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| Open Poetry #34 |
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Mother-in-love |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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My husbands mother is my mother-in-love. I hope you will bear with me the repost of these poems with thoughts of her. She is dying, and tomorrow we will fly to Eureka to be with her and my husband's family. I don't know how long I'll be gone and I will have no computer access...I will miss all of you. My Passions family is very important to me!  The Wall of Time They are sitting on black and white stairs made of ordinary cold cement, their faces turned towards each other. Her bare legs in shorts are a dancers and a scarf only partly hides pin-curled hair. His pompadour turns up as does his mouth. They are in love and it is 1951. Fifty years have passed since that day that hangs with other years in the hall. The creak of the floorboards calls out the change in the way they walk in the morning, changing, changing from nylon stockings to slippers, work shoes to sensible, eager to tired. They wear it with pride. They wear it with contrition. The basement echo saddens this listener knowing time gives and takes, and holds love accountable for each gruff word, each wild embrace, every I’m sorry. The skin grieves, cringes and curls, and they weave lotion into what might seem harsh until softness sits with them into the evening, watching the flickering living room walls lit by television and the steady rise and fall of falling asleep early. On her way to turning down the sheets she touches his hair and says, “come now” as he smiles into a dream and she straightens his black tie on the wall on their 50th anniversary, knowing it is more than the walls breathing that makes a picture crooked, and much more that straightens it. -------------- The Gismo She wore it a badge of honor Holding straight the S shaped curve of her back enduring its pain for her pleasure Upright through the portals her life span she marched taking it off and on like she opened and closed doors of humor you can see in the name she gave it although it steadied the pain she could still poke it with her fun they were allies you see Now she has abandoned it and its quirks no longer does it mark the hours of her life she has admitted time’s steady march and no longer fumbles its complicated pull Shlip shlip the drum of slippers shuffle The sound she makes in partner with her walker now I hear it still …..punctuating my night dreams Shlip shlip is real The gismo hides within the drawer of endings no longer cleaving to the needs of this journey She whispers lips of reed instruments clear and fragile song her wrists percussion testiment still beating strong --------- [This message has been edited by Martie (12-31-2004 09:03 PM).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
And we will miss you, Martie. (((HUGS))) Your poetry of your mother-in-love is a beauitful tribute to her...and also to you in return. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've always thought the expression "mother-in-love" is an incredible tribute to her... and to you. *S* How lucky you both are to have such a relationship. *S* Travel safely and know our thoughts and prayers go with you. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Martie dear, my heart is with you and your family. How beautifully you write of your mother-in-love. Love never dies it just changes form. My best to you and yours for 2005. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and all of yours and Taylor's, Martie. May the New Year bring to all of you what is needed, most... and know I'm there, in your pocket. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
such heartfelt poems...your mother-in-love must be very proud...i will be praying for you and your family |
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TexUS Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 228 |
These are so beautiful, they brought me tears... Such wonderful tributes. God Bless and be with you. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ My thoughts and prayers are with you, Taylor and your mother-in-love~ May the Lord of your knowing grant you all comfort and peace~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie You will always be in my mainstay of poets. A delight to read. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Exactly what Seymore said. |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
I'll be praying too. ~Alli~ Happy 2005! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Simply lovely, Martie |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Such a beautiful tribute, dear Martie. And it feels so good when love and beauty flow in this kind of relationship. Surely your presence will make her feel that Angel's wings are embracing her. Take care. We will miss you too. But it is love that keeps you away and this is the best reason I can imagine. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
very touching and loving portrait you've written here Be well, my friend and hugs |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I liked your poems. This stuff hurts, well at least it hurt when I had to watch my grandfather die. -Juju |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
It is always go to read you, but it is sad to read your subject. We will all miss you, Martie. I hope you find some peace on your voyage to see Taylor's mom. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
You will be missed while away Martie.. Mother-in-love...how beautiful those words. Taylor's mom is most certainly lucky to have you as a daughter-in-love. Hugging you tight til your return. In the midst of winter, |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
"The basement echo saddens this listener knowing time gives and takes, and holds love accountable for each gruff word, each wild embrace, every I’m sorry." I could read poetry like this all, and every day... Wonderful, how it flows in and out of the theme... Ahhh! free verse, how when it is done well, takes a hold on my soul.... Thank you, Martie _____________ice/ford ><> |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Martie, Such a lovely portrait you've painted of your mother-in-love. I'm sure you have been a blessing to her and will continue to be one. misc'e/cathy |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - wonderful poetry from a wonderful person - my heart goes with you and Taylor - Paul |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
A trip completed, and a trip of another kind begun.....now it's time for two beautiful poems to come to the top of the list, and tell us of the one who was at the center of each. Welcome home, Martie. It's good to have you back. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Martie, these were exceptional...you are both blessed in each other...I wish all daughter-in-laws were mature as yourself, to understand and respect their mother-in-laws as you do...there is great love and understanding in your heart...also, a tremendous insight...I've missed you...your writes, your soul fingers leading us....thank you sweet girl for these words. Tremendous! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I believe you said the memorial was this weekend....let's give our friends another look at what makes a Martie.....this is classic. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, Martie has left for the memorial. Taylor, who has undergone so much in these last few months, know what it is to have a loss of this magnitude, like so many of us do. For those of you who have not yet read this chapter in your life... call those parents in love. Call them now. |
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