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The Bucket Of Joy
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The Bucket Of Joy |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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The Bucket Of Joy ~*Marge Tindal*~ Sir created ~ A spirit with hair lit with the golden rays of the sun Within her heart He placed the song of a child taken from the very throat of the nightingale For the crowning touch to this beauty upon her face He placed a smile She glowed ~ He gave her a vase to gather the lovely flowers of the meadow He gave her a bucket full of joy and bade her to live happily upon the days of the earth He smiled ... and it was good Years passed ~ He found her sitting all alone in the meadow where she'd been created No smile - no joy to call her own Child, what happened to the gifts I gave you You've nothing left to show She replied ~ Sir, I've traveled far from this meadow to lands where sorrow weeps I felt so blessed that I gave away all the gifts you'd have me keep Meekly she said ~ I had more sunshine than I needed I shared some with a friend who was down My smile was badly needed on the face of a friend who wore a frown Tearfully she continued ~ On the grave of a soldier whose widow wore a brave face I placed lovely flowers from the meadow in a tiny crystal vase Wistfully she remembered ~ To a crying child needing slumber I gave my finest song a voice Nightingale would be proud of the hushed lullabye of choice Humbly ~ I gave away almost all of the blessings that you sent my way And yet, Sir, I feel richer than I was on that beginning day Hopefully ~ But, Sir, I still have the bucket It has held the tears of many Sometimes they overflow the brim and sometimes there's not any Smiling ~ When I think that I have taken all that my bucket can hold Someone sends to me a smile, a flower, a song A ray of sunlight dancing straight across my soul Sir sighed ~ Thy name is Joy Sir wept ~ Joy caught His tears in her bucket ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 07-27-2000).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
OH Marge you have captured all the things we should do for each other willingly with no thought to ourselves...FANTASTIC never say never |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Very lovely and special piece here.  Gossamerwings ;) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paula~ Thank you for liking it. Yes, it is a pleasure to know the love of others who spread such joy. GossamerWings~ Thanks for reading and letting me know you like it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Marge, I got goosebumps as I read this. Absolutely breathtaking.I sure wish I'd seen a little box to click. Best wishes, Juls |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
See Marge, I told you.."You still ROCK"  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
I dunno what Jeffery meant - "STILL rock" or "sTiLl RoCk" or still Rock... Anyway, my judgement is early morning this day when I read this, I feel a great sense of pleasure, which your poetry always seems to give me.... Marge... You ROCK (rock is a verb and not a noun).... regards, sudhir |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marge, I agree with Sudhir. You're not a still rock. You're a rolling stone, at least!! This is extremely beautiful writing, Marge. Such wonderful thoughts...please do the old Balladeer a favor and make it a book submission, whaddayasay??? |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Do as the sweet and wise balladeer says Margie gator and submitt this baby... ITS AWESOME!!!!!! a wonderful piece of writing... and besides..how can ya not submit to dear deer   later-go and submit-gator jm |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Marge, this is a thrilling treasure, my dear, to be sure. I love the way your mind and heart work! Love to you this morning, ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Marge, This is wonderful. I not only voted for it, I think that the book would be incomplete without it. Very well done. fh |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Juliet~ Thank you for looking for the check mark. Sorry 'bout the 'goosebumps'. Jeffrey~ Doll, I still love the idea that you think so. *Hugs* Sudhir~ Enjoyed knowing you enjoyed. Jeffrey knows that I know his heart. Balladeer~ For you, I submit. Honored that you would ask. JanetMarie~ Thank you for asking also. You do know that I can't refuse my Balladeer. Claire~ This heart holds the treasure of your friendship. FredHobbs~ Thank you for liking this piece of my heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, I agree with Balladeer, You surely captured a bucket of joy. You got my vote. |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Marge this is so full of lovely sentiments. It reminds me of "Give to the world the best you have....." it has lightened my heart and started my day off with a smile. Bonnie |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
So happy I was that the little box was here. Glad you listened to the crowd. This was just way too awesome. Stand up and curtsy m'lady. acknowledge the applause. |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marge~ This is absolutely beautiful! You are amazing, my dear! You have given me much Joy with your words, and I will be smiling all day. ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh Marge---how breathtaking....Bravo!!!!! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Absolutely one of your finest pieces, Marge! Very well written and poignant! I'm glad you submitted it for Voices.... my vote's in! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
coming back for a clickety clickety click... (click)  regards, sudhir P.S. enjoyed that you enjoyed to know that enjoyed .... adn the enjoyment carries on... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Fabulous, Marge! Should submit this poem to the book, gal, and the blue mountain! Corinne |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
This poem is a gift, thank you from the bottom of my heart! Simply beautiful. |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
the master at work ... well done, Marge ... love this ... When I think that I have taken all that my bucket can hold Someone sends to me a smile, a flower, a song A ray of sunlight dancing straight across my soul My calling before me, let quill be my offering; For to be called poet, no greater gift to receive. M.A. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
My good God ...Marge...you are getting better all the time...this is just astounding insight into the gift of giving...I like the reference to Sir...my oh my don't you just have a great time doing this...I'd be lost without ya....WRITE ON DEAR GIRL!!! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Gee...I got so taken with the poem that I forgot to vote.....click.. |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
excellant. the imagry and movement the theme captured and personified... textbook stuff, Marge! effortless read with stunning visuals and the craftmanship is not shabby either! lol, bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! This is fantastic, Marge! Very very beauitfully done! Denise |
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Richard McDonald Junior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 29Queensland, Australia |
Thank-you from the depths of my heart for lightening my day. Richie! |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Marge, Outstanding in all respects ! If I had a bucket like that , I'd call it "Marge". Doc |
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redheart angrybraids Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 410honolulu, hawaii |
marge so lovley, i cried, this is just beautiful. thank you for your words. Kindly, Redheart Angrybraids |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge, Your creativity is unequalled This is a memorable and an amazing poem Bravo! Liz |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge~ Your words never cease to amaze me. You are a poetic fountain who has just come across perfection in poetry. This one is AWESOME!! Loved every word of it. Truly. A pleasure to vote. Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Marge, what a beautiful and wonderful piece you have written here. Whatever good we give we will receive back ten times over. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
And from her pen flows sunshine Marge I just love your poetry and to be able to let my vote be counted is an honor!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Seymour~ I'm more than pleased that you enjoy what I do. Thank you. Bonnie~ I smile just knowing that you wear a smile. Thank you for letting me know. MarkB~ I'm very glad to please you. Awwwww! The 'curtsy' goes to the readers who like what I do. Thanks, friend. TerryW~ My friend, I love knowing that you wear a smile because of something I said. I send you a hug ! Martie~ This little gem hitched a ride home from work with me and tugged at my heartstrings- So very happy to share the joy. Doreen~ Thank you for the glowing review. I really do like it too. Sudhir~ Thank you for the 'clickety-click'. But mostly for your smile. Corinne~ I yielded to my friends for the SUBMIT. Blue Mountain, huh ? Maybe and thank you. Marsha~ A gift of joy is shared gladly. MAMiller~ Thank you. I'm no 'master', but I don't mind if you want to think so. ETHome~ You do know how much I enjoy sharing. Sometimes the words just pick me up and take me away ! Bleeding~ You cause my cheeks to 'pink'. Thank you for the glow. Denise~ Thank you, my friend. RichardMc~ I appreciate your reply. Welcome to the family of poets and friends. DrMoose~ Awwwww ! Thank you. I'd be happy to hold your tears or share your joy. RedHeartAngryBraids~ I will hold your tears, little one. And will send a smile to brighten your face. Elizabeth, my friend~ My friend, my friend ... thank you for the sweet and loving reply. LoneWolf~ I do so appreciate you. *Hugs* from my heart. Eloise~ Yes, the essence of joy is to give more than you receive ... it follows the circle of return. Thank you. ButterfliesDC~ And - I love you, my friend. *My sincerest thanks to each of you. Is this the GREATEST place on the Net, or what ???? IT IS ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bumping per Ron's instructions. Got lost in the Cere's hourglass of miscalculated time. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Marge~ I'm so greatful that I didn't miss this one as it is truly the most beautiful poem I've read lately and to me proves you're one very talented lady indeed...this is truly exquisite deserves to be in the book most certainly.Luv Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Tracie~ Thank you for the wonderful words of encouragement that you send me. I sure do appreciate you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Marge, This is one of the few poems that have actually given me goose bumps. I love the writing and moral of the story. Everyone I know will be getting this poem and I know they will love it as much as I did. You absolutely get my vote. rosepetals25 |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- This is truely beautiful. I too felt those goosebumps. If more people lived so selflessly, the world would be a much better place. Your words certainly do add a touch of beauty to my world. Thank you for sharing them. -vlraynes (vicky) "I have read your words, and within them I have found your heart. -vlraynes |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
So glad I wandered over here from Spititual and read this, Marge. I'm in full agreement with all who want to see it in the book. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RosePetals~ I appreciate that you would share my 'Bucket Of Joy' with others. That's one huge compliment. I hope they enjoy it. VLRaynes~ I greatly appreciate your reply. You are a very talented poet and it has been my pleasure to read your poetry this day. ASandGrain~ I'm pleased that you 'wandered over' too! Hope you will visit us more often. Thank you for your sweet reply. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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dad-o-8 New Member
since 2000-08-04
Posts 8 |
MARGE......TREMENDOUS......I AM ENSLAVED BY YOUR WORDS...MAY YOUR INKWELL NEVER GO DRY |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Dad-o-8~ Softly laughing here ! You NEVER cease to amaze me ! Look at you ... getting all fancified ! Is that talent or what ? ? I just love you to pieces ! ~*Your bestest friend in the world*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
This gets a vote from me! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Insect~ Thank you so much for taking the time to enjoy this. May your bucket be always filled with the joy of others. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Wonderful, Marge!! This one really touched me...is Joy your middle name? You spread soooo much of it!! This is a gem of a poem! Love and hugs, Lil' Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lil'Lizzie~ You sweet little thing you ! My JOY comes from the likes of YOU ! You're just my little Chickadee ! LOL ! Sooooooooooooo good to see your little self flipping the pages again. LOVE YOU ! ~*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 |
Marge? Yes. It WILL be read....I can only hope I will do it the justice it deserves. I have a good voice. But...I hope I don't tear up.  Thank you m'dear.... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Thank you ...  At my church the minister had two people to read ... a young girl and 'a voice' from behind the curtains of the chapel ... it was so effective ... that there weren't many dry eyes in the chapel~ Shucks, I even cried and I KNEW how it was going to end~ Knowing it will be shared with the young creative minds of this day's youth is a blessing to this writer~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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