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Tahara
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Tahara |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida 
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The rhythm and rhyme tapping of rain on the roof of my mortality Never misses a beat Soaking me Never fails to remind how it used to be With a single shadow Talking to the wind rewind How it hurt to be Without conversation Knowing this is it The extent of me I wonder of you do you hear the tapping as well? do you look at me and know of a synchronized flow intertwining between the rush of words and thought sewn neatly amongst the folds of what has become us refined --------------------- Tahara is a ritual cleansing of the body to prepare for burial. To me, finding happiness first within ones self, then with another, is sort of a cleansing of the mind, body and soul. Both are beautiful and show loving dedication. http://www.jewish-funerals.org/brochure.htm "too bad ignorance isn't painful" ~Unknown~ |
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stevebrklynnyc Member
since 2004-01-04
Posts 292GA, Camden |
Honestly a beautifull write. Enjoyed this, Steve. |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
You are spot on Bodger Excellent words as well |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
you rewound my mind intertwining thoughts abound you refine thinking Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
What a wonderfully refreshing way to look at it...I was captivated....I love it...*big hugs* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The poem is as beautiful as you yourself are. On my computer your photo is very dark and I cannot make out your face very well so I took the liberty of lightening it!   Linda |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Susan this is one of the most thought provoking pieces I have read in awhile.... thank you...  In your light I learn how to love |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
between the rush of words and thought sewn neatly amongst the folds of what has become us refined ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ what an awesome theme you took inspire from...very cool Susan... you took your writing to another level with this. I love all that above verse encompasses. very well done groovy girl.  I'll bare the brunt of your long buried pain I don't mind helping you out ... But I want you to remember my name Alanis |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
yanno, sometimes I think, one can become so comfortable with oneself, they no longer search for a mate...? this was absolutely beautiful, and boy oh boy what a pretty miss...! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Susan, I guess you noticed on my reply to: Florida prepares for Toerag that you and I have a hot date? |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
elegant as always ms. caldwell your words sparkle with the clarity of self awareness |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I wonder of you do you hear the tapping as well? do you look at me and know of a synchronized flow intertwining ~*~ You know, my friend, that it very well could have been that alone, among books, I could have learned as much of the world, its inhabitants, its customs, as I do here, through the sharing of Poets in PiP... but I doubt it would have been as much fun! Thank you! |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
I love the rhythm of this. Nearly musical. Well done, Susan. Bob |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Susan, this was a wonderful write. Thanks for the information and perspective. ...jo |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Susan: titles always grab me and I was going to google this one and you did it for me. I can more than relate to your write on many levels and I love learning from reading. So this is an extra treat. I had no idea that these customs were practiced, being Irish Catholic, and one point in my life, I seriously studied Judiasm, but was yet unaware of the burial rituals. Thank you for this. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Susan, I totally enjoyed reading this!! The words are beautiful as well as the information. I love to read of the custom of different people (religions). And, I love this word "Tahara". To me, finding happiness first within ones self, then with another, is sort of a cleansing of the mind, body and soul. Both are beautiful and show loving dedication. And this, Susan, is what I think everyone truly wants....some just don't want to put the time in it that it takes to achieve. I am so blessed that Gary and I both think our relationship is worth the extra time it takes to work on it. I don't really think a lasting love just happens. I think both in the relationship have to care and love enough to do what it takes. Well, I didn't mean to write a book, but your write brought so many thoughts to my head. Thanks. Hugs,  |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Oh wow, very interesting! loved re reading your words from a newer perspective after you explained the meaning. and very much nodding at the concept. x |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you everyone!!  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
It's a goal of mine to die "clean" yanno. But that's another matter entirely. I love how you touch on love and honor as an alchemy of spirit, and Jewish tradition is very rich with many rituals that touch on this. I very much enjoyed the depth of your writing in this, Susan. And speaking of hot dates, smiling, yep, you are on my "some day..." list!  |
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