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The Darkness of Light
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The Darkness of Light |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I love this.  Cold hands means a warm heart |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
oh criminetly, MunkSter....you did it again! Coated my throat with your poetic sandpaper, till it chokes me....sigh I guess your poem made its mark on me. Funny, Lyra, how today i was staring up at the grey sky, thinking about the dirty skies of winter, and yet, also, how bright the reflected light. It's a dichotomy i don't understand in nature, but one i fully feel, in life. My last post before shaking the rust from MY pillow now. Please, always keep your spirits bright and fresh. ~nighty night hugs to a beloved MunkSter~ jeff |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Some Hacker kicked my Zone-Alert in right during your response! That's what you get when you get DSL, I guess. My original reply said that you made my throat dry, once more, as i felt this poem deeply. Today, as a fatter-of-mact, i was looking up at the grey rain skies and remembered the Winter skies that were alternately sad grey, and reflected white....an amazing dichotomy that i don't understand in Nature, but understand in man. Keep your spirits bright, MunkSter, and with this, i am going to shake the rust from my pillow, and bid you: ~nighty night hugs~ jeff |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You did a wonderful job with this one, munkette....beautiful writing and wonderful pics to compliment  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Lyra, this is so very true, sweet friend, I truly believe there is a contrast to everything, kind of like negative and positive values in picture prints, and while there is so much grief I felt as a little boy I now KNOW there comes light being a witness of loves power and I wish it all to come to those who need it most, God Bless You, 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..." |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Madame - and iside you is a very warm and tender heart little chipmunk... BC |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Lyra, I'm glad you're back so soon. This poem is a blizzard of ideas, melting thought, leaving puddles of dreams. Or something like that.  Mikey |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
very nicely done...the images matching the thoughts but still leaving the reader with much to think about in the ideas... good to see you here...and do hope all is going well with you.. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lyra, Each form has its negitive. You pointed it out very well. Each negitive has its positive So we are back from where we started. Your poem and pictures are a delight. Enjoyed |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Lyra, this is stunning in both words and pictures. Thankfully there is light to help us find our way out of the darkness. And dear friend, the light shines brightly on you. Hugs and loves, Marti |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
i liked it |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dear madame! This was brilliant and then again, not so brilliant---lightwise! hehe Seriously speaking, I have great respect for the talent you exhibit it this wonderfully yin-yang creation of yours. ~ angelic hugs for the sweetest little chip of all the munks! ~ Linda |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra, The pictures were beautiful as was the poem.TAKE CARE!  Love, Juanita |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Now that's just outstanding. The pictures were great, but the words painted a picture you can't get with a camera. Outstanding. Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, there is darkness in light, just as there is light in the dark. You always shine your special light on darkness. Later, I'm out shopping for nuts, winter is coming. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So many thoughts flooding my mind with the poem of your heart... thank you for sharing this... when I find the right words, I shall come back and tell you... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
As dawn and dusk...the undistinguished twins. I liked this very much Lyra. ThisDiamond |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra You gave me a chill with the real of this word photo...of light and dark...shadow and truth...so very well done! |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
I like the way you change the view on mist that we can in some way find it comforting If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
The clarity of your words made me tingle... I really don't know what to say... do you realize how much light you shed, how bright your star is...how far you reach? Can you possibly imagine?? I don't know how you do it, but I am so glad you do. Love and hugs to you Lyra~ |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Julie... I'm glad you enjoyed it... I hope things are running more smoothly for you now...  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much Jeff, I guess you must get the same dirty winter skies in Indiana as we get here in Michigan... But for some odd reason, I like the dark skies better... Sorry I choked you, I sure hope you are okay again and that you've shaken that rust from your pillow... ~ Big Munkster hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Michael...I'm so glad you liked it and I consider that, from you... one of the highest compliments a poet can get... ~ hugs from the MunketteLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Noah... I completely understand what you mean... Your life was so unhappy when you were young, but now... you are finally seeing the happy side of things... I think that maybe thats why my life has had so many tragedies during the past few years... I had a very happy childhood and this must be God's way of balancing things... Everyone must have their time of happiness as well as their time of sadness...  ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for saying that, Bill... I think you have a great big tender heart. ~ hugs from my heart to yoursLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Mr. Squirrel... What a poetic reply~ Only a rodent could come up with one like that... ~ nutty rodent hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Ron... I'm so glad you enjoyed my dichotomous poem... ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Sy... You said it perfectly... Hit the nail right on the head. Nothing in life is ever 100 % good or bad... but in the bright light, all of the defects show up. ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Marti... Now I know why my wrinkles have become so visible... I thought it was my new glasses, but its that bright light shining right on my face... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Vandana... I'm glad you enjoyed... ~ chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Linda... Now that is really a very flattering compliment... My head is swelling so much, that I don't think I can fit back inside of my burrow... I guess I'll have to gather nuts all night long... ~ nutty chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Juanita.... How wonderful to see you here... I have been so busy all day, getting ready to go to Florida that I didn't get here until 1 AM... I bet you posted a poem and I missed it... so, I will go and look for it... and I'll call you soon. ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Nan... Painting pictures with words is what poetry is all about... ~ loving poet hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Kacy... Hmmm... What kind of nuts? Can I come over for dinner? ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you so much, Karilea... I totally understand... and your words are very much appreciated ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Kathy... Light and dark...dawn and dusk, what a wonderful comparison... ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Martie... I have been thinking about this poem and writing it for a long time in my head and also on paper... I just love cloudy and rainy weather and bright sunny days leave me depressed and I think that writing this piece finally crystallized the reason for me. ~ many loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Moon Dust... I think I must be one of those backwards people who love what everyone else seems to dislike... ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so very much for that wonderfully heartwarming reply, Lori... It actually brought tears to my eyes... My biggest ambition in life, has always been to touch people in a positive way... Thank you so much... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, Such wisdom pain inspires! Well done. Peace and courage to you still. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is beautiful, Lyra. |
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Gabriel Frost Member
since 2002-08-15
Posts 216Between midnight thoughts |
HOW DO U DO IT???????? Amazing....simply amazing.. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lyra, this is just such a masterpiece that it would be an honor for me to keep it. Pick a favorite line? Nope, can't be done, it's just to perfect to even try. Hon, this is just exquisite in it's purity. Wonderful..... If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Sue... I hope things are going well for you... ~ loving rodent hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Gabriel... Gee... I guess you liked the poem, huh!!! I'm sorry, I couldn't resist that... I really am glad you enjoyed it... ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Donna... its just so nice to have my writing appreciated... ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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