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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2002-08-01 06:22 AM





Life Surrounds, Peace Abounds




Sounds of life surround
a gathering
in fellowship.
The meeting of unknown,
the greeting of new.

Children’s laughter
fills the air.

~Innocence defined,
life divine~

Adults recapturing youth
in the sweltering heat
of summer.

Relief
on constant breeze
as welcome as
a mothers
upon her new borns
delicate skin,
in gentle caress.

Here age is not limiting~
race is not an issue~
and religion is not divided~
but united
under one creator.

Life in its purest form
fulfills the needs
of those gathered

here
in this place
where life surrounds
peace abounds,

even the birds
don’t mind the heat….





Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}


[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (08-01-2002 06:35 AM).]

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Enchantress
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1 posted 2002-08-01 08:57 AM


As always Donna...SO very beautiful!
Even the title is so comforting.
Enjoyed thoroughly.
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Mistletoe Angel
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2 posted 2002-08-01 11:35 AM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I imagined this gorgeous place reading this and it too eased my mind, I love it, 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

Sunnyone
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3 posted 2002-08-01 12:15 PM


I love summer, and all the great feelings that it brings with it.  You brought them all back full-swing, and I thank you for the memories!!

Open the door and let your adventure begin!!!
  
    


mycafe
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4 posted 2002-08-01 09:58 PM


Donna, there's so much beauty in this, and very uplifting too! *hugs*

mycafe

Keep counting your blessings

Magnus
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5 posted 2002-08-01 10:07 PM


Donna,  beautiful imagery and a very soothing
message....one we all should not forget...

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2002-08-01 10:46 PM


Donna,  
Well done enjoyed the read.

SmartChick
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7 posted 2002-08-01 11:00 PM


I really enjoyed this one.
Madame Chipmunk
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8 posted 2002-08-01 11:59 PM


A lovely expression of the peaceful side of life, Donna.
~ peace and hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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9 posted 2002-08-02 12:05 PM


lovely you...lovely this...





Lauren~

The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

Samantha G Kennedy
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10 posted 2002-08-02 04:06 AM


Life in its purest form
fulfills the needs
of those gathered


oh this is beautiful, a perfect read for my morning...ty!

Sammie

^i^

Professor Gloom
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11 posted 2002-08-02 09:04 AM


Your words give such a peaceful tone,
One could almost become lost in the gentle

Gloom

Dark Stranger
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12 posted 2002-08-02 09:13 AM


sooth sayer..the lady
your stress is covered here donna
can you turn it around now
and go inside with your thoghts?

soo cooool babe

Duncan
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13 posted 2002-08-02 09:19 AM


Well then, wish I was a bird.

I
I was standing
You were there
Two worlds collided...

INXS

catalinamoon
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14 posted 2002-08-02 09:30 AM


What a lovely image you portray here.
Sandra

Gentle Spirit
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15 posted 2002-08-02 11:57 AM


Thanks to all of you.  
Monday I had the most delightful pleasure
of being in such a lovely place for the entire
day.  There was such a variety of different
people, life styles and religions.  I think
I learned more in this one day with all of these
folks than I have in a very long time.
The day was enjoyed, by all
and YES it was hot.  No one even minded.!

Thanks again and peace to poetry land.

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}


sigheyes
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the winds of destiny
16 posted 2002-08-03 09:17 PM


This title is lullingly peaceful and the twist on the end is delightful.  
ShadowRider
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17 posted 2002-08-03 09:39 PM


thoughts of being in that one
Quiet Place
where faith
where appreciation
where peace
has origins
and
answers. . .


Great work, Donna!
I mean it!  Outstanding!
jeff

Gentle Spirit
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18 posted 2002-08-03 09:41 PM


SE thanks very much you are so appreciated.  Hugs.

Jeff, well I most certainly do believe you!  And thanks so much for enjoying my simple offerings on my thoughts of the day.  


Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (08-03-2002 09:42 PM).]

Martie
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19 posted 2002-08-03 09:55 PM


Donna

There are many places like this, I think..that first have to be found within your own heart to appreciate.  

Suetang
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20 posted 2002-08-03 11:05 PM


Hello Donna

This was so very lovely and was so much enjoyed....beautiful!

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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