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The way you introduce your work sound so clear swimming knowing allergators

My heart stop from the pass you took me. I continue to read.

posted by Mystereo on November 30, 2008 at 1:00 AM | link to this | reply

Family.... so dear, but not always so near. Intertwined while time races ahead. My Uncle worked in a mine in Northern Michigan most of his life. He passed away some time ago, Sometimes I wonder if that mining job is what put him in a wheelchair, don't know for sure. Taps, your poem lifted and stirred my own memories. Loved the poem.

You'll never see me swimming with alligators. Brave.

posted by yellowrose55 on November 9, 2008 at 2:40 PM | link to this | reply

This is really beautiful, Taps.

And it's pretty close to home.

posted by strat on November 5, 2008 at 5:51 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS, I have also read this more than once today.. it is fabulous. ~Peace, OTA

posted by OTA. on November 5, 2008 at 5:48 PM | link to this | reply

Taps, I read this stunning piece four times and three of them I studied the poem. I am just pleasantly illuminated with the imagery! It covers generations of hope and more hope through the children! It is like a quick history lesson, it is encapsulating and yet its breath is so diverse! The use of Mary as a refrain was outstanding, it breathes the hope for the children! The cadence took on a life of its own as I read it too! Just try it, you will see what I mean! Bravo to the nth degree! sam

posted by sam444 on November 5, 2008 at 1:49 PM | link to this | reply

Such a powerful mix of emotions and memories my friend

and the photo is simply awesome!  Excellent piece; many blessings and thanks

posted by mariaki on November 5, 2008 at 7:06 AM | link to this | reply

JUST BEAUTIFUL AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PHOTO, I LOVE THE LIVE OAK TREES AND CYPRUS TREES, I LIVED IN LOUISIANA A FEW MONTHS YEARS AGO, A DIFFERENT WORLD, ONE I MISS MANY TIMES, ESPECIALLY THE CRAWFISH, THANKS KENT

posted by Riversidepoet on November 5, 2008 at 6:55 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS

Like Simone, I am speechless...this is very, very powerful, a kaleidoscope not just of colour and images, but of emotion...

posted by Nautikos on November 5, 2008 at 6:27 AM | link to this | reply

That is quite a history Taps. The heritage of the children wow.More to come?

posted by merkie on November 4, 2008 at 10:30 PM | link to this | reply

I am so moved,  speachless... It ended too soon . You brought me into the whirlwind of your memories, gave me a glympse of your life and ...you ended it too soon. You left me wondering... wanting more, Amazing Taps! Excellent!

posted by Sinome on November 4, 2008 at 9:33 PM | link to this | reply