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Ta gra agam ort

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Ta gra agam ort



behind the closed shades of my eyes-
the fluttering sails of my half masted lids
there is no distance between your breath
and mine

there, in that place of memories
and half dreamt dreams
I still hear the lullaby of your words
smell the oleander pollen of your skin
and get lost in the melancholy blue
of your eyes

we are safe here my sister, my friend
to continue to love one another's songs
without the boney finger of death
pointing the way to the ferryman's boat

let eternity wait one more moment
one more dream-
before widening the space
between our souls
so I may say-
Ta gra agam ort
one last time...


before your lullaby ends







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My best friend, my soul sister, died almost exactly a year ago. September hurts the most. This is for Ambrosia, and the lullaby of her voice. May my memories of her keep the distance of death at bay.

Ta gra agam ort....means I love you in Gaelic, Ambrosias native language.

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  • Loveandblessings2u gold member
    November 7, 2008

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    Very beautiful, every heartfelt word, just beautiful.
    Not even death can take your memories, keep them locked in your heart. Your soul sister will forever live on in your soul. I believe that up in heaven your sister, friend is smiling.

    Loveandblessings2u
    Joyce


  • poetryality silver member
    November 3, 2008

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    Very Beautiful. A touching tribute that allows us to see and know that there is nothing that can separate the reality of friendship, and love, even unto death. My condolences. Very touching my dear. I know the intensity of these emotions.

    Thank you for this entry and I wish you well in this challenge.

    "Ta gra agam ort" MORE...


    Always ♥

    Renee


  • SeptemberFaith
    October 6, 2008

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    Billy Jean...

    I love that you included in this
    poem to your sister, words that would mean more than most words can... ta gra agam ort...

    I can feel the warmth, love and heartache in your words.

    "there, in that place of memories
    and half dreamt dreams
    I still hear the lullaby of your words"

    .. half dreamt dreams ... I believe that we have many soul mates.. souls we knew from another time, place.. searching through space to reunite... I hope that the agony of losing your friend/sister fades and that you know, you'll meet again.

    Beautiful words that brought tears to my eyes...

    Criss

    (p.s. My sisters name is Ambrosia)


  • Nicolette gold member
    August 23, 2008

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    "Ta gra agam ort" - how beautifully that falls on the ear. Not only have I learned a new phrase but you've put it right on my tongue, Billy Jean. "fluttering sails of my half masted lids".. my eyes wanted to stay there, right there with that line and like Allyce, the last stanza just made itself sit in my eyes - and my throat. What a poignant piece of writing, the voice so very authentic, so very moving. Beautiful poetry, my friend. Thank you for sharing this with us in the contest.

    ~ Nicolette


  • Allyce May gold member
    August 22, 2008

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    Okay, this is definitely beautiful; however, if I am honest, I think alot of the italics are not necessary. The last stanza caught my breath, every word seems so carefully placed and it's perfect - the idea of eternity waiting to say "I love you" one last time. Also, the notion of space widening between souls is incredibly poignant. Such touching, moving poetry and a great portrayal of distance.

    Thank you for sharing


  • SpydurPoet gold member
    August 14, 2008

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    Wow. This is incredibly beautiful. I loved it. The soft emotions were, in their softness, intense.
    Write on.
    ~*~SP~*~


  • motel silver member
    August 14, 2008

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    beautiful.
    &thank you for this write. I have missed your wonderful, heartfelt pieces ... I was re-reading your other pieces during your hiatus.
    thanks again.


  • Lady Ireland gold member
    August 13, 2008

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    Dia dhuit ma chara!
    i loved your poem very much and the touch of irish gives it that extra punch. i loved the flow and the lyrics were so beautiful.
    Slán agus gra
    Dolores xx


  • knock
    August 13, 2008
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    no words

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