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Kit McCallum
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0 posted 2000-09-10 10:09 AM


*Thank you Marge. You lift my spirits more than you know,
and I hope this will show my genuine appreciation, as truly,
you touch my heart daily with both your poetry,
and your heart-filled responses to all.
                   

***

Her Gentle Spirit (in tribute to Marge)


On silent wings with eagle's sight,
She comes to me on wing'ed flight;
Profoundly, we are intertwined,
Of kindred spirit, through these lines.

Much more than words upon a page,
For rich and true, her heritage;
A wise and gentle spirit calls,
Beyond the realm of Passion's walls.

A tender nature, to behold,
As sweetly penned, her words unfold;
The essence of her soul instills,
The spirit 'neath her feathered quill.

To give in kind, the love she shares,
To touch another unaware;
Her light within, envelopes deep,
For what she sows, is that she reaps.

Compassion floats across the miles,
To grace another with a smile;
And back to her, these feelings flow,
With tender love, dear heart bestow.

And so my spirit rises high,
To drift toward your moonlit sky;
And settles there, by river's bank,
Beside you ... softly giving thanks.

.
/Kit McCallum
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[This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 09-10-2000).]

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serenity blaze
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1 posted 2000-09-10 10:25 AM


Oh Kit, you have captured the essence of what my heart speaks for her with this...thank you, for writing what has eluded me...and may I add my love with this to Mom?
Kit McCallum
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2 posted 2000-09-10 11:02 AM


~Serenity:  You are so welcome Serenity, and thank you for this beautiful response. Please do add your love here, as this is why I've written this piece - I know she touches the hearts of many here.

Much appreciation,
/Kit

*I think I'm having a twilight zone episode Marge ... aaahhhhh!  I've only now just read your poem entitled "The Ancient Quill". I'm sitting here stunned!

juliet_2u
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3 posted 2000-09-10 11:44 AM


Kit this is so beautifully perfect. Describes our Marge wonderfully. Thank you for echoing the hearts of so many I'm sure.

Marge, just a quick note to you. How do I ever say thank you to you? You have embraced me and shown me overwhelming kindness. Your friendship means so much to me and I love you heaps...Hugs my friend, Juls

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4 posted 2000-09-10 11:56 AM


Kit, What a tender and loving tribute to a very passionate and compassionate friend, whose halmark is her love and her efforts spent in giving.
She will treasure this poem because she will recognise the truth of it and relish in its beauty
Liz

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5 posted 2000-09-10 12:04 PM


Kit, you have given her a lovely gift with these words, as her spirit truly is a gifting of grace to each of us here. What a fitting tribute to a fine person!

~ Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau



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6 posted 2000-09-10 12:09 PM


Kit-  Although I hardly know Marge, I feel that you have described her perfectly!    So beautifully done!

~Artistic~

"Dreams are the touchstones of our characters"
-Henry David Thoreau



Kit McCallum
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7 posted 2000-09-10 04:43 PM


~Juls:  You're welcome Juls, thanks for sharing your heartfelt wishes for all.  

~Liz:  What a beautiful comment Liz ... she's touched your heart deeply, and mine also me twin.  

~Claire:  And a beautiful gift she gives Claire, thank you for these beautiful words.  

~Artistic:  She is a gentle and easy person to come to know Artistic, very warm and giving. Thank you for these words.  

Much appreciation to all,
/Kit

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8 posted 2000-09-10 04:47 PM


Kit~
Oh, my friend - this is so lovely.
You know the tears came and were quickly
dried by the loving smiles of friends -
Serenity~ Juliet~ Elizabeth~ Claire~ and
my new found friend Artistic~

Our spirits are indeed entwined ...
forming the circle of friendship that
reaches out and draws others into our care.
That is a duty of friendship that we derive
so much pleasure in performing.

I do thank you my sweet spirit ...
I reap much more than I sow.

Love to each of you -
may the circle continue to expand with the
grasping of hands in friendship and love.
~*Marge*~



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9 posted 2000-09-10 06:30 PM


Kit--You have captured Marge with your spirit filled words of love...she is a friend indeed and she gives of herself so freely...thank you for writing this wonderful tribute!

Love you Marge!!

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10 posted 2000-09-10 06:38 PM


what a lovely and well deserved tribute!! well done and well said, kit! passions wouldn't be passions without marge and you have spoken so highly of her attributes... this poem will always be treasures, i am sure!  
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11 posted 2000-09-10 06:52 PM


Marvelous tribute to a marvelous person!   Beautifully done, Kit!

Denise

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12 posted 2000-09-10 07:04 PM


hi KIT,
This is indeed a splendid tribute to Marge who is treasured in our hearts bestowing her kindness to all...

Coco

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13 posted 2000-09-10 10:43 PM


~Marge:  You know I appreciate these sweet  words Marge. You've captured the essence of friendship in this response, as you do so beautifully always. Please feel free to respond in this thread to those who've shared their love. It's "your" thread Marge. Much love to you, and your kind spirit.  

~Martie: She is indeed Martie, thank you for these lovely words.

~Doreen:  She took me under her wing as she does for many Doreen, truly a part of these Passionate walls. Thank you for these words of tribute.

~Denise:  She's an easy person to love Denise ... thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts.

~Coco:  She is indeed a treasure Coco, thank you for joining us in these wishes to Marge for her kindness.

Much appreciation to all,
/Kit

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14 posted 2000-09-10 11:11 PM


Kit~
How sweet of you -  
What a growing circle of friends to grasp
hands with ...
Martie~ Doreen~ Denise~ Dani~
how precious each of you are in your own
special ways.

I just feel so fortunate to have gathered
the sparks of such wonderful friends in my life.

*Hugs* from this heart to each of you ...
and let us go forth in spirit and gather
others into this beautiful circle.
LOVE Y'ALL !
~*Marge*~


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15 posted 2000-09-10 11:16 PM


I don't think you could have picked a more fitting poet to do a tribute to.  Your beautiful words express your heart and many of ours deeply and I know that Marge will forever cherish you for these words as well as your friendship.  

Marge....we love you.....muchly...can you tell yet?

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16 posted 2000-09-10 11:44 PM


Kit,
Excellent writing here.  This just screams MARGE!!!!       Loved it very much!!    
LW

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Marge~

'Tis my humble opinion my friend, that this describes you most perfectly!!  

you are all this and so much more
for opening up friendship's door
with a smile or supportive words
the sweetest sounds we've ever heard

you reach out to those in need
gracing them with your genuine deeds
we are all the lucky ones here
to have a friend that is so dear

Love ya!!
  
Lone Wolf
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Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats



[This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 09-10-2000).]

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17 posted 2000-09-11 12:00 PM


I have to agree Marge that you are always there for us, and responding, I don't know how you do it, but you do.
Marge your beauty is in your words
they hold us in awe,
Your kindness is always there
for us to embrace
In the most saddest times
your there to pick us up
In the happiest times your there
to laugh along
Your truly a gift send to us here
and we appreciate your kind spirit
and your smile that lights up this room
time and time again.
Thanks Marge for caring.

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18 posted 2000-09-11 12:34 PM


What a wonderful tribute to our friend, Marge.  This place wouldn't be the same without her.    
Thank you Marge.

[This message has been edited by Eloise (edited 09-11-2000).]

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19 posted 2000-09-11 06:49 AM


A most fabulous way to honour a most deserving lady...

Kit, this is most exquisite ....

regards,
sudhir

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20 posted 2000-09-11 11:28 AM


~Marge: It is indeed, a growing circle Marge ...  

~Mark:  Thank you Mark ... do you think she can tell yet?  

~LoneWolf:  What a beautiful addition LoneWolf, lovely thoughts you've shared, thank you for adding more!

~Rosebud: Lovely and caring sentiments Rosebud ... thank you also for adding this beautiful verse!

~Eloise: Thank you Eloise ... it certainly would not be the same indeed.

~Sudhir: Thank you Sudhir, and much appreciation for adding your sentiments to this thread.

Much appreciation to all,
/Kit

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21 posted 2000-09-14 02:30 AM



kit-
this is absolutely beautiful, and so
perfectly marge.  she is a very special
person, and we are so priviledged to have
her here at passions.  she is one of the
first people who really made me feel welcome
and appreciated here at passions.  this is a
terrific tribute to her.  

marge-
just have to make sure you know how much i
truely appreciate you.  your kind responses
to my poems mean so much.  you are such a
wonderful person, and i'm so glad to have
the priviledge of calling you 'my friend'.

love you,
     -vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet.
                -vlraynes

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22 posted 2000-09-14 02:34 AM



oops...forgot to add this to my library...i just love this!  

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23 posted 2000-09-14 02:58 AM



~A lovely way to tribute such a wonderful poet and woman..Well done Kit!~


~Cherie~

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24 posted 2000-09-14 03:53 AM


Kit~
What a wonderful and beautiful tribute to a warm, kind hearted talented poet and person our   Marge  
Your poem is so lovely and captures Marge perfectly...well done    

Marvelous in quality
Articulate in expression
Radiant in colour
Genuine in nature
Enchanting in manner

This is OUR *~MARGE~*
Love to you both
Tracie~


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


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25 posted 2000-09-14 04:05 AM


I'm blown away everyday with the love of
this wonderful circle of friends.
Each of you bring something so unique to friendship
and that is why I feel that this family is
so strongly bonded through caring for one another.

Mark~ LoneWolf~ Rosebud~ Eloise~ Sudhir
Vicky~ Beth~ Tracie~ and yet again, Kit~
You touch the heart of a spirited woman with
your tender kindnesses ...
know from the honor of my soul that I am
more appreciative than I can speak.

I hope to always hold the hand of a friend
and to cherish each of you.

I am lovingly reminded of why I do what I do !
~*Marge*~


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26 posted 2000-09-19 09:34 AM


~Vicky: I'm so glad you stopped by to add these beautiful thoughts Vicky, thank you.  

~Beth: Thanks Beth ... it was a pleasure to write this!  

~Tracie: Oh Tracie, that was beautiful. Thanks so much for adding to this with such lovely sentiments!  

*MARGE* Ya know we love ya ... and congratulations on 10,000!!! Wow!!!  

Much thanks and appreciation to all,
/Kit

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27 posted 2000-10-21 09:08 PM


Kit~
You lovingly make me feel so special to be a part of this great big family of friends.
Each one unique and loving !
I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooo happy !
I love sharing with you all !
Over and over you each touch my heart with love
and my pen with inspiration !
I thank you ... from a heart that is filled to overflowing.
You all make it so easy to do what I love doing ..
writing poetry from my heart and reading
the poetry from yours !
*Hugs* and more *Hugs* !
~*Marge*~


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28 posted 2000-10-21 09:38 PM


Big smiles, and great big HUGS right back at ya Marge ... love you!  

And LOL ... look at my comment above, I was congratulating you on 10,000 posts then, and you're at 11,000 now ... still going strong my friend!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

[This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 10-21-2000).]

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And all I can do is
to echo all above
Beautiful tribute for a more
than beautiful lady
who share and show her
kindness and love
and make us smile
while she spread warmth
all over these blue pages.

Great tribute!!

Charisma

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30 posted 2002-11-07 09:46 AM


FriendsAll~

In reading over this lovely 'tribute' by Kit, I was reminded of a few friends who are no longer here among the circling pages ... I will attempt to write them each an e-mail and see if I can tug them back~

'I'm STILL blown away everyday with the love of
this wonderful circle of friends.
Each of you bring something so unique to friendship
and that is why I feel that this family is
so strongly bonded through caring for one another.


Thank you, Kit for reminding me of a few of the reasons I share~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
           noles1@totcon.com                       

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31 posted 2009-04-07 09:54 PM


Not sure how I ever missed this, but it seemed like a good time to bring it back up to be read.
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32 posted 2009-04-07 10:13 PM


Kit can you send this to Tracie?  She is registered on here now (she is Marge's daughter.)  Here is her last post.
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Tah, (in your spare time.)  

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