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Mother_Earth
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0 posted 2001-06-26 08:12 PM


I have a Will-'O-The-Wisp by me but always just out of sight
I call Mom and try to find her and really see her in the day light
When I least expect it out of the corner of my eye a shadow moves
Or a change in the air that I feel and my nerves it soothes
Why is she so elusive and always just a feeling to me
Sometimes a little un-nerving just a glimpse do I see
Do you know I think she even has hidden things to make me look
Then artfully when I give up back comes what she took
She is a comfort at times but a trial at others
When going around at night checking the windows or doors, like mothers
I love this Wisp this feeling that darts from dark corners
I'm looked after and cared for by this feeling in the air
A shadow, a movement, a feeling that something is there
My very own Will-'O-the-Wisp playful and I'll handle with care

© Copyright 2001 Mother_Earth - All Rights Reserved
Irish Rose
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1 posted 2001-06-26 09:20 PM


you know I really enjoyed this one, Mother Earth, you're the best!

"This rose has seen red, I have been blue
I'm going to Ireland in 2002!" Kathleen.

VAS
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2 posted 2001-06-26 10:15 PM


Very much fun!  Maybe that's what my cat sees when she extends herself high on her hind legs, peering into the darkness of the hall on a given night, when it's late and silent.  It always unnerves me, maybe I should let it soothe my nerves, instead.
jwesley
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3 posted 2001-06-26 11:18 PM


You should share this with children ME, they'd love it just as much as we do. Neat piece...I could even see this being about a kitty cat!

jwesley

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4 posted 2001-06-26 11:25 PM


this was a pleasure to read, Mother  
Logan
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5 posted 2001-06-27 02:44 AM


I love the feeling, especially of giving back when you have given up looking, been there too many times..very enjoyed...gentle smile
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6 posted 2001-06-27 03:19 AM


Absolutely enchanting, and I shall read this one to the ladies at Evergreen House if you don't mind (extended care home), and thank you in advance, and my granddaughter is going to love this one too, so into the library you go!  

"Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself."
~ Hopi ~

vlraynes
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7 posted 2001-06-27 03:19 AM


...how do you solve a problem like Maria?
how do you.....

oh...sorry...   this one just reminded me
of one of my favorite movies of all time!  

i really enjoyed reading this one...
wonderful!!  

hugs,
Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes



ethome
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8 posted 2001-06-27 07:53 AM


This is such a great read Mother Earth!  Thanks!
Mother_Earth
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9 posted 2001-06-27 10:29 AM


Irish Rose, Oh, thank you!

VAS, I'll bet it is! I've been called a cat, and a witch, and things I can't share.

jwesley, good thought and a fun one

Mr, Deer, I thank you.

Logan, ever "sense" a light in a dark place? Those Wisp are every where!  Glad you enjoyed.

Mysteria, you are welcome to share this.  Thanks for the honor.

vlraynes, I thought I did something to Maria!!  What fun response to this

ethome, and you, too, are welcome!

Nate Dogg
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10 posted 2001-06-27 02:19 PM


This is indeed enchanting....I don't know exactly what you're trying to say but, I got the feeling that you were talking about a past relative who may have died and their ghost lives with you or something....whatever it is though, it's very nice writing.....peace!  

Nathan

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11 posted 2001-06-27 02:41 PM


I'm glad that someone else, besides me, thinks there are shadows moving in the corners and"something" in the air.  This is hauntingly well done.

Betty Lou Hebert

Decaflame
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12 posted 2001-06-27 03:54 PM


Oh this is delightful...I call your Wisp, when it visits me, an Imp!
Butterflies_dont_cry
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13 posted 2001-06-27 04:10 PM


So that was a willow wisp in the
corner....whew...I thought it was a cobweb   Love you my mom...great
writing~

Titia Geertman
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14 posted 2001-06-27 05:50 PM


You always should Will-'O-the-Wisp handle with care if you want to hold on to.
You just did a beautiful job here.

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Feel free to use the pictures on my website. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace&naventryid=100

Mother_Earth
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15 posted 2001-06-27 08:20 PM


Titia, thank you

Nate, right, but she cheats and doesn't come right out and let me know it is her

Trillium, so I'm not alone?

Decaflame, a Wisp, an Imp, by another name.....They are all stinkers

My Butterfly kid, the cobwebs are there to catch the Wisp!  Love you too my kid.

Titia, I do the best I can to handle with care.  

Thanks for the comments my pip friends


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