank you, dear friend... very much. *S* Toerag: I thank you so much, sweets... for the bump, the approval... and the encouragement to get this outta your email and onto the forums. *G* Thank you! *S* scorpio: I'm so slow in replying that I missed you... but I thank you so very much for your kind comments! *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (04-15-2003 04:23 PM).] |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy your read |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Suthern, we all send many angel hugs your way, dearest friend, it saddens me to hear of your loss but know Jamie will always guide you with love and will always love you, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, 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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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This read like a movie... sad, but kind of hopeful and not really... Just a testimony of life being what it is.  enjoyed this much you! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
vandana: I'm glad... thank you! *S* M'toe: It's just imagination... but I thank you for your caring heart! *S* serenity: A testimony of life being what it is... I like that description! *S* I'm glad you liked this... thank you! *S* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I must have had  and forgot to put this in me mothy library *L* LOL[This message has been edited by Janet Marie (04-16-2003 08:28 AM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ Just exquisite, sweet lady~ 'I remember how gentle your hands were As you eased Jacob into this world And the look on your face as our Katie’s hair Around your fingertips softly curled' Is that a BEAUTIFUL memory, or what ? *GREAT BIG HUGLETS*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Absolutely amazing writing sweet Southern lady. Each poem of yours I read amazes me even more....and then to read in your replies that it was only imagination......goodness. Now, that's a good writer that can make readers think it's real, when it's not. And, dear friend, i feel like the others, you definitely don't give us enough of thses reading pleasures of yours. You are such a great writer. Oh, and Toe? Thank you, dear friend, for giving her the nudge. Heart hugs to both of ya'll,  Ethel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
JM: You mean I'm contagious? *G* Even through cyberspace??? LOL Thank you for finding it worthy of a home in your library. *S* Marge: That's one of my favorite verses... Thank you very much, dear friend. *S* garysgirl: You make me blush... but it's sheer pleasure. *S* The phrase "these last moments of mourning" knocked on my mind for attention... and seemed to have a story to tell. *S* Thank you ever so much for receiving it so kindly. *S* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
How did I miss this? My only excuse is that I was on vacation....and my loss, because it speaks of things I've experienced, as well as things I dread. "You gave me a smile and with it, I knew At your side would always be my place." ....and this is exactly how it happened for me..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: You truly touch my heart with your response... for you experienced what I only imagine and write of happening... and appreciate seeing in other lucky souls. *S* I hope your dread never comes to fruition. *S* Thank you very much! *S* |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
It is always a pleasure to read you m'dear Suthern. This is absolutely beautiful! Maree |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Tears of joy are flowing down my face....you are indeed still very rich as you have lived the dream of love we all hope for....ABSOLUTELY STUNNING....I LOVE IT!!! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - I wanted to reply to this, but I'm at a loss of words for it is so touching... BC |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Dark Angel: The pleasure is mine... your responses are always so kind! *S* Thank you very much! *S* Startime55: Since it's fiction, I'm still among the dreamers... but thank you! *S* BC: Knowing how I feel when a poem touches me to silence, I am truly grateful for such an immense compliment. *S* |
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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
It is truly heart felt Ruth, you honor your friend very well in this write and I'm sure that Jamie knows how much you cared. It's difficult losing your best friend to things that you can't control but you do what you can to make them feel comfortable and give them your being which I can see that you did and still do. Thank you for sharing this Ruth, your work is wonderful! |
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