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Third Anniversary and a thank you
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Third Anniversary and a thank you |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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I am a load of minutes, heavy with wonder at the clarity of just one. Perhaps it comes at noon on a day just as lunch sounds good and the birds are snoozing from morning's song. Perhaps it moves along the sidewalk, leashed and exuberant, wanting to be unchained; jumping and wild ... a rabid thing gone to joy. I see how the load is less and the forgotten cast off, as dust performs a miracle and covers the unused things until they change. Sudden insights insist ... listen to me; softly the appreciation of little things grabs hold and gives to movement, meaning ... so many times now that the spirit comes from behind the silent silk of time and takes a bow. I've known the power of listening and now see the wonder of being understood. What is this willful character of celebration? It is dressed in wildflowers and recalls the grace of wind. It is a blade of grass gone green from spring, and the turbulence of snow-melt racing summer to the sea. It is hills of yellow mustard in the morning sun. It is me. ------------ I would like to repost this every year, because it will remain true. I appreciate the love and support given to me by my pip friends and family during my seizure and brain surgery three years ago. I would like you to celebrate life with me, again. Much love to all! |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh am I excited to be first, as this is my absolute favorite of yours, and you know that you are my absolute favorite! Yes, it surely is you. Happy Anniversary Martie! Carpe' Diem, Mysteria |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"What is this willful character of celebration? It is dressed in wildflowers and recalls the grace of wind. It is a blade of grass gone green from spring, and the turbulence of snow-melt racing summer to the sea. It is hills of yellow mustard in the morning sun. It is me." ~ Yes, it is YOU!  Happy Anniversary, Martie Flowers! May there be many more to follow! Be well! Be happy! Be you!  Linda |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Martie ... this is so beautiful, so flowing, so utterly descriptive ... and so "you".  Loved this.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Martie, although I have only been on PIP for a short time, I am so glad to have hade the opportunity to get to know a lot of you and enjoyed your poems, Including this one. This is absolutely beautiful, I will look forward to reading it again next year. Happy Springtime. Tracey. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever read...anywhere. ~library keeper~ I have tears reading this, but they are of sheer joy and appreciation of your heart and spirit, and your superior poetic talent. Your recovery is amazing, your words are inspirational. xxxx,Kacy |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Isn't it amazing how we celebrate certain anniversaries... especially so those which scared the you-know-what out of us.  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Martie, you have out done your self in this. And that is hard to do.You write so flowingly of nature and beauty as seen and heard from some one who knows. Thank you for this one. latearrival |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Hi Martie dear...your touch remains silk... sheer and svelte...Take care of yourselves. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
and the turbulence of snow-melt racing summer to the sea. It is hills of yellow mustard in the morning sun. It is me. A very thought provoking poem my dear, much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - love to you dear one, and stay well... BC |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Always wonderful to read your words and to know you are doing well. There is much to be grateful for. M |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Well I'm definately a fan of this. I see how the load is less and the forgotten cast off, as dust performs a miracle and covers the unused things until they change. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I do want to celebrate with you, dear Martie. This is simply outstanding and fantastic. Your healing is such a blessing to all of us. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Very glad you are still with us. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Three years already! It seems like just the other day! I am so grateful for the miracles that restored your health so wonderfully. Thank you for your thanks to us all. You have gone through such a lot, and are still the wonderful Martie flower that you always were! What a wonderful Martie-thought to post this every year! Owl |
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