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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Dedicated to Dr. Selma H. Burke, now in another world with angels like the ones she has sculpted. It seemed to me that, in a sense, her truest gift was perhaps, within her heart, not hands, or mind or toil; But rather, in her sharing soul. Wisdom flowed through strong soft words and chiselled from my static pose a whirling dancer (she would know) unlike the one which came before. Selma's father long ago had shared the secret we should know -- of giving all, and more, then some. Selma shared that rule of thumb indiscriminately with one wanting so to pass it on -- emphasizing the words, "then some." Now dancer dances Selma's song. With pirouettes across the page, dancer dances words she gave -- tuneless songs her ink portrays echoing Selma's "then some" ways -- inspired by Selma's "then some" prayers. [This message has been edited by iliana (12-16-2003 03:22 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a sad passing...beautiful tribute |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Roosevelt and Selma are no doubt both smiling at this write. A beautifully written tribute to a talented artist! Thanks for writing and sharing this piece. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
very nicely done, I enjoyed the read much. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thank you all for reading it. I knew Dr. Burke for only a couple of hours on a plane trip, but she inspired me as though I'd watch her example for a lifetime! Iliana |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very nice tribute - enjoyed. Chris "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
iliana...I think you were blessed to have the little time you did. A beautifully done tribute! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
http://www.garyin.com/DIME/Dr.%20Selma.html I always enjoy when I learn something new. Thank you for your tribute, and for sharing! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
A beautiful dedication. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
iliana, This was as beautiful as the story you told me about Selma. (I've noticed the hours in which you've been posting and editing. Iliana, I know you're a very busy woman during the day, so in effect, you post late or early a.m. Please take time to rest! We won't forget about your wonderful poetry if you don't post every day!) Take care, Sadie |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Itis nice to learn something new from your poetry. I have been to New Hope, PA where she lived... a beautiful place. M |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
iliana, excellent poem. Highly enjoyed your tribute to a fleeting friend. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Steavnir, thanks for your feedback. Hope you are enjoying the season! Iliana |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
great tribute - great poetry - Paul |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Obscurity Member
since 2003-12-04
Posts 153In A Melancholic Dream |
Wow this was a very good write, and I throughly enjoyed reading it. Thankyou. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Obscurity -- thank you for reading it. I am so glad you liked it -- she was quite an inspiration to me.  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
James -- thank you so much!  |
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