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Daffodil Hill |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Lost my way today driving to work, my mind wasn’t on the road, somehow, emerald rolling hills destroyed all sense of direction, hid the low-rise buildings that glimmered and teased - fools gold in the early sun. Must have driven five miles, by then cows were well-wishing, poppies waved, a hand painted wooden sign pointed that-a-way to Daffodil Hill. The wheel turned as though by will onto a dusty drive, the engine turned itself off, keys were in my hand, and upon the low tin roof of a barn, a peacock watched. The breeze stirred his swirling, oceanic show of greens, blues and purples, he called out a jungle sound, his call returned like an echo. Around a tree-lined path, winding through valley and hill they shimmered, danced, thousands of them, in every shade of happiness. © 2001 Corinne Bailey |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
What a beautiful retreat into nature...I enjoyed this a lot, what a lovely scene you've painted.  *Krista Knutson* |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Corinne, A lovely way to gain the day. Bob |
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Packratmike Senior Member
since 2001-02-25
Posts 632California, USA |
I love the vivid pictures you draw! Mike |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I felt as if I were in the passenger seat! Kathleen Blake |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
So many of us never take time to "stop and smell the flowers" so they say. This poem is a great reminder to as to why we should. Well done, corinne. Michael |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Corinne, Almost as lovely as you. Wonderful write. *L* |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ Thank you for sharing the thoughts you were wearing ~   You're special ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Alway. Bob, yes indeed, thank you! Pakratmike - thanks very much! Kathleen, could have been Ireland, the hills are so green right now! Michael, thank you - yes, these things remind us to live life, the cycles of which we are a part. Sey - thank you, you are a sweetie! Marge, what can I say, huge smiles here, thank you and hugs back, my dear lady. Corinne |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
The all encompassing springing eyes of daffodils... a wondrous sight... Thanks for the glimpse of spring, my friend..  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is wonderful, Corinne... I love daffodils so the title drew me in. *S* Thank you for sharing such a beauty! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Your teasing us with thoughts of summer up here.... we still have a way to go. Thanks for the images sweet poet.  Park |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Nan, Southern and Park! Corinne |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
What a beautiful scene you have painted. Nature, the fresh air for souls. Red |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Beautiful Corrine! I escaped within your words, into my library this goes, I'll try my best to read it at least once every month from now on, your words are so inspiring, well done!~ Take care, Melissa~ |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
will you pick some so i can give em to my lady for Easter. i am a cheapskate but you spared no expense in bringing us this lovely write and a big o yuh to you. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Always amazing - always beautiful - You are such a pleasure to read! - I count on you! |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Sometimes the daffodils just have to take matters into their own hands to take us where we need to be. I really enjoyed this picture. Thanks! Speak when you are angry--and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret...Laurence J. Peter |
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