Sunshine, when you first see it, is like a b e a m
that makes the pupil close to see it all SkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySkySky and as the pupil closes, and the eye begins to open, you begin to see that there’s much more to Sunshine than just a beam of light, you begin to see that there’s a body there, there’s a mind there, there’s a soul there; you begin to see the things that make the Sunshine seem real to you, that make you want to touch it, to feel it, to know it with your whole heart, you want to let it fill your being with it’s warmth and happiness. . .and when it’s done these things to you, that’s when you know you’re ready to open yourself to all the great things that the Sunshine has to give. . . the sound of it, the taste of it. . . the wonder of it all. . . and that’s when you realize it, and you wonder why you’re looking at the Sun, and that it’s been looking down at you all day. . . and smiling. . . and that’s when you know that you’re not all alone in this universe because that’s what Sunshine does. . . she makes us not feel so alone, it gives us hope, makes our dreams real, and lets our dreams take shape, and, as we watch the Sun disappear on the HorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizonHorizon waterwaterwaterwaterwater we know that our lives are made better, waterwaterwaterwater waterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterour joys are more joyful, our hearts arewaterwaterwaterwaterwater waterwaterwaterwaterwaterfuller, and our voices sing to the skieswaterwaterwaterwaterwater waterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterall because, we saw theSunshinetoday. . .waterwaterwatertwaterwater waterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterand we felt its warmth. . .waterwaterwaterwaterwaterwater waterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterand its love. . .waterwaterwatertwaterwaterwaterwater waterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwaterwater
THis is sunshine, always coming over the horizon to greet you each day with such positive thinking and an exuberance that is contageous. She is always there, it seems to greet your poem with a wonderful comment laced with lots of love You wrote her well, Sven. Another beautiful portrait LIz
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2posted2000-11-2008:39 PM
Sven, what a masterpiece you have created here! WOW! This is awesome....just like the lady herself. VERY well done!
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3posted2000-11-2010:40 PM
Liz, thank you. . . she is that and so much more. . .
Balladeer, thank you also. . . she is a wonderful person. . .
That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl
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4posted2000-11-2108:01 AM
she is all that an more... a guiding light at passions for sure a warm ray of friendship excellent work Sven...wondeful presentation... very creative ... later-arteeest-gator jm
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5posted2000-11-2111:26 AM
I have been amazed this entire morning, catching glimpses of this piece, which continues to overwhelm me...
astound me...
amaze me...
and thrills me entirely!
A thank you will never be enough Sven, but it is all I have. Thank you.
Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ
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6posted2000-11-2111:35 AM
A lovely tribute indeed...
nice writing, Sven...
-Tier
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7posted2000-11-2111:39 AM
Oh, beautiful!!!!!!!! I applaud!
To capture and live a moment is truly living
Kethry Member Rara Avis
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8posted2000-11-2103:04 PM
Sven, I love the sunrise image along with the wonderful tribute to a lovely soul. write on Kethry
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ethome Member Patricius
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9posted2000-11-2103:16 PM
Brilliant Sven!!! you've almost captured her on paper but she won't just be there she will be everywhere beaming life into souls dark and bright...giving life to the day... and painting vivid pictures with delicate word brushes made of faith, consciousness and love.........great job Sven!!!!
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10posted2000-11-2103:53 PM
very very clever Sven .. quite expert at these aren't you
enjoyable and warming
philip
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11posted2000-11-2105:18 PM
WOW..great sven.. kinda bright in here ha
~Victoria~
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12posted2000-11-2107:00 PM
Jan, she is indeed. . . thank you for reading my friend. . .
Tier, thank you. . . glad that you enjoyed. . .
dreamkeeper, I accept your applause. . . thank you. . .
Kethry, thank you my friend, this was indeed challenging, but fun. . .
ethome, you have captured her brilliantly in your words! Thank you!!
Philip, expert? Well, I wouldn't go that far my friend. . . thank you. . .
Victoria, indeed it is. . . pass me those shades will you??
Sunshine. . . thank you will always be enough my friend. . . it is I who thanks you for your friendship, your words, and your inspiration. . .
That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl
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13posted2000-11-2107:28 PM
a fitting tribute to a marvelous poet -your posting could not be more spectacular - but then neither can the poet - Great write Sven
Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
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14posted2000-11-2111:41 PM
Sven,
Cool graphic my friend. May the sun always shine upon her. Well done.
LW
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15posted2000-11-2201:08 AM
Sven,
this is a real masterpiece....a wonderful tribute for our sunshine in passions...
Charisma
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16posted2000-11-2202:42 PM
I would like to thank you again, Sven...for this lovely bit of artistry...I can only imagine the time it took...I'm still amazed...
and to all of the poets that have read this, thank you for your kind words...
you all overwhelm me...inspire me...and transcend me toward the heavens....
thank you all...
Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ
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17posted2000-11-2206:37 PM
Just have to add my agreement to every lovely thing said about Sven, and his poetry, and the awesome subject of this poem. You both bring a little ray of sun into my life. Sandra