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Sunshine
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Birched Beauty slender and white rising high against fall's bluest sky birch beauty is splendor in motion commotion heaves among fall leaves and birch grows slowly naked, to await winter's gray and starker days to come forever reaching upward toward it's crown of stardust glory or to tickle with skeletal fingertip sun's chin, as an entreaty for yet a little more shine from which a new dress of spring sprung green shall bloom, all for the reclothing of the birch beauty in splendor ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 29 September, 2000 [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 09-30-2000).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Karilea, the image of the silver birch now floats in my mind. Lovely poem. Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ What a lovely, lovely presentation of the beauty of the exfoliating birch. I enjoyed the little internal alliteration and rhymes too.  birch beauty motion commotion spring sprung green Nice piece, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Karilea, after the wonderful way you have described this beautiful tree, I shall no longer think it an insult when I hear of a woman described as a birch. Great free verse, with just the hint of rhyme strategically placed. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine, Splendor in the grass? *L* |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kethry, thank you... Marge, thrills me when I tickle you... LJA, never, ever, see anything but beauty when you see a birch...possibly one of the loveliest compliments to give any woman... Sy, Sir, do you peek into my heart? Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
you ..... you ...... you birch you!!!!!! There does that get me any points???? Just teasing Karilea!!! You have read my poetry and you have seen how I love nature and all that she offers and this one is so beautiful and represents why nature is a woman residing within the soul of father earth. You have painted a true beauty with this one that will forever bring spring foilage to me as each time I remember it. Probably one of your best but it is hard to say as there are so many but this one I will remember for many many years to come and more. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
LOL at Mark! A Nature's boy, hey? Hummm, I think I have some old stuff [rummaging...] and I think I'll post it, that is, when I'm up for re-posting, as I seem to be hitting the max lately...[darn pesky muse...she's hovering over me so...too bad I don't have another pen name...] and hey...I'll birch at you any ol' time I please...LOL... thanks for reading! Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ You let 'Nature Boy' get away with this ???? quote: I'm sure he MEANT to say - nature is a woman residing OVER father earth !  Riding herd on the Cowboy-turned-nature boy ! Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marge, he comboobulated me with the "birch" thing...I thought he had manners...now, he's just 'mark'ed and between us...no, can't say that...er...well, the two of us will make him wish he had rephrased that one remark... quick uptake Marge! Where would I be without you!? Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Yeah ! Come on Cowboy ... to your knees in submissive sorrow for your errant ways ! Into the corral with you ... you've done roped yourself into a tizzy ! There's two ranch hands here that can lasso a cowboy and brand him 'chauvanistic' ... or 'wise' ... how hot you want the iron ??? LOL ! None of that bamboozling will be tolerated either ! Karilea ... your turn to ride shotgun ! Them cowboys are sneaky critters ... stay alert !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marge, horse is saddled, boots are being pulled on...but the quarry seems to have been "tree'd..." HA! Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Karilea------ HEY HEY HEY HAULTTT!!!!!!! Now I called you a birch and according to your poem that is one hell of a compliment and it was you that said it was one of the loviest compliments to give a woman...go read your response to that pirate dude.  Now just accept the compliment, take off your boots(after you and Marge brand me)and enjoy life a little.LOL Now MARGE- What is this about cowboy crossing lines and such. You know better but if you and Karilea are up to the ride of your life then heck yeah woman.....come and get this cowboy and just try that lasso thing of yours. You will more than likely find out that this here cowpoke can ride the reins all weekend long and into Monday when you will use some lame excuse to go to work.LOL....if'n you are still conscience that is.LOL Come on the both of ya....let cowboy show ya both how much of a gentleman he can be. Or are we just gonna rest on our heels and say oh well....maybe not???? |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Nature resides in the soul of father earth because that is where she has the most control do you not agree??? AND yes I know that man has two hearts and two brains so she will just have to spred herself around in him a little.SO WHAT....she "IS" capable isn't she? I think so ....... got it .... good thing!!!!!! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Well, I don't know anything about you being a "birch" Karilea. . . but I know that this is an excellent poem. . . ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Where are you ? There's this cowboy strutting around leaving boot prints all over the territory ... Father ??? Earth ??? Hello ! We all know Mother Earth reigns supreme ! She merely allows you to exist here under the serene skies covering Eden's garden. Now what's this ? Why would someone who appears to be an above-average intelligence cowboy want to go and ruffle the feathers of two cowgirls ? Why, Cowboy ... I think you've been rode hard and put up wet !  Better just settle down for a nappy ! We love you, but ain't trekking all the way to Texas ... on something as frivolous as a threat ... You got any promises around ??? LOL ! OMG ! ... did you say this ??? quote: Karilea~ Hurry, he's delusional ! LOL ! Love ya', Cowboy ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Karilea A truly lovely poem - I must add a addendum about LngJhnAg: When He was just a tender sapling He asked a big oak: "Am the son of a birch or the son of a beech?" The old oak replied: "I don't know son but your mother was a heck of a big Ash" (hope you enjoyed ) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Marge-yeah I said it and so what.....you of anyone know that I am delusional right now as I have no butterflies in my back yard and so what if I haven't slept in 4 days....gimme a break.LOL....but I do so love ruffling up your little white feathers and so now I will concede that you are right and I was only trying to vent in amongst friends that would allow me to and still love me in the end. Thank you so much but be ready for another go on one of your posts.LOL.....I ain't really done just yet, just need to go take the horse out for some fresh air.LOL... But I still hold to the two hearts and two brains Even you can't deny that one...cause you women complain about it all the time....not saying you aren't justified but you do all the same.  I LOVE YOU both dearly....now come gimme a group hug and then brand me a little with those hot lips of yours |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
geesh, have a little supper, watch a little tv...the whole world goes nuts... I WAS going to post a couple of more nature poems, but now I think I'd better leaf it alone... Marge, did you have a good time with the solo branding? Sorry, but when you have real cows and calves to attend to...ahem... now, {{{{{{{{grouping the hug}}}}}}}} you KIDS are SO cute! Let's see, who did I miss...Mr. Yeats, thank you! Indeed, I enjoyed your addition very much... Sven...use to be a birch...LOL...now I'm more of a wide oak... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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