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Midnitesun
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0 posted 2008-03-15 05:16 PM



In the lean slip of time
that rests at the edge of dawn,
one must stretch both mind and muscle
to prepare for the coming day.

The heart must make ready
to give and receive.
Each breath should fill the soul
with the thankfulness of life.

Take that lean slip of time
and treat it
as if it were
your only moment.


© Copyright 2008 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2008-03-15 05:40 PM


that's a very profound poem and we should think more about it.

  regards

   yann

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2 posted 2008-03-15 05:42 PM


Kacy,

You write truth so beautifully.  This is another keeper - and carries a message we all need to heed.

Alison

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3 posted 2008-03-15 05:44 PM


I agree with yann, this is a profound and beautiful poem, food for thought.
                                 Ida

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4 posted 2008-03-15 06:31 PM


a most fine 'write!'

"the lean slip of time
that rests at the edge of dawn"...

[is a particularly wonderful poetic image!]

serious and sustained applause!!

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5 posted 2008-03-15 07:40 PM


...





thanks you (Nine of Pentacles this month? Hmmmm...)


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6 posted 2008-03-15 08:43 PM


Who cannot love a lean slip?

it is the only moment when we truly breathe.




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7 posted 2008-03-15 10:28 PM


In the lean slip of time
that rests at the edge of dawn,
one must stretch both mind and muscle
to prepare for the coming day..."

Wisdom drafted into words Midnitesun. I am glad I came upon your thoughts written in this piece.

Beautifully and very descriptively Written!



ARCTIC WIND

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8 posted 2008-03-15 11:35 PM


Midnitesun,

That "lean slip of time", I do notice, gets a little painful as I grow older.  I'm more than grateful that I can enjoy it.

Bobby

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9 posted 2008-03-16 12:11 PM


Now see how you got me thinking !

.
Time gets more precious
When there is less of it to waste
We cannot predict the future
Or recall the past
So make the most of each minute
Make every moment last.....

Thanks MS, I did need reminding having got rather complacent recently...  John

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10 posted 2008-03-16 01:33 PM


Kacy, I would wager, that you do exactly that!

Wise words from a wise, ole soul!

Carpe Diem!


Linda

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11 posted 2008-03-16 02:04 PM


quote:
The heart must make ready
to give and receive.
Each breath should fill the soul
with the thankfulness of life.



Wonderful reminder, concise, wise and beautiful!

Thank you for this, dear Kacy!

Love,
Margherita

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12 posted 2008-03-16 02:19 PM


can feel the orchestra
getting ready to play
your morning as it rises
sweeeetttttttt

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13 posted 2008-03-18 03:24 PM


WOW. This is sublime.
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14 posted 2008-03-18 09:04 PM


I tried to pick a favorite Line, Kacy but couldn't because I loved it all~~

Beautifully written

M

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15 posted 2008-03-19 12:34 PM


Very cool!

G'day to ya, Kacy

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16 posted 2008-03-20 01:57 PM



nor could I pick a favorite line Kacy

you remind me that each lean slip of time
is the only moment we have

thank you


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17 posted 2008-03-20 06:00 PM


Humble thank yous, to each who spent a 'slip of time' here with me!
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