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Alison
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0 posted 2010-01-07 10:44 AM


I have thought of so much I would tell you
On a day that season’s light drifts on by
Each day brings empty pages for mem’ries
To share stories soaring high on wind sighs.

Never forget dirt side roads and bare feet
Sun rays dancing over blades of sweet grass
Voices chat over chirps of birds in flight
Clouds cast shadows over fields as they pass.

Carry waves that push sand from the inlet
Smell the kelp that has washed onto the shore
Watch the eagles soar high with wind currents
Let your mind carry these days from before.

Hear the snow as it falls to tree branches
Feel the fog as it drifts over high hills
Watch the berries ripen with spring rain drops
Days once boring become stories to thrill.

Hold the hands of a family who love you
Clasp the fingers that will never let go
We are pieces formed from another day
Sharing a past that forever will grow

I have thought of so much I would tell you
It is expressed in the poems you write
Link to pasts that will forever linger
And paint pictures in your dreams every night

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Alison

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1 posted 2010-01-07 10:56 AM


Alison, what a joy these letters are to the young you of the past. This one was especially joyful to read and to savour. When we are young, we take so much for granted. My Dad impressed upon me when I was a little girl, that I should not go through life with blinders on. I was to be observant of the world around me ~ and the world within me.

You have grown into a very wise and observant young woman, dear Poetess!

God bless you, my dear friend!

Much love,
Linda

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2 posted 2010-01-07 12:21 PM


Alison, this is quiet a glance on the past, and a lovely discourse, Nature was an important piece of your life as you describe so much of your desires or memories...Thanks for the lovely poem.

yann

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3 posted 2010-01-07 07:51 PM



I certainly second both Linda and Yann's

comments dear Alison, a most enjoyable write. God bless, love

Lindsay

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4 posted 2010-01-07 09:53 PM




and I second everyone's reply

nicely done dear friend...

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5 posted 2010-01-07 10:19 PM


Very beautiful that was. It let me drift away as I was reading it, getting a visual of how it must of felt to write it.
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6 posted 2010-01-07 11:41 PM


I third all of the above. Lovey memories.We should all do this.I love to reread journals of any one at all. Even my own can entertain me for hours as I have boxes of them since girlhood. Thank you for sharing. latearrival
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7 posted 2010-01-13 06:08 PM


Linda,

Thank God for your Dad and for his advice about keeping the blinders off.  The world is far more beautiful through your eyes.   Thank you for your thoughs and for caring.

Love,
Alison

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Thank you, yann, my friend.

A

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Lindsay,

Thank you so much - you give so much here at PiP that I am happy to give you a little back.

xoxoxo
A

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Kate,

Thank you lots.  I love that you are back.

A

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DonRodrigue,

Thank you and I am honored that you drifted on my words.  You made me smile.

Alison

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late,

Thank you for being a lover of words and thoughts.  I really enjoy the thought of you pouring over journals.  A nice little piece of you that you shared, m'dear.

xoxox
A

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8 posted 2010-01-14 04:00 PM


I don't think it's ever too late to embrace the wisdom of this letter... This is so beautiful, my friend...

into my library it goes! *S*

Alison
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9 posted 2010-01-17 03:03 AM


Ruth,

Sometimes I am a loss to express how deeply people's comments impact me.  This is one of those times.  I am grateful for your support, kindness and friendship.

Love,
Alison

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