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The Faded Violet (dusted off)
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The Faded Violet (dusted off) |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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The Faded Violet ~*Marge Tindal*~ In my hands I hold a gift of perfect measure. A collection of Favorite Poems that I'll always treasure. Bound in very old leather, embellished with gilding of gold, given as a birthday gift to someone I do not know. A young lady was given this very gift, from a friend who took the time, penciling upon the pages an inscription that has lasted through the ages. Miss Pauline Copping on her 19th birthday ~ Presented by Mamie Horisholder June 20th, 1887 My eyes have caressed the masterpieces contained within this precious gifting and I felt the spirit of Pauline lingering within the sifting. On page two hundred forty seven I found a treasured piece, a tiny perfect pressed violet in a small lacy handkerchief, with this poem of anonymity. The Faded Violet You gave it me long years ago, In the shadowy evening time - While the clouds stole round the mountain side, And the bells rang out a chime. The blossoms listened at our feet - The trees stooped from above. You said, "This flower will say for me All that my heart says - love." 'Tis long ago, but I have yet That little faded violet. And life was at its zenith then, The world ne'er seemed so bright, For the sweetest story ever told I've kissed my violet blue, And said, "E'en as I keep my flower, So will my love be true." Ah me -- I have it hidden yet - That little faded violet. We parted long, long months ago, With not a sigh to tell That once in far-off happy days, We two had loved so well. We parted with but few cold words, We two who oft had said Not all the world should come between. Ah well - the love was dead - The love was dead, but yet, but yet I keep my faded violet. So very tenderly I placed it back where it has lain for years. A little piece of Pauline's heart in a hanky of her tears. I hope that somehow Pauline Copping knows, that the faded violet remains. After one hundred sixteen years, I treasure ~ her treasure. ~Inspired re-posting due to the inspiration from Sadelite and Karilea~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge/sis...this is so touching...and shows if there was love, even if it is gone, it lives...and forever! |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
very sweet,,,,,my best friend, Ringo....gave me a book for xmas,,,,,,tho, all the pages were blank save te first,,,which contain words to keep my heart happy for years,,,,,,,well enjoyed Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Mystic One Member
since 2003-09-14
Posts 134 |
Thank you for this very lovely memory of past, it just goes to show that poetry lives for ever.  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: What a nostalgic and heart-touching piece. I love it and really enjoyed every word. One of my favorites! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marge, a repost? I'm sorry, I did not see the first. Now, I hope you will understand, that the novel that I've been working on...will please you so very much. But, there's always been a kinship, an understanding....even with speed bumps in the road. So...if and when the book is picked up? I hope you will find yourself saying.... I know her! Keep your fingers crossed, gal! This...is wonderful. Thank you! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
This is so beautiful...the poem and the thoughts behind it, Marge. I am so glad that you were inspired to repost it.  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Marge, I don't often get goose bumps while reading, but this piece sent them up and down my arms. You did such a fine job conveying emotion. I believe this might be my favorite on Passions so far. It will go with me long after reading. It has so many textures with emotions. Thank you so much for reposting this, presenting us all the gifting. Sadie |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
The dreams of what could have been remain, even though the love may have faded. Beautifully touching, Marge. |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
This is breath taking for sure. I just love the way you wrote this & I'm so glad you posted it again. Love, Betty |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beauttiful....and tender. Eric |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Wow, Marge....this is simply gorgeous! Thank you seems a thin thing to say in response. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Only two words Marge LOVE IT :-) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I don't think I need to say anything here mama Marge, you've done well |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
love truly is powerful... and you've shown here how it lasts... and ever imprints the souls of many. Beautiful. Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, my friend... this is beauty at its best. *S* Wonderful work! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  |
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