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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Freely Flows The River ~*Marge Tindal*~  Down the valley over the hill the river flows freely on it's way to the rill Flowing 'neath ponds of lily into the lakes little more than a ripple it makes Out to the ocean in channels of current flowing with tides that are resurgent Waves come pounding to the shore returning to the river once more The cycle continues when the rain gathers in Cumulus bulging with rain Down fall the droplets on umbrella'd heads delivered again to the great river beds ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Lovely, flowing, cyclical verse, dear Marge...was this by any chance inspired by our Liz's "Reasons" poem? It would make a very nice accompaniment. You are with gift, my lady. ~ Claire |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
I have always connected water with spirituality, and I believe it can cleanse the soul. Also I think the journey through life is like a river, we are all streams heading towards the ocean. I read a poem, forget the author, who used the stages of the river as a metaphor for stages in life. Was it Lao Tze Tao? can't remember anyway, a fantastic poem about the cycle of a river's journey. Beautiful poem. Out to the ocean in channels of current flowing with tides that are resurgent Waves come pounding to the shore returning to the river once more The cycle continues when the rain gathers in Cumulus bulging with rain ------------------------ "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? " Douglas Adams. "Here chewing your tail is joy" Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Do not listen to a word I say Just listen to what I can keep silent" Nicky Wire |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Claire~ You read my heart well. Yes, her spirit again inspires my quill. Thank you for the ever-so-kind reply. BrianM~ The cycle of life moves with the current of the water-flow ... ever-moving, ever-changing it's path ... and takes us with it, returning us where it wants us to be. Thank you. ~*Marge*~< !signature--> ~*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 05-27-2000).] |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
This was very lovely, I especially liked the full circle feel it has. Great job! ~H |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've penned this so beautifully Marge, that I cannot only picture it ... I can "hear it" as well. I loved this Marge! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this brings a river into a whole new light....I loved it Kathleen indy31_99@yahoo.com |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Marge, this is lovely. I love the re-birth that it describes! I really loved it. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
XAngel~ I appreciate the reply. I'm rather fond of circles. Kit~ Thank you. If I've brought the 'sound' of the circle of water to you - I've done more than I expected to do this day. I'm elated. Kathleen~ I'm pleased you like it. Thank you for seeing my river. LoveBug~ The waters of life do bring a rebirth. Refreshing us anew. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Very soothing. Of course, with your icon, now I'm thinking of deer standing in the water drinking, their reflections drinking them. That's kinda soothing too, of course. Mike |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Very soothing and Calming indeed. Beautiful as always Marge. Well done.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mike~ What a LOVELY thought ! Thank you for sharing it with me. DarkAngel~ I am so pleased to read the kind replies you leave. Thank you, 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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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
So aesthetic, so soothing, so beautiful as ever from you Marge... This is a very thought inspiring poem, marge... Thanks for posting, Regards, sudhir Life is like a painting, That in an art gallery is left hanging, Though many come just to look at it, A very few actually come to enjoy it. |
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Lorraine Nisbet Member
since 2000-05-18
Posts 218Jersey City, NJ USA |
Marge, What a calming effect your poem has left. Great job! ~Lorraine A great poet is nothing more....than a discovered amateur |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ I do appreciate your comments. Pleased to know that you found it soothing. Lorraine~ Thank you, it's so nice to know that the effect of this was felt by so many. Lets the poetess feel that she has accomplished what the musings of her heart intended. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
The circle continues Marge. . . the river of life flows on and on. . . and our lives along with it. . . Beautiful poem.... ----------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ Thank you, my friend for capturing the essence of the cycle of our lives in the continuing circles of the water. ~*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.... |
It flows as freely as love flows from your heart, soul and spirit. It flows as freely as poetry flows from your quill. It flows as freely as the friendship You offer to everybody. Lovely poem, Marge! You are a supreme poetess for sure. Love and hugs, 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 just say the nicest things. Seems we just gotta 'go with the flow' ! You know I just love you to pieces ! Thank you, sweetie. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh Marge, I love poetry about cycles...this is wonderful and perfect....you know the first poem I ever wrote, at age five, was about this same thing. Thanks for reminding me. You're the best! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ FIVE ? ... FIVE ? Age of FIVE ? My goodness, lady ... how could you possibly remember what you wrote at age FIVE ? (I'm trusting that a wonderful mom saved it for you ... not that it's a long time ago - but - FIVE ?) You are of ~spirit~ for sure ! 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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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Marge - I love the poem, and I love the pic... It reminds of the Florida skies in the afternoon... Awesome..  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ Glad you enjoyed both. Did a rain chant last evening and hopefully it will bring in some of that rain that we need so badly. Thanks, gal. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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