Outside, a drizzle ...
and I think of your eyes:
soft and gray as rain
in May.
Yes -- I drink from your eyes;
from the clear porcelain,
pouring out blessing,
pulled up from a deep ocean
of bitterness made sweet:
you are the Star of the Sea,
wished-for-child of God!
Birds nest in your heart
easily, as if free in flutters
of love, forever vaulted
in safety.
Ah! To be a dove,
nurtured by your care;
a lily placed into the urn
of your soul ...
When I think of you,
skies open ...
raining roses,
with you ascending,
lifted by the fragrant song
of one million white magnolias,
chanting: Marion
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Author notes
I Myra, and beloved Marion, share the same root name: derived from Mary, Marion is often thought of as meaning "sea of bitterness", but the postive meaning is "Star of the Sea", or "Wished-for-child" ...
Many Blessings on your birthday, Marion ... this wondrous seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord, 2008. I love you so much.
Photo: Marion Mantel ... aka our beloved Maa
In a list
A contest entry
- Birthday Gifts for Maa by MargaretG.
500 points, ended May 10, 12 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This is so beautifully written leaves me in awe I have no words only this has got to be the most masterpiece of poetry I have read in a very longtime of love my goodness. Your like a fountain your heart just never dries out does it. Amazing Myra really wow!!
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Hey... so do I!
Mairi bheag Marasgal Nic Aoigh
Congratulations on the silver - lovely poem.
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"Birds nest in your heart" - and so do we!
Perfect edit! -
Oh - and I loved the title!
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Perfect ... I have nothing else to add - Just so very perfect
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This is an absolutely beautiful dedication to a beautiful person. I love this so much. You have captured the true Marion and her love for animals in a lovely way. I think my middle name is also from the same root; it's Marie.
Love,
Amera♥
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I wasn't able to keep the gift wrapped for a very long time ...
my grey eyes wanted to peek inside the box and discover the poetic blessings sent my way from our Beloved Lady Mary, acting through our Beloved Lady Myra ...
I love the symbolism in your verse, the sea of bitterness that has transformed into sweetness ... yay ... hopefully ...
you have already enchanted my birthday last year in a manner that truly touched me in my core, and here you are again, pouring your nectar of love on me again ... I feel so blessed ...
much, much, much love
marion
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You have written many lovely images, and all of them are apt. I am touched by "one million white magnolias" - a fragrant forest! Check the spelling, stanza 3. The calm affection in this poem makes me sigh. Thank you for honouring Marion's party with your attendance!
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Such an endearing gift of friendship and love, from your heart and pen. Love, C
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