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ice
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since 2003-05-17

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Pennsylvania

0 posted 2006-01-05 09:27 AM

Zoë says her tender age
By folding thumb
(Then holding straight)
Four slender fingers high-
As number signs,
To those who query.

Walking spring-evenings
Zoë is suspended
Over sidewalk cracks,
Dangling-giggling, rising-
Lifted by her guardians;
Who need all the luck
That any old saying can give them...

"Step on a crack, break your mothers back"
Having special meaning,
In reference to their familial being...

Judges of the world of out,
With sideways looks, bang gavels-
Behind fake smiles
As the happy trio passes;

Thin robes protect shallow skulls,
Their little minds retain no doubt-
A hammer falls- a verdict writ,
Stating what Zoë's parents do in bed
Makes any love that's shown by them
At least, as blasphemy-
At most, a crime, that calls for shunning.

"Any love shown, embrace it"
A light-speaks, from its home inside me.
But sulfur rumors choke my village air,
With the reak of burning creeds.

Here still, the pseudo-pious scan their briefs,
Searching for loopholes-book in hand-
Scratching matches on fine black-print
That might link proof of sin
To the lovely trinity;
Loopholes, they cannot find
Anywhere (written) on its red ink lines.

I heard the sad noise, just today
The family had moved away-
To somewhere far, where love wont be
Found odd between sweet Zo',
And her two mommies.

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

1 posted 2006-01-05 09:31 AM

There is so much in this, Ford, you really reach into family, love, sexuality, religiosity, where do I begin?

I must say, reminded me of the sweet innocence of my six year old and I do encourage that insight, the insight we lose,
in spirituality, I do try to keep that alive and love . . .

It IS really very simple, we make it difficult

Adults, we make everything so difficult.

I adore this. And am sorry she has left.

She saw . . . beyond us.

(If you mean this is going to hurt her, I do have to disagree with that part:

And her two mommies.

My nephew has 2 mommies and they are better than any one Daddy he ever had before.)

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

2 posted 2006-01-05 09:34 AM

Who are any of us to judge?
The happiness of a child is all that matters.
Very much enjoyed this write Ford.
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

ice
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since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

3 posted 2006-01-05 10:01 AM

Sue and Chris....

Thank You for reading, and your always thoughtful, replies..

Chris...I didn't mean that "this" would hurt her, not at all, her mommies won't let it....they are very intelligent women, they won't let that happen...
It is me that hurts because of the way they were treated...and so I wrote the poem to save me from sinking further than I was at the time...

This poem was written in the spring of 2000
Inspired by the love between Zoë and her "mommies"
and also by a song by Peter, Paul and Mary...

Perhaps you have heard that song..
Its title is "Home is where the heart is"

One part of it that inspired me was ...

"Across the yard live Deb and Tricia
With their tools and ladders
And their room addition
My kid yells over, "Are ya having a baby?"
They wink and smile, they say, "Someday maybe."
But through their doors go kids and mommies
Funny how you don't see the daddies go in
My little girl wonders
'Bout this house with no men,.."

But it is the chorus, that lit the fire of my emotions
While writing this poem

"chorus:
Home is where the heart is
No matter how the heart lives
Inside your heart where love is
That's where you've got to make yourself
At home"

Zoë is 10 now, I would love to see her again...
I hope she and her "mommies" are happy.

______ _____ice/ford
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littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

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New York

4 posted 2006-01-05 10:08 AM

I misunderstood that last part, thanks for explaning, Ford, I didn't get that opinion at first then re-read . . . see?

Should always stick to your gut.

*grin*

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

5 posted 2006-01-05 10:33 AM

sad write
one of many stories
of disrespect, judgement
and pretense that
one way to 'love' is
superior to another,

days like these
i'd just like
to close my eyes
and not witness
the utter callousness
of human beings
to fellow human beings

wish i had a river
to skate away on....................

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2006-01-05 10:46 AM

ice,
Interesting and enjoyed the read.

serenity blaze
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Posts 27738

7 posted 2006-01-05 11:30 AM

oh you....c'mere

you write such truth.

Children are more confused by lovelessness and apathy between parents than anything else.

You are such a dear man, and wise too.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

8 posted 2006-01-05 11:37 AM

You wrote this with such tenderness and caring. Exceptionally moving. You are a wise, loving, and compassionate man.

Linda

ice
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since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

9 posted 2006-01-05 12:02 PM

Ahhh! more poets that undestand...how warm it makes me feel......

I do have a problem though...

In S-5, line 4...
"Stating what Zoë parents do in bed"

As the ë, is greek and so pronounced as a long e....like Zoey...how do I spell it in the possesive mode?...Zoë's parents--Zoëys parents..?

Must be an English major somewhere in pip that can help me with this..

By the way...Zoe, in Greek, means Life.

Again, Thanks for the replies, all of you shine beautiful, from the place of light in your hearts....

________  _____ice/ford
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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

10 posted 2006-01-05 12:17 PM

Your sensitive write leaves a very beautiful message of tolerance and love.

Love IS indeed the one ingredient that makes all relatioships of great value.
And this love will also fortify Zoe's personality, making her able to cope with the problems of gender related to her parents she might be confronted with.

Thank you Ford, beautiful soul.

Love,
Margherita

Martie

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11 posted 2006-01-05 12:20 PM

Ford

This poem brought such good feelings to my heart for it's ending, sad ones for the way it was for them. Love is love...and therefore good!!

I was an English major many years ago...and never very good at the fundamentals...but I think with this, "Zoë's parents--Zoëys parents..?", I would use Zoe's parents.

ice
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12 posted 2006-01-05 03:08 PM

Thank You, Martie-I made the change...

Midnitesun

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Gaia

13 posted 2006-01-05 06:30 PM

absoulutely wonderful writing
the heart knows no boundaries

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

14 posted 2006-01-05 06:43 PM

Zoe is ten now...

~*~

I, too, wish you could see her.

Just to see the love, live.

[and you can take that, both ways.]

Got any more "old" ones for us, Poet?

tracie66
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since 2000-01-18

Posts 4713
Australia

15 posted 2006-01-05 06:50 PM

beautiful sensitive write, I wish you could see them again and I too am hopeing they are happy. I also wish they could read your poem and see all the loving and caring replies everyone has written.

Take care

winged ~hugs~

floating your way and theirs whereever they may be.
Tracie

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe

iliana
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16 posted 2006-01-06 01:00 AM

A captivating read which reflects your kind heart.

....jo

LeeJ
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Posts 13296

17 posted 2006-01-06 10:24 AM

two mommies are living in my neighborhood and they are the most wholesome, giving, caring gals...I love them very much...
Ford, thanks so much for this reminder of just how narrow minded we humans can be...
tremendous write....

EagleScorpion
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Here, Now, Forever

18 posted 2006-01-06 04:42 PM

wow... every poem im reading today is some of the best stuff ive seen in a while!!! this was great!!!

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

19 posted 2006-01-06 04:52 PM

Ford, you quickly climbed the ladder
to be my favourite poet to read here at Passions.
You have a way of telling it like it is..
this is a talent which draws the reader in
and you hold them there until the very end.
And then?
The words, and feelings, stay with them..
long after the computer is turned off.

Thank you....for being you.

Nancy.

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
An invincible summer.

froggy
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since 2003-06-23

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Michigan

20 posted 2006-01-07 09:41 PM

Beautifully written Ford.

:-)

EvocativeVerse2
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21 posted 2006-01-07 09:52 PM

Hi ice...I like this very much. It is so sad that still there are those who discriminate against such love. I think people should be allowed to love who they love. You have penned a piece of eloquence my friend.

Magnus

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22 posted 2006-01-07 10:30 PM

Much enjoyed this, written very well. Thanx
for the share.

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