To Ella, wherever I may find her

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 04 2008 Posts: 7915

I don't know if we'll ever beat cystic fibrosis
And I don't know if amor vincit omnia
And I don't know where to find you

But

Clap for Tinkerbell, clap, do you believe in fairies?
Oh yes, I hear laughter in the stars and the wind,
Laughter in the meowing of cats curled up content,
Too lazy to move, little furry tractors,
Woolen motors vibrating on my legs;
In the smell and crinkle of a new book
Waiting seductively, covered, full of intention;
Laughter in the wind that whistles in our old windowpanes,
Creaky, drafty, darn you cold wind, but in the whistling
Mischievous laughter.

Shall I write of your love for Stephen King or nailpolish?
Shall I go on helplessly about your beauty?
Shall I re-read your Russian, English, muscular, angry words,
Full of intent, full of caresses?

Shall I remember you when I hear "Sixty-five roses"?
Shall I snuggle my cats?
Shall I sink back in fear from rage at Hashem?

Clap for Tinkerbell, clap, do you believe in fairies?
Oh yes, oh yes.
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That's beautiful. Would you like to share the background?
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It's so sad. Your poem is beautiful

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I hope no one will be reluctant to critique it because of the subject matter.

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Thank you.

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Incredible writing, powerful imagery, covering a range of emotions. And ending with hope.

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I got goosebumps. So profound.
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Thank you comrades.

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This is beautiful.

seqouia, that is a beautiful very well-written piece.

I said "oh," out loud, like someone punched me.

It hit me, from your heart to mine.

Beautiful.
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Platinum Member Joined: Nov 04 2008 Posts: 7915

Your feedback means a lot to me.

The Poem is beautiful , I LOVE all the cat references . Its hard to lose a dear friend ,I lost a very close one back in august (she never told me she was terminally sick so that I would not be sad during my pregnancy and pp )
I wish I had your talent to honor her memory with such profound words. Hug

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I reread your poem every time the topic pops up. Even the title moves me every time. I hope that you and her family will find comfort.