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weakling superwoman strength |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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They should have known your lips were red. cherries, with a hint of blood They should have known your cheeks would match-- we told them you were elegant. They should have teased your bangs to "poof". They should have lined your eyes in tint and curled the ringlets round your eyes and matched your blush as if the grin the joke you'd heard was kept instead of lady tightened lips...I said "This is not my sister," as I held our other tight I'm going to cry alot tonight thinking how I'll miss you so... and I forgot to say the words the ones that so embarrassed us- the three that made you punch my arm as if, as if, there ever was a life without the three of us standing stout the way of harm as if we'd ever stand alone quivering the oaken leaf and birthing bud of the acorns - giving life to Oaks. You had to die alone, you know. We would have fought a demon's keep. thinking now I'll miss you so You always said I think too deep. I always joked, "How would you know?" and then you'd punch my arm again... They should have known your lips were red But they got your chin just right. Firm, a stubborn "what is right" and "right is what will be," but I lost a bit of me today because I love you totally wishing I could laugh at you for the punch that never bruised weakling superwoman strength Rubbing empty arms tonight - mocking-hug-myself-I lied. I held your kids and they held me. I rocked them as they wiped my eyes and they begged me not to die because they needed me... my god And I...and I, (oh god) I cried I couldn't promise anything but flowers on your grave that we will water with our tears, and I pray I find your strength for that- teach us continuity? and how to say the 'I-love-yous' before the turn of spade -- and blue bruises of the proof in clay-- meant for tiny grandhand prints in frames upon the wall, we need the warmth of you made porcelain-- your gripped lips upon our cheeks weakling superwoman strength They should have known your lips were red. [This message has been edited by serenity blaze (04-02-2005 06:30 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
It is pouring here...tears joining in  M |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
hugs to you ... my friend take care sudhir |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
and birthing bud of the acorns - giving life to Oaks. and then you'd punch my arm again... But they got your chin just right. teach us continuity... ~*~ She will never leave you... remaining in your heart and the hands that hold you as you hold them. My heart is with you... as are my prayers... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Hugs to you Karen. This touched my heart. TD |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
your words were like sparkling silver tears, molded by pain yet beautiful nevertheless...this really touched me, i have a feeling i will be thinking about this poem all day (or even longer) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
now that I can see the monitor again *sigh* talk about LOVE...this poem is rich with the essence of it and red lips...I shall be seeing red lips all day heartfelt hugs to you and the family |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
~hugging you in my heart~ Chrislane |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"I pray I find your strength for that" you are like the characters in "The Wizard of Oz", you already have and don't even realize. Love you muchly.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
At this moment there are no words.. Holding you close and crying with you.  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The pain permeates every word.... Hugs to you, my friend... There isn't any way to make this easier... but you and yours are in my thoughts. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karen....heart touching words touching me.... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"Rubbing empty arms tonight - mocking-hug-myself-I lied. I held your kids and they held me. I rocked them as they wiped my eyes and they begged me not to die because they needed me... my god And I...and I, (oh god) I cried I couldn't promise anything but flowers on your grave that we will water with our tears, and I pray I find your strength for that- teach us continuity?" You know I understand this all too well Karen but I'd have to agree with Susan....you are more than you realize yet.  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
smiled and cried. i want to avoid a cliched 'she'd be proud', because it's obvious that she was. i've seen how you and twist interact, i know the power of the twisted triad. and don't think for a second that power has weakened, it's only been strengthened, take care of you and twist. i wish i had the right words, and wish i didn't have the distance. hugs r |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
thank you all I'll try very hard to behave myself this time, too. (Perhaps just one more tribute? pretty please? I'm so proud of her, I want to share her with you all.) She was truly an amazing person and a light to whomever she met. I thank you all for allowing to voice my sorrow here. You are all wonderful. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
as if, as if, there ever was a life without the three of us standing stout the way of harm as if we'd ever stand alone quivering the oaken leaf and birthing bud of the acorns - giving life to Oaks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rubbing empty arms tonight - mocking-hug-myself-I lied. I held your kids and they held me. I rocked them as they wiped my eyes and they begged me not to die because they needed me... my god And I...and I, (oh god) I cried I couldn't promise anything but flowers on your grave that we will water with our tears, and I pray I find your strength for that- teach us continuity? I read this earlier today and its been with me ever since... I think it will be with me for a long time... its hard to put into words just how ... (yes...you know) .....  and now...to this reply... quote: "Perhaps just one more tribute? pretty please?" first of all... you dont ever have to ask anyones permission to write.... second of all... Id like to see anyone try and stop you. third... they'll have to go thru me. write your heart baby...its how we heal. love you KAIt's only words and words are all I have to take your heart away. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You heard what the boss said , write it out Karen. Yes, they should have known her lips were red.  Wish I was there to water the flowers with you - but I do send my heart. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I wish ya'll were here too.  *sniff* thank you ladies |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
trying to fight back the tears m'lady love, such a beautiful expression of love... wishing i could be there to hold you and comfort you right now. maree xx and i knew in the crystalline knowledge of you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This spill from your heart and pen, at such a difficult time in your life, demonstrates how truly gifted you are as a poetess. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Holding you very closely and gently Karen....wishing that I could do more. Honey, you write, we will read, and cry with you... and hold you some more. Love ya lady, good thoughts and prayers are on wing for you and yours... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
As many as you care for... again and again |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
the more words we weave in poetry the more strength there is in the universe.. hugzZ to you K...you write anti-kryptonite |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Wow. I like this poem alot. Well done. It is too bad, when some one you love dies. JUju |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Serenity, I never had a sister, But I did have three daughters. Because of that I can appreciate the love you hold for your beloved. Your words as always, so touching, brought a tear or two and more to these old eyes. Much love to you, marty |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is my last "thank you" on this thread, and it goes to Cathy, for leaving me with a legacy of love, and senses of both propriety and priority. I adored her, folks. Thank you, for helping me honor her memory. She was a beautiful lady. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
lost a bit of me today because I love you totally ... He was a man of sorrows |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Crying with you, Karen. Oh, dear. ....jo |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Karen... Cleanse the soul of sadness with your words and wash away the loneiness with teardrops, but keep her memory within you Superwoman strong. My heart goes out to you...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful words from a soft heart...James |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I've been back to this a few times now... and haven't had the words... I still don't... but just wanted to say... I love you, K... |
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