This is what happens to the sand I took home

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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

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Netherlands

0 posted 2002-10-17 10:57 AM

Picture of Costa Rica sand, ©Michel v.d. Burgh

Not all the sand you brought, he could use
for the purpose he has in mind
But some were real nice sands he said
He thanks you for being so kind

I wondered, because all that sand
Looks just the same to me
For him each grain is different
It's how you look on it you see

He washes the sand and dries it well
Spread it out on a microscope sheet
And then you see to your asthonishment
The sand looks different indeed

Like sparkling stones of higher value
They display their secret charm
The sands of each location varies
in colors, some look cold, others warm

They make these beautiful pictures of sand under the microscope and because sand is different in each part of the world, you get all different colors and shapes. So it actually should have been ordinary sand that I should have brought home, I didn't know. Oh well, next time I gather some more.
He said there were some nice specimen in the stuff I gave him.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (10-17-2002 11:00 AM).]

Kit McCallum

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1 posted 2002-10-17 11:08 AM

WOW! Incredible picture Titia ... and wonderfully explained through your poem. They do indeed look like jewels. That's really neat!

Best wishes,
/Kit

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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Florida, USA

2 posted 2002-10-17 11:12 AM

Titia, this was really neat. The sand here in Florida is SOOO beautiful...but of course, I could be kinda partial. I love your poems and your pictures. thanks for sharing all of them.
Love to All,
Ethel

Sunshine

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3 posted 2002-10-17 11:13 AM

Titia, Titia, did you see?
One resembles a pearl!
I'm so glad for the sand you took
from 'round this side of the world...

I'm also glad for the gifts you bring
each and every sunny day...
I promise that the next time you come,
I'll manage a trip your way!

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

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Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-10-17 11:18 AM

(smiles) Yay!!! Awwwwwww, I love it, sweet friend, the sand is so gorgeous and look just like precious gemstones, you just have to cherish this forever as it is both a souvenir and a special remembrance of friendship! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

majnu

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since 2002-10-13

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SF Bay Area

5 posted 2002-10-17 11:41 AM

its the stuff dreams are made of.

great poem explanation - really cool.

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

6 posted 2002-10-17 11:55 AM

titia! This is amazing. Thank you for showing us the beauty of sand. I had no idea!
Very beautiful!
Liz

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7 posted 2002-10-17 11:59 AM

So there is always more there than the first glance. I love this, and I have learned something today. Beautiful.

"two hearts will build the foundation for one point of light
a duet done with passion"

excerpt from "I Love You"

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

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On A Journey To The Unknown

8 posted 2002-10-17 12:28 PM

Wow Titia! This is amazing! I hope the next time you come to this side of the world, I can be there to see you, too. The only thing is, I don't fly.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

9 posted 2002-10-17 12:32 PM

Okay talk about sand! I live right on the ocean, so ask if he wants that and I will send some and little rocks too if he wants, so email me. LOL, never realized the stuff I try to get off my shoes was that important before. You tell him I live on Burrard Inlet in Vancouver and ask what he wants - I will send it. Titia, are you sure he doesn't mean stones?

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (10-17-2002 12:33 PM).]

Muys
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since 2002-04-06

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The Netherlands

10 posted 2002-10-17 01:07 PM

Sand???????????
I see prunes, vine stones,diamants and
beautiful coulers.
Miraculously world
Very nice Titia
knuffel Mom

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

11 posted 2002-10-17 04:07 PM

And he said THANK YOU to all who brought sand along. Isn't it amazing????

Never thought of sand that way and then I looked up 'sand collection' on google and WOW, half the world is collecting sand this way.LOL

Hi Mommy Muys, nice to see you on PIP

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

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