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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2002-08-26 02:14 PM


~The Amazing Miss GypsiNess~



         

Out of my computer, she stepped
becoming a friend in verse
with her awesome work, she won my respect
through poetic replies, we conversed

some weeks ago, she went traveling
boarding the train, heading west
on her way to Vancouver, she stopped here
and I spent a week with Miss GypsiNess

then back on the rails for the rest of her journey
off to Vancouver, she went
where she scaled the Canadian mountains
til her ankles and feet were spent

on her return to Cape Cod
she briefly stopped back in Kalamazoo
aglow from her west coast visit
a glimmer of fun in her eyes of blue

         


now you all know that Miss GypsiNess
has never been a quitter
and here she stood before my eyes
her skin a'sparkle with glitter

sadly, she had to go back home
but she left us with pleasant memories
now anyone who sits on my sofa
ends up with glittery knees

and so I won't vacuum that sofa
a great excuse, I must confess
it sparkles with glittering remembrance
of the amazing Miss GypsiNess
~

photos by David Nesius and Nancy Ness




[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (08-26-2002 04:01 PM).]

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1 posted 2002-08-26 02:16 PM



She certainly has a way
with what she has to say
our Miss Gypsiness
we all agree
leaves a glittering trail you see!

[and I love the picture!]

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (08-26-2002 02:22 PM).]

Madame Chipmunk
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2 posted 2002-08-26 02:22 PM


You are so right, Karilea...
and its more than just the glitter on my sofa...
its the glitter she left in our hearts too!
~ hugs from a glittery chipmunk

Lyra

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3 posted 2002-08-26 09:34 PM




(smiles) Oh Lyra, this is beautiful, I love it, yes, never wash that sofa, for like Tinkerbell great memories will always be left behind! (kiss on cheek) I wish I could meet you too, sweet friend, this is beautiful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

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4 posted 2002-08-27 10:06 AM


Watch Out! - That's a pretty dynamic duo I see there - They're probably up to some 'no good' antics...

This is very cute, Lyra - I'll see if I can scare up that GypsiNess character for ya...

Madame Chipmunk
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5 posted 2002-08-27 04:53 PM


Thanks Noah...
I will always keep that glittery sofa as a shining memory of a wonderful friend who came and visited me for a wee.
~ hugs from a glittermunk

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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6 posted 2002-08-27 04:56 PM


Great antics...Miss GypsiNess....
I'm glad you enjoyed the poem... and I hope you get to come back and visit soon again.
~ loving, glittering hugs

Lyra

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7 posted 2002-08-27 05:48 PM


Fun poem, Lyra. Here's five chocolate acorns for you (they're green on the inside).


Madame Chipmunk
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8 posted 2002-08-27 06:34 PM


Thanks so much for the acorns, Mr.Squirrel.
I could tell that they came from your finest collection...
How very generous of you...
~ hugs of yum

Lyra

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9 posted 2002-08-27 06:58 PM


Glad you enjoyed.
Madame Chipmunk
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10 posted 2002-08-27 07:21 PM


~ thanks again squirrel

Lyra

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11 posted 2002-08-27 07:48 PM


Lyra

What a fun time you must have had...I love the photos and the poem!  Hugs to both of you!

Madame Chipmunk
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12 posted 2002-08-27 07:52 PM


Thanks so much, Martie...
We had a lot of fun... and I still keep getting glitter on my knees
hugs and grins

Lyra

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13 posted 2002-08-31 03:34 AM


Now that is hilarious!  We both bought that glitter (well I bought it for my grandaugther and I kept it) and it is awesome but I never realized we would leave a "trail", how hilarious!  Oh what a wonderful picture of you two, just wonderful!  I am glad you exchanged poetic words, as she didn't have time to do that here   I kept her busy.  Now that poem was A-dorable!  Well done little chipmunk, and stay well!

The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it.
Sharon     

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Kethry
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14 posted 2002-08-31 05:59 AM


She has a way of leaving glitter in your heart as do you.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



Madame Chipmunk
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15 posted 2002-08-31 06:56 PM


Thanks Sharon...
Isn't it fun!!!!!!!
The glitter trail came all the way from Vancouver, made a stop in Kalamazoo and finally ended up at Cape Cod...
Amtrack should give it a free trip for all of those miles it earned.
We did have a great time
~ rollicking fun, glittery hugs

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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16 posted 2002-08-31 06:58 PM


Thanks so much, Keth...
Indeed she does leave that glitter around the heart...
I think you do too~
~ hugs and glitters

Lyra

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17 posted 2002-08-31 10:24 PM


Madame C and Friends thereof,

Enjoyed the poem and all the replies. Your comradaree is so very cool. What a treasure you all hold.

SimplyGold

Madame Chipmunk
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18 posted 2002-08-31 10:40 PM


Thanks so much, Electra...
It was a lot of fun.  There are poets meeting in Port Richey Fla.  the last weekend in September.
If you are interested, please give me a call...
~ smiles and hugs

Lyra

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19 posted 2002-08-31 10:51 PM


Lyra,
Now that is a picture of two beautiful women.
And a poem to match. You two are on the top of my sweetheart list.

Madame Chipmunk
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20 posted 2002-08-31 11:01 PM


Why... Thank you so much, Sy....
On behalf of Nan and myself....
~ hugs and two grins

Lyra

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21 posted 2002-08-31 11:03 PM


If you were to grace my couch, dear Lyra, I'd gather up all the acorns you left behind and feed them to bsquirrel for his collection of nuts! Ha! Ha!

What a special time you and your friend had. Memories--and great photos---to last a lifetime. Thank you for sharing!

Linda

Madame Chipmunk
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22 posted 2002-08-31 11:11 PM


Thanks so much, Linda...
But Mr.Squirrel shares his acorns with me anyway...
Miss GypsyNess is Nan Ness and she posts her absolutely wonderful poems here at Piptalk...it you would like to read them.
I think she posts simply under the name Nan.
She is also a moderator and an administrator here.
~ hugs from the keeper of the acorns

Lyra

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23 posted 2002-08-31 11:12 PM


Ah....it makes me smile to see the two of you there. We also meet you both through your poetry!! I love it...
Madame Chipmunk
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24 posted 2002-08-31 11:20 PM


Thanks so much, PDV...
We have such a warm, wonderful family here...
~ hugs and acorns

Lyra

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25 posted 2002-09-01 11:51 PM


MissGypsiNess was last seen sprinkling a smattering of sparkles across the eastbound rails, but rumors of a new adventure are at hand - stay tuned for our next Chronicles update... coming 'soon'..
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26 posted 2002-09-02 01:29 AM


Lyra...Glad you shared the photo with us.
It looks like the two of you could get into all sorts of trouble with a pack of glitter
at the local mall...Paul

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27 posted 2002-09-02 01:38 AM


LOL and at the same time. I'm listening to U2 right now. And I can say in all honesty, with the song "I still haven't found what I'm lookin for" that isn't true for me right now. For I have found what I've always been lookin for...I've been lookin for friendship that will last a lifetime. And it is here, within these blue walls of PIPS, LOVE. Some call it Passions. I call it LOVE.
Thanks, Ron!

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28 posted 2002-09-02 04:17 AM


Oh Lyra, she definitely sent sparkles to you for your poem shines! Friendship is such a beauty, isn't it?

marie

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29 posted 2002-09-02 08:54 AM


This is so wonderful Lyra!
You are lucky to have met Nan in her travels.
What a lovely picture as well.
~Hugs~

Madame Chipmunk
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30 posted 2002-09-02 08:47 PM


Where goeth Miss GypsiNess next, Nan...
Doth she follow the glitter of the rails
to Tampa?
I'm still hoping to get there somehow...
I might have to crawl or have David carry me...but....
I really want to see everyone!!!!!!!
~ missing you hugs

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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31 posted 2002-09-02 08:50 PM


Thanks Paul...
Actually Sharon (Mysteria) bought the glitter when Nan was visiting her in Vancouver...
It then made its way to Kalamazoo and then back to Cape Cod...
I think it might have made a couple of other stops along the way too!
But, you are right...we could get into trouble with the glitter....
~ laughing hugs

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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32 posted 2002-09-02 08:51 PM


Thanks Kacy...
You are so right about this place...
THANK YOU RON!!!!!
~ friendly chipmunk loving hugs

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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33 posted 2002-09-02 08:52 PM


Marie... thank you...
its nice to see you back here...
Yes she certainly did sparkle up my poem...
~ DeCafe hugs

Lyra

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Madame Chipmunk
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34 posted 2002-09-02 08:53 PM


Thanks so much, Nancy...
I agree... I am very lucky to have met her...
~ hugs and grins

Lyra

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