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When Mockingbirds Cry
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When Mockingbirds Cry |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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When Mockingbirds Cry Dying was what others did, not I. It never entered my mind that time would eventually pass me by, that I could die, but when death came I was there . . . waiting, and he took you instead. And I still live, spend most of my days kneeling before the rickety, weather-beaten cross, here in the cottonwood’s shade . . . waiting. When death comes, he’ll find I already died, I’ve been dead since he lifted your soul, since he left you lying motionless, pale, waiting only to become earth again. He'll find me here just as I was those many years ago, waiting . . . waiting, to hear mockingbirds cry. w. james beard, jr. (c) may 2003 ...saw a mockingbird sitting on a cross in a cemetary, and of course people around other graves visiting departed ones and this came to me while there...so here it is a few days later... [This message has been edited by jwesley (05-23-2003 10:10 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Great write Jimmy. How sad...but true..sad for those left behind. Good to see you posting! Thank you for the lovely reply on my latest post. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
jwesley - I've not seen your writings for a while. I'm not sure if you've been on PIP, but it's good to read yours... BC |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
jwesley, though this was a very sad write, I really enjoyed reading it. It was very heart-felt. I could feel the sincerity in it. Thanks for sharing your heart with us.  Hugs, Ethel |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
J... An amazing thought, put down so well to reach to tears inside me. Beautiful write. TD |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 geez |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Very beautifully written, jw... I enjoyed...  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
jwesley, this was a wonderful write indeed, filled with the sadness of lose; when the heart dies, what is left? I first thought of the war, then I thought of a partner dying first, we all wait, knowing one day it will come. Sincerely Rick |
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JilGirl Member
since 2003-05-24
Posts 364Washington |
A deeply heartfelt expression, easily related to. 'Tiz difficult to be "left behind." However fond memories find a way to gradually replace the grief. A very well written piece! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice write |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
jwesley To say I was touched by your words is an understatement. How easily I could relate on so many levels to sad words. When my father died four years ago I felt that such a large part of me went with him and now it's like I have no left hand for my right. Thank you for sharing your most innermost thoughts through your talented pen. "Love is the lifeline I cling to when grief threatens to pull me down into eternal darkness" Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh James, this is so sadly beautiful, sweet friend, my heart sends many angel hugs your way as every loved one should always have someone close to show how much they are loved and not be left alone in the silent still! (sad sigh) You are one very compassionate and loving soul, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, 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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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
beautiful in it's sadness listening to the refrain of a goodbye cry, repeated within the cry of that mockingbird |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
haunting...serene with your words..I picture this well in my mind.... If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A beautiful poem from a beautiful heart. Sorry that you had to endure such a loss. Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Wonderful piece, well written and I enjoyed it very much Julie [This message has been edited by whiskey (05-24-2003 10:30 PM).] |
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