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Remembering my Alaska
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Remembering my Alaska |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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I remember... the float of leaf’s fall upon frozen ground, crashing crunching sounds of booted footfall upon the heaving earth as it accepted winter’s tight grip. I remember... the wild cries of night creatures that hung heavily suspended in the frozen air. I remember... awaiting the return of the aurora borealis, my rainbow dancing lights in the northern sky and the chill of bone that would not depart for many months to come. Alaska. Night’s crispness would often find me circling our cabin in the woods, seeking proof our adopted twin moose had made it safely through another day. Chattering squirrels cheekily chastised me from nearby treetops, hoping to sanctify the boundaries that lay between the species. Alaska. I remember... stepping out into the boggy mess of melting permafrost and snowfall each spring during "breakup," the term natives and Alaska adoptees use to describe the annual change from winter's death-like trance to spring's welcome renew. Alaska. I remember you. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (10-10-2003 01:16 PM).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
sounds not only as if you have fond memories..but the connections with an understanding that goes deeper than just having lived there... well done... indeed |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I have friends who lived in Alaska for some time and shared much of its heritage with me as you do us all through your words Kacy. Fond memories I am sure. Hugs. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kacy..this takes me back to when you lived there and would write about what it was like.. Sounds wonderful...your Alaska. ~Hugs~ ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I have had a yearning to visit Alaska all of my life--and after reading your descriptive writing, I now have a BURNING yearning to head for Alaska! One of my dreams is to go fishing for Arctic Char!   Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Ron, it's the kind of place that forces you to look much deeper than the surface. Donna, thanks, though a few memories are less than wonderful, the overall memory is positive. Nancy, thank you for reading and commenting. Yep, I joined Pips while in the Interior, and writing about Alaska was one of my primary connections with new friends here at the board. Linda, just put those bunny boots on and go! LOL, it's still above freezing and snowless, at least as recently as yesterday. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (10-10-2003 01:53 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Kacy, this is beautiful, sweet friend, I have never been there but I dream of going there some summer in the future when it's not as cold and getting to admire all its unique splendor! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, I remember too when you used to write so much from your former home, yay, 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 I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Noah, you've got to go in the dead of winter to really appreciate Alaska. The aurora alone is worth freezing your buns off.  But of course, the midnitesun of summer will energize you for 20 hours a day. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (10-10-2003 09:49 PM).] |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Kacy I have watched many documentaries on Alaska and each time the scenery takes my breath away and makes me want to go there. How lucky you are to be there. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kacy~ So beautifully wistful~ 'I remember... awaiting the return of the aurora borealis, my rainbow dancing lights in the northern sky' Ahhh, just such lovely sights to remember~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it  |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
You got some good memories,Kacy.They got me thinking about spring when we have'nt even had a freeze here yet.A cool north breeze but sunny and a high around 50 today.Oh if it would only stay that way,lol... The leaves only turned color in the last week but they were starting to fly around pretty good today. Alaska thinks of you too... Live like it's your last day... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A visit to your wondrous state would be truly invigorating - though your verse brings it to life beautifully... Very nice, Kacy... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Midnitesun I remember too, spent over 3year there and remember all that and my youth. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Kacy, Lady you're making me homesick!!!! I moved from there after 27 years of life!!!! Lovely poem!!!! Enjoyed!!!! Take Care, Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Bridgette, sorry to have made you homesick. Hope all is going well for you in OR, but it sure sounds like AK has your heart and soul. SY, yes, I remember you saying once before that you were in AK. So that aurora may have captured you some nights as well. Nan, thanks for visiting, wish you could see and describe the rainbow of lights. I know you would write a masterpiece. Ray, yes I have some favorite memories. You are almost having Denver's weather, LOL, the leaves changed and began to fall last week. Vandana, thanks! hope you someday get a chance to see that aurora. Marge, thank you for that! wish I could capture some of those lights and send them your way. Sue, I mean it, that aurora is awesome and worth the chill, but don't you get something comparable with the 'southern cross?' |
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