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The Gathering
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The Gathering |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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I have come from foreign lands To seal the circle, hold friends hands Tired and weary still I come To The Gathering in the sun Many comrades bold and bright Will be here this very night Many more will never come To this land held by the sun Some are ailing some hold fear, that disappointment will be here But the circle will be done As, we hold friendship in the sun Remembering those who've gone before To hold wide open poetry's door Celebrating in the sun We'll meet and speak and share some fun Gathering, our hearts will hold All those poets not so bold Those who sit in dread of night Will be held within our light We lift you high and send our thoughts To help you find the peace you've sought The circle stretches - we are one In this land held by the sun Feel our presence, know us near From the chosen gathered here We reach out to make us one Here in this land held by the sun Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
How much I wish we could all be in the 'land of the sun' with you lovely poets. We are holding down the home front and thinking of all as you gather for frolic and fun. Hugs, Marti Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My gawd, Keth----Now I'm even more disappointed that I won't be attending "The Gathering in the sun"! I'd love to meet you and the rest of our circle of friends. Talk about a gathering of kindred spirits! This was a wonderful poem and I'm sure it will be going into the library of each of the attendees! Have a wonderful time! Give smiling hugs to everyone and keep some for yourself! Linda |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You said it girl!!!!! In this land held by the sun We're going to have a lot of fun Tomorrow we'll see the lot of them And maybe, maybe I'll finally taste SPAM   TitiaLike scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My heart is breaking that the plane will be taking off without me this evening... I wanted so much to meet you all... and though I'm sure the doc knows best, I don't think I'll be able to follow his orders not to cry. Maybe one day I'll be able to hug you with more than words... but until then, I'll continue to enjoy your wonderful poetry and gape in amazement as your talent continues to grow exponentially. *S* soggy sobbing suthern hugs... Have a wonderful, wonderful time!!! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I WILL NOT be envious, with the help of the Lord. Lovely, rhythmic piece capturing the joy you all are having in your 'gathering.' For some reason, when I saw the title, I thought of a 'coven' and was so glad when I decided to read it anyway that it wasn't. Enjoyable read, for sure! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth beloved heart oh holder of the sacred flame of friends delight, charmer of the stars and singer of moon's song, this as always is a weave of delight that slides over my soul with wonder. Being here, held in love and sun by the friends who surround us, we are blessed indeed. Wonderful darling heart this is utterly wonderful as always Mushy   Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Keth, I'll go along with Marsha on this one. Well done. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I sure wish I could have made it to sunny Florida to meet ya all...but I heard Balladeer sprayed for pests just before ya all got there, and, of course...that would be very detrimental to my well being...so, maybe next time....I hope you all have a wonderful time and please give a great big kiss to Balladeer for me......wait...that's a typo....a great big "kick" to Balladeer for me.....Staying fairly sober should be easy.....If Balladeer starts looking good to you ladies...it's time to get a designated driver! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Kethry, I too wish I could go so badly, I wish you all the most wonderful time in the Land of Sunshine with everyone else, yay!!! (kiss on cheek) This isn wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kethry, 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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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And the Sun shall shine on you through the mists to see the view of all the goodness through poetry found in linked hands by the sea... and as you chat and talk in rhyme keeping cadence, passing time think of those who'd be with you through the mists to see the view by harbor light as night comes clear find a star by which to steer and on it post a rhyme or two think of those who'd be with you...  |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
What great rhymes! I'm coming-if I don't miss the plane. I'm all nerves already, couldn't sleep last night. Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kethry, I'm not even the least teeny weeny bit envious of your little "Gathering in the sun, even though you list all the poets I'm not going to meet, all the fun I'm not going to have, all the great things I'm not going to do. I am so very happy for all of you! (BOO HOO!) Anyway, very nice poem, please keep us informed. And a note to Titia, If I were you, I'd stick with srapple and not bother with spam. Scrapple is much fresher - right off the hog. if you know what I mean Just a suggestion Have fun and don't stay in the sun too long! It's pouring here in Pa Love to all Liz |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Kethry - oh, I wish I could be in that circle with all of you. Wonderful write. Have a simply awesome time. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Keth..what a beautiful piece you have penned here. It should perhaps be put to music. I do wish I could be there with everyone... Please hug everyone including yourself for me.. Have a wonderful time! ~Hugs all around!~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Toerag, you are an evil man!! You really know how to hurt a guy  Ms. Santos...you have always been a favorite of mine but don't go knocking SPAM!!!  It is Mankind's greatest gift...Keth, how very right you are. Poets there from near and far.. Strangers just a year ago Bonding in the afterglow Of printed lines on pages blue Forging friendships fresh and new. Poets there from many lands Reaching out and touching hands Flesh and blood instead of screen Faces that had gone unseen Laughing, smiling, sharing joy Moments nothing will destroy. As we meet, we'll drink a toast To Ron Carnell, our gracious host And all the other poets who Have shared their lives on pages blue. How strange to have our destiny Be so arranged by poetry!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
PICTURES....WE WANT PICTURES!!!! |
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MiniGuitarMan Junior Member
since 2002-09-01
Posts 26Florida |
Kethry~ 'But the circle will be done As, we hold friendship in the sun *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* The circle stretches - we are one In this land held by the sun My friend ~ Such tenderly-touching thoughts~ The Gathering was such a moment of remember ... forever etched in the hearts of us all~ Such a coven-of-friendship~ Thank you~ Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge & Bill*~ [This message has been edited by MiniGuitarMan (10-01-2002 02:02 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kethry~ Coming back as ME ! Tee-Hee~ I can do that ... yes, I can~ For those who MIGHT have enjoyed it ... On Monday morning I made a SPAM Omelette ! It was yummy ! Bill sure enjoyed your share, Balladeer~ Well ... ya' just shoulda' stayed longer~ Kethry ... see you gals on Wednesday~  I'm smiling big time ! Bet ya' iffen you gals follow MY DIRECTIONS, you'll be in seventh Heaven on Ridgewood Road in no time flat ! Love you ALL~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
It was fun in the sun, I didn't lose my way. I'm glad I came, I loved it all, I wish I could have stayed. Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I hope everyone had a great time. Sounds like it was fun to me! If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Keth, It was such a wonderful gathering, and the laughter and joy of words and the smiles on faces brought everything online into real life...friends that we will always have and remember and moments we will never forget..thank you hugssssss Maureen * hope you are enjoying the rest of your stay. |
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