i think that's, in a way, an even more amazing compliment to the writer -- when something makes you cry with its wholeness & emotion, but you can't simply point out what it was. ...for me, at least in part; this poem makes tears in my eyes because of how beautifully mark doty describes details and small intimacies; and in doing so, creates this poem that encompasses mortality & the gift of life.
which has been so much of what my past 3-4 years have been about; finding peace and beauty in the details, facing mortality head-on. this poem isn't my story or really even close when compared, but still, it strikes chords up&down my spine.
* a package! for me! eeeeee! you really are one of the sweetest girl ev-er, you know that, darlin? (i suspect you do, somewhere deepdown. ;) )
pray tell, ummmm, does it have anything to do with... my pillow Nest?!?!! oh, oh, ooooooh! and don't worry -- i certainly don't care if it takes you awhile to send me something -- just the fact that you are is so kind! ha; besides, you can ask nearly any
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you thank me for being there, but i want you to know, too, that i always offer my love -- open arms, ears, heart, spread palms if you need them to clasp -- because it's instinct. natural. because of how much you mean to me.
so, you're welcome... but at the same time, know that it's a gift to me also, to be able to share hearts with you. and thank you for what you entrusted me with. it means more than i could properly explain.
yesssssss. i did get your card and the PINK KIT-TEN STICKERRR!!! i love it so much, it made me squeeeak & eeeek! out-loud. it's now living on the refrigerator in my apartment, along with one of the first furry creature stickers you sent me & a variety of fabulous magnets. (some of which, yes m'lady, i have doubles of for yoo-ooou
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sorry that i haven't written you back yet, bebe; there've been complications of sorts; but i absolutely do want to see you sooooon. kisses all over your face, sweet boy.
p.s.: it makes me smile that i'd have known that message was from you, regardless. the map of your sentence, the ring of tiny back&forth code words we know by heart.
well, that and the fact that the signature kitty ears gave you away! ;)
Very, very, very glad to hear that it got through. I worried for a moment or two, only because the postal service has eaten up some important packages of mine in the past without a trace... but this post makes me smile with relief. Keep that nest warm and take good care, bird of a feather.
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though i'm not sure why it made me cry..
i'm working on something for you, even now.. i just am horribly bad at sending packages. but my goal is by the end of the month.
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which has been so much of what my past 3-4 years have been about; finding peace and beauty in the details, facing mortality head-on. this poem isn't my story or really even close when compared, but still, it strikes chords up&down my spine.
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a package! for me! eeeeee! you really are one of the sweetest girl ev-er, you know that, darlin? (i suspect you do, somewhere deepdown. ;) )
pray tell, ummmm, does it have anything to do with... my pillow Nest?!?!!
oh, oh, ooooooh!
and don't worry -- i certainly don't care if it takes you awhile to send me something -- just the fact that you are is so kind! ha; besides, you can ask nearly any ( ... )
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this little blip gets to stand in for her words, so that i can respond! ]
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you thank me for being there, but i want you to know, too, that i always offer my love -- open arms, ears, heart, spread palms if you need them to clasp -- because it's instinct. natural. because of how much you mean to me.
so, you're welcome... but at the same time, know that it's a gift to me also, to be able to share hearts with you. and thank you for what you entrusted me with. it means more than i could properly explain.
love,
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hugs and kisses and everything under the sun---
x
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yesssssss. i did get your card and the PINK KIT-TEN STICKERRR!!! i love it so much, it made me squeeeak & eeeek! out-loud. it's now living on the refrigerator in my apartment, along with one of the first furry creature stickers you sent me & a variety of fabulous magnets. (some of which, yes m'lady, i have doubles of for yoo-ooou ( ... )
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Messages in the pink mailbox!
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it makes me smile that i'd have known that message was from you, regardless. the map of your sentence, the ring of tiny back&forth code words we know by heart.
well, that and the fact that the signature kitty ears gave you away! ;)
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