Goodbye, AD. Thank you for nurturing this poet in the last year and for sharing your gifts. This is my wish for each one of you in the coming year-health, love and the hope of peace on the horizon. Anything else is just frosting on the cake...Love, Lin
The persons who walk this beach leave an imprint in the sand Time and tide will wash it clean, but the memory clings- Sand in your cuffed hem, the crush of earth and shell on your skin The grainy remains in your pocket that stay under your fingernails A runaway letter wanders in search of the words written on the shore A downed kite twists in the rocks A tossed paper cup with a lipstick stain is given life on the wind Hold a conch shell, the ocean still breathes there Remember the world in your ear?
I remember explosive seas, words that crashed my soul Inky foamed assaults on stones as well as soft waves on white sands Shared laughter smooth seaglass you held in your hand Mists that steamed and sputtered phantoms that I could feel but only see with my mind's eye- A moon's reflection on dark waters Messages in bottled time, they lay as sheltered clams under the surface that life will unearth again to open my shell And break this heart of tender flesh...
Linda, I have found AD to be a community that will "hold a space" for you. You will be missed if you do leave. I always enjoy reading your work. Stay if possible. If not, be well and keep writing. Happy Thanksgiving. Dawn
Goodbye AD, HEY I've just recently returned myself and if this piece is any hint of what else you have written/posted here then I know you will be so deeply missed!
~Nikki~
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on November 20, 2005
Hey, you get back here.
You can't leave...I like reading your stuff.
I think I remember too many things, and I never really can bring myself to say goodbye. What you write is important, Keep on writing and good luck in all you do. Take care. Pierre.
Reviewed by Betty Torain (Reader)
Reviewed on November 12, 2005
Linda, I'm not good with goodbyes. Your write have meant a lot to me. Stay well and keep writing. Love always, Betty Torain
So you exit as you entered, with gifts of gold and light flung freely to the literary masses:-) Thank you for the spendid treasures and for being the exquisitely sublime poet that you are and always shall be.
Aberjhani
I echo Ed's remarks and as was said to me not to longer ago it is a shame to lose even one of our family of writers, sure hope you will reconsider. This last poem is prove of your value to us as an author and friend on the den.
Felix
Inspirational poetry, written from the heart and soul. Verses that are well-suited for reading on a rainy day and that are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
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~Nikki~
You can't leave...I like reading your stuff.
Regis (Reg)
~~martin~~
If by any chance please, please, please let me know Why okay!!
Your poetry is such a beautiful gift my friend...please keep on sharing!!
If impossible please stay in touch...you have my Addy okay!!
May God be with you in what ever you decide to do!!
Love Tinka
Aberjhani
Felix
This is quite a farewell poem, and we also wish you health, love, and peace wherever your life's journey is now leading you.