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I AM (forever challenged)
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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I am a wandering nightlight I wonder if I shall ever alight I hear the songs a rainbow sings I see a rainbow of love auras I want a peaceful mother earth I am a wandering nightlight I pretend that darkness hides from me I feel the oceans caress the sands of time I touch each grain of life on earth I worry that time shall slip through my open fingertips I cry that I will not shine forever I am a wandering nightlight I understand change is inevitable I say life evolves without my conscious input I dream someday all people shall be free of hate I try to make the world a pleasant home I hope I have made someone happy I am a wandering nightlight ***originally posted "I AM (challenged)" thank you again, Ringo ***and this from 2007, Patricia’s challenge: I am sassy. I am from rock gardens and olive trees, near boulders thrusting from endless seas, orchards and vines that stretch for miles shaking quaking undulating valleys 'neath purple mountains of majesty. I am the seed of a talk-back tree, whose branches and leaves scream "Don't tread on me!" Though too many branches have broken 'neath the weight of world sorrows, the seeds have been plentiful, and solid bedrock nurtures. I am from rock gardens and olive trees, born to protect silent wildflowers seeking shelter and shade from a sweltering sun and the raging seas. I am sassy. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
I know you're sassy! But you need to know you bring a lot of happiness to my life too.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You will shine forever. You're a beauty queen and an inspiration, and you inspire so much in me--especially gratitude that I am so fortunate as to know you, if only through your words.  Prepare yourself, I'm about to say thank you, yet again.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, hugs to you bro, I've missed being sassy with you! Aw, Karen, now you're gonna make me sniffle! Loveya, lady K. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I remember the second and re-lived the wonderful emotions of the first time reading. And I deeply enjoyed the first, it touches the heart with its deep consciousness of life and love. Just wonderful are these gifts from you, dear Kacy, thank you! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you so much, Margherita, for reading and commenting. Maybe there will be a new I AM write, but it hasn't fallen onto my word-path yet. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy, I knew that I would adore this ~ because I adore you! If more people were like You ARE, planet Earth would outshine the brightest star in our galaxy!  Actually, I got to read two I AMs for the price of one! lol I thoroughly enjoyed each one of them! Love & Wandering Nightlight, Linda  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I dream someday all people shall be free of hate I try to make the world a pleasant home I hope I have made someone happy Dear Kacy, ditto to Linda's remarks on this one my friend and you have made me feel a little happier too. great post. love. Lindsay |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh yes, you have indeed made someone happy And, if counted, many many more. best to you, latearrival |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Yes Stacy, touching verse I hope I have made someone happy this is the best we can do, but make onseself happy too... have a nice day yann |
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Raindance Member
since 2009-02-07
Posts 120West Coast |
You ARE a wandering nightlight and you will live on forever as you live now, with your gift of words. |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
I'll tell you something else you are: a true child of the earth. A caring kindness simply oozes from these poems, and warming they are to read. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanking each of you for taking a moment to read and comment. After working in the garden all day and getting a ton of dirt underneath my fingernails, the next "I AM" should be: "I am a dirty old lady!"  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I love both of these so much!!! *S* You are a treasure, my friend (not too sure about the dirty ole lady though! LOL) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
dearest suthern, thanks m'friend |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, How beautiful. I think you are also waves of Aurora that sing when the rest of the night is quiet. You are poetry. You are beauty. You are friend. And yep, you sure are sassy! Love, A |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Kacy, I especially love and feel connected to your first I AM. Lovely writing, lovely you. M |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Kacy, you may be Sassy. But, I love you anyway. If the truth be know, I am Sassy at times, myself. So, we are two of a kind. LOL! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, I loved the first one (especially the line about people not hating any more - and FYI, you make EVERYONE happy!), but I double-loved the second one. I loved all the replies, but ESPECIALLY loved Alison's. You both have such a wonderful Alaskan bond. I enjoy it every time I come across it. My laptop and ADSL router were hit by lightning the Saturday before last and I only got it sorted out finally tonight. I popped a note into Discussions. It is GREAAAAAAAAAAAT to be back online, and esPECially here! Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Wow...you ladies put a smile of joy on my face! I love each one of you, and am so lucky to have been given the opportunity to know you in poetic friendship. I am....grateful, for the moments we spend together. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I love reading these "I AM" poems and have since the first ones I read ( and participated in) years ago. It allows us to see more in depth to those poets who step up to the plate and you didn't disappoint at all. It was a sheer pleasure to read BOTH. Well done. |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
The first one made me smile, while the second one made me laugh. All in all they are both something beautiful  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for your comments, Mark, as your feedback means a lot to me. Ken, thanks! Happy to provide you with a smile and a laugh. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
effective 'write' ... I think the ending is particularly fine!: I am the seed of a talk-back tree, whose branches and leaves scream "Don't tread on me!" Though too many branches have broken 'neath the weight of world sorrows, the seeds have been plentiful, and solid bedrock nurtures. I am from rock gardens and olive trees, born to protect silent wildflowers seeking shelter and shade from a sweltering sun and the raging seas(!) much applause for this 'penning' !! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
"I understand change is inevitable I say life evolves without my conscious input I dream someday all people shall be free of hate I try to make the world a pleasant home I hope I have made someone happy" So glad to have had the pleasure of knowing this warm and caring lady. RIP Kacy! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You ARE, dear Kacy, ... forever. Sending love and hugs across the ether ... Margherita ps I was replying to one of Yann's poems and wanted to check a word in my online dictionary ... Pip disappeared ... and when I went back I found Pip Open Poetry 44 and this poem wanted to be read ... |
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