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A Whistle Day
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A Whistle Day |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Have you ever had a whistle day, one of those days where no matter what happens you just sail right through it, usually the sky is blue and the air clean and crisp, like an apple and just as sweet. That’s the way today was, and even though I was looking and couldn’t find where I needed to go I kept on looking and eventually the curb slowed and the numbers corrected themselves, and the gate was open, even the dog was small and brown and licked my awwww. So this whistle it just sounded sharp and keen across the sky and the trees were perfect outlines for zapping back and forth without touching a leaf or disturbing a pine cone and I just thought to write the notes down so I’d remember how the tune went you know, so I could play it again some cold December rain and know that no matter how bumpy, I’m talking here about the road the path that has no sign posts, the whistle can come back around and touch me, see. < !signature--> In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 11-19-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ If I had to pick a perfect tune - it would be to hear your whistle ! My father always whistled and it is the sound I most associate with remembering him. BUT ... this little jewel~ 'even the dog was small and brown and licked my awwww.' ... just wrapped me up in delight !  You are adorable ! Love n' awwww's ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Martie* Days like this are meant to be wrapped and placed within our hearts so that we can pull them out when we need a reminder that "a bad day" doesn't last forever...wonderful thoughts from you!! This one will be tucked in my library as an added "whistle day" thank you for that gift!! |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
"A Whistle Day"....Love it Martie....am waiting now for that whistle to come back around.... Bonnie |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
So this whistle it just sounded sharp and keen across the sky and the trees were perfect outlines for zapping back and forth without touching a leaf or disturbing a pine cone and I just thought to write the notes down so I’d remember how the tune went you know, so I could play it again some cold December rain ================ me thinks your muse just whistled ... and it did indeed come back around ... what a way cool poem ... the whole idea of it ... very cool ... later-just pucker up and blow-gator  jm |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
that is what I call a *big smile* poem. Can't help but have one after reading this wonderful poetry. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
You should know - your poem has me whistling as I type this response  - and I may just be whistling ALL DAY! as the guy in the Mennen Commercial says: "Thanks - I needed that!" (and I did) and too = I agree with Marge - the doggie with Awww - really got me smilin. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Delightful!!! Excellent flow, filled with wonderful reminisence and energy! Oh, I must take this idea with me...a 'whistle day', lovely thought/image. Thanks for writing your thoughts down, thanks for sharing them. I am so blessed! May I place a copy in my favorites of others? |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--my whistle ain't that pertty, but it is a sign of happiness...I'm glad to know you remember your fathers. Buterflies--You always say such nice things...thank you for tucking this in your library. Bonnie--Thanks so much for reading...and your nice comment Janet--for some reason last night my muse tapped me on the shoulder...and this is what happened. Mike--I'm so glad your smiling...cause I sure am, just seeing your name...how are you, my friend?? Bill--the question is, can you smile and whistle at the same time...I can't, but then a smile can be in your heart and not your face...so glad you liked this! Vas--of course you can put this in your favorites...I am honored! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Martie what a great thought. Now we can all come back to it, and put a whistle in our day! Thanks! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I sure have had those days Martie and they are wonderful...I know you are in love with the romance of life the same as I am...and this little jewell of a poem just proves it.. wish you more and more whistle days...take care...ethome...... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie- I'm loving this! I just love those 'whistle days'! this is so wonderful...makes me wanna skip...lol. thanks for the smile.. hugs, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
WhtDove--I'm so glad you stopped by...please do anytime. ethome--yep--life can be pretty wonderful...and the romance of it, I am for sure. Vicky--happy to have brought a smile and skip to you, my friend. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is lovely, Martie! You writing is always an inspiration! Puppies always think we are wonderful, don't they! And the best thing to do with a whistle, is, indeed, to save it for a cold winter day. Ways to lift spirits! Excellent! [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 11-19-2000).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Martie, this was a very uplifting piece and I wish I could remember all my whistle days for just when I need them.. Parker |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, I see! Great poem, Martie! Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I personally have never had a day like that but I'll take your word for it that they are nice days! Thank you, Martie....... |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
"even the dog was small and brown and licked my awwww." i'm with Marge and Wilfred - this was a really happy poem, and the dog was just so ... well...... "VISIBLE" .... ~grin~ P |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Martie, I agree with Poertree the dog was visible, the whistle was audible and the image... a treasure. Write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You are lovely, Rosemary, I loved the picture Dale sent. Parker--I wish I could remember all mine too...that's why I thought I better write this one down. Denise--thanks for seeing. Balladeer--You have too. Philip--yup...the dog was visible...thanks. Kethry--the treasure is your reply...thank you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I love this, Martie... I tend to put pen to paper when I'm feeling down or subdued... so those are the memories I come back to... But I'm bookmarking your whistle for another smile... and enjoying the smile it gave today! *S* |
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