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Denali Day (to MidniteSun) |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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 In you ~ I see strength and in your strength I feel beauty. In you ~ I see magesty and in your magesty I feel hope. In you ~ I see compassion and in your compassion I feel love. In you ~ I see tomorrow.  So, Kacy, I bring you the Denali you have missed. Because you are forever part of Alaska.  Love, Alison (Photography by Alison) |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Alison, this is beautiful.The photos and the words. Kacy will be touched. I see the same in her and understand the poem. Thank you. latearrival |
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shelerella75 Member
since 2009-01-30
Posts 58 |
those pictures are breathtaking and make your words come alive. Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh, Alison! Those photos are exquisite! I am humbled by your generosity, your kind words. You are such a beautiful, giving person, all of Pipsland is lucky to have you as a member.  I hope to visit Alaska again some day, though it wouldn't likely be in the heart of winter due to my extreme cold sensitivity from chemo! I dearly miss my rainbow dancing lights, lady Aurora, and on clear days I could see Denali even from Chena Hot Springs Road, outside Fairbanks where I lived for two years. For me, the journey may have to be when the midnightsun lights the night. Thank you so very much for these fantastic photos and your absolutely heart warming words. You've made my day!(maybe my year!) xxx, Kacy |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Alison, these are very beautiful photos. And the poem is just as beautiful. As always! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yeppers! Kacy's response says it all! Might I add that all three of you have beautiful spirits.  Love, Linda |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
i rather be sitting and sipping in the bahamas, but you make cold country glisten and inviting for even the beachbabies at heart  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow, and there is also an Angel spreading his wings over the mountain, see! Breathtaking beauty, so lovingly shared, dear Alison! I understand your desire, dear Kacy, to see these majestic panoramas again! You will! Wonderful! Love and hugs to both. Margherita |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Alison, Nice mountain Hon. Love Bobby |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms ali-san..the majesty you present is lovely..enjoyed the photos too.. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow Alison this is just gorgeous! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Alison, wow! wow! wow! WOW! WOW! WOW! Alaska (and particularly Denali) in mind-blowing poetry and photography and Alison and Kacy's beautiful reply all in one go! This is like fried mushrooms followed by creamy coffee-flavoured ice-cream and coffee-cream chocolates! Thank you. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Stunning! Alison. Ida |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
quite superior [both in photographic and poetic imagery]! long-sustained, MAJOR applause!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, wow... simply breathtaking! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
In you ~ I see magesty Breathtaking photos dear Alison and that is what I felt when Norma and I surveyed that mighty mountain. Although it was in summer and very hot, it is a picture that stays in my mind, The grizzly bears is also a sight I'll never forget. Lovely words, enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Now, see, Alison, you've confused me so I must go hunting...because I thought I saw Denali in Hawaii... so searching I will go, as I have heard of it, and recently thought it lived in the Southern climes... but then...there is more than one Karilea, too.   But truthfully, to the poem, and to your gift... You remind me of a dear person who gives what they can, and expects very little in return. Love,  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ok....so I looked... Duh. I learn something new every day! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
WOW! That's all so damn beautiful! Eric |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Enjoying this again today. The photos and words bring me great joy. |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
Oh Alison, this took my breath away!  The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Dear Alison, your pictures do your words justice, and vice versa. As magnificent as this mountain is, you and Kacy, are the true beauty, of the northern spirit. You're a wonder! Richy |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
late, She's pretty special, isn't she. Thank you for reading and sharing. Alison - Shelerella, Thank you. The pictures took themself, I just held the camera. It was a beautiful day and I thought of Kacy. I think she and the mountain share the same spirit. Alison - Dear Kacy, I believe that we leave part of ourself whereever we go. You, my friend, left part of your heart here in AK. You are in the shadows that lie peacefully on the snow. You are in the aurora that dances across the sky. You are in the spledor of Denali. You are in the muted lights that flickers through the birch leaves. Kacy, you are here in your heart. Love, Alison - Sue, Thank you. It's hard to mess up a view like that. Believe me, I tried (grins). Alison - Linda, Might I say that you are in that group too then. Love, A - inky, Just drink a frozen drink and think of me in that Bahama dream. Thank you. Alison - Margherita, Yep, I agree. She will. Thank you, lovely one. Love, Alison - Thanks, Bobby. They say it's your mountain too - guess that is why it still has the name "McKinley" attached to it. Alison - Daark, Your words always mean a bunch to me. Thank you, A - Dixie, Thank you. Alison - Bruce, Thank you, my friend. Hugs are flying your way as I write this. Alison - suthern, Thank you so much. Alison - Lindsay, So you were here. I thought I heard whispers of that in the clouds that afternoon. It's beautiful winter or summer. I am glad that you enjoyed such beauty. Love, Alison - Karilea, There really is only Karilea the others are faded imitations of you, the original. That's how I see it. And, okay, I confess .... I laughed. Love, Alison - Eric, Thank you for the resounding "Wow". Alison - Kacy, here's hugs and kisses for you. xoxoxoox - Hey Kris girl, Thank you. Are you breathing again yet? Do I need to get medics (cute male type) to do CPR? Alison - Thank you, Richy. I'll pass my share of that honor on to Kacy. She's the wonder. I just take the pictures. Alison |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Ahhhh I miss Alaska sooo much too. Beautiful poem and pictures!!!!! I miss home everyday. I was born and raised there and was up there for 27 years before moving to Oregon. Thank You for sharing this with all of us. "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Just had to leave a second message, Alison. You truly wrote and photographed Kacy! Owl |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
WOW!!!!!!!!!! thanks so much Ali-girl for sending me here to read this wonderful work of yours.. truly majestic and your photos are spectacular!! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Beautiful picture and lovely poetry Alison. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Alison, seeing those photos again this morning makes my day glow! Your words transport me to Denali, to all the beauty that is Alaska. Thanks to the reader who brought this back front and center, for you've gifted me with a huge smile this morning. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey Justbleu, If you peek back in, where did you live here? Thank you for letting me know that you enjoyed this. Alison - Diana, Thank you, darlin'. xoxoox Alison - RDB, Where are you, girly? I miss you. Thank you as always! Love, Ali - Prasad, Thank you so much. Alison - Kacy, This is forever for Y O U! I hope you are doing well. I think of you often. Love you, Alison --- My apologies to all for the belated thank you. A |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
So Ali, how many bowls of clam chowder did you make? or clam fritters?  I needed to see these photos again today! I'm doing really good, feeling stronger. Chemo still seems to be shrinking the tumor, so my fingers are crossed this beastly invader will go into remission before Fall. |
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