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Karelanne
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Karelanne, I smile at the memories, laugh at the silliness, wince painfully from the dreams that paint my mind on dark nights. Enduring the clink of a solitary spoon, the shuffle of a single chair...the air which no longer holds the scent of you...the towel now dry. Seeing the mantle bare of what was, the hearth of cold ash, a swing once swung, now silent to the stir of passion. I cried then, that day when I closed the door. When the only track through falling flakes were my own. When ashes and dust said farewell.. I still see your eyes, with death behind them as you tried to tell me...I knew.... I held your hand that day, along that road where walking lovers bumped hips, touched lips... ... as nature smiled upon them.. Trembling so, as life drained selfishly away, as the warmth of you slipped into eternity... We knew, we shared a delicate and fleeting moment as I struggled to be your knight, your brave warrior... and guard your last moments from my streaming tears.. No one holds the tender feel of your lips as I have...as I do...for with your dying breath...I left my last kiss....until we again walk, hand in hand.. among Heaven’s stars... Sleep well my love... [This message has been edited by Magnus (06-20-2003 08:07 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Such a beautiful farewell... Masterful construction, and a depth only you can reach Mag. TD |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Sighs and a tearful smile... Karenanne salutes your tribute to Karelanne. Beyond touching, Mag. Goosebumps.  [This message has been edited by serenity blaze (06-20-2003 08:05 PM).] |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
Seeing the mantle bare of what was, the hearth of cold ash, a swing once swung, now silent to the stir of passion. i really liked these lines, they seem to linger in my vision of your write.. A voice of honesty |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
TD..thanx dear friend, was thinking of a movie when I wrote this... can't remember the name... duhhh... Karen, thanx bunches Ser. sorry about the goosebumps...comes with the territory I guess. Glenn, glad ya liked those lines, me too.. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Barry, I read this the first time and was choking back tears. I had to go back for two more readings. Oh well, I needed a Friday night cry. You are simply amazing. Patricia |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Patricia, I have been sitting here patiently waiting for my ever emotional well of words friend (you) to arrive and grace me with your kindness...(thanks bunches).. Wantcha to know I thoroughly enjoyed your Prophecy poems with KJ....YOU were amazing!! Both of you were... Yeah, I did say that... Want me to say it again?? [This message has been edited by Magnus (06-20-2003 09:22 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...touching trajedy, hurt to read. I hope all is well with you.  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Party Martie....all is well with me and usums...other than stamping out nose bleeds.....no problemo... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Magnus, this is so tender and poignantly written. A wonderful tribute. Cor |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 stop!(no, don't stop) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...I'll follow suit with Serenity...for the name Karelanne drew me in as well... and then of course, I sighed. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
A beautiful tribute. The sadness brings a tear, but it's evident that a special love was shared. Deb |
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D'sWhisper Member
since 2003-06-16
Posts 68Washington, USA |
What to say in the face of such a touching write??? I feel like anything I could say would belittle what I think about it and possibly the meaning for which it's been written. So I'm just going to say that I love it. ~DW~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Cor. If this were a person whom I had known, certainly would have been a touching tribute... thank you... Don't worry Dixie...I won't. Not in a million years... Sun, good mornin to ya, yeah...catchy title huh. I love that name, is why I used it, and did once before in another write... Deb. I think it could have been special, had it been...though presently it was just a part of an old romantic heart...as he walks a path not even known to him... Thank You... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx bunches DW...I am pleased that you enjoyed the piece....part of what we all write for.... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Lovely words for a farewell..  ARCTIC WIND |
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