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...and I am thankful
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...and I am thankful |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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...and I am thankful ...for peace and for pinwheels, for prayer wheels and bicycles, for nights we think are cold though they’re really not, and fall days with warm promises in the hearts of them, ...for flowers like dandelions that we simply can’t keep from blooming, and for people like them who simply won’t let us extinguish their smiles even with our nastiest tools, ...for friends who last the years and for years that are kind enough not to outlast all friendships, for friendship itself, which can be more complex than love and in some ways more rewarding; and for the sense to hold on to such a basic part of life that so easily slips away, ...that even in a desert paradise there are seasons, and flowers that know when to open, leaves that go gold when it would be so easy to stay green until the spring, ...for sand among other things, and all it means: blessing and grinding powder, bright, forgiving, softly symbolic endgame of mountains, that we play on, make glass and time and even skyscrapers from because cement won’t work without it, that gentles any shore and brings happiness to everyone on it, ...for life, and yes, for living, for the souls we know so little about though they seem so very important when we don’t forget them entirely because they are so hard to feel, ...that there is such a thing as poetry even though, like the soul, we can’t ever define it adequately despite its being so very important when we don’t entirely forget, ...for music, poetry’s sister, and the way it speaks to us more clearly sometimes than words, though we can’t truly express the full meaning of what it told, that is, without singing, ...that even though it’s so very rare there are still times when – even once upon a lifetime – there is a resonant spirit, someone who can share what we are at the core, because they are made of the same substance and we had the luck or blessing to find them, ...for families, especially the ones we have made with such spirits, who share and care and overcome with us, who drag us back yelling from whatever brink we’re on today, and who will be there to do the same for even longer than we live, ...for words, and for there being more good in this world and the people in it than all my words can say, I am thankful.... ..........rp because it's time, and because I am....... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed....I love this again as I did before, with goosebumps and a sniff or two. Happy Thanksgiving!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"...that there is such a thing as poetry even though, like the soul, we can’t ever define it adequately despite its being so very important when we don’t entirely forget" ...and for poets such as you who can put these words of thanks together in such a beautiful lyrical way that when I have finished reading all I can whisper is Amen. Happy Thanksgiving Ed. Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and I am thankful you reposted again... for this is a beautiful prayer and one worthy of the library... Happy Thanksgiving, Ed. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
And I, dear sir ... am thankful that you are here to share it once more~  Happy Thanksgiving, Ed~ *Huglets* ~*Me ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang Ed this has me all mushy and stuff Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, my friend |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
and I am thankful that there is you... holding a candle against the darkness reducing the shadows of grief standing by me to keep fear at bay you are my guide even when we can't find the path and the destination is no more than a thin outline waiting on the horizon for the glow of your words to light the way I am thankful that you show me the feathered thing and that your words nestle in my mind and cannot be dislodged by adversity or winter day a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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Pressie Member
since 2006-11-14
Posts 157Oklahoma |
Great stuff Ed! Thanks for sharing! TP |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
And I am thankful Ed, that your words are here for us to share. It is sooo good to see your shine again. Hugs. |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
...for flowers like dandelions that we simply can’t keep from blooming, and for people like them who simply won’t let us extinguish their smiles even with our nastiest tools, Siyo Ratleader this is good words to read,comforting and caring.I am very glad though you can not kill out the Dandelion are very good to eat in many ways,and make a wonderful light wine is very good for your stomache. The flowers fry in light oil are yummy food!
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful...James |
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PEBBLES Member
since 2006-10-30
Posts 69South Australia, Australia |
I so enjoy all of this but ,...'for flowers like dandelions that we simply can’t keep from blooming, and for people like them who simply won’t let us extinguish their smiles even with our nastiest tools,'... this brings back wonderful childhood memories so long forgotten. dandelions between my toes so that I could go to secret places and dandelion halos on my head to push away the rain and let the sunshine in. So much more to remember now. Thankyou, Very best wishes, Helen. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
this is another of those (many) times that I am 'humbled' by the fine quality of 'writes' and grand talent of poets in this P.I.P. 'circle of friends'! what a magnificent poem!.... for me, particularly: ...that there is such a thing as poetry even though, like the soul, we can’t ever define it adequately despite its being so very important when we don’t entirely forget, ...for music, poetry’s sister, and the way it speaks to us more clearly sometimes than words, though we can’t truly express the full meaning of what it told, that is, without singing, To one for whom 'poetry and music' are 'life-blood' (and have proved 'life-saving' in my dances with the 'dark wolf') this poem is especially significant/meaningful! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
and I am thankful for having the chance to read this I needed to read words like this to offset reading the news of the day |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You have written so many poems that deserve the description "perfection"... but none more than this. I am thankful to see it reposted and hope it's here to bless our lives every year... and I am thankful for you, my friend... your goodness of heart exceeds even your immense talent! *S* |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I am deeply thankful "...for peace and for pinwheels, for prayer wheels and bicycles" and for music and poetry and all the rest and for this poem thank you |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
thank you ! That was a beautiful read. Be well Roniece |
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