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Martie
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Martie |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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My friend Martie savors life in colors I can only dream, from the first it seemed to me she wears a cloak of clean awareness woven from realities most fine and simple threads, like the gift of primary colors all hues and shades are in her reach; I wish she could teach me how to see with such clarity, with dignity, with the calm that comes from knowing, and to paint it with the simple strokes beguiling harsh complexities that so often tangle up my thoughts; in those few times when I am able to throttle down my mind she helps me catch a glimpse, an awareness of being, stretching just beyond my reach, of sharing as an equal partner in the life of all existence. ©2006 by icebox |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox I am honored by your words and hardly know what to say. Thank you for this tribute.  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
if she has been your teacher, it seems that you have been her gifted student. Lovely tribute. Joyce |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I wish she could teach me how to see with such clarity, with dignity, with the calm that comes from knowing, and to paint it with the simple strokes beguiling harsh complexities that so often tangle up my thoughts; Oh goodness, I wish she could teach me, too, Iceman!! Martie has such a gentle spirit and it shows very clearly in her writing....not only her poetry, but her replies as well. She is very special!! Hugs to you both, Ethel |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
What a beautiful tribute to a lovely lady and talented writer. Well said Sir...well said. Hugs~Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
That is the beauty of Martie! It does shine right through her poetry in living color! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You brought to mind a colorful poem that I once wrote for our Martie... and I think it needs to see the light of day again... thank you for this, Sir... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You sure nailed her! She sees "into" things I swear, and can write about their make-up like no one else that's for sure. I think her perception was increased by a special spirit that resides within her heart and soul, or else, could be she just came "talented?"  Nice work on this."There's nothing worse that being an aging young person!" - Richard Pryor |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I think she has an edge on all of us...her past occupation lends toward the ability to kick butt in all sorts of colors and hues.... Martie is certainly deserving of the words that you have so aptly written...during those moments when things slow down. I do understand. |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
I dont think she ever stopped teaching you Your words are some of the best I like to read and this is my thanks to both of you Dave Page |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
She's deeper than you know...as a woman should be. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
A beautiful tribute indeed!!! believe in what your heart feels... |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
an excellent tribute, worded beautifully  ~hugs~  to you bothTracie~ Love is the life of the soul... |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
Martie On a gentle smile lightening a world, did you take the trouble of a step from that railway line for a moment, that always offers destinations and stops as you took trouble for those of us who lack the fare Did you just make a lot of people understand and think In my soul Martie There was someone who when I was fighting to get words I could print, never mind write There was someone called Martie Who I never knew And I still dont, because that would be unseemly in an image and thoughts as you are Dave |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
A thoughtful tribute icebox. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Dang, what a beautiful write! Few have ever touched me the way she has with her essence of love and life poetry. Thank you, for such a gorgeous tribute. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'm so glad this came back up it's perfect |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Beautiful Mr Ice! :-) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
icebox How you have captured her essence. Your words, like Matie's, are far beyond my reach, and I don't attempt even half the climb. This is a touching tribute to Martie and to the frienship and love that we all feel towards her. How she does inspire us and brings out the best of our aesthetic qualities in verses such as this. Thank you Liz |
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Debo Member
since 2006-04-18
Posts 321Texas U.S.A. |
What a lovely way to say How much another inspires Your life and how you feel about them Debo |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This IS our Martie! - Owl |
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