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Sadelite
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0 posted 2004-03-24 11:24 AM




His food stained tie was what I first remember
When I shiver electric charcoal up and down its narrow.
Touching in cherish, spaghetti, black coffee
Upward to white collar shirt and loose cardigan.

His strong veined neck gave angle to his chin
When digested through his eyes
Were technical words,
Mathematical, chemical sensation.

His cheeks, somewhat drained of Rosie ness,
Had dropped and paled with age
But when speedily he slipped slide rule
His live action was engaged.

Soon as, ah-ha, Eureka, met his cheeks,
He looked around, caught study in my peek.
He blushed warmth through his eyes and
Spoiled anticipated surprise.

I had hoped there would be an artistic power
That would beam the forms to line.
Then caught,too embarrassed or in humbleness
Did I even try

to sketch shades of such a brilliant man
And beloved stains upon his tie.

[This message has been edited by Sadelite (03-25-2004 07:48 AM).]

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1 posted 2004-03-24 11:30 AM


I was but a child when my grandfather died,
but this, this poem
brought him back so vividly...

thank you, Jo...

You have touched me very deeply.

Library...
with a special rosie light....

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2 posted 2004-03-24 11:36 AM



"to sketch shades of such a brilliant man
And beloved stains upon his tie."

~ Sadie, I have a lump in my throat chakra! So very, very touching...


EA


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3 posted 2004-03-24 11:38 AM


Sunshine,
You're quite welcome.  He was Dad to us.  He was so oblivious to some things but to others he was so brilliant.  I remember one time that after the lab closed down, he began teaching in an inner city school.  He would bring interesting stories home about a fella colleague which caused my mother a tinge of jealousy.  She asked him what race was the colleague.   He had no idea.  To things like color and spills, he was blinded.

Earth Angel,
   Funny that you mention that-I got one too when it was finished.  I've tried writing a poem about him before, but it was too mushy clean.  Over 28 years, I've repainted him numerous times in my mind.  I was pleasantly surprised when his tie became the inspiration.  It said "Dad" all over.
                   ~Sadie

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4 posted 2004-03-24 11:39 AM


Sadelite
A delightful write and read.

Sadelite
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5 posted 2004-03-24 11:49 AM


Sy,
  Thank you.  It was a delight to finally express a little about my dad.  He was too fine to define.  I'm glad you enjoyed this.

                 ~Sadie~

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6 posted 2004-03-24 01:14 PM


Reminds me, I need to get a new tie also,
And a tie clasp or something,  I have a slide rule,
It’s somewhat peculiar that I actually know where it is
and how to use it.
This is a wonderful tribute to a very fine man
A pleasure to meet him once more with your words

Gloom

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7 posted 2004-03-24 01:19 PM


Beautiful! Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!
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8 posted 2004-03-24 01:24 PM


The places and hand-dipped sacred moments
often end on dangling tie as in work
one always knows who lives by the smidgeons
mistakes failures and success and he who
dabbled in much so much must surely have been
blessed with a smile of knowing so many things how could you not adore a simply complex reminder of all he lifted towards

lovely and unique
let memories rise that you may share
the beauty with those who aspire only to be
a light, as you have described which shines
through so so so many touched

Thank you for the insight

"High on the Mountain, where the Sun stil Shines, and the water runs a little lazy."

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9 posted 2004-03-24 02:10 PM


wish I wore a tie, tired of the dry cleaning bills...hehehehe

seriously, this was a special read for me...brought back memories of my great grandfater, boy the stories he told...I used to love his golden watch on a chain.  He alwasy wore a suit, starched shirt with a vest...he loved life, his grand kids, and telling us stories.  

Many many thanks

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10 posted 2004-03-24 02:14 PM


Sadie, this is an awesome write.
Brought back memories for me as well.
hugs, Chris

   Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
                                          Hans Christian Anderson

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11 posted 2004-03-24 03:43 PM


Professor,
   The pleasure of the write and your response has been mine.  Thank you for your kindness.  (I bet I could find one of his funky ties if you really need one with the red or blue plaid flannel.  I can even loan you a bobby pin until you get a clasp, or were you suggesting that you ingeniusly use your slide rule as one?)  All kidding aside, "Thank you."  I'm glad of mine, you read this one.  He was very special.
               ~Sadelite
Krishankins,
    I liked the Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL.  It makes me feel like I gave a little something of him back.  Thank you.
              ~Sadelite

EH,
   Thank you for your reflective and thought provoking words.  You always leave me with pretty thoughts.  Thank you.  
              ~Sadelite

Lee,
   Are we related?  Watch, compass, drawing tools, tons of books and walls to the ceiling of chemical engineering magazines, 150 year old documents, stamps, labeled rocks and minerals, Morse code thingamig-er,etc.  His study was as cluttered as his tie.  (All except the books and magazines.  The magazines, cataloged precisely and bound with carefully tied strings.)

Nightshade,
   I'd love to hear some of those memories in a poem.   Would you?  Thank you for reading and offering your flattering comments.  
                   ~Sadelite

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12 posted 2004-03-24 06:05 PM


Yes, I can attest to the accuracy of this portrait, although, there were many more sides to the man, as you well know that are nonexpressable!  He was one of a kind!  Love ya, sis!
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13 posted 2004-03-24 06:10 PM




(big angel hugs) Oh Sadelite, this made me cry as this is such a gorgeous painting of your loved "dad", sweet friend, I too always pay attention to all the small details as they help us love our loved ones even more! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sadelite, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

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14 posted 2004-03-24 08:14 PM


so touching
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15 posted 2004-03-24 10:04 PM


iliana,
   I agree.  The portrait is very limited!
I've never met anyone as wise or well versed as he in such a diversity of things.  Perhaps you and I should work on little chapters of his life/soul to pass down.  Those memories, even though incomplete, would be better than nothing.  Thanks for reading and commenting.  (I remember this scene about a month before he died.  Before his heart condition, I remember him being nothing but bright-eyed and enthusiastic, and fit as a fiddle.)  You are definitely right.  It's accurate, but way incomplete!
                 Little Sis

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16 posted 2004-03-24 10:17 PM


Noah,
   I'm sorry it made you cry-but I'm glad you have the sensivity to feel the tie.  You are an incredible person, Noah.  Take care of yourself.
                 Sadie

muted,
   Thank you.  I was touched when I read your poem about the death of your father.  They're all so different, but so special.  You've been in my prayers.  Thanks again.
                 Sadie

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17 posted 2004-03-24 10:37 PM


Sadie, I think your idea is wonderful.  Perhaps our children, who never got a chance to meet our miracle, would treasure these.  luv, sis
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18 posted 2004-03-24 11:12 PM


Such a nice memory.
TD

Sadelite
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19 posted 2004-03-24 11:32 PM


TD, Yes, however, I could kick myself for not believing I could draw his portrait.  I had stippled a portrait once before of a sleeping victim in a college lobby-there was a likeness, but I didn't know the person so it really didn't matter.  I've never tried to draw anyone since.  I think I could, but doubt that I could bring out the warmth of the being.  That's why I decided not to draw him. grrr-still could kick myself!

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20 posted 2004-03-25 03:24 AM


this is beyond words...beautiful!
Sadelite
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21 posted 2004-03-25 07:44 AM


passing shadows,
   Thank you, Kiddo!  I appreciate your thoughts.
                     Sadie

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22 posted 2004-03-25 09:03 AM


Very touching write...so much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing these memories with us.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~The breeze that kissed you on the face,
   Has held me in the same embrace ~

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23 posted 2004-03-25 09:06 AM


I'm really fond of the poetic portrait and yours is masterful and poignant.

I loved this muchly Sadie.

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24 posted 2004-03-26 08:21 AM


Enchantress,
   I'm glad you were there to share them with...  Thank you for your sweet comment.
                 Sadie

Serenity Blaze,
   Thank you for your kindness.  It helped when I could could hold the charcoal in my mind-I tend to draw my portraits in my head.  (I really need to take a class in it-art calls to me.) Thanks again!
                 Sadie

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25 posted 2004-03-26 09:08 AM


Sadie - how wonderfully well you write this - my dad will be 80 this May and I have been searching for some inspiration to write a poem for that occassion - I think you gave it to me - thanks - Paul
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26 posted 2004-03-26 09:10 AM


Sadie - you write this so wonderfully well - my dad turns 80 in May and I have been searching for an inspiration to write something for that occassion - you gave me that - thanks Paul
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27 posted 2004-03-26 09:10 AM


Sadie - you write this so wonderfully well - my dad turns 80 in May and I have been searching for an inspiration to write something for that occassion - you gave me that - thanks Paul
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28 posted 2004-03-26 09:12 AM


Sadie - sorry for all the replies - my computer went berserk but the number could be subconscious taking over tha machine as I really liked this - Paul
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29 posted 2004-03-26 11:44 AM


What a well thought out tribute....this was exceptional
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30 posted 2004-03-26 12:17 PM


Paul,
   I couldn't be more flattered.  Will you slip me a copy of it?  I'm eager to read a tribute to a man who raised such a fine man.
   (As to the computer, bazzar things have been happening the last couple of days: iliana's fax machine is turning itself on, my phone is receiving messages on the answering service that the number has been dialed incorrectly, and my cell phone left its number on my sister's caller id and reported that I called her when no one here did.  Sunspots?)

Toerag,
   Thank you for the compliment Toerag.  I feel flattered you think so.
               Sadie

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31 posted 2004-03-26 12:53 PM


It's more than a portrait, it's a declaration of love, dear Sadie.

You did a wonderful job, beginning with the food stained tie and ending with the sheer brilliance of his being.

Touching too.

Love and hugs. Margherita

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32 posted 2004-03-26 01:05 PM


Sadie

This touched me a great deal...thank you!

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33 posted 2004-03-26 07:17 PM


Margherita,
   Have you been posting as much lately?  I just wondered if everything is a.o.k.  Hope so.  I so dearly love to read your thoughts.
   I suppose you are right, it is a declaration of my love.  I've shuffled my feelings into a corner too long and needed to get something out.  Of course he knew I loved him, and I thought about him a lot over the years-I just haven't cried all the tears.  Writing this poem helped in that.

                 Sadie~

Martie,
    I'm glad that I was able to send this along.  Your comment touched me as well.
Thank you, Martie.
                ~Sadie

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