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sonagolese Junior Member
since 2001-02-26
Posts 18Virginia |
Spirit of Nature I have come from the heart of all natural things, Whose life from the soul of the beautiful springs You shall hear the sweet waving of corn in my voice, And the musical whisper of leaves that rejoice, for my lips have been touched by the spirit of prayer, Which lingers unseen in the soft summer air And the smile of the sunshine that brightens the skies, Has left a glad ray of its light in my eyes. On the sea-beaten shore, 'mid the dwellings of men, In the field, or the forest, or wild mountain glen, Wherever the grass or a daisy could spring, Or the musical laughter of childhood could ring Wherever a swallow could build 'neath the eaves, Or a squirrel could hide in his covert of leaves, I have felt the sweet presence, and heard the low call, Of the Spirit of Nature, which quickens us all. Grown weary and worn with the conflict of creeds, I had sought a new faith for the soul with its needs, When the love of the beautiful guided my feet Through a leafy arcade to a sylvan retreat, Where the oriole sung in the branches above, And the wild roses burned with their blushes of love, And the purple-fringed aster, and the bright goldenrod, Like beautiful jewels adorned the green sod. How blessed to feel from the care-laden heart All the sorrows and woes that depressed it depart, And lay tired head, with its achings, to rest On the heart the one who loves it the best Thus it is ever, when, wearied, we yearn To the bosom of Nature and Truth to return, And life blossoms forth into beauty anew, As we learn to repose in the Simple and True. No longer with self or with Nature at strife, The soul feels the presence of infinite life And the voice of a child, or the hum of a bee; The somnolent roll of the deep-heaving sea; The mountains uprising in grandeur and might; The stars that blaze forth from the depths of the night; All speak in one language, persuasive and clear, To those who in spirit are waiting to hear. There is something in Nature beyond our control, That is tenderly winning the love of each soul We shall linger no longer in darkness and doubt, When the beauty within meets the beauty without. Sweet Spirit of Nature! Wherever thou art, O, fold us like children, close, close to your heart Til we learn that your bosom is Truth's hallowed shrine, And the soul of the beautiful is the Divine. |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
You know, ryhming well in poetry is so difficult, in my opinon. You did it superbly. Welcome to Passions  "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." |
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sonagolese Junior Member
since 2001-02-26
Posts 18Virginia |
Thank you for your kind comment and warm welcome. I hope I can do justice to the wonderful poetry I've found here. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is a magnificent poem... Your theme is beautifully developed... your couplets formulate a flawless rhyme scheme... and.. You've mastered anapestic meter beautifully... I do think I'll be looking forward to more of your work... Welcome aboard - You'll be a great asset to this Passionate Place... Check your email for a special greeting..  |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
sonagolese, Firstly welcome to passions, Secondly stay a while we can always find a place for a good poet. BTW if Nan says you are good you must be very good. write on Kethry. Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Welcome to passions and you made a great entrance with one of my favorite topic "nature". enjoyed these excellent piece, and will look forward for more Charisma |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
WELCOME to PASSIONS!!!! Well, I do believe that this will be the first time that I took the entry poem of a poet and filed it in my library so thank you for that. I too love nature in many ways and being interested in the culture that so dearly lives by it's rules, I must come back and read this one many times. Wonderful cadence and rhyme scheme to this piece and of course the subject was perfect. Beautiful writing all around. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
WOW oh WOW !!! when you told me you wrote.....you didnt say YOU WROTE!!!.....giggle...welcome to passions.......beautiful !!! helen |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Welcome!!! Welcome!!!:O} There is a veritable kaleidoscope of wonder and emotions here. Beautiful! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Welcome to Passions! A very lovely first post! Enjoy your stay, and be ready for many, many accolades in the future! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow - a splendid first post. Let me add my "welcome". Hope to see much more from you soon. Michael |
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sonagolese Junior Member
since 2001-02-26
Posts 18Virginia |
I thank you all for such a warm welcome. I look forward to many hours of enjoyment sharing with you my thoughts as well as taking to heart those of yours. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sonagolese~ This is an extremely well-written piece. I felt enveloped by such spiritual serenity as I 'walked' through the nature of which you wrote. I look forward to enjoying more of your writing. Welcome to Passions. Peace~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
A beautiful painting in rhyme. Welcome, and thank you for this gift. Linda |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Welcome and may I say this is a fine piece of poetry, I love nature and I loved this! "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Sonagolese, Amazing beauty in this piece, WOW you can write,,, and of course a wonderful subject I to must keep in my library to enjoy over and over again, please let me welcome you to Passions and really hope to see alot more of your work, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How blessed to feel from the care-laden heart All the sorrows and woes that depressed it depart, And lay tired head, with its achings, to rest On the heart the one who loves it the best Thus it is ever, when, wearied, we yearn To the bosom of Nature and Truth to return, And life blossoms forth into beauty anew, As we learn to repose in the Simple and True. What a beautiful way to explain the lure... Your poem is superb!! Welcome to Passions! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
You did such a wonderful job covering all the majestic facets of nature! I enjoyed the rhyming and flow...it's the type of poem that relaxes me and makes me realize why life can be so enjoyable sometimes....great stuff!! welcome to Passions!! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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