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Galveston Bay |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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 There, on some long ago beach in this lone heart, not one I’ve pictured before, but along a Galveston Bay not like the ones I visited some once again and long ago… where waves lapped and under-surf tugged no, Galveston Bay was quiet and quietly wave-less…. waiting…. where seas were warm and warmer in kind where thoughts were not upon one’s mind of senseless ruin nor terrible dream, no, no, Galveston is but a song in blues and greens…. yet, here a storm tarries and brews and sends lives skittering seemingly thoughtless, too as inlanders hold a breath, just so and wheedle with pleas, to friends, just go! Oh, Master of Oceans, Poseidon, take heed… folly comes once, but those who need to learn from wary, know it is true… you Are a Master, in all that you brew. They heed the sun, the skies, and stars… they will not know again the hurtful scars but start anew, in your time of brew; and they will become, good lives, re-lived, renewed. © Karilea Rilling Jungel September 21, 2005 [Hurricane Rita, soon to hit Galveston & Houston] |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
very nice poem.. thanks for sharing. Poetry can get you very far |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Stirring and thoughtful, but most of all, beautiful. How well we are all reminded of the power of nature these days! We are strongly considering leaving tomorrow. Packed up the vitals tonight. Love you, SIL.  ......jo |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is beautiful. It is so sad to hear of more destruction. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very well written piece Karilea. I pray once again for all of those who might be in harms way. Galvestion Bay looks lovely. hugs, Chrislane Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Everyone in Rita's path...please stay safe! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Chris, m'dear...this is a scene from California...it is played out in the first stanza. I don't have a picture of Galveston Bay...we were too hurried to capture a picture of its "calm" waters. But that's ok - had I written it with some clear thought - it would have been more apparent. I worry about our friends and PiP poets in Houston.... |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
There is so much serenity in the sea. Yet there is wreckage and horror too. We can only prepare as best we can, Even if preparing means running away. Well said. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The soothing calm before the storm... Beautifully scribed dear poetess of the sun. Love & Sun Light, Linda |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Beautiful words and picture. The US has had its fair share of disasters lately and I wish it were possible to send you our weather. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie I thought that looked like the California Pacific. I feel for all those who live within the path of the rage of this storm. Thank you for writing it so well! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Karilea - I feel so silly and backwards! I haven't travelled much in my life and wouldn't know Galveston Bay from Hudson's Bay I suppose. Thanks for explaining. Hugs! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Oh, Master of Oceans, Poseidon, take heed… folly comes once, but those who need to learn from wary, know it is true… you Are a Master, in all that you brew. Kari, oh so true Beautifully written, bittersweet once thing that we cannot control is the power behind mother nature...hugs and thank you |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
The calm before the storm....well done. believe in what your heart feels... |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
" Oh, Master of Oceans, Poseidon, take heed… folly comes once, but those who need to learn from wary, know it is true… you Are a Master, in all that you brew." Exactly! The master will do as it pleases, older than Poseidon, the God of origin allows these things to happen...The life force that gives and takes away....I believe it is Shiva that directs all storms... A poem to ponder on, very well done ----------ice ><> |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Magnificently written Kari.... Keeping everyone in my prayers. mxx ~i want for myself your trembling~ |
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green_itchy_stuff Senior Member
since 2003-06-26
Posts 1929New Caney, Tx |
I'm in Rita's path. Its ironic, because I saw a few people replied from Oregon, and other parts of the west coast. And I just moved back from there to here after somewhat of bad situation I myself created. Now there's a hurricane. Praise God, its all his anyway. Adding to memory... -GIS Praise the eternal reign, the Father; Jesus Christ; and the Holy Spirit. |
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