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seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

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Michigan

0 posted 2006-10-04 11:45 AM

We have come to a plateau
In this world, our world
There are passing shadows,
Followed by a dark stranger
Of self before others
RevengeIsMine
And other equally
Toxic thoughts
Of self
Ironic Miscellanea
Far too many have chosen
To stand mute
Placing their HopeS
In the long forgotten Icebox
Of ideals.
Where are the castleguards?
The dreamer spirits
The Gentle Spirits
That allow their Serenity Blaze
To ignite the Suthern view
Of the purest Goldenrose?
Have we forgotten,
It takes but one ray of
Sunshine
To turn the foulest of
Ratleaders
Into the purest of
Windwalkers?
I beseech of you,
Take this day,
ThisDiamond
We have so trustfully been given
and look within ourselves
whisper a silent "thank you"
for what we hold most precious
in our lives.
And in doing so,
let us not forget each other
People known by names
of their choosing,
in a world without boundaries
or walls.
Where appearance
is counted only in small black letters,
and you are measured by what counts most
your words.
Where we hold hands tightly,
yet never touch.
Laugh together freely,
yet never hear a voice.
And send our love
knowing the recipient will receive it,
and return it,
though we have never met.
Count as dear
The poet in all of us
That strives to enlighten
To comfort
To set a standard.
Count each person individual
As collectively
Leaves room for contempt
Never just The Lady
Or Honeybunch
But by whom they are
A Marcel, an Aziza
With respect
Count each as special
For within each radiating soul
Each pulsing heart
Every mind capable of rational thought
Lives a poet

With my thanks to Marge Tindal who has set a benchmark of caring we all must strive to meet.
And to those not mentioned by name, you do reside in my heart.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2006-10-04 01:54 PM

Well now, this just made my day. There were a few stanzas that twinked my heart with some particularity...

Thank you for this, Lady.

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

2 posted 2006-10-04 01:57 PM

Well in turn, I thank you for all you have given.

Sandra

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

3 posted 2006-10-04 02:08 PM

Very nicely done Sandra...and much enjoyed.

Hugs~Nancy

Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

4 posted 2006-10-04 02:15 PM

Where appearance
is counted only in small black letters,
and you are measured by what counts most
your words.
Where we hold hands tightly,
yet never touch.
Laugh together freely,
yet never hear a voice.
And send our love
knowing the recipient will receive it,
and return it,
though we have never met.

You have captured the very essence of what makes this place so special... I can't tell you how honored I am to find my name woven into your words! *S* Thank you!

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

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Michigan

5 posted 2006-10-04 02:17 PM

Nancy, thank you so much.

Sandra

seraphin
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Michigan

6 posted 2006-10-04 02:20 PM

*Suthern* - it fit in, as do you, so perfectly.

Then there are those, myself included, that chose to be know by somewhat more difficult names

We fit in also, in our own unique way.

Thank you for the read.

Sandra

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

7 posted 2006-10-04 02:47 PM

seraphin....Isn't it so, just how this goes...a word is more than a word when it's a poem.

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

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Michigan

8 posted 2006-10-04 02:54 PM

Very true. And thank you, Martie.

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

9 posted 2006-10-04 03:06 PM

Thank you for this wonderful tribute to all of us and, yes, I am most honoured to find my "name" there.

"Count each as special
For within each radiating soul
Each pulsing heart
Every mind capable of rational thought
Lives a poet"

Beautiful - love it!!

Helen (the real name)

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

10 posted 2006-10-04 03:11 PM

Helen,

I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for stopping by.

Sandra

CastleGuard
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since 2003-04-30

Posts 760
Alberta, Canada

11 posted 2006-10-04 03:40 PM

Nicely done, thank you.

CG

seraphin
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Michigan

12 posted 2006-10-04 03:55 PM

No my friend, thank YOU!

Sandra

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

13 posted 2006-10-04 08:23 PM

Sandra, I knew your pen had more ink
left in it...and that you would figure
out a plan...

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

14 posted 2006-10-04 08:25 PM

Barry,
Thank you for your faith.

Sandra

passing shadows
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displaced

15 posted 2006-10-04 10:06 PM

oh dear...these passing shadows are just grinning from ear to ear now

thank you Sandra!

You reside in my heart as well

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

16 posted 2006-10-04 10:13 PM

Thank you, Dixie.

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

17 posted 2006-10-04 10:19 PM

You've definitely penned the feelings of the entire PIP family, so beautifully. Thank you for this piece which I'll treasure!

Rae

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

18 posted 2006-10-04 10:20 PM

Thank you Rae, for both the read and the reply.

Sandra

themute
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since 2006-05-08

Posts 469
Maryland

19 posted 2006-10-04 10:39 PM

Beautiful, and in this poem types own fashion, flattering.

I am the two-toed wanderer

sewasham
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since 2006-09-11

Posts 714
Oklahoma, USA

20 posted 2006-10-04 10:46 PM

A very well done and wonderful tribute. A fine job indeed. Take care and Have fun. Steve

The Lady
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since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

21 posted 2006-10-04 10:59 PM

"Where appearance
is counted only in small black letters"

oh
nicely done
Sandra...
and totally amazing

aziza
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since 2006-07-09

Posts 2995
Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy!

22 posted 2006-10-04 11:02 PM

I loved this.
Thank you for thinking of me.

aziza

seraphin
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Michigan

23 posted 2006-10-04 11:02 PM

Matt! Thank you so very much for the read!

Sandra

seraphin
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Michigan

24 posted 2006-10-04 11:03 PM

Steve, it always so nice to hear from you. Thank you.

Sandra

seraphin
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Michigan

25 posted 2006-10-04 11:04 PM

Now Kate, I think we all know who I consider amazing. Don't we?

Thank you, Lady

Sandra

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

26 posted 2006-10-04 11:06 PM

Alison, how could I not think of you? After all, you are one more amazing Lady on this site.

Thank you for all the pleasure and smiles, the thought and inspiration I've gotten out of your work.

Sandra

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

27 posted 2006-10-06 09:12 AM

Sandra~
quote:
With my thanks to Marge Tindal who has set a benchmark of caring we all must strive to meet.
In the circling, friendships are found~
The sharing and the caring are contagious !!
Thanks for such a nice compliment~

Thoughtfully and creatively done~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

seraphin
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Michigan

28 posted 2006-10-06 09:21 AM

The sentiment hopefully outweighs the flaws.

Thank you Marge, for always seeing the good, and overlooking the flaws.

Sandra

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

29 posted 2006-10-06 09:27 AM

Count yourself as being one of the special ones, for within you is a radiating soul as well.

Loving Light,

EA

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

30 posted 2006-10-06 09:34 AM

Thank you Linda.

I'm not sure where I fit in, not in this world. I know I am normal, for me. I am a mom, and a friend. No one calls me daughter, sister, or wife. Special is not a word I would use to describe myself. But I do see a path, and if I can inspire one person to take up my torch and follow down the path, if I can just set but one thing right in this world, well, maybe that is where my own personal worth is. Until that time, I remain just plain

Sandra

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

31 posted 2006-10-06 10:09 AM

In response to your reply, Dear Sandra, your humility in itself illustrates your specialness.

Linda

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Posts 13989

32 posted 2006-10-06 10:25 AM

Sandra, dear lady, thank you for including me in this fine poetic tapestry you have woven for us. This is so enlightening, and your heart shines in this. Hugs to you sweet poetess.

seek the flame within yourself
and let your soul be cleansed by
the fire of love. Axel Ekenstierna

seraphin
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Michigan

33 posted 2006-10-06 10:32 AM

I don't know what to say. Thank you will have to suffice.

Thank you
Sandra

JamesMichael
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34 posted 2006-10-06 06:21 PM

Nice...James

DreamerSpirit
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Buenos Aires, Argentina

35 posted 2006-10-06 08:09 PM

Excellent writing..i really enjoyed.
One of my favourites for sure!
congratulations!.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

36 posted 2006-10-06 08:15 PM

what a beautiful write, a wonderful way to say you care

seraphin
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Michigan

37 posted 2006-10-06 11:18 PM

James,
My thanks

Sandra

seraphin
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Michigan

38 posted 2006-10-06 11:19 PM

Midnitesun,

Thank you, I think a great many of us care. I know you do,

Sandra

seraphin
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Michigan

39 posted 2006-10-06 11:20 PM

DreamerSpirit,

Thank you for reading, and for your comment!

Sandra

miscellanea
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OH

40 posted 2006-10-07 02:40 PM

seraphin,

What a clever poem! I can't imagine how much thought went into this!

miscellanea

seraphin
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Posts 1004
Michigan

41 posted 2006-10-07 11:31 PM

Thank you misc. truth be told, others here have written these poems far better than I. Thank you for your nice comment though!!!

Sandra

DragonStar
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since 2006-10-20

Posts 13
Michigan, USA

42 posted 2006-10-20 11:28 PM

That was very cool! I enjoyed the lovely read!!! TTYL

Love and Light, Blessed Be!!!

Kelly

'Do not follow the Path. Go where there is no path and begin the trail.' -Ashanti Proverb

Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17

Posts 5546
missouri

43 posted 2006-10-20 11:34 PM

Nicely done...I really like the way you incorporated members names

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

44 posted 2006-10-20 11:35 PM

well thankyou Kelly, and welcome to passions! I think you will like it here very much!!!

Sandra

seraphin
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Posts 1004
Michigan

45 posted 2006-10-20 11:37 PM

Thank you Paula! I took my lead from other members that had created some wonderful poems. Im so glad you like mine!

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