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How I Danced ( In Memory Of...)
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How I Danced ( In Memory Of...) |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia 
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This was written In Memory Of Jody Mercer. She died Oct. 5, 2003. She was a very sick girl who never did get to walk, talk, or play. Her mother kept saying she wished Jody could have danced. So, I wrote this for Jody's Mother. How I Danced I heard you say you wished I could've danced Just let me tell you that I got my chance You may have never seen my feet touch the floor But, Mommy, don't you cry, I always soared... Oh, I saw your face and held onto you inside Look back at me now and notice my eyes For, my visions were blessed so I did get my chance Your beauty moved me, Mommy, that's how I danced... I lived each day at heart for the days I was given Smiled inside, feeling us, in this world we were living Those memories shined so I did get my chance Mommy, those moments carried me, that's how I danced... Understand, I remember the feeling of your hands each time So, here is a kiss for never letting go of mine For, all that you were I really got my chance Your love swept me away, Mommy, that's how I danced... Never hang your head for I was granted a lift For, God gave me you, my most precious gift I had grace by my side my entire life through Because, Mommy, I got to dance it all with you... Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is so sad. But I enjoyed the read. Beautifully written. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
To look through the eyes of a child is one thing... to look into their heart, something else altogether... You did well here, m'dear... very, very well... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
beautiful and very touching Saunni,...as everything you write is... I especially loved the opening verse... *s M |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So very beautiful... this goes straight to the heart. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Saunni, this is so terribly heartbreaking, sweet friend, my heart cries out to Jody's family, as I can not begin to imagine how heartaching it is to see a child handicapped this way! (wipes tears) Tell Jody's family I send many angel hugs and prayers their ways and that Jody will always love them and truly, up above, Jody can finally dance, and when the time is right they'll dance with her on Cloud Nine! (wipes tears) God Bless You and your angelic heart, sweet Saunni, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
You really need to post a warning to get a Kleenex with this one! This was such a beautiful and yet sad write. Touched me deep within! take care. Amy  "love is like a butterfly-- |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Beautiful... Susan "if you won't let me fall for you |
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n2dmystic Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 253beyond the doors of perception |
now you know that men aren't supposed to cry, right? well then darnit, next time post a warning. I am much more emotive in the a.m., before I build my defenses for the day. this was/is beautiful. You are to be commended for the care and consideration you have shown to your friend. thank you for sharing this. Peace, Joe |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh, Saunni, this is such a beautiful gift you have offered to a mother in weep. You have a special gift, and we are all so lucky that you share it. You've allowed that child to dance forever in clear blue skies. |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
You have shared a beautiful gift with us here at PIP. Thank you for sharing your loving heart in the form of gracious poetry. Love Bon-Bon  |
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allamericanjoe Member
since 2003-10-02
Posts 116Iredell county, NC |
Oh my, as the father of a three year old girl I am so thankful that she was born with good health, and I feel so much pain for those whose children are not. They are so strong. I myself... Well, perish the thought, I believe I would go simply mad were I in your friends shoes. Give her our sympathy. No one should have to see their own children pass. You've brought a tear from the eye of one who seldom cries. Wonderful write. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
saunni...the thing i like most about you is...your sweet tender heart...h |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I'll bet her mother is most grateful to you for this. The compassion and tender truth in this is amazing... God bless you. I love this... Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sunni, this really touched my heart. I know that her Jody Mother was really touched by it. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful poem with us, Saunni. It is a beautiful...just as you have a beautiful heart for writing it.  Hugs  Ethel |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
the_loner_23, Sunshine, Nakdthoughts, Suthern, Noah, Aimster, Susan Caldwell, n2dmystic, Vandana, midnitesun, Bonnie j, allamericanjoe, Helen, GG, garysgirl, Shararose,... To all of you, in my deepestest thanks, for reading this poem of mine. To write this was a release for me, for many reasons, and I appreciate that all of you cared enough to acknowledge it. May I be able to return such kindness. Thank you. Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. |
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