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VAS
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
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0 posted 2005-01-15 01:13 AM


Threshold

barrier, fortress
passage–
from past
to new beginnings
tenuous, weighty
vital, peripheral

within–known
beyond–alien
inside, safe
outside, perilous

the groom lifts his bride
carries her across the divide
leaving separateness behind
inviting unity of purpose
aim, notion
a new creation
for blooming, growing,
becoming

complementing strengths
weaknesses
ripening in substance
on one side
facing the other, formidably,
together

©January 14, 2005

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2005 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
iliana
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since 2003-12-05
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1 posted 2005-01-15 01:16 AM


You do, Virginia!  Good write.   ....jo
Sunshine
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2 posted 2005-01-15 08:54 AM



I hope this is a gift
for some newlyweds?

If not, it should be.

Broken_Winged_Angel
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since 2000-04-06
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Small Town, Somewhere
3 posted 2005-01-15 08:55 AM


Very nice.  I agree it should be a gift for newly weds.  

BWA

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
4 posted 2005-01-15 08:59 AM


VAS
Together is the key to their new home, Well done enjoyed.

passing shadows
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displaced
5 posted 2005-01-15 09:13 AM


love this!
Magnus
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6 posted 2005-01-15 09:56 AM


Yes, an excellent example....made me think
of two good ones,  equality and maturity..
two spices that sure do help..

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
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7 posted 2005-01-15 11:26 AM


I think that you've captured this moment, passage, and marriage tradition very very well. -Bob
*Alli4000*
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8 posted 2005-01-15 03:15 PM


This is wonderful!

~Alli~

Happy 2005!

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