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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

0 posted 2004-07-26 10:20 AM

If She Only Knew

each piece
a touch of her
a memory of when,
knowing that I'll never hear
or see or feel again

as I
dared to handle
each piece thinking of
when and where I last saw it
around her neck, on her hand
or pinned to her clothing

alone
I sat staring
at boxes, some red, some clear
some with latches to open
none organized, with items entangled,
taking me most of the dim afternoon

there were
baby bracelets,
one with two names,
then with three, taking me back
to the popularity of the time

there were
pins with her name
on them, awards for scouting,
and volunteering and a silver wine bracelet
engraved for their fortieth wedding anniversary
(four years ago)

I untangled
"I love you's" and "#1's"
and the "Best Mom" and smiled, as I
pictured her opening up these gifts
on those special occasions

Leaving those
for the others,
I selected a few memories for myself,
organized the rest to make it easier
for the next to go through

and then
showed him the baby teeth
that she had saved
hugged him goodbye,
and left...with a tear or two,
and a smile in my heart.

M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

SEA

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with you

1 posted 2004-07-26 10:23 AM

this needs a warning...
I am crying now....

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

2 posted 2004-07-26 10:27 AM

I believe kleenex would be in order after reading this one...this tugs at the reader's heartstrings.

A bittersweet read, done very well, thank you for writing and sharing.

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

3 posted 2004-07-26 10:28 AM

Yes, I have been there. Most difficult, selecting treasures that hold dear memories.
This was beautifully done.

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2004-07-26 11:19 AM

Beautiful and touching!
Love, Margherita

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

5 posted 2004-07-26 11:22 AM

Beautiful story. Heartfelt!

JL

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2004-07-26 12:44 PM

whew...

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

7 posted 2004-07-26 01:22 PM

You are such a courageous spirit, Maureen. I think I broke down in this one about mid-way. This was a beautiful write....it could not have been an easy one. I have two sisters, and I can tell you, I don't know how you have coped with the loss of one. Sometimes, I guess, we find a strength we didn't know we had. Take care....and hugs sent your way, jo

Startime55
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since 2003-04-05

Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada

8 posted 2004-07-26 07:02 PM

Tears run freely down my face as I read this priceless work....Your words touch the soul deeply...**hugs**

Midnitesun

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Gaia

9 posted 2004-07-26 08:21 PM

another pair of wet eyes here
a beautiful write, one that must have been difficult to pen

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

10 posted 2004-07-29 04:00 PM

This... is love. *S*

hoot_owl_rn
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Glen Hope, PA USA

11 posted 2004-07-29 06:31 PM

I've often wondered what others will think when going through the mementos I have ammassed through the years and would they be as touch by them as you hers? I hope what I have saved touches someones heart like this poem has touched mine

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

12 posted 2004-07-29 08:58 PM

SweetestMsWynter~
You would KNOW that this touches me so deeply~
Thank you for that~
You are beautiful~
Just beautiful~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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CocoBaci
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13 posted 2004-10-11 02:08 AM

I'm at a loss for words...
I loved reading this exquisite poem...
*~coco~*

Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

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Riding

14 posted 2004-10-11 01:39 PM

This is so very touching

and then He created the horse...

Gentle Spirit
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Posts 13989

15 posted 2004-10-11 01:42 PM

M~ knowing very much the feel of this...
it is never easy. Hugs.

Pilgrimage
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since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

16 posted 2004-10-11 04:46 PM

This one made me cry.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

babygirlwlove
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since 2004-10-10

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New York City

17 posted 2004-10-11 05:31 PM

touching, touching poem!

**babygirL**

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