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When A Memory Must Do
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When A Memory Must Do |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
When A Memory Must Do The wind brings nothing, not even a seed tuft from some distant meadow out there where the mountains hover over a gray horizon. Still I search this shining lupine sky until my eyes blear, looking for a sign, any sign that you are there. Failing, I turn inward, fall into my own blue distance knowing that there, patient on the rim of that same haze green summer hill I’ll find you, waiting as you ever wait for me. There, my soul bare to the wind and sky, I know that I am not alone, even as I know that when you had searched your sky for me, there was a moment when you turned within to seek this very place of memory where, patient until forever, I wait for you. ---------- Because this is a special day for me, and one on which it is so very hard to be alone. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
touching write |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
With the depth of feelings this conveys... particularly in the last line... I suspect any day alone is heartbreaking. May your search be rewarded, my friend... this is incredibly lovely and loving. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Jamie, know that you are not alone. Hugs to you, this is heart rendering. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jaime~ 'I know that I am not alone, even as I know that when you had searched your sky for me, there was a moment when you turned within to seek this very place of memory where, patient until forever, I wait for you.' I feel a very special moment etched within this beauty~ If I could but  you this moment, I would~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left. - Sufi epigram <))>< Email [email protected] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Still I search this shining lupine sky... looking for a sign, any sign that you are... ~*~ If love is in your heart... then all the signs show you the way. |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
Sunshine You said it perfectly. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Sadly beautiful. hugs, Chris |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Still I search ... looking for a sign, any sign that you are there. Failing, I turn inward, fall into my own blue distance patient until forever...I just can't tell you what that line means to me~~~ M |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jamie "this very place of memory where, patient until forever, I wait for you." The good thing about a memory is, that you can take it with you wherever you go...and take it out any time you wish...but the down side is that it can make you sad or wistful. In the long run, I think a memory is far better than nothing at all, don't you? There is so much emotional impact in this poem....I can feel how big the love is that caused it....and love is a good thing. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
What a beautiful, emotion packed write. So very much enjoyed the read. ~Sending hugs your way~ For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Best poetry I've read today. You make the reader feel as if they were there with you feeling your thoughts. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Failing, I turn inward, fall into my own blue distance knowing that there, patient on the rim of that same haze green summer hill I’ll find you, waiting as you ever wait for me. There, my soul bare to the wind and sky, I know that I am not alone, even as I know that when you had searched your sky for me, there was a moment when you turned within to seek this very place of memory where, patient until forever, I wait for you I suspect there are times when you both travel there simultaneously...one never knows how often. Do you realize how often you force me to clear another shelf in the library? I understand why it is a special poem to you. misce |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This was an especially fine poem that you gifted your readers with today. The beauty and depth of emotion were almost palpable. May you be making warm memories today for your tomorrows. Sending you an extra warm hug, EA |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Jamie, this was so extremely heart felt...soft and sensual bittersweet gripping both inside and out...knowing she's out there...looking over the ocean, out into the horizon, silently yearning for you to come closer, closer still, until each others eyes can be read...and the overwhelming winds smile the words....finally, your here... reading this was like an out of body experience... |
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