While in Avi's house
Things around me speak to me
What should I tell them
That my heart is cracked?
That their fate is unsure?
I say sweet nothings
Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 28, 2009 at 11:00am —
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dear dadzo
I'm taking care of my teeth. Today I went for a permanent crown but
since it hurts so much, they want to test it for a root canal tomorrow.
I told them you would be happy that I was taking care of my teeth.
When I left, I sat in the car and sobbed. I'm compelled to share this with
you and the community for some reason. Tooth care meant a lot to you.
love and miss you so much
~beans
Added by ninaliza on May 27, 2009 at 4:50pm —
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Bhasa,
Thank you for sharing this. So true..so beautiful..a reminder that nothing is wrong here..it all is the way it all is.
Heart's best, Susan M
Added by Susan McCachren on May 27, 2009 at 2:27pm —
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My life with Avi
did it really happen or
was it just a dream
Avi's gone two months
I can't remember details
just what love feels like
My life without him
Barely breathing between sobs
I paint my studio
Paint roller in hand
I think how he would have loved
To see me like this
Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 22, 2009 at 10:30pm —
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I am of the nature to grow old.
There is no way to escape growing old.
Instead of repressing it, invite it up, look directly at it.
I am of the nature to grow old, I must accept that.
I am of the nature to have ill-health.
When I grow old, I will know it!
There is no way to escape having ill-health.
I am of the nature to die.
There is no way to escape death.
All that is dear to me and everyone I love
are of the nature to change.… Continue
Added by bhasa leona on May 17, 2009 at 9:33pm —
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by John Stone
In the chest
in the heart
was the vessel
was the pulse
was the art
was the love
was the clot
small and slow
and the scar
that could not know
the rest of you
was very nearly perfect.
Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 11, 2009 at 7:53pm —
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In the car with mom
She: "I wish it had been me"
I: "I understand"
Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 11, 2009 at 12:40am —
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My sister-in-law
Moved to tears by Samir's song
I feel connected
She says that Avi
Drew out what was deep inside
And then applauded
It's two'n the morning
We cry for Avi, stirring
tomorrow's oatmeal
Now it's eight am
Breakfast table's set for three
That makes eleven
Same walk in the park
Why are we just three, not four
Passer-by's are quizzed.
He runs in the park
He asks: where is your…
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Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 11, 2009 at 12:30am —
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I had guests today
My house filled up with people
Emptiness prevailed
Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 11, 2009 at 12:15am —
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First time in so long
My tiny mother unhugged
She took it standing
Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 11, 2009 at 12:00am —
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At breakfast table
Your chair relentlessly bare
Hot oatmeal no more

Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 11, 2009 at 12:00am —
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You have not been gone
Just stepped out for a while
I think you're still here
Maybe a bird flying
by Marge
Added by Margaret(Marge) Wetherell Maycoc on May 10, 2009 at 11:22am —
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A Meeting
In a dream I meet
my dead friend. He has,
I know, gone long and far,
and yet he is the same
for the dead are changeless.
They grow no older.
It is I who have changed,
grown strange to what I was.
Yet I, the changed one,
ask: "How have you been?"
He grins and looks at me.
"I have been eating peaches
off some mighty fine trees."
- Wendell Berry
Added by Jennie Bireline on May 9, 2009 at 10:37am —
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Avi loved this writing The Great Way, from Hsin Hsin Ming, the Book of Nothing, by Sosan. Here is just the beginning … for full text go to ... www.deeshan.com/sosan.htm
The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences. When love and hate are both absent everything becomes clear and undisguised. Make the smallest distinction, however, and heaven and earth are set infinitely apart. If you wish to see the truth then hold no opinion for or against. The struggle of what…
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Added by bhasa leona on May 6, 2009 at 11:00pm —
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Dear Friends,
Kaveen will have his poetry recital on May 27, 7:30-9:30pm in Riddle Hall (same place where we had the Celebration), Morganton. I am looking forward to see you there or, if you cannot make it, you are welcome to come to the house. Just give me a call to make sure I am in.
My #: 917 378 2378
Love,
Anna
forTHE MYSTICS SPEAK
ON WAKING UP
TO BEING HUMAN
An Evening of Spiritual Poetry
with Kaveen…
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Added by Anna Hertzberg on May 6, 2009 at 1:20pm —
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