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Beverly
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Beverly |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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People thought we were sisters since we both had hair of palest blond Siblings’ colorings did not match in our mixed up genetic pond. Your older sister was my age and we’d been best pals for six years When our mothers gave us sisters who soon became source of our tears For we simply could not escape you - “the babies” were everywhere! We were unwilling babysitters with you thrust into our care. I barely remember your Dad - You were too young to understand I know that my father and uncles did their best to lend a hand But substitute daddies can only provide so much sadness relief So I remember a small girl who was left sobbing out her grief. You grew so close to my dad, and since you couldn’t pronounce his name Uncle Ray became “Gickle Wee” – but he answered you just the same. I saw you every weekend; your mom would drive up for the day They weren’t concerned with kids as long as we didn’t get in the way. On one flower-picking excursion, we forgot all the creeks we’d crossed The adults could hear us calling – let us keep thinking we were lost And laughed as we went in circles just a few hundred yards away What joy breaking out of the forest into that bright summer day! You grew up to marry a soldier; your future with him looked bright Until you started stumbling around and knew something wasn’t right. The doctor said “don’t get pregnant!” but your husband wanted a child Another one followed in ten months; your symptoms were no longer mild. Soon barely able to walk with virulent form of schlerosis Remissions weren’t to be hoped for with this nasty diagnosis As disease ravaged your body, your husband proved his lack of worth Requesting his next assignment on opposite side of the earth Limited treatment for two years was just more risk than you could face So you and the kids stayed behind; he found someone to take your place. After more years in the army, he returned with his bride Only to start court proceedings and he ripped your kids from your side. So now you’re in a nursing home with a body barely alive Robbed of the love that sustained you, you’ve no incentive to survive. Seeing someone with no hope left is enough to make a heart cry I can’t blame you for giving up, but I think we’re facing goodbye. for my cousin [This message has been edited by suthern (08-05-2003 05:18 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSisOfThisHeart~ This is just the tenderest render~ *Huglets* to you dear lady~  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sweet words from a soft heart...James |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Seeing someone with no hope left is enough to make a heart cry I can’t blame you for giving up, but I think we’re facing goodbye Suthern, you have such a tender and compassionate heart. Your cousin is lucky to have you. This is so sad, yet it is beautiful with the love I felt in it. Thanks for shsring your heart with us, sweet friend.  Hugs  Ethel |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Oh, that hurts so much...... wish it could have been a cheerful poem that brought your face to us for the first time, but muses are as muses are, and the timing of things isn't always what we'd want. Still, it is a beautiful poem, even though it's about a tearingly sad subject...in that way I guess it's appropriate for a first sight of you, after all. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
so very sad.. I know of someone in similar circumstance. I wish your cousin peace. Suthern, what a lovely picture and so nice to see the woman behind the words. hugs M |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Oh my... where was the kleenex alert icon... This is a wrenching write of ties that bind born of chilhood innocence. One hardly knows how to respond to such a heart breaking sharing. Those closing last two lines leave a lump that makes it hard to speak.(type) will keep you both in thought and prayer.  ( on a lighter note) you wont be able to deny being blonde now.  So great to see you "again"  "How could I stand here with you and not be moved by you." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A heart-breaking story told with tenderness and grace. Prayers for peace and pain realease I now send for Beverly. God bless her--and you. Sending a rainbow of healing lights and may a choir of angels surround her, EA P.S. With all of your self-deprecating humor, I must admit that I had a far less comely vision of you in my mind. You are beautiful--and amply en'dowd'!  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
AND......I won the bet, eh? Glad you did it, win or lose -- I think I'll just bounce this in my glee! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Marge: I thank you, dear lady... especially for the huglets! *S* JamesMichael: How kind of you... thank you! garysgirl: She was spoiled rotten as a kid... but her spirit as an adult has humbled me. Thank you so much! *S* Ratleader: And sometimes, muses are downright annoying! LOL Thank you for finding the beauty in it, my friend. The justice system isn't always just. nakdthoughts: I thank you... and join you in hoping for peace. *S* And thanks for liking the pic! *S* JM: Thank you, lady... I appreciate that. *S* As for being blonde... I've never TRIED to deny it... couldn't have if I tried. *G* EA: I hope those angels hear the pleas from one of their own. *S* Thank you so much! *S* And thanks for the grins your play on words gave me... but shhhhh! *G* Ratleader: Did you ever doubt you would? LOL Thank you for the bounce... and the glee. *S* I know this isn't light reading... and even I'm not satisfied with the quality... but it had to BE. *S* |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
oh wow, this just brings tears to my eyes...gosh and I complain about my life....*shakes her head and shuts up* wonderful write lady oh and the pic.... jb nods her head knowingly whhhooooooooeeeeee!!!!! told you all she was beautiful [This message has been edited by jellybeans (08-06-2003 10:31 AM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You've encapsulated a life... and have shown your heart once again. Give Beverly my regards for she has the love of her cousin... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
jellybeans: That's my pal... ever so subtle!! LOL Have you thought of hiring a skywriter? *ever so innocent look* I'm so glad you like this, lady... thank you! *S* Sunshine: That she does. *S* Thank you so much! *S* |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Great poem, from a good poet, and great cousin.... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern girl...this hurt to read...I'm sure it hurt you to see this special companion of your yourth fall ill and be treated so unfairly in love. You write of her with compassion and sureness of word. Thank you for sharing Beverly with us. You have a beautiful heart and a lovely face. So good to see you! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I would love to reply..but I am too pissed. You wouldn't have Mr. Soldier boys number would you? Susan C. |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
This poem breaks my heart. It is so beautiful and your cousin is lucky as heck you have you in her life. I'm sure your comfort and prayers mean the world to her. Ugh, I just feel like bursting into tears... and *wink*, btw, you are just absolutely gorgeous...Toerag sure has a good eye! :-p Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toerag: Thank you, my friend... so very much. *S* Martie: Thank you so much! *S* It does hurt... nothing's fair about her situation. Susan: I understand completely. *S* And no... I don't. But her sister does... The family isn't giving up on legal recourses... though I'd rather give some alligators indigestion. *S* KS: Her middle name is Sue, too. *S* Thank you very much. *S* |
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