by gautami tripathy
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May 2, 2006

for mom---Short verse

November 26, 2007 12:24 PM EST
views: 254 | rating: 10/10 (25 votes) | comments: 50
deciphering words
amidst tattered pages-
resulting from folding
refolding,
of yellowing letters,
wrapped carefully
with love.

a single tear flows.


This is for my mom. She was going through my dad's papers. She found a wrapped bundle of old letters. Those letters were written by her to him. She never knew, he had kept every single one of those. I did not intrude on her privacy. Someday, I hope she allows me to read those letters.
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Comments: 50

Apryl Just Apryl Nov 26, 2007, 12:27pm EST
This is lovely and so touching that he cherished her every word. That's what Love does!
Lisa Frost Nov 26, 2007, 1:00pm EST
that is such an awesome expression of love. Beautiful.
daniella n. Nov 26, 2007, 1:02pm EST
Commitment appears suddenly in the unexpected things, and a single tear in the mind of a gifted person can tell so many stories...simply beautiful!
Paul M. Nov 26, 2007, 2:11pm EST
Bravo
Stanley Shiel Nov 26, 2007, 4:03pm EST
This is most tender dear Gautami...
Parul S. Nov 26, 2007, 5:34pm EST
Very touching Gautami.......reminded me of the time when I found my mom's old diary. She let me read it many years later and I know why....
Shaunee C. Nov 26, 2007, 6:29pm EST
That is so sweet nice poem and story.
Carol Lloyd Nov 27, 2007, 1:50am EST
this brought a smile to my face and made me feel great ty
Virginia M. Nov 27, 2007, 3:13am EST
Your words describe a very special tenderness, and love. Beautiful!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Nov 27, 2007, 1:37pm EST
What a lovely moment for your Mom...and Good that you are keeping them safe as they are precious.Loved this spiritual way of preserving the moments.

refolded tattered pages but wrapped carefully...Real and sweet.
Mary McCartt Nov 27, 2007, 4:11pm EST
beautiful
Douglas Quinn Nov 28, 2007, 7:51am EST
Very nice. Touching. Personally, I'd use the line in the poem as the title: Wrapped Carefully in Love.

Douglas Quinn
www.douglasquinn.com
amarpreet k. Nov 28, 2007, 7:52am EST
very touching gauthmi,
my parents too have a trunk full of love letters that they send top each other ...My dad promised to show me few once mom is away ..she is too shy to let us know of all that ...
amarpreet k. Nov 28, 2007, 7:53am EST
I liked the title by Quinn , my suggestion

tattered pages, eternal love
Susan Helene Gottfried Nov 28, 2007, 7:53am EST
For a title idea, something about hidden memories, hidden stories, hidden pain. Or are those too obvious, too cliche?
Olumide Akinwumi-Oke Nov 28, 2007, 8:29am EST
these are parts of us somehow... we still remember those letters to sweethearts - some of them didnt become anything but some did and we can look at them later and smile... yellowing yesterdays!
Apryl Just Apryl Nov 28, 2007, 8:32am EST
"Paper Memories"
John Doyle Nov 28, 2007, 8:55am EST
Treasures
Vinson T. Nov 28, 2007, 8:58am EST
You could perhaps call it "Aged love". It's the kind of love that grows stronger with age.
Virginia M. Nov 28, 2007, 9:04am EST
I agree with John. I think 'Treasures' would be a great title.
Spencer T. Nov 28, 2007, 9:18am EST
Of Yesterday, With Love
Tracey W. Nov 28, 2007, 9:47am EST
I would call it "Timeless"
Tracey W. Nov 28, 2007, 9:49am EST
And, by the way, it is a beautiful poem, so much emotion, so much rich imagery in so few words. Lovely
J. G. Weddle Nov 28, 2007, 10:26am EST
Very nice work. Loved it. How about "once written echos" for a title?
Vicky P. Nov 28, 2007, 10:57am EST
Beautiful, I would call it Memories From the Past.
Elsie Duggan Nov 28, 2007, 12:19pm EST
Since I am in the process of doing exactly what your mom did, I would call it
Tattered Memories , I just wrote a poem about such things, called In Storage, up today
Tom C. Nov 28, 2007, 12:22pm EST
Very touching, Gautami, a beautiful peek at a loving memory living within your mother.

I might suggest Together Forever


Great writing, thank you.
Barbara B. Nov 28, 2007, 12:33pm EST
Tattered Memories that's a great title Elsie for
this 'short verse' Guatami wrote for MOM.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Nov 28, 2007, 12:56pm EST
Hi Gautami,


I must take the words from the poem itself...but I think "Pristine memories" brings the best sentiments of this poem...Though the paper were old, wrapped, folded and refolded but still pristine...
Fred Hose Nov 28, 2007, 2:01pm EST
It's a most beautiful and touching poem Gautami. And what a wonderful surprise for your mother.
The title that just appeared in my mind is Folded Love
I hope that you read them soon. They must be very loving.
My suggestion, Guatami, would be: Tear on Tattered Pages for this beautiful poem.
Elaine B. Nov 28, 2007, 6:36pm EST
This is beautiful, Gautami. I like Vicky's and John's title: "Treasures, and Memories from the past."
Mike Firesmith Nov 28, 2007, 7:31pm EST
I think you ought to name the poem.

She's your child.
John Harris Beck Nov 28, 2007, 10:58pm EST
"Wrapped with love"
Alison H. Nov 29, 2007, 4:20am EST
Wonderful poem!
Dinesharan N. Nov 29, 2007, 5:09am EST
I would suggest the title "Memory Petals"... It is lovely....
Granny Janny H. Nov 30, 2007, 3:25am EST
Love letter are precious not only to the lover and the beloved, but also to the flowers seeded from the love. Add your poem to the stack dear poet friend.
Mike Firesmith Nov 30, 2007, 5:08pm EST
Well?

Have you decided?


We're waiting!!!
Shelly W. Nov 30, 2007, 5:54pm EST
Keepsake of memories from love's heart box of emotions,Shelly
James s F. Nov 30, 2007, 10:57pm EST
"To My Dearest"
James s F. Nov 30, 2007, 10:59pm EST
magi, that could be misread 'rip' when it should mean 'weep'
I had that same problem with a title for what became
"Polka Dots and Sunshine Teardrops"
Teardrops on Tattered Pagesr
reads better.
gautami tripathy Dec 1, 2007, 11:59am EST
There are many good suggestion hee. I profusely thank all of you who took the trouble to read it and came up with great titles. It was so difficult for me to decide.

I did and reposted it today. Please do check it.
gautami tripathy Dec 1, 2007, 11:59am EST
*here
gautami tripathy Dec 1, 2007, 11:59am EST
Mike, your wait is over!
Richard Hay Dec 3, 2007, 5:34pm EST
Heartfelt and deeply touching -- One-der-ful Piece!

"A Single Tear" is a good summation and would also set the stage for the reader.
Shelly W. Dec 5, 2007, 12:53pm EST
Heart Box of Memories
J W. Dec 14, 2007, 11:29am EST
good poem
Felicia R. Nov 8, 2008, 6:29pm EST
Hello @@Gautami Tripathy@@,

I just wanted to say I am finally going through my currently over 6,000 pieces of gather new mail that is in my inbox on here. So with that in mind I have finally come to a piece of mail that was addressed to me in regards this article submission you have created to share with the gather community. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your piece with us here at gather. :o)

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