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I Saw the Dance
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I Saw the Dance |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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I saw the dance once, The dance of joy on wind when birds swirled upward in figure eights rejoicing for their wings just glad to be birds, they were and celebrating flight but what I saw seemed miraculous and brought tears into my eyes. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Hands and a mind that never stops! Enjoyed this and yes I often wished to be a bird so I too could soar above it all. thank you, martyjo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
MartyJO -- thanks. I went back and took out the second verse....lol. It's not quite ready so I just took it out. Yes....to be a bird!  ...jo |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"what I saw seemed miraculous and brought tears into my eyes." Oh, Jo, I know so well how this happens but I'm not yet sure why - just to mess up the vision would seem rather counter productive. Maybe we should learn to jump (for joy) instead but that's not very discreet or dignified. Enjoyed, dear lady!  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wouldn't it be nice to be as free as a bird?Enjoyed this. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, jo! Yes! ~ That glorious sky dance of joyous birds! I adore this poem and am tucking it into my special treasure trove! Our bodies may not be able to soar into the skies with such free abandon, but our spirits and minds can!  May you fly high and as free as a birdie! KBHBLY lily jo! Linda  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
iliana Yes for some they do sing. LOL enjoyed |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
oh, I'll be finding a nice high shelf in my library for this one it soars, lady JoJo |
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BROTHER JOHN Member
since 2006-04-06
Posts 386 |
Dear Iliana, Our minds soar with joy in reading this. BJ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it." Isaiah 31:5 KJV What a beautiful sight you have reminded me of. Great write iliana. JL  |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
This is beautiful!.....a much needed reminder to cherish what most take for granted. This is a keeper Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful write jo ! Much enjoyed. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
to view free flight relases our own earthly chains, what else could we do but cry? |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"The dance of joy on wind" What a beautiful piece of work jo. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
"I went back and took out the second verse....lol." LOL! Took out the verse Huh? Now my post doesn't make sense. LOL |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
MartyJo.....I guess we'll just leave'em all guessin', huh?  ....jo |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Have broad shoulders, can take some smirks... lol |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 at the conversation...put it back! There is always something to be found through observations... and you did just that, Jo! Thank you for sharing "part" of it!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
LOL! Now that you have everyone wondering about the second verse.. may I say how beautiful this verse is!! Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile The Spiral Dance, it is... and it IS lovely a pretty interesting book too. Now why do I feel like we'll be talking again soon.  Much enjoyed jo jo! I wish I could fly... |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
I am clapping... with both HANDS :: bows :: |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I would wager that there is not one among us that has not wanted to be a bird and soar, fly free....thanx iliana... |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
In spirals, I have danced this dance of joy upon the wind. In figure eights, I shall ALWAYS dance. And within the resting place of every foul bird... I sing !!!! ::smiles:: Matchbox Tiddly-wink blah blah blah |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jo...one of my favorite dances....love the way you spoke of it...simple/profound! |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Oh, Jo! A friend of mine lives on a houseboat. One day, when I was visiting, I saw just what you have penned. Just prior to a storm coming in, as the wind picked up, perhaps 500 gulls took to gliding the thermals. I was mesmerized, and never felt so tethered to the earth in all my life! Later, my friend sent me a picture of them laminated to a post card. I adore this poem! ~Klassy |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
love this one Jo |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"I saw the dance once, The dance of joy on wind" There is a picture, I saw many years ago before computers and digitals photos; I think it may have been taken on one of the Hillary climbs, where geese are flying over the top of Everest...WAY over the top. Every species brings to creation awarenesses that are unique. The freedom of flight as a casual way of life certainly is one contribution of the spirit of birds. Very well done! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thank you for all the kind and meaningful comments. BTW, Uriah.....that was a beautiful response poem. Hugs to all.....jo |
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