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Wet on Dry ( recently revised)
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Wet on Dry ( recently revised) |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Waters the color, brush downward goes; She retrogresses a decade to his kindergarten clothes. London Bridge and Goose, Duck, Duck Paints and flowers, a visiting fire truck Back to work; mustn’t cry. She paints from darkest to lightest sky. Gives root the tree, on branch a swing, Pushes him gently, gives him sky to wing among clouds, he kicks the sky With stethoscope around his neck, He flips rubber eggs in a frying pan and his actions singingly say, “Going to grow up some day. Yep! Soon I’ll be a ” She knows he’ll become a man. Watches his growth with hope An inventor, builder, an astronaut? A pilot, a scientist… Probably. Probably, yes. A track star? No, basketball! (Baseball, just a guess.) As he grew and grade levels, too, distance caused them naturally to depart, But memories held by spirit would never leave his teacher's heart. Back to work, mustn’t cry; Foreground has dried, the wet on dry. Flick of wrist, flower grown. A single flower for her Borrowed Child. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Written in memory of a little boy who loved grasshoppers, electricity, a song, and a good laugh. He was an artist, a sculptor, kindergarten diplomat, and a soldier. The list goes on... Indeed, he grew up to be quite a man!) [This message has been edited by miscellanea (08-07-2005 11:24 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
BRAVO! I am keepin this gem.  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Foreground has dried, the wet on dry; With her brush, a flick of her wrist, a flower and poem she gives lost child. ~*~ How very, very special, sis.... |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Midnitesun, Sunshine, I appreciate your kindness. He was such a special young man-it is hard for me to understand why such things happen. Still am in shock. As lively as he was, I figured he'd outlive me by a long shot! Again, thank you. cathy |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
hugging you, for I do understand This left me remembering a former student, a delightful 7 year old with an animated flashy smile...who playfully rode her bike down the driveway, into the street, expecting that van to stop... Karina's tree still stands in the schoolyard, filling the air with memories. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Midnitesun, You DO understand; oh, those flashy smiles. Yes! It sounds as if you knew him, too! I suppose they become our teachers, eh? Thanks for the hug; I needed it. Smile sent. cathy |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
They do....and I've found that tear can come at the darndest times..... .....but why volleyball, after all those other sports I cheered him through.....why Goa Trance for this one, after the music lessons and albums in the home? I dunno, and I love both, thanks to them! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
But memories held by spirit would never leave his teacher's heart. And you've proved that beautifully with this great write... wringing our hearts with wondering WHY. Excellent write!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
swwweeeeeeeeeeeeet...and a pang here too. (Mine would fit so nicely on my hip...) sighs and hugs Enjoyed this.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"A single flower for her Borrowed Child." ~ and for a time too short, he was blessed with a "Borrowed Mom". My daughter is a teacher and I understand that the caring for her students doesn't necessarily end with the closing of the school year. Teachers with loving hearts such as yours, are indeed Light Workers.  Love & Teacher Light, Linda |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ratleader, At the darndest times...the tear. You're sure right about that! Take care and enjoy the volleyball! miscellanea suthern, "Why?" is my favorite question. Sorry to wring out those hearts, but it sure felt good to wring out mine. Thanks for your sweet response. miscellanea Serenity, I remember how comfortable my own felt on the hip and how the tiny foot could fit in my hand! But there are advantages now--no midnight feedings! That's good! I appreciate your comment. I had forgotten about the hip-hold while doing chores with the other hand! miscellanea Earth Angel, If your daughter is anything like you, she'll be a teacher who the kids won't forget! "A borrowed mom?" Hm... Do you suppose I could hire the little rascals out to do some housework? That'd be nice! You are right; it is very difficult for most teachers to leave school at school. I have been found guilty of talking in my sleep to my students! They make for the most interesting dreams/maybe, nightmares at times! (JUst kidding mostly...however, I do have one recurring nightmare yearly. It happens like clockwork the night before the first day of school. I dream that I read the school schedule wrong, consequently, I don't show up for work. Meanwhile, the kids are swinging from the lights! Needless to say, that dream doesn't pan out too well!) BTW, thanks for your kind remarks. miscellanea |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
creatively done |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
 Sissy, I know this took on new meaning recently with the death of this young man. Lovely and lovingly written. .....jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh my just hugs here very touching write |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
lol at that clock dream reply, and think there are many who've had a similar one and we shall remember all of them, even the ones who swing from the lights especially them  |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
inkedgoddess, iliana, passing shadows, Midnitesun - I appreciate you kind words. Thank you for taking the time. miscellanea |
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