Open Poetry #9 |
Her Gentle Spirit (in tribute to Marge) |
Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
*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 . [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 09-10-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
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? |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~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! |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
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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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
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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Artistic Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 107Colorado/Rochester, NY |
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 |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
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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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
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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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Marvelous tribute to a marvelous person! Beautifully done, Kit! Denise |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
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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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
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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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Kit, Excellent writing here. This just screams MARGE!!!! Loved it very much!! LW --------------------------------------------- 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< !signature--> 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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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
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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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
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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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A most fabulous way to honour a most deserving lady... Kit, this is most exquisite .... regards, sudhir |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~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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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
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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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
oops...forgot to add this to my library...i just love this! |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~A lovely way to tribute such a wonderful poet and woman..Well done Kit!~ ~Cherie~ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
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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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Kit can you send this to Tracie? She is registered on here now (she is Marge's daughter.) Here is her last post. /pip/Forum29/HTML/002363.html Tah, (in your spare time.) |
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