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Secretly Yours
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Secretly Yours |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Secretly Yours In an odd, old house where weathered windows weep with runneled tears that slip slide the countenance of visiting faces well, this is where explorations are born… behind the lime of cornered stones that raise heritage into legacy, this is where reflections are found. I live here, amid the cobwebs of a Copperfield tale, and Tennyson’s soliloquies, with Byron moments and a line or two, oh, no, but all the pages of Narnia…and more. I, am a story. No, maybe I am a challenge. Perhaps, I am just a whim of thought. I am held within a cover, warmly secured by stitch or glue, still and enough, I can be handled and stroked, coveted by you. When some people choose to read and I am raised to light, I can weather any stormy conflict and be read by candlelight. Here I live, by your fingers I run free; in an odd old house, by windows that runnel free, of great tombed ghosts by rivers of mind that channel here I hold and here the key… unlock your mind, and open me. Please, touch me. Let loose your mind, and explore my leaves. I am yours, for some wondrous moment. © Karilea Rilling Jungel July 23, 2006 |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Truly so...the eloquent fare of food for thought. Loved this one. TD |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I came to read your words because I feel and see beauty in them. I loved the magic of this poem as I loved the imagry. Mostly, though, I am loving your visions and ability to express them. aziza |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
not so odd  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie You are rare indeed....and each place that come to light, of kin and others...holds tis magic that you see and capture so easily...Lovely poem!  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You have given the written word a personality of its own to charm the eye of the lucky soul who can open a book and comprehend. May this poem be added to the list along with those it mentions. I loved it. Joyce |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful indeed Karilea. I could actually feel the cover of the book, smell the worn pages.. you always take me there. Hugs~Nancy |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Now that's a beauty, Karilea! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Reminds me of your wondrous book! Just so, the touch of secretness and intimacy. Highly appealing. Intriguingly beautiful! Love, Margherita |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Karilea, a story to be read, this was wonderful my friend and very much enjoyed. Here I live, by your fingers I run free; Run my friend and enjoy the freedom, since I am a very slow reader, who enjoys your every word. Sincerely Rick |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I, am a story. No, maybe I am a challenge. Perhaps, I am just a whim of thought. I am held within a cover, warmly secured by stitch or glue, still and enough, I can be handled and stroked, coveted by you. the entire poem was magnificant, but this this was to me, the meat of the poem loved this |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Karilea, I could really feel the calling in your poem as you opened up such mystery and intrigue so personified within the pages of great literary art. Excellently Written. God bless. -Bob |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
oh phenomenal poem! |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
how true! Makes me want to pick up a book right this minute! Excellent imagery and movement. Another one for the library... Thanks, Karilea, for the inspirational poem. miscellanea |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I always knew you had a spine!  I enjoy your appendix also, not to mention that dog-eared look you sport. Your tale is spell-binding...ok, ok, ok...sometimes puns just have to come out but, on a serious side, this is a beautiful piece of writing and your descriptiveness sets a wonderful image of a library, a lamp on the desk emitting a soft glow and a bowed head with sparkling eyes devouring words like candy. It also has your standard touch of fragility which makes it very special.....nicely done. |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
quote: Love that thought. I enjoyed this poem... Ben “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
All the things that Deer said so beautifully. The one thing I want to add is....WOW!!! hugs, Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Marvelous poem, Karilea! This needs to be sent to booklovers everywhere! (Especially, if they are searching for the words.) Shenachie |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
This poem reminded me why I fell in love with books when I was younger. Thanks for the reminder Sunshine. Simply beautiful. ~J. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Beautiful writing, SIL!  ...jo |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
It did indeed set the scene as Michael pointed out, and this was a very delicate, and beautiful piece Karilea. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This...dear lady...is simply delicious and oh so descriptive of a place....somewhat familiar within a wandering mind. Thanx for the gift given to us. |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
We all are stories, but you...you are a true poet. Kris |
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Billy_tha_Kidd Junior Member
since 2006-07-17
Posts 27Indiana USA |
Very Nice |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I could somehow see you in that beautiful window as muse and pen combined to flow with this beauty of a write...yes...I could see it... and I smiled.... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Karilea, I also enjoy reading what you write. This is beautiful. As always. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Karilea... I absolutely loved this! It touched a hidden string somewhere inside. Thanks Sunny One. I shall update you soon!  Hugs |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
This, as usual, belongs at the top o' the heap! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
I like what one comment said, we all try, but you are a true poet.......I second the motion and ditto it on top of that.....this is exceptional...no...you are exceptional |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
simply..amazing. you have such a way of expressing your thoughts, Karilea, the more of you I read, the more I love your work. you never cease to amaze me ~*Sheli*~ By words the mind is winged |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I'm so glad I didn't miss this! Yes, you are indeed a "true poet"! Wonderful write! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Oh! 1derful! Magical! Magnificent Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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