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Soul Beauty
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Soul Beauty |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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...spawned by the photo in Mysteria's "I Have Been In Their Flutter" and another photo of an old, wrinkled man from Russia/Ukraine that I've had for years... Soul Beauty Life looks back at me, mirrored by glass and silver; do They see what I see - which is truly me? Is it the overindulgence of things eaten throughout the years, the ravages of age, streaks on my cheeks from yesterdays tears; the love that carried me through till now - my questions of God - the gray in my hair, more gone than there - or that of my beard, the lines around my eyes, the spots on my hands, the voice that answers questions though no one's near? Or is it the sparkling eyes, the ready smile, the youth of life carried through time and space, the love still burning solar hot, the soul still seeking Godly grace - the stately gray of well aged heart, the questions spoken from an active mind, the inner-being ageless as time, a baby, a child, a boy, a man. Life looks back at me, mirrored by glass and silver; do I see what They see - which is truly me? w. james beard, jr. september 2002 |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) It is all the special loving person and friend we are all blessed to have who has the spirit of youth in his heart with the old soul of wisdom also speaking! (big hugggssssss) This is breathtaking, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I loved it Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
JW, our wavelengths are about the same...I do something very similar once in a while when I have looked into that mirror or have seen an aged face that I know was once young... Thanx for this my friend...I relate well to all you have written... including the loss of hair...especially that. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So very very well penned. Thank you for this treasure poet sir. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You are a real man, a real person and a real good writer. Thank you for this real, right, write! Earth Angel |
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Crazy Eddie Member
since 2002-09-14
Posts 178 |
Earlier today a young boy shouted “Mister” in the street, it took me some time and several swift glances, and I’m sure a very puzzled look, before I worked out he was talking to me. So it took me no time at all to understand what you were saying, thanks for the chance to read. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Well done. I understand and have wondered myself, but try to ignore the question. And the mirror. Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
jwesley - I see a man of soul beauty. Great write... BC |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very touching and thoroughly enjoyed. Chris 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 |
Jimmy I know this feeling from my own mirror. The real of you, this touching of reflection, touched me.  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Well Jimmy, it's been awhile since I have had the pleasure of reading your words, and I sure am glad I didn't miss this one. A beauty it is......... If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
James...I also find myself looking in the mirror quite often and thinking about the past and the man I have become, and then I tell myself I am who I want to be..ME. Thanks for the good poem...Paul |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
do I see what They see - which is truly me? thee for who you are inside is who you are...your outside is just your shell the lines in your face reflect the dominant moods that have graced your life...you do have those laugh and smile lines, right? Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Like this...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"the questions spoken from an active mind, the inner-being ageless as time," This is just one small part of your total being that I always enjoy interacting with here at the board. What a wonderful poem. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I like what I see and read... you look good in the mirror of inspiration and beyond all that. Fabulous writing Sir~ |
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