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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2001-09-19 06:51 PM

Finding Peace In All This Chaos

Awakening to a sweet serenade of birds,
I glance at my world and unvail the morning.
She is so sleepy, shy, and damp,
peeping through the rain-splashed,
wind washed cozy night.
I peer through an intricate lacy web
a night spider wove me with wonder,
to the morning, who is just like me
beginning to waken and stretch her limbs
in the warm, and crystal clear sunlight.

She dresses behind a curtain of splintered
clouds, of pink, gold and white.
Seeing her reflection in the pinkish water,
so still and hazed with sea mist of alabaster,
she peeks over the jagged mountains, still dark,
and snuggling along the horizon.

I have to look beyond the chaos in my mind
for I crave some peace in my thoughts.
I must seek out and find that familiar place
of internal serenity that soothed my soul.
There is a place inside me for sorrow, and mourning,
but today my quest begins to seek internal joy and wonder,
create balance and harmony in my heart and soul,
and find where my smile is hiding.

There is a room enough inside for this chaos,
and all the emotions, but to keep balance
in times of crisis is essential for my well-being,
so I dress and head for the peak for answers.
It is there I am so small in the scheme of things.
Wonder surrounds me and and I am humbled.

Slowly the sun lifts the low interior clouds
in a carpet of warmth, easing tentative
arms around the dark necked craggy peaks.
Fluffy cotton pink and white clouds reflect
Like a newborn baby’s skin, so soft, and new.
A blue sky sweeps to a magnificent, wispy white
cluster of high clouds on far off distant peaks.

The middle image golden clouds
reflect the flashing of the shy peeping sun
slowly creeping over mountain crags.
In all this terrible sadness
I have found some peace and a place of the sorrow.
I am so grateful and give praise
as I look around me, and see this wonder,
appreciating, the one thing I treasure most ...
I am alive for one more lovely day in this beautiful world.

~*~ That's me on top of the mountain ~*~
Sending you all a great big hug
from beautiful British Columbia, Canada

~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 09-19-2001).]

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

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Ontario, CANADA

1 posted 2001-09-19 06:58 PM

Sharon~

What a beautiful, sincere verse!
And you are a lovely lady! You're very photogenic

And, you know that I love your t-shirt! You go girl!

You choose a perfect midi - long live Louis Armstrong's classic!

Well done!

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

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2 posted 2001-09-19 08:21 PM

Peace of mind found in purple mountains majesty...
beautiful imagery and intend in your verse Sharon...
and in the pic...
thanks for the Canadian sister hug

thanks for sharing the beauty of your home
jm

Well tomorrow holds only mystery
And who's to say what might be
But in you I found a love so strong
The sun and the moon looked on in jealousy

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

3 posted 2001-09-19 09:24 PM

Melissa ~ I had hoped you might find this one! Thank you sweet Canadian sister.

Janet Marie ~ One day you must come - I can't even imagine the writing from you if you saw the ocean and mountains, I would buy the book! And consider yourself "hugged Canadian-style"!

Poet deVine

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4 posted 2001-09-19 10:20 PM

This is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the spirit...you have a way with words...can I come to your mountain too? Build my cabin, I'm on my way!!

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

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Idaho, USA

5 posted 2001-09-19 11:27 PM

A lovely poem and I can understand your need to be out enjoying nature and marveling at the wonders. It's so therapeutic. Lovely picture too and it makes me homesick, although I am from Alberta, not B. C.

Betty Lou Hebert

Marge Tindal

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6 posted 2001-09-19 11:32 PM

Mysteria~
Very nicely naturistic~

'It is there I am so small in the scheme of things.
Wonder surrounds me and and I am humbled.'

Nicely said~
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

7 posted 2001-09-19 11:57 PM

Poet deVine ~ You are welcome up here any old time you wish, bring the beans! Thank you by the way.

Trillium ~ I gues you are homesick - nothing as pretty as Banff, or Jasper either. Thanks.

Marge ~ Thank you, and yes, in th scheme of my surroundings here, I am a mite!

~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~

Masked Intruder

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8 posted 2001-09-20 12:44 PM

This is just lovely, Sharon. Every thought and image is expressed with beautiful care, mmm mmm. I dearly miss the mountains; there aren't many here in Kansas. Great write, keep up the good work!

You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep. -- Navajo Proverb

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

9 posted 2001-09-20 01:22 AM

Thanks Phillip, and I had hoped it would give some peace to all.

~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~

Flutterwings
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10 posted 2001-09-20 04:03 PM

As beautiful as you are inside, your just as beautiful outside.... Your smile compliments this whisper of natures wonder.
It's a wonder that you stand there in God's work of art all by yourself. But, I guess from reading your other works I have an idea why.... YOu are one great poet laureate.

Love and peace Maggie

SEA

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with you

11 posted 2001-09-20 04:04 PM

this is stunning
I live in the mountains too
it never fails to impress me...

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

12 posted 2001-09-20 05:42 PM

Flutterwings ~ You are too special, and to tell you the truth, when I am upset, I "head for the hills", as there you are so diminutive in the scheme of things, and the silence stills my being. Thank you dear friend.

Sea ~ Thank you and yes they have a way of making things peaceful don't they?

~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~

AJ MacNeil
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13 posted 2001-09-20 08:17 PM

That is one beautiful mountain Sharon, and this I believe is the most beautiful piece I have ever seen you write ... I can feel the peace in your heart, and I can see that smile on your face ! ... love ya, Andy XO

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2001-09-21 02:26 AM

Andy ~ Glad you enjoyed this one, and the mountain too *winks* luv ya too!

~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~

rwood
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15 posted 2001-09-21 07:12 AM

I am alive for one more lovely day in this beautiful world.

I am better because of it through your opening of eyes and heart! Hugs to you!

Sincerely,
Regina

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

16 posted 2001-09-21 08:10 AM

You stand your mountains well! Thank you for this, and for all you do!

RSWells
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17 posted 2001-09-21 08:55 AM

Seeking solace in such serene surroundings shouldn't be difficult. Feel for the flatlanders whose horizons tax the limits of creative inspiration. As always a good honest write Sharon.

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

18 posted 2001-09-21 01:09 PM

rwood ~ as always your words encourage me to do better, thank you.

Sunshine ~ My mountains does "me" well, and thank you for all you do! Missed you!

RSWells ~ I do Richard, but that is why I entice everyone with these pictures to come to the land of wonder! Thanks hon.

~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~

Kit McCallum

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19 posted 2001-09-21 03:21 PM

What a beautiful vision you've painted with your words Sharon ... a breath of fresh air came wafting through these lines. Absolutely wonderful description!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

20 posted 2001-09-22 01:12 AM

Kit - Thank you - if I could I would take anyone feeling sorrow, pain and grief and hug them right here with me.

~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~

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