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Touch of Spring
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Touch of Spring |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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Crooked arms waving beckoning to me as the March winds whistle a familiar tune of nature's renewal. I approach hesitantly, my hair whipping in the breeze like unattended ribbons on a May pole. The sharp call of a jay catches me off guard. Looking up, my face is teased, tickled by velvet, grey kitten toes. My sweater catches, snags as I twirl and giggle within it's paw-like grasp. Ah yes! Revival! Another winter endured Another spring to celebrate And I am but a human ball of yarn To the playful pussy willow. Chris Barker Mar.14/02 |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Chris, thanks! Your touch of spring is just what I needed this morning.  ((Chris)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, your gorgeous words of spring shine in your words and fill these pages with flowers and sunshine! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so mcuh, sweet friend, this is gorgeous! You have sucha beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Silver Streak - Thankyou for reading and liking this little ditty. Noah - you are so sweet with your kind words. hugs! Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Chris, this is so pretty and springlike! Love the kitten toes! That reminds me you must bring me some next time you come down. Pussy willows....not kitten toes. Boy we could all really use a touch of spring right now! Enjoyed this one this afternoon. Hugs and love ya, Teed. ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always Dancing with you in the summer rain~ [This message has been edited by Enchantress (03-14-2002 04:37 PM).] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is happy and hopeful. I like that. Sprng is almost here,and maybe the bad things happening will stop. Sandra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
NancyLee - Yes, I will bring you some pussy willows down. This actually happened to me yesterday..out in the garden..my hair got tangled in the "kitten toes." lol. thanks Teed & hugs!! Sandra - Spring will freshen everything and we will all find our smiles returning. Thankyou for reading dear one. Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Just like a fresh breath of spring. floria Floria |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
vandana - thankyou Floria - I'm so glad you enjoyed this.  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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gladiator Junior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 10 |
Chris..what a delightful story..so spring like and fresh..you are a delight to read..loved it.... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
gladiator - how nice of you to read and comment! Thanks. Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I like this very much, Nightshade. *S* What beautiful images... unattended ribbons, kitten toes, human ball of yarn... This left big smiles. *S* |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
suthern - thankyou so much for your comments. Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Chris We use pussywillow all the time in our flower shop..I loved the sweet spring cleverness of this to the likeness of a real kitty. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou Martie. My hubby and I did not know when we planted the tiny twig, you had to keep it trimmed if you only wanted a bush. So, now a few years later, we have a gorgeous pussy willow tree!! We love it. Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
A snaring little tree...and a very lovely spriny poem...Nicely done Chris...Thank You! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
i have some artificial pussy willows at the top of my stairs..sort of an elegance about them i think...enjoyed Chris...hugs ~Vic |
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Chrissypooh Member
since 2002-02-19
Posts 80Canada |
Chris I love this! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Magnus - thank you sir for your comments. Victoria - yes, they are elegant, in a rascally sort of way. Thanks! Christine - Hi there! Thanks for reading and signing. Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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