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Quiet Victories
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Quiet Victories |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Quiet Victories Reuniting with friends out of sight literally over decades, is more revealing than not, if one truly takes note, noting all instead of nothing, sitting back and taking stock of the ones voted most likely… but it is in reuniting of two or three ever very bestest buds, who bled hearts as forever-friends, whose secret giggles are still tucked into training bras under Peter Pan collars, and who, after losing touch for God-knows-what reasons… Find their deepest wells again in each other’s eyes, laughter, and heart-hugs. We appreciate without speaking that some have been through too much to share all in one taking; experiencing almost too much life and death, depressions and successes, little feet growing into gowns and tuxes… that hundred percent of giving, less than fifty in taking; bearers of bridges over troubled waters, survivors of divorce/s, and cancer/s, and lost lives; so we just smile, nodding, our lips quivering at their corners, small wells shimmering our eyes… making forever assurances of not letting go again… So during this reuniting of several long ago friends, a few of us sit back and just listen intently; we smile, knowingly, watching hands talk, studying eye crinkles as they fade away under yesterday’s guiding lights… realizing that to go to cherished friends now in the highlight of those who are glowing, we could still never say it all, in one sitting… better to keep to ourselves for the moment, hold on to our quiet victories, knowing that our ever very bestest buds have returned to our lives, and that stories will unfold to keep us warm in memories’ time. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you just write and write and write and write....and I'll always read and read and read and read |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Karilea This was simply wonderful. True friends show a deep love and respect for one another that never fades over the years. Your words portrayed that so well. I hope all is well in your life. Take care.....Sue P.S. Your picture is lovely and your dog is gorgeous! I am in motion |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Kari, what a treasure to have . . . I can only hope to have the same . . . Beautiful writing |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
this made me smile...beautiful Karilea. Maree  and I am haunted |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
seems the touch of minds is the most blessed gift God has given us this is gentle pleasure ms |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Sunshine, The alarm clock began bleeping before I finished reading your poem, consequently, I've lost total concentration. I giggled at this verse, remembering those training bras. I'll try to stop back in the afternoon to read the rest and comment again. "but it is in reuniting of two or three ever very bestest buds, who bled hearts as forever-friends, whose secret giggles are still tucked into training bras under Peter Pan collars, and who, after losing touch for God-knows-what reasons" |
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Greeneyes  
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
such a quiet voice, but so lovely.... (love the new pic too Karilea)  ~~*~~ |
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babygirlwlove Senior Member
since 2004-10-10
Posts 1180New York City |
endearing tribute...very niiiice... **babygirl** **Intoxicant to the SouL** |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
nice write you are the sun of a lot of shine bernie A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I'm with Dixie....  you write. I'll read... you write more... I'll read more.. The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea Your heart is so warm and tender...it understands much, so say your words.  I miss you! |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Sunshine I liked it Dave |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I liked it too, Dave...thank you. Martie, all I can say is, I try, as do most poets that we know. We listen, we learn...then we do what we do best...we share. GS, I'm with you with Dixie.  Thank you, Bernie! babygirl, you're too cute... Lauren dear, thank you! misc'e...I've grown quite fond of you, and love reading your indepth messages and knowing that others are hounded by such things as clocks...thank you so much for being a part of the Passions family...  DS, gentle pleasure...could be a middle name, y'know? Yes, you know. Maree, you always make me smile...thank you. My two Sues...I do thank yous...  Dixie, I'll do my best...never to let you go without reading material...  |
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