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The Leavetaking - Part 5
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The Leavetaking - Part 5 |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
The Leavetaking – Part 5 …his ship had harbored in the bay the fog yet to burn in late morn droplets of mist surrounded in gray as I held our babe, just born “M’love, do not tear up so,” he chided, so tenderly “I shall be back, upon my vow!” he whispered, quietly I looked deep into brown eyes his promise I wanted fulfilled but a tremor came over me unwanted tears had spilled “My dear love, my sweetest heart, be careful, come home to me!” anguish filled his countenance he held me tightly by the sea. The call was made to set the sail each man to board the ship he stood and waved from the rail to me and the babe on my hip I stood firm ‘til I saw no more his ship gone from my sight fate was now in God’s hand and I, to wait through the nights then, it came, a missive was sent the letter, edged in black but the grief overcame hot tears brought more memories back… For your reading pleasure, see Part 1 ~ /pip/Forum51/HTML/001258.html Part 2 ~ /pip/Forum51/HTML/001266.html Part 3 ~ /pip/Forum51/HTML/001453.html Part 4 ~ /pip/Forum51/HTML/001464.html [This message has been edited by Lady In White (edited 10-17-2001).] |
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Ann Member
since 2000-07-07
Posts 64Australia |
only one word can describe this poem...FANTASTIC!  I enjoyed reading the previous parts and can't wait to read more...God bless and best wishes! ~Ann~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Ahh Lady...do you read minds? I saw part 5 in the title and realized I missed 3-4 in my absence since Sunday...then I saw your thread leads.... thank you...I shall keep this one as my link to the others and read them ALL in order. This distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh gosh.....I cried with her when she had to let him leave the safety of her arms. *sigh* this series has me captivated. I love it even though it makes me cry. More please. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lady, A wonderful write enjoying. *L* |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lady--I grow tired of sitting on the edge of my chair..turn the page please. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
ditto Martie - turn the page, turn the page! Please, turn the page? |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this is so emotional to read.....I love these! off to find 6, I know I saw it..... |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
I cry for her...I must go forward. This is so wonderful Lady. You deeply move me onward. Sincerely, Regina |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Your series continues to captivate... *S* |
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