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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~*~ So... ~*~As I sit here, it seems like it was only yesterday that, I stood upon the beckoning threshold of freedom, And I opened its doors with eager anticipation in my heart. So young and pretty, and I had sprung my wings, So...I flew. I was ready, and oh so willing to take flight. There was nothing I would not do on a dare. Success was a ladder I ran to climb, And I marveled at the view from the top, So...I climbed. I looked at couples in love, walking hand in hand, Or pushing carriages full of pictures of their off springs. And these babies were I guess, a sort of testament, A sign of their love to everyone and to each other, So...I fell in love and got married. As Suzy Homemaker in the suburbs I met the “nesters”. They told me daily how I would make a good Mother. I smiled as I wondered what would it be like to make life. I said goodbye to my career, and my figure, So...I got pregnant. Now I sit back and see the benefits of over 50 years of living, I watch the second generation I created, with so much pride. I am so loved by the third generation, and I love her, I share in their love and laughter, and their acceptance. So...I smile now, or cry tears of joy. I have taken time to smell the flowers, And always extended a hand to those in need. I’ve seen the inner beauty in people and nature. Now that my sunset is at hand, I can say with a smile, So...I did love on this plain, in this lifetime. But today life seems so much more important, As my mortality stares me starkly right in the face, And I realize that my life is slipping by me so quickly, There is some urgency choking me today, So...I will breathe in more of life from today on. I am now running barefoot in the sand of time, And my footprints seem evident to no one but me. Am I the only one that sees the lines of life upon my face? I'm slowing down, and things take a little longer to do. So...tomororw I love those two generations like it was my last day on earth! Love them and tell them every day, ~ because sometimes ~ tomorrow might not come photo - ephotographs.com "Three Generations - Scott Jones ©" ~*Mysteria*~ © 2001 [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 07-06-2001).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I too, am loving harder and stronger now...and this: And always extended a hand to those in need. Is so true of you Madame Mysteria...a talented poet, and a gracious friend you are. I thank you! This one could have been written in my heart.  |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Oh, Sharon, this is your best one yet! This is beyond beautiful! So very creative, My Friend. Sauni |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Mysteria, I hear where you are coming from, having my only two grandsons here this week with my daughter after a long time of seeing them. But AGE, Bah, I refuse to get old, as what is one more time, eh?, So live life large and enjoy all as you do, tomorrow will be as it will be...very gentle smile |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mysteria~ Dear sweet friend ... your inspire is as gentle as your spirited heart. This is quietly lovely, poetess. As gentle as the hold of hand that brought it your way. My heartfelt thanks for sharing it. You are friend.  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sharon- This is so softly and tenderly written, from a soft and tender heart. very lovely.. hugs to you, my friend.. ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Serenity ~ Thank you dear one, I feel very close to you for some reason, and I am glad you GOT it! Saunni ~ I send you such a gentle hug, and thank you for reading this one, it is a special one for me. Logan ~ Feeling kinda old today, and could use a "fire", as my heart is extremely heavy today, so I thank you. I get amazing younger when my granddaughter shows up, UNTIL the next day! Marge ~ What can I say to you Angel on Earth, you hold me up with those wings of yours when I need it most, thank you dear friend. If I made you smile today then I did my job! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Vicky ~ Sorry I missed you, and I do thank you for reading this (and your email) and I will write you shortly, thanks for your concern and friendship. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yes... all I can truly say is yes.... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: I see wise in your guise.... and count fortune to be in your realize.... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
I'm not too far behind you on the path. I yet put up the good fight but sense Father Time's breath on my neck. I don't dare turn around to face him but when I do I hope it will mean a slowdown of stress and time to reflect in as gracious a fashion as you. I can attest to your kindness and value as a friend. "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve" |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mysteria, This is so loving, so wise so gentle. Write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Cphat Hair: I wasn't even sure this was worth putting up, as it was a "ramble" I think but one churning in my stomach, so thank you. Sunshine: Ever hear you get too old quick, too schmart slow (he he, whatever it is)? Well, today...I look at mortality in a new light, and want to live large! Thanks for reading. Richard: My handsome friend that you are! My biggest wish for you is NO stress, MORE life, and CONTROL of them both - that is my wish for you! And...that you get your picture up here so these girls can see our new hunk at Passions Hugs to ya, and remember to breathe will ya? Kethry: It was a gentle soul that inspired this, a dear friend who is now dying of cancer. We go back 38 years in friendship, so it makes me look at life differently now for the first time. Thank you for reading. If I made you smile today then I did my job! |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Oh, Sharon...this one touched my heart so deeply! How well I know it to be true to tell friends and loved ones every day...because tomorrow may find them taken from our side. (now the tears begin...) Thank you for sharing this beautiful message that has just stolen my heart! Hugs and smiles to you, and much love, dawn |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
so. . . I read. . . and I was moved by the thoughts and the emotions of this piece. . . and my heart smiled. . .  ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
So...I flew So...I climbed So...I fell in love and got married So...I got pregnant So...I smile now, or cry tears of joy So...I did love on this plain, in this lifetime So...I will breathe in more of life from today on So...tomororw I love those two generations like it was my last day on earth! You lived a life there Mysteria and over 50 you said? You do realize dear that life has just begun? So enjoy a bit more Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martha: When a close frind is dying it sure makes you examine your own mortality like I told you, and I haven't stopped since I found out, and may I join you in the tears. Sven: Thank you for taking the time to read a ramble that had to be rambled. Titia: I left out a lot in that little ramble, actually I have done "lots of living", and I heard life is supposedly just beginning, but right now you would have a hard time of convincing me of that, as my friend of over 35 years is fading fast. Thanks so much for your neverending support in reading my work. If I made you smile today then I did my job! |
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