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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity 
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 In dreams I fly above the town as it once was and find familiar spots speaking of a buried past which sometimes makes me close my eyes in gratitude for the gifts of love still tangible within my heart, but sometimes it makes me feel uneasy unable to tie the knots between what is gone and what is new. Now I walked those alleys still feeling the roots asking for attention. Memories sprout like tiny flowers through the crevices of time beaten house walls, even though to others’ eyes they look freshly painted. I let them have their moment, yet I am unaffected deep inside. Truth is I bring new smiles elicited on far away grounds. I see the immortal beauty of the surroundings and wish to sigh and share their timeless charm. But those once vivid voices remain silent or if I am lucky I can hear them in the wind. I know my nightly flights will still happen now and then and occasionally bring bliss to remind me that the present holds past and future and that I can live in peace, for everything has been put in place by patient hands of love which helped me to see how to embrace the shadows of my life, to bring forth healing and smiles that fit all times and light to every site. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
The resonance of familiar and comforting places rings so sweetly in your verse. A delightful read. TD |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Interesting dream/time ‘write’! I am especially fond of thoughts and images such as: “…familiar spots speaking of a buried past”; … unable to tie the knots between what is gone and what is new.”; “Memories sprout like tiny flowers through the crevices of time…” “the present holds past and future”; Applause! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you dear Poet friends for the attention and kind comments. This is Rapperswil on the lake of Zurich, Switzerland, my hometown. It is a magical place, for the memories it holds for me, but above all for the magnificent surroundings, the lake, the mountains, the countryside. Love, Margherita  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Dear Margherita - It does indeed look like a magical place and one worth going back to. This one slipped passed me but I'm so glad to have read it now. Enjoyed your words so much especially the ending. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your hometown looks like a magical place! ~ one befitting our Magical Margherita! Perhaps the next time that you go flying at night, you and I could meet on the causal plane and do some dreamy exploring! (I avoid the astral plain, if I can! It's full of ne'er do wells!  lol)This was absolutely lovely! Love to you and a hug 'n a smile, Linda |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you dear Helen and dear Linda for the loving comments, which I enjoyed! It is amazing actually that nearly all of my dreams are acted out in those surroundings, which I left when I married at 24, quite some time ago!! Our roots are incredibly strong. Very very often I fly ... yes Linda it would be a pleasure to meet you up there! You are telling me that the astral plane is infested by "ne'er do wells"? I wonder now! Love and hugs. Margherita in daylight from the other side ... sigh!  [This message has been edited by Margherita (10-26-2007 04:49 AM).] |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Oh Margherita!!!! I want to visit your hometown soon!! how stunning it is and your words are very beautiful indeed! loved this! RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you dear Roniece, for the kind comment. You would not be disappointed, I am sure, if you went to visit this enchanting place in Switzerland. Its distance from Zurich is 30km. You could even take a boat for the transfer, that would allow you to have the most satisfying panorama view. Love, Margherita |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
A place, an essence, captured magicaly. Love, Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Eriiiiic, wow here you are! I am sooo happy to find you here. Thank you for your appreciation of my "hometown", you know what it means to me. I love you. Margherita  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
a beautiful place to live in ARCTIC WIND |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
What a lovely description of a beautiful place, you are indeed blessed to live in a place like that and I really loved your beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing. Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you A.Wind and Lindsay for your loving replies. Love, Margherita |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Margherita, I cannot even begin to express how deeply this touched me tonight. I just returned from a visit home, many miles away, after five long years. I have only been able to get home twice in the past 10 years. Needless to say, I'm filled with words at the moment but not enough time to get them out.....and then I peeked in here and saw that you have already said it all so perfectly! Hugs for this one.....jo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you dear Jo for telling me you enjoyed this. It was a long time too for me since I last visited. Whenever I have some days off, I visit my daughter in Belgium, so I neglected Switzerland, especially after my Mother died. I think SHE wanted me to come home ... I had a dream: "I was in my car on a dark street and my car didn't have the lights on either, I was stuck on a road leading upwards, but couldn't see a thing ...then my Mother passed by walking quickly close to the car and I heard her say "it's time you switch on the lights or you will never find your way home" and she disappeared in the darkness again. When awake I felt it was an invitation to not wait any longer ... I'm happy that you had a great time with your Mother and with Misc. Love and hugs. margherita  |
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