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Sunshine
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0 posted 2001-02-05 08:27 PM




                In the deepest recesses of my thoughts alone
                I listen carefully to the soft tone
               Of ancient laughter, sobs and cheers
               The stillness of the voices I silently hear.

               I recognize some of family, mother, father, friend
               Some make me smile, some I don't comprehend
               Even today, after years of remembering what was heard
               The chatter takes on the twittering of many birds.

               But in the darkness, in moonlight soft and quiet
               The Whisperings present a tumultuous riot.
               Wondering faintly, is this my conscience speaking
               Or the sound of angels' comments as they are peeking?

               I know the Angels are around, I feel them in my heart
               Whispering quiet and low, soft, never sharp
               Asking one another if they have guided me right
               Gently beseeching Him to keep me in his light.

               All children know their Angels' Whispers, but forget as they grow
               That the Angels will watch through all of the times
               Whether troubled, happy, or seemingly ruined in kind
               Nevertheless the angels stay and whisper soft hope to the mind.

               Is it "Conscience" or Angels' Whispers do you think?
               Which would cause you more to smile?
               I'd like to think it is my Father's voice in the guise of an angel,
               Taking care of me all the while.

               So keep Whispering on, my Angels dear
               And guide me with your thoughts of care
               Knowing that you trust in me to step kindly throughout
               My Father's world, and his creations dear. Amen

06.25.99




Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




© Copyright 2001 Karilea Rilling Jungel - All Rights Reserved
Nan
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1 posted 2001-02-05 09:08 PM


I do recall that day - I was quite surprised to find another ray of "Sunshine" among us... and intrigued to learn who was behind such a "special" name.... You've done it justice, Karilea... This is a wonderful poem... as are all of yours..

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2 posted 2001-02-05 09:18 PM


And you, our Nan...were one of the very first to welcome me to a very special place, a very special time...I have not forgotten...thank you for then, thank you for now....and I hope I continue to share your Sun....for you share very well....

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3 posted 2001-02-05 09:49 PM


Kari dear heart, and if this was your debut which it obviously was then I am not surprised you are such a brillint writer. You showed exceptional talent in this love, absolutely outstanding.
I love it, I truly do.
You will always shine where you belong in the hearts and minds of those that read your so gifted words.


                      

Thank you for the gift of your poetic beauty
Take care love as always
                     Majestic Marsha
                            


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Sunlit Soul
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4 posted 2001-02-05 10:21 PM


Wow, this is soooo beautiful!  You have a great deal of talent and I admire that.  Well done!

"Every man dies. Not every man lives."
-Tim Robbins

Robert Joseph
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5 posted 2001-02-06 05:31 PM



Karilea, I read, I listened, I agree...great voice! Thanks for sharing this with us all!

Robert Joseph

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6 posted 2001-02-19 11:33 AM


Wonderful, silence may be golden but this shines

Reach out and touch someone
Holland Dozier and Holland

Elizabeth
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7 posted 2001-02-19 12:39 PM


quote:
I'd like to think it is my Father's voice in the guise of an angel,
               Taking care of me all the while.


And there are some whose voices I like to think I've heard, and their spirits guiding me...thanks Sunshine.

ethome
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8 posted 2001-02-20 06:48 AM


Such a great question presented with such a poetic warmth full of reflections.... I don't know the answer but I know that I like this approach to asking it....just wonderful work Karilea!

The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges.

Kethry
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9 posted 2001-02-20 06:59 AM


Kari, beloved,
What a gentle passion and power behind your first write, you definitely have the heart of a poet....Whose I'm not sure *S* but let's hope they don't need it for twould be a sin if I couldn't read your work.
write on
Kethry


Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.



Sunshine
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10 posted 2001-02-20 11:33 AM


You know, you folks, ALL of you, don't know the power you put into your responses....

suffice to say, enough to make the Sun blush with thanks....

hugs to you all....

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