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Propping up with Peach Tree
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Propping up with Peach Tree |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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 Swallowing the cross From the mud and muck of loss I scratch the surface of victory And regain my warmth by tenacity Yet the daze is haze of fresh start That I control by just being smart And not sweating the little stuff Not feeling the coat’s rough I can’t sing this durge again With the peach tree blooming finally Wanting her to be proud of me Lost in the capture of a shadow that’s been Keeping me finding the sun or any ally Again and again I’m hit by the fever Of trying to place my spirit into eager The way I remember it was just open And out it comes with the first minute Not laying claim to anything broken But I can’t find it now spoken even And somehow laying down in the sun Is easier then standing up in the rain Needing to be washed to clean again I try to stain my skin with a blossom And find instead the molding petals Rotten swimming in the mulch of days Hidden wrinkled within the keep Of how many ways are there to remember It only blooms in February Loose now this bewilderment I say this to myself today now It is time to clean vision of cloud And be aware of lifting the shroud With the joy of peach blossom tears Made of pink love and eight years  ------------ In memory of Michelle with thanks to Karilea for the help with the photos [This message has been edited by Martie (02-17-2006 02:40 PM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
My throat contricts and my heart tightens up when you write of Michelle with that special kind of love that only a Mother can feel. It's almost like turning the pages of a scrap book, where she and you both mark the time of your lives. You keep her memory alive in the most beautiful way, and your words are deeply felt. Love and warm hugs to you, Martie~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Martie, I echo what bluesy said, and she said it so well... through your words we all share in your love and pain. Hugs sweetie.  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
You see, Martie, even the peach tree loves you and understands about Michelle and wants to comfort you the way we all want to. - Owl |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you Lori, Donna and Diana, I appreciate your words so very much. Sorry that the photos were messed up earlier when you read...Sunshine has fixed my mess for me now...thanks sissie!! The peachtree was given to me by the 2nd grade class that Michelle was in when she died. It bloomed every February...as if it was her, waving at me each year. I made it into a memorial of sorts, until it died, about four years ago. When that happened, it was almost as if Michelle died again. The tree in the photo came up from a seed that the original peach tree dropped. Which only goes to prove the spirit with which I love, which is forever. Love never dies! /main/forumdisplay.cgi?action=displayarchive&number=44&topic=001718 |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
This brought me a tear~~the happy kind, since that tree and its history was the reason for this poem. /pip/Forum94/HTML/001312.html |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
smiling at you Martie, at Michelle and the peach tree.  you know i love this m 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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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie...Tenderly written as only you can do. While reading it I thought Michelle had helped you plant it, but then I read your explaination. I'm sure you will nurture and care for the tree that came from the seed, just like you will always nurture and keep alive the memory of Michelle...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Keeping me finding the sun or any ally Again and again I’m hit by the fever Of trying to place my spirit into eager ~*~ Miracles are wonderful happenings, aren't they. A very, very good friend just the other day said... watch for the miracles and spriiinnng! up pops another one! |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
"And somehow laying down in the sun is easier than standing up in the rain." I can sure relate to that. Well done Martie! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"With the joy of peach blossom tears Made of pink love and eight years " .....love never dies M |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"With the peach tree blooming finally Wanting her to be proud of me" You should believe that she is. *smile* |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
....Oh, my..... |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - we see and hear Michelle though your wonderful words - you write so wonderfully and she touches all our hearts - Paul |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Martie, I felt this deep in my soul, very deep. =================================== And be aware of lifting the shroud With the joy of peach blossom tears Made of pink love and eight years =================================== And in so doing you celebrate her life. I am here thinking of you there wanting so much for you to know how much I care about you and feel your pain.  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh my sweet Martie!! I got as far as your reply reading and then my eyese teared up. I was on the verge before I got to your response, but that did it, Lady. I agree with what the first replies said...you keep your Michelle's Spirit alive with your love. This proves it even more........ "The peachtree was given to me by the 2nd grade class that Michelle was in when she died. It bloomed every February...as if it was her, waving at me each year. I made it into a memorial of sorts, until it died, about four years ago. When that happened, it was almost as if Michelle died again. The tree in the photo came up from a seed that the original peach tree dropped. Which only goes to prove the spirit with which I love, which is forever. Love never dies!" With love and hugs to both you and Michelle, Ethel |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"And somehow laying down in the sun Is easier then standing up in the rain" A truly beautiful memorial Martie. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie, one thing she has done is given you such powerful feelings that you share with us...I know you will always miss her and I also know that the pain of loss never ever completely leaves us... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
oh Martie, this was extremely exquisit, what wonders nature gifts us...and you...this... how utterly humble and most understanding in the consciousness of your muse.... Loved this emensly |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSisterOfMyHeart~  The beauty of the remembering blooms anew~ Michelle was the blossom in full heart-bloom of you~ This is soooooooo lovely a memorial in this month of February ... I love you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Your response to ours is as beautiful as the poem and the photo - a perfect trilogy! I echo everybody, especially garysgrl. I have to keep blinking the tears out of my eyes to see what I am typing. You are a beautiful person inside and out and you influence all you see and touch. - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, now I see the first picture (it took a while to show on my computer), so for the trilogy, the two photo's would have to be seen as one. - Owl |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
My heart is overflowing with the joy I felt reading this Martie. Strange how your symbol of Michelle is a peach tree, and mine is a willow tree A living, changing, giving symbol of nature continues to keep the love alive and it only matures with time.I find it amazing that springtime takes me from blue to new, and I can see that also is the same for you? Lost in the capture of a shadow that’s been Keeping me finding the sun or any ally Again and again I’m hit by the fever Of trying to place my spirit into eager It's as if they send a message to rejoice isn't it? Beautiful tribute to Michelle, she inspires your very finest writing, and this is no exception. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big angel friendship hugs) Oh Martie, this made me cry because through much of the beautiful poetry I've read of yours, I've felt reflecting the deepest love for dearest Michelle, and I truly believe it's that same love you put into writing these gorgeous poems that also made these buds blossom in your garden with constant, frequent loving care! (wipes tear) I truly believe somehow the beautifu truth these flowers have blossomed are Michelle's way of singing to you, blessed by your unconditional loving heart, yay, God Bless You and this blossoming poem, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
a touching read, beautiful tribute to Michelle, may the memory of your loved one live on |
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