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hiding in the olive branches
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hiding in the olive branches |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Hiding safely in the olive branches, out of sight, out of reach. That's where I found sanctuary as a child. That's where I find it today, in the olive trees of my mind. We were kids then, and we fought bravely in "The Olive Wars." Sometimes we would shoot those little olives at each other, nature's little bullets. I usually won those battles, being the smallest, the fastest, and the best tree climber in the neighborhood. I always knew there was something special about those olive branches. No matter how far out on a limb I went they seemed to hold me up. Only once do I remember falling, and that was because I let go. In my dreams I still cling to those olive branches, for much the same reasons now. They still offer me a sense of security, a sense of hope. As for those Olive Wars? I discovered at a tender age they are not very much fun, and make such a terrible mess. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do you have room up in that tree for me, Kacy? |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 My tree has many spare branches. I'd be delighted to have you join me. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
sweet words Kacy I found it much better to eat the olives and spit the seeds at people lol |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at your reply Raph. Yes, we did that too. Glad I grew up. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
grew up? what does that mean? I'm taller if that's what you mean..  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Now that we are both grownups, LOL, wanna go plant some of those seeds? maybe we can cover the world with Peace trees? |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
We can try and if it doesn't work we'll beat them into submission (peacefully) with the branches. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
? Raph, we need to climb a branch and have a talk. I thought we gave up on that tactic? But I'm smiling at your reply, cuz I know you'd rather sit on that olive branch and watch the stars whiz past you peacefully. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) If they were black, it wouldn't be so very bad, imagine some gherkin skirmish! (giggles) This is so well-said, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (12-17-2002 05:09 PM).] |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Now, as for me, dear friends, I don't care if they're green or black, I LOVE olives. (now I hope we're talking about the same type olives. I'm talking about the ones that come in the jars or cans (black ones). I've never had any right off the tree. But, Kacy, I loved to climb trees when I was growing up. I'd get into trouble with my Mom for doing it. But, I'd go right back and climb again. There were more boys in the neighborhood, so that's what they wanted to do...when we were young.....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Music Maker Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 152THE ORIGINAL !!!! |
The words conjure up pictures in my mind, and I see you as a child in those branches, its very appropriate at this time that we should maybe hold out those Olive Branches as a symbol of Peace and Goodwill to all - If you will supply the Olive Branch, I am sure that we can find a Dove to go with it, and lets send them symbolically to all the world leaders as our Christmas Wish List number one request. At this Festival Time, I wish you, and those that you love a Peaceful and Happy Christmas, with everything you would wish for yourself in the coming New Year. John Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah, the remembering is nice... |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
..such comfort in finding that child's "safe" place, even if for a while--enjoyed! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
beautiful parallel drawn here, really, really like this piece It should be submitted to an inspirational publisher, too, too fine! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Ol love this poem! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
VAS, thank you so much for your reply. Richard, thanks for climbing that tree with me. I really appreciate your reply. |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
my sanctuary was out back, the basketball court--it is still. this is so refreshing to know that we're all refugees and we all need that place to hide when life's been homosexual. i loved it. and thanks for the write. -chris. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Chris, haha, having a teenager at home, I understand that reply. Thanks for reading. Now go play basketball, and jump through some more hoops. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very much enjoyed Kacy! ~Hugs~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
Hmmmm.... I like the thought of knowing those branches would alaways hold you up. Made this picture perfecly easy to conjur up. I'm thinking I may have to borrow that tree because I know of no such place. Enjoyed! ~Salty In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Nancy, Salty, thanks for reading. And Salty? I gift you a branch. |
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