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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2002-06-18 09:46 AM



Petals

     


Petals
fall softly
each one
dropping,
stripping away

dignity

lands upon
the ground

crumbles,

seeds blowing
away
carried upon

winds of destiny
drifting to
another time
another  place..

The stem
yet standing
among remaining
petals

SCREAMING

to regain
beauty
once held

within,

never gaining
knowledge,

that beauty,
although faded
in time

does  not  die

but is regained
in the future,
nourished by the
brightness of light.

The beauty
has  not  died~

it has
simply moved on
to
new life.



I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)



Hey LC, thanks bunches!!

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (06-18-2002 10:26 AM).]

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elfin_tigress
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1 posted 2002-06-18 09:55 AM


I like this.  The extra words in there that seem to be irrelevant actually tie in to the subject nicely.  Well done!
Goodknight
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2 posted 2002-06-18 09:56 AM


I really liked the way you said it and the way you formed it - Paul
vandana
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3 posted 2002-06-18 10:02 AM


i liked it
sigheyes
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the winds of destiny
4 posted 2002-06-18 10:18 AM


Petals
fall softly
each one
dropping,
stripping away

dignity

lands upon
the ground

crumbles,

seeds blowing
away
carried upon

winds of destiny
drifting to
another time
another  place..


The metaphorical use in this is splendid.

but is regained
in the future,


nourished by the
brightness of light.



The beauty
has  not  died~


yes, the spirit needs light to lift it,
for rebirth.  I hope I am reading this correctly with the intend you meant.
This is what I see, and it sure looks
beautiful to me.  Thank you.



Dulcinea
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5 posted 2002-06-18 10:21 AM


A dozen hidden nuances in this gorgeous poem D, simply magnificent!
Madame Chipmunk
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6 posted 2002-06-18 08:00 PM


The poem and the picture are both reflections of you beauty of thought, Donna.

~ hugs of petals

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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7 posted 2002-06-18 10:05 PM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is soooooo lovely, sweet friend, this reminded me of blowing dandelion seeds, wherever the wind carries them, the seeds will grow new life somewhere else! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

texasrose
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8 posted 2002-06-19 06:23 AM


Deep stuff Gentle Spirit.  The presentation along with the metaphor is so good.  *s*
Gentle Spirit
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9 posted 2002-06-19 06:37 AM


Good morning hugs and thanks to all.  
SE, I thank you for seeing not just the words but the intend behind it.  Lyra,
aww......your a sweetie, hugs to you.  To all of you, you are so appreciated
thanks.....peace to all.
~D~

I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)


sigheyes
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the winds of destiny
10 posted 2002-06-21 10:20 AM


Thank you GS.  I am still learning about metaphors but I think using them is cool.  *s*
Gentle Spirit
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11 posted 2002-06-21 10:50 AM


lol at SE, so am I still learning how, every day is an adventure.......thanks.  

I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (06-21-2002 12:53 PM).]

catalinamoon
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12 posted 2002-06-21 03:12 PM


This is lovely, and has lots of meaning.
Sandra

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13 posted 2002-06-21 04:30 PM


...Exquisite!!...

Gentle Spirit
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14 posted 2002-06-21 04:47 PM


again I send you all hugs for the wonderful words you leave me........HUGs...........

I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)


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