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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Circling Existence, a Trilogy The Beginning, Chapter I It was there, on another plane in another life in someone else’s dream somewhere amid star shine and moon’s beam loved a life anew loved another, too there, on the other plane Memories trickle in between night dream and reality where there lies the line black/white, lust/love so close, so far there, on another plane lived another life anew loved others too there, on that other plane Seafoam memories red-orange china memories fling me far away to sea there, on the other plane Perhaps an ancient bird was I as in dream state I often fly, under power of my own there, on the other plane Is it just a wanton dream, of people/beings I only want to be or is it something I should see there, on the other plane… The Middle, Chapter II I saw her on the Nile her beauty foretold her reign in gold… my death was unnoticed my arrival was unnoticed… I was there I watched Him walk before the world knew what He would do… my death was better my arrival was unnoticed… I suffered mightily for the Peace that wouldn’t come King’s Lords over rode I was overcome… my death now searched at the place of this birth… I spoke to Napoleon before Josephine arrived he was so alive his passions wouldn’t survive… of a passing no record my life of little worth… only woman, only husband to listen to the hoof beats to run from tyranny to explore new lands…retreat… we found a new world She had a light in her hand… I tilled ground fought for the right to live beside the red American who held my babe… you can still see my cross over my grave… today I wonder when all things foreign seem right deep in night’s night in the absence of light When did I begin? When will I really end… The End, Chapter III It is today Swirling around me I touch all things All things touch me Everyone has a twin Where is mine… Out there Somewhere There, on the other plane Does she look at herself And think of me? What does her heart see? Are we a repeat of history? Have I done things not yet imagined? Did I impact your life? Am I but a dream? Is there an opening to this plane One to step through Knowledgably? And if I touched it Would it shimmer? Am I a better person on the other side? Am I despised there? Do I cry? It was there, on another plane in another life in someone else’s dream somewhere amid star shine and moon’s beam today I wonder when all things foreign seem right deep in night’s night in the absence of light today, I will wonder of me there, on the other plane…in the real reality… there, go I. 10 July 2000 ©Karilea Rilling Jungel Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Karilea, A complete trilogy indeed... but like I said before the end is often the beginning.... and I clap... applauding this beauty... regards, sudhir. [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 07-17-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sudhir, could I ask for anyone finer in my audience? I think not! Thank you so much for your heartfelt applause! I rejoice! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
awesome Sun, just perfect...superb writing to the book it goes  jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
JM, m'friend, we can only hope...! But thank you for all of your good wishes! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh WOW APPLAUSE APPLAUSE!!! Karilea - this is just...wow...suffice to say I love it...  K |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Severn, thank you ever so... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Sunshine, this is a true testament to your poetic abilities!! I can think of no finer example to be included with the best of Passions!!! -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sven, this one MUST be dedicated to you...thank you... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Karilea.....How incredible is this??? What a magnificent piece of work. Bonnie |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I don't know Bonnie, how incredible is it? LOL! Thank you!!! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
YES! ~H |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
XAngel! Thank you! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
very good work LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Letting you know that I do, indeed like this one ... but, of course you knew that - 'It is today Swirling around me I touch all things All things touch me' In the circle of life are many friends ... some are of new heart and some are of the ancient souls ... we know them all the same ... and our ancient hearts and souls are joined in the seeking of the next circle. I so admire this piece, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Heather, thank you kindly for your comment... Marge, First, it is a great compliment that, even tho you read this piece in its three parts when not submitted, that you would come back to read again. Every writer should know when a piece touches their heart, and be happy for it. But when that piece touches another, then the writer can truly smile. Thank you for making me smile! Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This was an incredible journey Sunshine! What beautiful thoughts you've woven together so masterfully ... well done! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kit, I imagine you are making everyone smile today...reading as you are... thank you for your comments. I hope it was a journey well taken... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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