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Comfort

Posted July 20th, 2009 by Scareysquirel

And I too will comfort you -
Be it brief,
Console you as I can do,
With a blanket, a handkerchief
A rare flower or two.

-Let us think no more of sadness then,
Since the end is near,
Since I am watching the sunlight this day, reappear-
Adorn you in its own way.

You yourself are searching,
For something strangely beautiful to say.

© Deborah Gordon 2009

Thanks for this one!

On July 20th, 2009 USI says:

This piece lifted my day up a bit! I'll not think too much of sadness... I promise! ;)

:.)

On July 20th, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

Glad to spread a little happiness, friend.

Debs~

Lovely

On July 20th, 2009 lroconnell says:

Debs, a spiritual feel here in this one.

Your words are beautiful and warm the heart.

I'm sure this will give comfort to alot of people.

Just simply beautiful...like you debs
xo
Linda

Ta,

On July 21st, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

Thanks Lindz,
that's a kind thing to say.

Debs~

superb

On July 21st, 2009 poetmaster says:

wow! You've excelled yourself here.
The images in the first stanza are perfect.
A tender, sensitive poem with an endearing message.
Beautiful!

agreed. very nice indeed

On July 21st, 2009 popo says:

agreed. very nice indeed

thanks,

On July 21st, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

thanks popo,
Welcome to showcase.

Debs~

lovely Debs

On July 21st, 2009 willow says:

Beautiful words loved this onr Debs I see you are still very much on form hugs from Willow.

so nice

On July 22nd, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

so nice to hear from you again Willow,
thanks for your kind thoughts here.

Debs~

lovely Debs

On July 21st, 2009 willow says:

Beautiful words loved this onr Debs I see you are still very much on form hugs from Willow.

lovely Debs

On July 21st, 2009 willow says:

Beautiful words loved this onr Debs I see you are still very much on form hugs from Willow.

Thank You

On July 21st, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

Thanks Paul,
it's always nice if your words manage to reach somebody,
appreciate the kindness here.

Debs~

comfort

On July 21st, 2009 neocon_shakes_fear says:

It's tough to find words for this type of situation; I find a solace, though, in these here. Beautiful writing, Debs.

solace

On July 22nd, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

It is tough friend, but people never fail to surprise me,
especailly those who continue to provide comfort to others when they are the ones in question: the poorly ones. This was definately true in the case of my mother. As is this poem it was based on.

Thanks neo,

Debs~

A little gem

On July 21st, 2009 dolanf says:

Hi Debs,

I'm glad I came across this absolute gem of yours on this un-frequent visit of mine. This is what you are meant to write.

Bravo,

Dolan

dolan,

On July 22nd, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

you seem to know me well, friend
because I'm always at my most content when writing spiritual pieces. More so to be able to share them.

your words mean alot to me friend, thank you.

Debs~

Such Gentle Words

On July 22nd, 2009 David Gibbs says:

Make this a comforting piece, the title suits the work perfectly!
Another beautiful write Debs, so soft and gentle. Find my eyes keep falling on the last two lines! No idea why! Perhaps they strike a chord with me subconsciously somewhwere!!
Great piece!
Dave

words..

On July 22nd, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

words affect us in different ways,
I felt the same about your recent write Dave, 'innocent.'

Thanks for your kind thoughts, friend.

Debs~

Coming to rest

On July 23rd, 2009 rrje4019 says:

for many is not a time of ease. To be able to provide and share "comfort" with another soul is truly a gift and a blessing for both involved. Understanding that there is not much more that can be done to prevent or even slow down the natural course of nature, "comfort" is what can be given and shared. Deb's this write is touching and needed at so many levels in my life. I thank you for sharing it ....

sincerely
ron

"It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to." W.C. Fields

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Compassion,

On July 23rd, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

I think if we have compassion Ron, then we have everything, we have almost overcome. Nothing can be heard so loud as love, felt, or realised anywhere,
It can always always be given and shared.

Thank You so much for such meaningful comments, friend.

Debs~

poem

On July 25th, 2009 Down under says:

very nice and beautifully written...Down under

Thank you

On July 25th, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

Thanks for your comment, friend.

Debs~

thx 4 posting

On July 25th, 2009 KoLeNe_KaFFeeN says:

This is a great piece. I found it sad, yet inspirational. Thx for posting.

Thank you,

On July 25th, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

Thank you for your kind words, friend.

Debs~

Ah

On August 4th, 2009 Of Bastard Times says:

I thought this was tinged with irony, but I see from the comments that it's not. Still, I really like your style.
I'm on my second read of Alice Miller's Drama, and I'd be guessing your views are at odds with hers. Reading that this is about your mother completes the picture. Yeah, I'm still mulling over this poem, not sure how I feel about its vibe, but classy writing nonetheless.

Alice Miller

On August 4th, 2009 Scareysquirel says:

Thanks friend,
I must admit I don't know a whole lot about Alice Miller, other than she was a campaigner for women's suffrage. I will need to look into her work further.

It's always nice to hear others view points on poetry and I always welcome discussion. Thanks again.

Debs~

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