I have shielded my eyes against her bright beauty, her brilliant wit, her shining soul.
I have bowed before her rapier tongue, welcoming the fiery warmth of its lashes against my back.
I have kissed the coal-burning footprints she leaves behind as she tours her universe.
I am but one of her many minions, grateful to be counted among them.
I speak in hyperbole, but I speak with love.
I speak with a sly smile, but my heart breaks.
I speak only a few words, but my mind explodes with all else that I want to say.
I beg the forces that be, let her rise again.
Let me again feel her fiery words as they blaze through the fiber optics of our connection.
The heat of her love purifies me.
Her words sing to me.
Her generosity humbles me.
Her silence is deafening.
I beg the forces that be, bring her back from the ashes,
Victorious.
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31 responses to “For the Lady Ionia, Queen of the Blogosphere”
I love you just isn’t enough, nor are tears of appreciation. They are what I have since I cannot reach you for a hug.
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I’ve never felt such a strong and loving bond with someone I have never met in person. You rule in my universe. And I expect good news soon 😉
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Good news of today…the airline peanuts have not expired. I agree. It is such a bond, and one I didn’t see coming:) I am so very grateful.
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Leave it to you to make airline peanuts the object of good news 😉 May the gods be with you, dear and much-loved Lady.
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You have to take what you can get, no?
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Especially when you’re on a plane …
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Reblogged this on readful things blog and commented:
Deeply felt…
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Well said!
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Thanks, Rosie, I appreciate it. It’s hard to write when your tears make the computer screen all blurry 😉
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OMG beautiful! So happy to see the lady herself reply:>) She needs these tributes to her to hold her up in the light. Such wonderful words…hugs!
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Thanks, Patti. I was also surprised and thrilled to see Ionia’s comment. Actually, relieved too because, like you, I think she needs these dedications to bolster her strength.
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Loving and true poem. 🙂
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Thanks, Charles. Especially the minion part, right 😉
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Definitely. 🙂
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This is so powerful Marie, so beautiful!
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Thanks, Briana! Together, all our love for her should get her through this. And I am grateful that we can share our love and concern for Ionia.
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I am grateful, too. It is amazing, how love can really draw people together, from across the miles, and feel like we’re standing side by side. And I’m so glad I get to be a part of the Ionia support group. She’s one fantastic lady and friend, and so are you.
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Thank you, sweetie. Big hug!
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Big hug right back to you! 🙂
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Marie, this is a beautiful and moving tribute.
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Thanks, Katie!!
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What powerful prose! Ionia and her spirit are so vividly explained through your imagery. I love this and know that she will also. You rock Marie and you too Ionia!
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Thanks so much, Susan! Ionia brings out the best in me (and sometimes the naughty too 😉 ).
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Marie, Really beautiful. You have a wonderful vision of Ionia which you totally captured.
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Thanks, John!!
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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Glorious, glorious, glorious! A poem be-fitting our wonderful queen and her heroic journey of the moment!! Tears in my eyes reading this!! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you so much, Helen! I am truly honored by your comment 🙂
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I missed this Marie earlier but it is so wonderful. You rock!
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Thank you, Bradley! Ionia is quite the inspiration 🙂
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