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Seasons of Whispers (repost from #1)
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Seasons of Whispers (repost from #1) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion 
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This poem was written for a friend who had terminal cancer and has since passed. She wanted a poem for her children that would help them deal with the season of the year in which she passed. Her nickname was Whispers. Dear Children, I know the pain you must feel, The loss in your hearts my absence reveals. As sure as each sunrise, you’ll remember this day, But remember also these words I now say. If it’s in the Spring, days of glorious green, That I’m called homeward though you needed me. Remember these days not as days of regret, But as days of rebirth and promise, instead. For, I’ve loved every Spring, with its cleansing rains, It’s azure blue skies, and new life’s refrains. Look to each blade of bright emerald hue, And remember I’d love those same new blades, too. Do not hate the Spring Perhaps in the Summer I will bid you adieu. I’ll lay down this burden that’s pierced me through. I’ll close weary eyes and breathe easy at last, And slip tenuous bonds that have held me fast. But, it wasn’t the Summer of long lazy days, That loosened life’s grip and took me away. No. I’ve loved every Summer for Winter’s respite, Each sunny warm day, each soothing cool night. Rejoice in the Summer! Throw your arms wide, Love these halcyon days; I’ll be at you side. Breathe deeply the smells of gold ripening fields, I once breathed them too when I needed to heal. Do not hate the Summer Oh, wonderful Fall of great harvest moons! Do not let my children lose their love of you. Caress them with your sweet temperate clime, And remind them of our many happier times. Do not blame the Fall if it's then I have passed, How I’ve yearned for the harvest that’s come at last. Like grain, life is sown and, when ready, is reaped. My life has been fruitful, full of faith and belief. When the trees change to rubies, topaz, and gold, You’ll see the treasures I cherished as Nature unfolds. And like the colors in the leaves that drift down to you, I will always be here in whatever you do. Do not hate the Fall If it's in the Winter you must lay me to rest, Do not hate the short days, and the longer darkness. I’ve loved the beauty of Winter’s crystalline rime, That outshines the dew in warm, sunnier times. Winter covers the world in a blanket of white, The stars are diamonds in a tiara of night. Each breath has an essence clearly revealed, As if I was before you, alive, unconcealed. Yes. I’m there, my children, in your every breath, And it's in the Winter when you’ll see me best. So, embrace those chill days when Winter winds call, For it's then you will know I’ve not left you at all. Do not hate the Winter So, how do you deal with this great numbing loss? If it's not the Seasons, then who pays the cost? This task I have set you will become easier in time, As the legacy I’ve left you becomes your way of life. Do not hate I love you, Mother [This message has been edited by LngJhnAg (01-06-2004 11:04 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Yes. I’m there, my children, in your every breath, And its in the Winter when you’ll see me best. So, embrace those chill days when Winter winds call, For its then you will know I’ve not left you at all. smooth writing, Lj and I know this is a wonderful poem written for another..but I think I will show this to my sister..when the time nears....I am even thinking Michael...that it may be something I would love to read if and when...if you don't mind. Maureen |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a gift from her, through you, to them. No wonder I need a hanky alert. Thank you, Sir! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is a very touching write, beautifully done. Whisper's children surely will be able to LOVE. Margherita |
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xaos Junior Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 35 |
Beautiful  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
beautiful...just beautiful |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Such a touching poem from a wonderful, gifted poet. Corinne |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LongJohn~ Soooooooo beautifully touching~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 You know that should be printed into a handbook somewhere, as grieving is such an individual process, and you grieve each person in such a different way. I have printed this one Mike, and though it was for her children, I hope you will let me also put it into a box for mine one day? How very beautiful and touching. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
our dear Ms. Anastasia Susan yes, I remember and cry to this day she was a beautiful lady thank you for the memory of it all thank you more than I could ever say in words or smilies or graphics [This message has been edited by passing shadows (01-07-2004 03:20 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I just remembered how much she loved my laugh  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
She was a loving, kind, great lady. Many of us knew her. She is missed by all who did. For those of you who wish to use the poem, please do. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
 This is absolutely beautiful. Reminds me of how much my mother loved the seasons too. My sister and I miss her just as much to-day as we did when she passed in 1969. Chris"At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." -Plato |
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alan6501 Member
since 2004-01-03
Posts 89PA |
Wow, this poem was so beautiful and touching. Though I've never expierienced a loss of this magnitude it still touched me by how well it was written. I'll be looking forward to more of your poetry, being only a very new member here. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Thank you all. Alan - Since you are a new member here, it is my un-Official duty to welcome you and warn you that there are two scalawags who frequent these boards. Although they are both very good poets (not as good as me), Balladeer and Toerag must be approached with caution, as they both villify me in poems without mercy, and they may do the same to you!  Never fear, though, because pure hearts like ours *ahem* will prevail. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I remember the first time I read this... remember the lady... will never forget either. This is one of your best, sailor... and that's saying a lot. |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Having just lost a very close friend to cancer, this piece brings me to tears. What a legacy to leave to your children...an appreciation of the wonderful gift of nature-the seasons. I would love to be able to share this with the children of my friend. Remarkable!! Y. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Villifying you is a very rewarding endeavor, silor, but not in this case...nothing but applause and a tip of the hat for such moving words  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Truly words of comfort and life...James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I am saving this one! What a write! So sorry about the loss of your friend -- she must have been a remarkable woman. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
great write LJA....though dignified here...you will be villified later |
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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
A very soul touching piece of work. Thank you. |
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