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JLHunter
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since 2006-10-08

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0 posted 2006-10-22 08:36 AM

Infinity Found

If joy could just be measured in a flower,
And happiness's worth by breadth of smile,
Or all life's pleasures fit into an hour,
What of my journey fits into a mile?

I traveled far upon an ocean deep,
To trod the land where Ghengis Khan had lain.
I crossed to old Formosa without sleep,
Then used the trade winds breath imbued with rain.

Agana had a marveled beach of snow,
While further was the land of rising sun.
And charting 'gainst the sunset's faintly glow,
I find the Kona's beach and I are one.

When once again I crossed the ocean blue,
I spied the Golden Bear where few had tread.
Then strode in awe among the greenish hues--
Cathedrals built by God with trees of red.

Next, trekking east to find the desert plains,
I climbed the spires that Nature towered high.
Where summit after summit that one gains,
Forever brings one closer to the sky.

At last I reach the desert dry and still,
And finding peace at last no longer roam.
Dichotomy of earth: both hot and chill;
This wind-scribed scape is Nature's greatest tome.

So what amazing secrets did I learn,
While traveling this world both far and wide?
I learned that Nature's gifts you cannot earn,
And seas of life can change from tide to tide.

Still I found the joy within a flower,
And learned the magic worth within a smile,
I fit life's pleasure's into ev'ry hour,
And found infinity within that mile.

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
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1 posted 2006-10-22 03:29 PM

John...A wise traveler knows that infinity rests within the landscape of the heart. I loved this!

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2006-10-22 05:13 PM

quote:
Still I found the joy within a flower,
And learned the magic worth within a smile,
I fit life's pleasure's into ev'ry hour,
And found infinity within that mile.

Being children of eternity ... we know and we remember, just as you did.

Very beautiful.

Love,
Margherita

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2006-10-22 06:54 PM

Nicely done John, a very picturesque ride
you took us upon.

JLHunter
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since 2006-10-08

Posts 557
CA United States

4 posted 2006-10-23 01:55 AM

Thanks, Martie.

I just wish that we could all be wise travelers... But, then again, our experiences wouldn't be as rich, I suppose, without the lost wanderers.

John xo

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

JLHunter
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since 2006-10-08

Posts 557
CA United States

5 posted 2006-10-23 01:57 AM

Hi, Margherita.

"Being children of eternity ... we know and we remember, just as you did."

That's a wonderful thing to say. Very beautiful comments!

Love, John

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

JLHunter
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since 2006-10-08

Posts 557
CA United States

6 posted 2006-10-23 02:01 AM

Hi, Magnus (sort of a contraction of Magnum Opus, eh?)

I was happy to provide the view.

Thanks for writing.

John

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

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