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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Aug 31 2015 : 3:23:50 PM
Hi everyone,
I write a lot and so far I've published 3 volumes of poetry and I have enough poems for a 4th volume. Some of the poems are silly, some dark, some happy, but they all tell a tale of an event in my life.
I was watching the bridges of madison county today when in the final scene one of the main character's ashes were spread by her kids. The scene moved me to write this poem today. Personally I decided years ago that I want to be cremated when I pass because I do not want to be in a hole in the ground, but one with the earth. After reading it several times, it also made me think of my dogs, Ollie and Daisy who died, and we had them cremated. In an unexpected way I found it comforting. So here's what I wrote....
I AM NOT GONE
I once feared the fiery flames,
Now I see the beauty in its release.
To become one with the earth,
Will bring me a final peace.
To be carried on the winds,
As light as butterflies.
To be a part of every sunset,
And of every new sunrise.
In a ghostly cloud of fragments,
Of me now is what remains,
To be enveloped in each nights darkness,
Or washed away with summer rains.
What is dead now gives life again,
I am the new flowers that bloom.
I am on the warm spring wind,
That you'll smell their sweet perfume.
I'm a cloud floating high above,
On a clear blue sunny day,
I'm in the sunshine that warms your shoulders,
Like a hug to fill your day.
I'm in the soil under your feet,
Or a bird flying above,
Just remember the life you gave me,
When you filled it with your love.
It's in this beauty that I am free,
And I'm one with you forever,
Remember I am not gone,
Again one day we'll be together.
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| Mikki |
Posted - Oct 08 2015 : 8:24:16 PM
Beautiful words! Thanks for sharing with us!
Mikki Jo
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Oct 03 2015 : 1:47:37 PM
Beautiful, Connie! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes and understanding. Thank you for sharing.
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 03 2015 : 09:55:50 AM
Callene, thank you for your kind words. I am glad you find comfort in it, it has done the same for me. Feel free to share it on that facebook group if you wish.
Connie
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| callene |
Posted - Oct 03 2015 : 08:24:14 AM
Connie that was amazing.I lost a dachshund a few years back she was buried in a blanket under a Camilia bush and my daughter's baby girl under a Pecan tree.The Camilia has bright pink flowers and I think Wennie is a part of that tree now.And Lola makes those pecans the sweetest ever.I was not there to see Wennie laid to rest,she was hit by a car while I was away on vacation.Have not wanted to take another since.When I leave now it is with my babies in tow.But your poem brought comfort to my saddened heart.I have been spreading Doxie mommy love to those who have lost their babies.I wish you could put this on there.It is on Facebook called Weenies with wings.I have been crying with them for a few hours.And this so lightened that pain.
Callene C
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 02 2015 : 01:16:51 AM
thanks
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 01 2015 : 8:38:47 PM
Oh Connie,,,
I wish I could write like you....
awesome!
>^..^<
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 01 2015 : 01:38:12 AM
I revised 2 lines
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 5:01:27 PM
thank you Judy and Bonnie
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 4:57:59 PM
Connie, you are such a good writer. That was beautiful! Keep on writing and sharing.
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| wildflower17 |
Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 3:46:07 PM
So touching...absolutely beautiful!!!
Hugs!
Judy
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 2:15:37 PM
Thank you Marly
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 2:03:19 PM
Connie! Absolutely beautiful.
Marly
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 2:02:32 PM
ok
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 1:59:58 PM
Connie...email me your address and I will send you a few of my poems to read.
Hugs,
Peggy
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Sep 01 2015 : 01:24:21 AM
thank you Nini and CeeJay
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 31 2015 : 7:17:59 PM
So beautiful, Connie. You took my breath away. What a gift you have! Please continue writing and sharing! Wonderful! Hugs - Nini
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 31 2015 : 6:07:34 PM
Beautiful, Connie! You truly have a gift for poetry!
CJ
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Aug 31 2015 : 5:53:12 PM
thank you Linda and PeggyAnn. PeggyAnn i'm sorry for your loss. Sure you can share it with your family. I would love to read your poems.
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Aug 31 2015 : 5:40:42 PM
Connie that was so very lovely and touching to my heart. I just lost my favorite Aunt. She wanted to be Cremated and
so I honored that request and we will soon scatter her ashes in the wind at her favorite Beach in Oregon.
Would you mind if I shared your Poem with my family? I will give you full credit for it. I too am an
Inspirational Poet and have volumes of my own Poetry. I never mind people sharing my Poetry as long as they do not
take credit for my words.
Blessings,
PeggyAnn
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
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| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 31 2015 : 5:04:37 PM
Beautiful poem!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
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August 2015 FGOTM
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Aug 31 2015 : 4:39:27 PM
Thank you Amy. I'm flattered that you like it. I cried when i read it to my husband.
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| Song Sparrow |
Posted - Aug 31 2015 : 4:20:54 PM
Connie, this is very lyrical and moved me tremendously when I read it. Thank you so much for sharing your talent! Your word pictures gave me a lot to think about, and gave me a real sense of peace.
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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