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Mysteria

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0 posted 2001-10-17 11:25 PM

Could You Spare Some Dignity?

I hate to ask, but you see
my joy has worn quite thin,
and I would simply like to be
happy once again.

Would you loan me for a while
that twinkle in your eye?
Would you let me take your smile
and try it on for size?

Would you lend me for a bit
a little of your laugh?
I promise to take care of it
and promptly give it back.

Perhaps you might spare
a spring in your step, or two,
if you were me I'd gladly share
all of these things with you.

Could you spare some dignity
so I may raise my head?
Tell a story with a happy ending
that I could dream about in bed?

In this caring from your heart,
costing only a smile or two,
every bit of joy you shared
Will all come back to you.

~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~

Tracey
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1 posted 2001-10-17 11:46 PM

Oh man, this is touching. That picture, those words. I could almost cry.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Honeybee
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2 posted 2001-10-17 11:59 PM

Oh, Sharon, this is a well-needed message, this moved me to tears

You're heart is just so beautiful m'friend, thank you for writing this!

Melissa~

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

~Kahlil Gibran~

Startime
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3 posted 2001-10-18 12:05 PM

Oh gosh, girl, do you ever know how to touch the heart. Both this poem and the graphic pulled at my heartstrings. You seem to give such messages with your wonderful poetry that we all become better people just in the reading of them. STANDING OVATION.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Mysteria

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4 posted 2001-10-18 12:34 PM

Ah, you are all too sweet, thank you. Just a simple smile instead of turning away, can sure cheer someone up who needs it can't it?

~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~

cottage
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5 posted 2001-10-18 02:55 AM

'Would you loan me for a while
that twinkle in your eye?
Would you let me take your smile
and try it on for size?'

I love this stanza...so beautifully written

~ cottage

Mysteria

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6 posted 2001-10-18 06:55 AM

Cottage - thank you - I am partial to twinkles.

Martha Cowan
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7 posted 2001-10-18 06:57 AM

Sharon, this flowed beautifully and tenderly like a river from the center of your heart...gently trickling across the walls of mine and touching it so deeply. The answer to all of these questions from the depths of your love and compassion for others would be "absolutely...YES". What a wonderful message to begin my day with.
Hugs to you...I love ya muches, always....
~*~dawnie~*~

Kit McCallum

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8 posted 2001-10-18 07:02 AM

BRAVO Sharon! Much applause for this wonderfully thought-out and introspective piece from your heart. This is perfectly composed, both in content and flow. A very reflective thought on society my friend ... very much enjoyed these sentiments!

Best wishes,
/Kit

walker
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9 posted 2001-10-18 07:28 AM

This applies not only to the man in the picture, but when we have a bad day. We all have to bear our crosses, and sometimes is nice to hear a story with a good ending, I love that. thanks.

Flutterwings
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10 posted 2001-10-18 07:57 AM

Again Sharon you know how to awaken a sleeping soul... you know how to open our eyes to the simplicity of giving of ourselves to others... if it only with a smile, a touch, a helping hand. Compassion is not weighed in $$$$ ........awwwwwwwww but, how it heals and soothes an aching heart.

with joy in my heart. Well done!

Maggie ((~.~))

SEA

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11 posted 2001-10-18 09:39 AM

this brings tears to my eyes this morning....

SmartChick
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12 posted 2001-10-18 10:30 AM

I just love to read your poems. This is very good. And, so touching. Thank you for sharing it.

Mysteria

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13 posted 2001-10-18 11:04 AM

Thank you all for taking a minute to read this, and I remember Kit writing about giving a smile away as well, so let's all get out there a give one away, to anybody and I bet you might get one back! Thanks again to you all. Walker (you are so right it could be about a "bad day" too

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

14 posted 2001-10-18 11:55 AM

Sharon...beautiful and oh so true! Keep smiling!

~Hugs, Nancy~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

Decaflame
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15 posted 2001-10-18 11:56 AM

Thank you for this, Mysteria. You have such a giving way about you...

MyEnchanted_Melody
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across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.

16 posted 2001-10-18 12:12 PM

God Mysteria.....You have put me almost on the verge of tears with this heart breaking piece.
You are truly a kind lady with a wonderful soul.

Thank you
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Lady of Shallot
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17 posted 2001-10-18 01:19 PM

God bless your open and generous, loving heart!

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-
Anna

Nightshade

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18 posted 2001-10-18 01:43 PM

Mysteria, Yes, all good things would come back to us if we would just simply take the time. Lovely. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Midnitesun

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19 posted 2001-10-18 02:03 PM

Yes, dispensing dignity is preferable to dispensing dimes. You have a kind heart, and I know you are one of those rare souls who stop and say "Hello" and offer smiles and warmth. (But I also see you HANDING him some $ for a warm meal, and not just tossing coins into a bucket and then walking away as quickly as possible.)

Marge Tindal

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20 posted 2001-10-18 02:55 PM

Mysteria~
Nicely done.
Something I'm sure we all try to give when opportunity presents itself~
~*Marge*~

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

Andrew Scott
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21 posted 2001-10-18 03:02 PM

Kudos from me... you said it all in poetry and pictures. Peace.

Martie

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22 posted 2001-10-18 03:14 PM

Sharon--Your tender is showing...it is beautiful!

Elizabeth Santos
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23 posted 2001-10-18 04:11 PM

You are amazing and I am speechless
Liz

Mysteria

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24 posted 2001-10-18 08:02 PM

Thank you all so much but I almost feel I should take no thanks for this, as it is reality at its worst isn't it to most of us. However, I know quite a few homeless people in Vancouver's Eastside that are quite content really, and all they wish is that people would look at them and not away when they walk past, and that is not to much to ask one of one human being to another. I am sure everyone shares of their heart willingly in here, as I have met only very compassionate people in Passions.

~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~

JamesMichael
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25 posted 2001-10-19 05:32 AM

I think it's good to try to treat everyone with dignity no matter their status and right now so many are struggling...James

Mysteria

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26 posted 2001-10-19 07:44 AM

JamesMichael - thank you for your heart and words.

A Whisper's Caress
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27 posted 2001-10-19 08:41 AM

Phenominal write.....

Poetic verse nestled in the warmth of my heart, reveals the sweet yearnings of my soul....

LngJhnAg
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28 posted 2001-10-19 09:24 AM

Sharon -

What a wonderful sentiment you've captured here,
I didn't know you'd met our Balladeer!
Did he schmooze you with his gift for gab,
While he tried rifling your hand bag?

On a more serious note - This poem of yours is very sweet.

Mysteria

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29 posted 2001-10-19 02:09 PM

A Whisper's Caress ~ Thanks so much for reading this one.

LngJhnAg ~ Hah! Sure scare me away from your buddy will yoy,

and, thanks big guy, I appreciate you reading this one.

Mistletoe Angel

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30 posted 2001-10-20 01:40 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Sharon, this is so powerfully expressed and I know just how you feel! (sigh) We all love you so very much and your golden heart always shines with love and you deserve to be flooded with stories with happy endings every time you go to bed. (smiles) My heart and love goes out to you always, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Charisma

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31 posted 2001-10-20 02:27 PM

Sharon how beautifully penned....you are truly a warmhearted lady.
God Bless you

(((warm hugs))
Charisma

Mysteria

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32 posted 2001-10-20 10:32 PM

Mistletoe Angel - you always have such beautiful things to say, and it is you with the heart of gold! Thank you so much.

Charisma ~ Nice to see you

Thank you for reading this one.

~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~

AJ MacNeil
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33 posted 2001-10-21 08:56 AM

Another "super" write from a "super" lady ! ... lovely stuff Sharon, thanks for sharing it 'round *smiles* ... with love, Andy (The Vegemite Kid)

rwood
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34 posted 2001-10-21 10:02 AM

What a smile can do for us all. I'm so glad you see the importance in it. If even just a pat or touch of acceptance that makes one feel viable to the world. Sometimes everyone needs to feel acknowledged or noticed just so they know they aren't invisible anymore. Your words ring compassion bells of attention.

Sincerely,
Regina

amigo
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35 posted 2001-10-21 10:08 AM

wonderful write mysteria....great wake up call to share our simple smile to brighten up a life...thank you..feeling warm already.

-amigo

Mysteria

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36 posted 2001-10-21 03:32 PM

Andy ~ Thank for stopping in and reading this one - miss you

rwood ~ You have no idea how true your words are - I asked one of the men at Harbour Lights what he was thinkig once, as he seemed lost waiting in the line for his dinner, and he said, "I was thinking I have turned invisible, that's what I'm thinking!" so thank you for even mentioning that.

Amigo ~ With a name like yours, I know you smile at everyone right?

OH, BY THE WAY......In Vancouver we have Harbour Lights, where each dinner costs $1.97 for a hot dinner meal, and you can donate a cheque to these organizations to cover that. I am sure most cities have this, and boxes to put the food in for the less fortunate. Next time you grocery shop buy two cereal and drop one in the box, BET you leave with a smile!

This is the time of the year they need lots of blankets, and warm boots, so if you have any old ones kicking around, there is a place near you that will take them I am sure.

Thanks everyone!

Try giving your smile to someone who does not have one, and I bet you'll find another ~*~ Mysteria ~*~

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