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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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listening silently, engrossed in a sacred moment, gazing intently, as a hummingbird sips sweet nectar encased within the small tubular opening of the delicate fuchsia my mind questionning, might the hummingbird hear an echo of its wingbeat, its sipping in surround sound, within that petaled opening? so many things I do not know but it's allright, for I am content there are mysteries of Life questions which may hold answers, yet I need not know, to appreciate my senses thus awakened I sip my own nectar a sweet Raspberry wine, and smile. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"might the hummingbird hear an echo of its sipping in surround sound, within that petaled opening?" What a glorious question Kacy. So many things we will never know. Wonderful poem. |
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themute Member
since 2006-05-08
Posts 469Maryland |
always a pleasure with your imagery midnightsun, they are the bane of my stresses. |
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picturegramic Member
since 2006-05-16
Posts 112 |
a beautiful image! We are lucky we don't have to understand all the mysterys of life to just appreciate the beauty! Thanks for sharing this moment. picturegramic |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Lady, mute, picturegram (welcome!) thank you for sipping |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is lovely Kacy.  hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks, Chris! |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
ah I love this ::smiles:: Thank you |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
What peace you send to all. Thank you for this picture, and slice of quietude! martyjo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Uriah, thanks for visiting! martyjo, thank you for letting me know this gave you a peaceful moment! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a mood! This made me smile! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
awesome poem especially enjoyed this... might the hummingbird hear an echo of its wingbeat, its sipping in surround sound, within that petaled opening? excellent write |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"my senses thus awakened I sip my own nectar a sweet Raspberry wine, and smile." A delightful read! ~ and the closing lines made me smile as well!    Hugs with love, Linda  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I am glad so many enjoyed this hummbirdie write! and Linda, lol, that little bit of artwork you added makes me giggle |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Took the liberty of printing your poem and slipping it into the closed door jam, of the woman at work, who's son had died so unexpectedly a few months ago. I know she has a bird feeder outside her office window and just knew she would enjoy this too. Love comes with all sorts of sorrows but this little piece you wrote, gives all a chance to sit, read and reflect. She came by my desk with a tear in her eye and a thank you. I am passing her thanks on to you. We never know do we, when something we say or do reaches out to touch someone. You have touched many with your good heart and words. Darn, no wine in the house to double the enjoyment. You are something else. sincerely, martyjo |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
"but it's allright, for I am content there are mysteries of Life questions which may hold answers, yet I need not know, to appreciate? ....................................... Loved this , along with the whole poem I think this is what touched my nerve. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 For you, and your poem, and for all who find time to listen, quietly... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
martyjo, your replies brought tears of thanks to my eyes. Thank you for sharing that with me. You just made my evening great, and it started rough. The water heater went kaput today so I didn't get my warm shower and I have to go to work tonight. Being creative after living 6 years in Alaska, I know about good old sponge baths with heated bowls of water. So I'll be on my way to work in a while in reasonably good shape. But the fact the poem helped brighten someone else's day is the greates reward of sharing poetry. Lady Sunshine, thanks for the photo and reply! I love those little hummers! |
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picturegramic Member
since 2006-05-16
Posts 112 |
This was beautiful and well written... as I listened in silence as my lips did the work.......I heard! Thank you for sharing this one. picturegramic |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
yes, and we always wonder. That's the real enjoyment of it all, because there's always something to ponder and to reflect on....Makes the inner side of life more complete....Just wondering about all the things there is to learn. Very nice. Eric |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks picturegram Eric, so true. (pun intended) Hopefully there will always be another mystery. |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
"but it's allright, for I am content there are mysteries of Life questions which may hold answers, yet I need not know, to appreciate" That stanza is so true; even in my young life I have already learned that it's best to appreciate what's around you and not to read too much into things and that's exactly what I think this poem was about. This was a very inspirational uplift to me. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
shadow, welcome to Passions! Thank you very much for your warm reply. Sounds like you've learned some valuable life lessons already, at a young age. I look forward to reading your work. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
What a lovely moment, Kacy!  |
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Archea Member
since 2006-05-13
Posts 65United States |
really good, got me thinking. liked it alot |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
happy to share a nice moment with you, Martie I think the humbirdies were singing hello to you hello to you too, and thanks for the visit Archea |
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