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My Very Only
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My Very Only |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Friends...forgive me for this repost. I've been trying to think of that wonderful feeling of Christmas's past with my family long gone. And this poem says it best. I have a wonderful family still, with different members, but the old time was so very special to my memory. Merry Christmas everyone!  My Very Only My very only she called you just a bit of girl stretched along arm of recliner next to your snoring self A presence felt along your left side like sight to the cataracts of your eyes full of whim and crinkled questions Read to me she told the paper folded over your face she took a peek under the largest letter it was an M my name starts with that she whispered Grandpa listen listen the paper is loud it will wake you if you move don’t move Only while you’re sleeping could you cross your legs let me sit on your foot be my horse now please I’ll hold your knee make that sound the clop clop with you tongue sing me the song that horses strum I’ll close my eyes and we will be just us two and the prairie They ride the clouds to the far beyond on the horse of that recliner wings are drawn ---------- In loving memory of Michelle and my dad (Michelle was aware that this grandpa was her only "real" gramdpa...meaning a blood relative. So she called him her "very only Grandpa". Pretty special, I think...don't you? |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very very special indeed Martie. Heart hugs sweetie.  ~Let peace begin with me... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Such a beautiful thing this is, as fragile and delicate as parchment. Drat these blasted machines--sometimes I just want to reach through them! I'd like to touch you--the way that you just touched me.  sighing You are so lovely. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetMartieSis~ One could easily see why this memory would come to play among your best~  'Read to me she told the paper' How very precious and SPECIAL is this memory of Michelle and your dad~ Love you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I agree... oh, yes, I do... and by the by? Here's a link for you... http://www.vera-aloe.org/Strawberry-Cosmetics-53/Makeup-433/Mac-434/MAC-Lipstick-Tangerine-Trees-3g01oz-12919/ |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Martie, this is absolutely beautiful and a fitting tribute to those Pa's and Ma's now gone before and the new crop coming along. I'm reminded how tickled I was when I was called Pawpaw and my gf Grawma by her daughter's 3-year old. I'm still tickled, and hope to be able to tell Trevor and Tommy (his baby brother) fairy tales, fables and downright lies before the eldest enters kindergarden, when the furnace of 'modern' education will dry up his fertile imagination. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
More fertile and vivid in the still wet paint, than any Piccasso...How beautiful are your memories Marti. Hugs, TD |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
What a nice tie your Michelle found with your dad. This is a fine read. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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pictureme2 Member
since 2005-11-13
Posts 194 |
pretty and special....I agree your poem and yourself. thanks, pictureme2 |
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tatalinia Member
since 2005-12-17
Posts 137CA, US |
aawwwwwww such a sweet poem i loved it. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Oh, Martie, this is so very special! How precious are the moments of innocent honesty and love. For some reason or other life and time always takes them away from us but we remember - yes, we remember and as we do, well, they're right back again. My best to you over the festive season. Helen |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Oh My, now please don't ever apologize for your heart, my Dear Lady and your exceptional writing. (shame on you) This brings me many smiles for that bond and the angel that hung on your leg and still does. She was a Peter Pan . . . Merry Christmas, Martie  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Only while you’re sleeping could you cross your legs let me sit on your foot be my horse now please I’ll hold your knee make that sound the clop clop with you tongue sing me the song that horses strum I’ll close my eyes and we will be just us two and the prairie They ride the clouds to the far beyond on the horse of that recliner wings are drawn In your precious wisdom, only you could write something so profoundly beautiful... don't apologize for the repost...this will be loved by all who read....hugs to ya  |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Very special indeed Martie!! believe in what your heart feels... |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Martie, my friend... you know we love your reposts, for they were once original as only you can be. Merry Christmas, my dear!  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Yes, very special Martie. So are you. hugs, Chris  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
this is a timeless piece Martie, reposted or not cuz your heart is always beautiful... all the time... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This piece just moves me so much Martie...one of my all time fav of yours. Beautiful Ladym xx how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Tis good to be able to peep in here from a hotel in Redding,and see my friends' poetry! Icy driving tomorrow, but warm tonight. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I can see her, you know? because of your beautiful imagery, can hear her laugh and see that twinkle in grampa's eye. You keep them both close to your heart by such memories. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Yes, it is very special, Martie! Thanks for the share. Merry Christmas, dear one! ....jo |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Precious memories Martie, Thanks for sharing! |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Special poem from a special person with a very special family - Happy Holidays to you - Paul |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
just a bit of girl stretched along arm of recliner next to your snoring self Your words brought such a rush of memories of my Dad with my sister's kids... There's such a special connection between a loving grandparents and their grandchildren... neither think the other can do wrong. *S* |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie...Grandpa's and Granddaughters do have a special bond between them held in safe keeping forever by you the daughter and mother. Thanks so much for sharing this special peom with us...Paul I hope your holidays are safe and happy. ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie, this is a special one....So obvious! Thanx for posting it again...I am glad I got a chance to read it....It brings back many memories of my own....Let us never forget those who forged our lives so tenderly. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Hay Ya Girl Glad you dug this up... I don't think I've ever seen it before. A very nice peice. Love & Prayers Dale Speaking of ghosts, wouldn't you know here comes mine again... |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Very special memories Martie. All my Grandpa's are gone and I do so miss them. When my Grandma got remarried, I was about 4. I ran into the house up to him, and said: "Are you my new Grandpa?" He said he was and he kept his word. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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