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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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When I feel adrift, I visit a friend known only to me as friend… for he doesn’t know how I count on his words, or his style. It never fails that I will find a profundity that must have been inside me, awaiting a path… so this night, at this age, I uncover a wrinkle that could trip me up if left alone, so I think to air it… I disguise too much of what I write. I have yet to really draw down for me, those lines over which a shudder might fall, acting as if I’ve not a care in the world as to what you or you might think, so, where is my honesty? Hiding deepest pains, never acknowledging the most devastating events, who cares I wonder… as we all rush forward for the newest wrong that seems misplaced on another’s shoulders, for they are not strong enough, we think, to bear this burden. Give it to me. We suppose to handle all, alone, we’re living longer, stronger, wiser, by way of too much info… ~*~ and I realize that writing is much like dinner from scratch, long hours of careful selection, chopping and dicing just so, stewing and simmering, glazing and then the service, on fine china beset with the best of crystal and silver… the five or six hours of preparation slide down easily, or perhaps choked down by someone who can’t stand mushrooms… (fungus, you know…) in less than 20 minutes. The honesty of the cook, the greed of the diner… it’s just like a poem. I think I will write more of mushrooms. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Wow, speechless...absorbing...kinda like a mushroom.... excellently prepared and served, yes..yes it was. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea A very thoughtfilled write. "Hiding deepest pains, never acknowledging the most devastating events, who cares I wonder… as we all rush forward for the newest wrong that seems misplaced on another’s shoulders," I care!  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"and I realize that writing is much like dinner from scratch, long hours of careful selection, chopping and dicing just so, stewing and simmering, glazing and then the service, on fine china beset with the best of crystal and silver… the five or six hours of preparation slide down easily, or perhaps choked down by someone who can’t stand mushrooms… (fungus, you know…) in less than 20 minutes." What an analogy! Variety is the spice of life and cooking! I really enjoyed this, Karilea. |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Very true, at times the preparation out weighs the presentation, But, I have learned to enjoy the blade work The blending, stirring and whisking And with my cooking they’d better like fungus (or give them and extra glass of wine). Enjoyed the write Gloom |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Kari...Was on my way to the couch, stopped to read this and wanted to tell ya it's rare that I appreciate a poem as much as I did this. I'm sitting here in damn near amazement. Wow. And this is a different tone than I'm used to from you. Excellent writing Kari, truly...  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Sunshine, I'm with Duncan. This is a different blend from you, but has your wonderful flow... I think it is one of my favorites-such honesty. Very much appreciated the fine write... Sadie |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
My goodness dear friend! Methinks your muse has been doing some heavy duty pondering. This is one amazing write. A keeper for sure! hugs, Chris  "At one glance |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) There will be shiitakes and there will be portobellos, sweet friend, that is the beauty of the Earth's bounty and how as far as poets are concerned they grow in all kinds of different ways, God Bless You, I love this, 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 "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Death Member
since 2001-05-26
Posts 112Twilight |
when young a feast of the season was wld mushrooms hand wrought (there goes my Ceyboard agan) fryed to utter perfectyon more than memores tatebudsrecalls a touch of love wentr to the sauce wryte on oh sunny one "Sooner or later, Death makes a believer out of just about everyone." |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
heart hugssss..... you have an amazing talent! ~~**~~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Okay..okay...tell me how you do this??!!!! Amazing write hip-sis...just amazing. Hugs~ ~ Whatever our souls are made of, |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Wow is right...!!!! Eric |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Mushrooms contain the earthy essence I so enjoy... fungus or food...how ever one classifies them in their own mind.. they are without a doubt worth writing about.. Kari, Kari quite contrary how do your mushrooms grow? With deeper root sir oh good sir than ever most will know |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hiding deepest pains, never acknowledging the most devastating events, who cares I wonder… as we all rush forward for the newest wrong that seems misplaced on another’s shoulders, for they are not strong enough, we think, to bear this burden. Karilea, this is so true. How many of us only write of the happy and untroubling thoughts. How it would help us if we would write of the feelings way down inside that are hurting so bad?? Thanks for this, SunshineyOne. Hugs, Ethel |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I just copied this poem and printed it... and hung it over my computer desk. I won't be able to leave it there for long before my family complains about "clutter".... but for a few days I'll have a constant reminder of the way things ought to be. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
There are some poems I simply fall into... and enjoy residing there so much I don't want the words to end... this was one. *S* Superb!! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Not bad, Karilea! I like the way you slid into your subject, and then brought in the metaphor to polish things off. It takes creativty and skill to do that. You have both, along with a caring soul for those around you. |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
"...I think I will write more of mushrooms." Oh yes, please do....~P |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
"I disguise too much of what I write." "for they are not strong enough, we think, to bear this burden." You find such neat scenes to paint with words. I find two themes in this poem, if I read it rightly. The first is your feeling that your meaning is not always clear. The second is a feeling that you wish to solve problems that you feel others cannot? Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Ah, that "busy work" to keep our minds quiet. It may simply be the era or kind upbringing that keeps the secrets. Not dishonest but reserved. Not at all shallow but those deep still waters that run but run silent and unseen. There's nothing wrong with having to work for someone's meaning so long as one avoids conclusion jumping or assumes without some "walking in another's shoes". I enjoyed this purposely unguarded moment. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
very enjoyed lady...very enjoyed.. |
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