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From the Window to the Hearth
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From the Window to the Hearth |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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 From the Window to the Hearth She stands there, so quietly, no one knows her ravaged mind moving calmly, ever slightly looks out windows, looks past the blinds sees beyond her far horizons, then wonders at her given age if she were too gray and wizened to enter now a learning stage. Prospects dance in to beckon her she ponders choices warily, she weighs the past of former sure and eyes it somewhat charily. She weighs unknowns, looks past the haze as if wrapped in golden paper’s foil and wanders in her mind’s amaze is there strength enough for future toil? She looks from window to the grate, fires burn in dying embers, casts past to future for her fate lays her head in search of slumber. Sandman’s dance is but a folly, she feels the flee of happiness, lapses into melancholy, and feels the pull of sweet distress. Behind eyes closed, her window’s mind searches still the vast horizon while ghostly fingers flick the blinds she looks for glinting break of sun. Will tomorrow shed some light’s stream on answers that will soothe her soul, or will nightmares visit day-dreams and chase her from a worthy goal? [This message has been edited by Sunshine (08-30-2002 07:53 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea There is a whole world of life behind every face...with imagery and color you have shown that with this thougtful write. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This is beautiful....seems of a woman.... searching in her soul....trying to make a choice....wondering if she has it in herself...if she can make the grade... climbing the next rung up the ladder... Wondering....choices??? Am I?? Are they?? Beautiful poem KJ... Beautiful picture... so vivid the images... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Karilea, this is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, God Bless You, I admire all the wonderful women who continue to stand up for what they believe in and dream gently to then follow the ladders to them all! (sigh) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (08-30-2002 10:09 PM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Karilea, this is a wonderful write. I have heard these questions in my heart more than once. Could I? Should I try? Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sunshine... I really enjoyed this one. Failure is in not trying. From within our souls we meet the challenges at hand Always foucsed on our goals from life this we demand |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - very detailed insight in this writing. Done with a woman's touch... BC |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Kari, I've flicked those lace curtains a time or two myself but never so beautifully as you. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Karilea, wonderful to see your picture and see who I am writing back to, I enjoyed the read indeed, much ponder and questioning from within, it seems we do much of that, if often invades on our sanity I am sure. Past the visions of our wonder Past the dreams and nightmares hold We search forever answers Of the tales that fate foretold Sincerely Rick |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Karilea, what a wonderful portrayal of thought. ...' Will tomorrow shed some light’s stream on answers that will soothe her soul, or will nightmares visit day-dreams and chase her from a worthy goal?...' How I hope she will stay in the light and go after what she dreams of and her goals. Hugs, Marti |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Depth in thought~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Karilea, this is a wonderful poem. I have always heard you are never too old to learn. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Let's all pray that the morrow Brings the light and not more sorrow. Linda |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I truly enjoyed this journey into a woman's personal thoughts, Karilea... Beautifully written...  ~ hugs and thoughtsLyra |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I think we've all asked this question of ourselves at times. Personally, I know what the years ahead have in store for me. This is wonderfully penned, certainly some of your best work. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic Karilea...and I love the presentation! ~Hugs~ |
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