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Ghost For A Blanket |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(This is the next part of my 30-poem set "The Language of Wildflowers", divided into two parts with 15 each, "Adonis Vernalis" delving into my darkest memories, and "Xeranthemum" which shows developing out of adversity and finding my voice, hope, etc! This is about one of my saddest memories where my sister Ellie ate a peanut and was allergic to peanuts and almost died in the hospital. I was alone for eight days at home, watching over it because my dad was out of town and it broke my heart even thinking of the possibility I would no longer have a little sister to play with or watch grow with me. This experience got me so much closer to my sister and made me only understood how important it is to love siblings and always be there for them. My love for my sister is ever so deep and I am blessed she's in my life! My sister survived though, (  ) and it was truly this particular experience that got me closer to God and believing He truly guides us all and loves us all very much.  )Ghost For A Blanket (The Language of Wildflowers: Adonis Vernalis) By: Noah Eaton 11/27/04 Repercussions of sirens flash off in my head, flashing against the wall of my mind as I lay in my bed, mother’s at the hospital, father’s on a business trip in Cleveland, I’m twelve and home alone, alone with my thoughts... Shivering under blankets on this cold October evening, I’ve got all the breathing room I need, but my fears and grief-stricken love, they give me claustrophobia, desperate for a phone call update on my sister’s spirometry... No cathode ray, can measure my broken heart for you, just the thought of each abated breath, slowly freezes my heart numb... Absence makes the heart grow fonder, seems it’s all I have that you can provide, but your wind and fire enkindles me whole, and every second, I swear I can feel your heart, and so I, cry myself to sleep... …wearing your ghost for a blanket... Four hours pass and my hand is trembling answering the phone, mother responds, sounding a bit cynical, they say her condition is unstable, her peak flow meter results are disstressing, and progress looks all too tedious... I stare out my bedroom window looking for a foreordination, I wish I could tell her my commiserations, I ask God to to see to it my song, finds a way into her lungs, beyond the bronchoconstriction... Each dozen winks, the vision of you becomes increasingly iridescent, my hands grow dead and cold, touching yours I feel the heat remit... Absence makes the heart grow fonder, seems it’s all I have that you can provide, but your wind and fire enkindles me whole, and every second, I swear I can feel your heart, and so I, cry myself to sleep... …wearing your ghost for a blanket... A week’s passed by, but each night as I close my eyes, I could have sworn you passed me by, in my dreams, or am I wishing it all happened, am I wishing it all happened? Absence makes the heart grow fonder, seems it’s all I have that you can provide, but your wind and fire enkindles me whole, and every second, I swear I can feel your heart, . . . I feel your heart... . . . I feel your heart... and so I, cry myself to sleep... …wearing your ghost for a blanket... and so I, cry myself to sleep... …wearing your ghost for a blanket... "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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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is an awesome poem. I can feel the sadness. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
Very powerful and moving Noah...Its great how you transformed this terrifying experience into something so moving.....~P |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Wow...very powerful.  ~Alli~ |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Noah, you have the most love-filled heart of anyone I know. Be well my friend. Chris |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Noah, what a precious write, and heart you have |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, how horrible that must have been for you. You portray your feelings so vividly that I felt as though I were living your experience while reading the poem. You certainly can emote! ~ and very poetically. Happy to know that this true story had a happy ending. The depth of your love for your sister is almost palpable. She is fortunate to have a big brother like you. Loving hugs, Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Noah, I felt that I was right there watching the scene of your turmoil. Your writings are so real, my friend. You have such a very big compassionate heart and are a very good friend. Thank you for being you, sweet Noah. Hugs,  |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Vividly touching, I felt your every feeling. You have a wonderful gift and you share it very well. Your heart shines Julie |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
very nice write  |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
What a beautiful, alpine wildflower the Pheasants eye is.. What a beautiful poem this is.... Explain, please, a little more about why you chose the Adonis to represent your feelings, Noah. Not that it is a bad choice, in fact it is a wonderful choice, as the flower is rare throughout its range. And it is a fitting choice, especially relating to this poem, because it cures ailments of the heart, which you certainly had when your sister got sick... You also mentioned the Xeranthemum....did you know that this is also called "immortelle" or immortal flower, as it is easy to preserve (dry) and seems to last forever, just as , I am sure your love for your sister will? Enjoyed reading this, good job, Noah....:-) __________ice/ford ><> |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Touching...glad to hear your sister was alright...James |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
you are awesome |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Noah your words always touch the heart......felt the sadness in every line. you are an amazing poet dear one Charisma |
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