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0 posted 2003-04-14 09:21 PM





Remembrance, Rebirth, Release

Sometimes extraordinary moments
of black and white seem
colored with time,

until the shell cracks,
then all that remains are
jewel-toned in special capture,
where skin to skin
embeds prints of depth,
drenched instantly warm
in remaining haloes

for this was back when most
had just one parent each,
and simpler times
were unpretentious perhaps, or
because, we did not yet have the knowledge
of all we
might or should know?

As in when is too much,
much too heavy,
as in when do our shoulders bear
burdens of lives past,
and when does the past choose
to reinstate itself upon the
innocent?

If we choose to talk our histories,
and in sharing bear the story,
then in the story, hear the
tale, and in the tale,
acknowledge the
losses…

only the storytellers who listen
to the leaves move in the wind

might gather up the cracked
shells of time,
then weave them gently into a necklace
of honor, to leave among our young…

for somewhere in the egg
is life,
and rebirth…

for in the renewal, it is they
who will have their own
stories to leave, but without the past
to draw upon,

will have nothing but hollow promise…

~*~

To those that read this…
A Blessed Easter…
A time of Remembrance, Rebirth, Release.


© Copyright 2003 Karilea Rilling Jungel - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-04-14 10:01 PM


for in the renewal, it is they
who will have their own
stories to leave, but without the past
to draw upon,

will have nothing but hollow promise…

Very true words Karilea. And a blessed Easter season to you and yours. hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

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2 posted 2003-04-14 10:09 PM


A very blessed Easter to you and your family Karilea.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

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3 posted 2003-04-14 10:12 PM



This is lovely, Karilea.
A very Happy Easter to you and yours.
Hugs,
~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

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4 posted 2003-04-14 10:37 PM


"Gather up the cracked shells of time."  I wish I'd said that.  Joyce
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(big hugggsssssss) Oh Karilea, this is very heartfelt, sweet friend, that is why this holiday always makes me cry, because it breaks my heart to only imagine part of the anguish our Lord went through, but I don't only cry in despair, but in relief that His love is omnipresent and He will never leave us! (wipes tears) God Bless You and your whole family, 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

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6 posted 2003-04-14 11:52 PM



Very deep...One which leaves me in awe. Your talent is amazing.
Cherie..

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7 posted 2003-04-15 12:13 PM


AS usual, a most impressive example of your penmanship.
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8 posted 2003-04-15 12:32 PM


Karilea, this is a beautiful poem of "Rememberance, Rebirth, And Release". I thouroughly enjoyed reading it. Thank you for this.
Hugs,
Ethel

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9 posted 2003-04-15 07:41 AM


Aahhh Karilea ~ I can't begin to tell you all that this beautiful flow from your pen means to me this day ~

"If we choose to talk our histories,
and in sharing bear the story,
then in the story, hear the
tale, and in the tale,
acknowledge the
losses…"

Oh the meaning these words have today ~ Thanks ~ Bonnie

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10 posted 2003-04-15 09:15 AM


Masterfully painted remembrance ...
Your words touch some chords deep inside!

...might gather up the cracked
shells of time,
then weave them gently into a necklace
of honor, to leave among our young…


Love and hugs.
Margherita


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11 posted 2003-04-15 10:32 AM


enjoyed
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"only the storytellers who listen
to the leaves move in the wind"


Oh my friend, this is extraordinary! I've read this poem several times and each time I get more out of it. You are a marvel!

Wishing you and those you love a very Blessed and Joyous Easter.

Hugs for Peace.  Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.  A.Einstein

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13 posted 2003-04-15 03:43 PM


only the storytellers who listen
to the leaves move in the wind

might gather up the cracked
shells of time,
then weave them gently into a necklace
of honor, to leave among our young…

You must listen well to those leaves. *S* This is just wonderful... and absolutely beautiful. *S*

Of course, I laughed when I read the title... we seem to be on R's today! *S*

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14 posted 2003-04-15 03:52 PM


This is Wonderful... spoken with such a joyous tone and overwhelming splendor... It touched me when I read it... A rear thing... A wonderful piece

and a happy easter to all

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15 posted 2003-05-31 11:57 AM


Remembrance, Rebirth, Release
~the title pulled me in


Sometimes extraordinary moments
of black and white seem
colored with time,
~set me in a nostalgic mood, perhaps because i am fond of saying "but we are all colored by our own experiences" these days whenever disputes arise..hence the soft spot for "colored"

until the shell cracks,
then all that remains are
jewel-toned in special capture,
~beautiful...the use of "jewel-toned" was envy-inducing and inspired

because, we did not yet have the knowledge
of all we
might or should know?

As in when is too much,
much too heavy,
as in when do our shoulders bear
burdens of lives past,
and when does the past choose
to reinstate itself upon the
innocent?
~as a young adult starting to ask similar questions myself, i especially related to these

If we choose to talk our histories,
and in sharing bear the story,
then in the story, hear the
tale, and in the tale,
acknowledge the
losses…
~not a particularly organised person myself but i liked the methodical way in which you wrote this stanza...Hercule Poirot (from Agatha Christie's pen) would have approved!

might gather up the cracked
shells of time,
then weave them gently into a necklace
of honor, to leave among our young…
~dig the necklace image

this is kidnapped and held ransom at my library

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16 posted 2003-05-31 12:54 PM


BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!


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17 posted 2003-05-31 01:21 PM


very touching Karilea
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