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the End. (of the beginning) (Karen & Sue)
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the End. (of the beginning) (Karen & Sue) |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York 
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Mother I am here in you in your waves of resolute rages of you constitute words unsigned by men. aligned in truth you scream the keen howling through the trees you dreamed the increments and bend of reeds harmonics planted by the seeds of cones and cypress spores and leaves flying from the trees that bleed bending stradivarius - he must have watched this to conceive an instrument that tends to bend in the care of hands of men with such sensitivity to know that birth that bitch was this: woman shuddering the earth weeping blood of them that end life for sake of war... it is the last note quivering. ~ ~ ~ Daughter. I lie there writhing in agony. Begging of you, hold my hand, as a midwife between my legs, now splayed to the Heavens. Oh, it was time, and I secretly swore to Eve for the curse of pain I now felt. With each rush of fire beneath, my back arched and I screeched. Tears flowing from each side of my face. Wetting the cloth, pristine beneath me. I swore to the sky with each gasp of breath and wave of anguish. And pushed forth from me, everything that lies beneath the ground and flies within the sky. I pushed forth the stars and with it, the Moon. When I screamed, I was heard on high and the angels joined me in choir. And when I had expelled all of my prejudices, my disdain and my failures, I then sat up and heaved forth every needle pinch to skin and each bleed of my heart. When I opened my mouth, with head held back, as that of a woman, crazed, I heard them wail . . . And I then let out my breath and fell back, destroyed. I held this creation to my chest, turning my head towards the Heavens And a lone tear escaped from breath ~ caught . . . I held them to my heart and cried. For I knew . . . -------------------- The End. (of the beginning) ~ ~ ~ There is a time soon after birth when pondering the pride the worth of the pain of laboring for babies, who can't smile. They hunger for the teat and bite and even gums display a might of the will to live that gives a gasp of tender pain to breast. Time becomes the keeper of the measurement of "am I loved" by this being of my loins suckling my sweat... Eyes intent upon my own need or greed or love purloined until the day they smile it is a toss of coin and loneliness "but give to me my child" she says: "My milk is ready to be fed and I have gallons yet to bleed that does not question worthiness." Mother Daughter sister Sun, Brother Father everyone-- the rain falls equally in sheets that beg a clothespin and a breeze drying us, our tears and Lethe is but the river of regret and our love too tight to chest-- soured by the stinginess of what we should have gave away... every single day. ~ ~ ~ and in that child who cannot smile lies a certain wonder lost to us in that moment we cannot comprehend thought of such life, that existence those early months of intuition, of forgetting A babe in arms is but a soul escaping. I often wonder who I was forgetting when I cried not knowing why or for what, rather that I knew I was not where I was a lifetime ago. And dare the mother - curls hanging limp about her weary smile, (half - hearted) thinking she is to blame for this calamity. I revoke my right. It is not I, mother who creates the soul of Son. It is I, a vessel, which carries such precious cargo. It is I, woman who bears fruit of shame. The stinging beauty of bringing one soul back to what? Do I dare question such occurrence? Have I the right to ponder those cries? I sit in golden silence troubled by this world and I followed myself to my garden. Where life is constantly regenerating. And there, among autumn leaves and newly grown weeds, stood a bushel of mums. I could not help but smile at their full angelic faces as they danced with the wind, for all the pains of this world. As if to say, "See? We have not left in the darkest hour." I lifted bloom to face and knew, right then, we are blessed: with fate fight strife horror love hate human nature abound and alive streaming from the gutters, screeching for just one sip of Mother's Milk. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this was so gripping, bittersweet, then sad, then the happy ending of understanding... Your gift will be cherished by them...this was an amazing write, filled with visuals, pain, lessons, fear, and then, like turning a light on in our minds, you climax the ending with a greatness....outstanding read...thank you |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I was waiting to see this, posted in it's entirety and glory. Again, I state you ladies touch deeply..... and your words? strung like pearls.... Perfection m'friends... perfection. Much love to you both. ~D~ live for today, dream of the future, and learn eternal truths from the past.. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"I often wonder who I was forgetting when I cried not knowing why or for what, rather that I knew I was not where I was a lifetime ago." I have no words to express how much I LOVED this part here....amazing...you two...this is breathtaking!  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karen and Sue...all I can manage is a, Wow!!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My gawd! What a spell-binding write! ~ Whether it be literally, figuratively, or metaphorically speaking! Kiss the mirror, girls! You done did GOOD!  Linda |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Yes..breathtaking in it's beauty. Bravo ladies..I waited for you to put this all together... I knew it would be fantastic! ~Hugging you both, Nancy~ ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
This is absolutely showing why you two are among the best this site has to offer. Could you do another one??? Please? When all is said |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
See? You made it purty.  I've said it before, but I say it again, you are so easy to write with--just like one of extended phone conversations. Love ya Susie Q.  It's my privelage. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks for putting these togehter. They are all so very exquisite. Words I would write do not pay them the proper tribute. Library stocked! .....jo |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh WOW, sigh. What a team. to you both  it's a  m xx ~i want for myself your trembling~ |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
I don't know what to say either.... Exept...I doubt men could write this. We have a "lacking" in the "something" threading this together. LOL...See what I mean? |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
aint it true Ed? this is such an amazing work of art and I suspect....as a man I have no idea of the depth of this all I can do is applaud it |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Absolutely stunning! Brava ladies... Brava. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
You guys are way too good . . . but thank you and yes *nodding* Karen, my Lady . . . when you write I just have to follow. It is as if your words beg mine to speak . . . Thank you. Thanks guys, I know it was a long read. *smile* My pleasure entirely. Love you too K |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I am looking for you on IM yanno.  talk to me, will ya? |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
oh man hold on a sec, I have to load it, I dont have that anymore. I'm there, where'd ya go? One minute, where have you gone in one minute? *smile* |
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babygirlwlove Senior Member
since 2004-10-10
Posts 1180New York City |
wow what a tribute....and collab... awed...I will return to this time and again~ just stunning~ ~babygirL **Intoxicant to the SouL** |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Outstanding poetry....yes, very well done. |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Geez! This is insanely good.. I'm surely going to save it... and bump it for more people need to read it. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
the moments between branch and leave before the wind comes by your words open windows |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I said it on the original thread... and I'll say it again... This... and both of you...are beautiful... I am always in awe when you two write together... Love ya both, my sisters... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
An absolutely stunning write that every woman and mother can relate to. Wow - this is sheer majesty! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thanks guys, you are all way too good and thanks for bumping this. I am very proud of it, seems K's muse has been conspiring with mine without us even knowing! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
A wonderful collection of every fear, confused thought, joy and expectation of bringing forth life and the responsibility of doing so and if in this time of such upheaval if it is truly the right thing to do or if we even have a right. that is what I came away with. (and I know there is so much more to it..but that is what it was for me).Spectacular. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" ~Unknown~ |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
Awesome!! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
mums~moms~suckled thoughts the blend of two souls. petaled words falling on a blue open heart space I am gratefully numb...awed by the sheer beauty, the depth of feeling you've deftly layered into this piece of pure poetry. ~and bowing to both of you~   |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
*smile* it makes me happy that you guys come away from this with anything . . . in the "mind" of the beholder . . . for sure. Thank you again, this one is so special to me. (Yes, Kacy mums and more mums . . . *grin*) Thanks guys |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Ive been waiting for days to have quiet time to do some back reading in here of things I've missed and this was one at the top of my list... truly and amazing meeting of poetic minds and muses...you two connected on a higher plane with this striking and stirring write. youve gifted us a Genesis with this gem. very very cool me girlies.  I'll bare the brunt of your long buried pain |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Awesome poetry from two master poets who have the gift of deep knowing and deep sensitivity. Made me sigh in awe, really.  Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Publish. Both of you. NOW. |
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PouringJewels Member
since 2003-09-18
Posts 158Maryland |
It is I, woman who bore fruit of such love. Pure beauty I brought from up above. The cries we're happiness to be in my arms. Vessel I was, and proud of what she's become. We ponder what good to do today, as we sit in the garden we planted last May. Looking in her eyes I know the end (of the beginning.) |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Had to come back and take this in again. It becomes more the 2nd and 3rd read...amazing simply amazing and this It is not I, mother who creates the soul of Son. It is I, a vessel, which carries such precious cargo. It is I, woman who bears fruit of shame. The stinging beauty of bringing one soul back to what? Do I dare question such occurrence? Have I the right to ponder those cries? I sit in golden silence troubled by this world and I followed myself to my garden. makes me think back to the beginning of time...and all the wonders of humanity...along with the same heartbreaks, wars, rapes, injustice, greed, it's all the same my friend, now, perhaps more people, more access thru the media...just different times... and the power in that vessel, keeps on it's destination...I believe birth is the miracle of life...and the wonder of us...humans....giving each and every generation, another chance.... Hugs to you for the inspiration... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Mother Daughter sister Sun, Brother Father everyone-- the rain falls equally in sheets that beg a clothespin and a breeze drying us, our tears what can one say when all has been said... separately you are both wonderful writers...together you are a learning experience M |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 It makes me happy that this came back up. I likie when all the new people get to see some of the best. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
how about another round |
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