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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

0 posted 2007-09-14 07:06 AM

I Cherish

I medicate myself in thought
and walk the path, my history.
The grounds of which I planted seed,
each imprint mine, artistically.

Sometimes imprisoned, segments lost,
I feel the end of consciousness.
Until I rise in wealth of self,
a process slowly to address

the needs of one, of only me,
as eyes take view of all before;
the rose e'er lasting, shaded pink,
the black-eyed daisies, I adore,

the arbor, over/under spread
with petals opened wide, so pale.
Soaking in the warmth of day
walking through the latticed veil,

I wander 'round, pass by the pond
reflecting thoughts in face I see,
the ripples when I feed the fish,
as they return in greet of me.

The weeping willow newly raised,
bending as the breezes blow
in fragileness, will slowly change
as strength regains, in next years grow.

I feed my mind on natures gifts
and settle on the swing of thoughts,
suspending judgement of my life
revering all my eyes have caught.

No tears to sting, no frowns to face
when mirrored in the glass of time.
Today, I cherish with respect
the path I walk, these thoughts in rhyme.

M
Once written for Interloper ( 2001)

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

Gentle Spirit
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1 posted 2007-09-14 07:38 AM

oh M....this is so lovely and I don't recall ever having seen it before. This is stellar, both in written word and presentation. One of your best ever, (tho' I still remember my favorite one,

but I don't have it anymore since my pc crashed before

Very much enjoyed the beauty in this M. Hugs.

I'm so happy that I can't stop cryin, I'm so happy that I'm laughing through my tears...TK

Midnitesun

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Gaia

2 posted 2007-09-14 07:44 AM

Absolutely beautiful. I don't usually like multiple photos with poetry, feeling they detract from the words which could/should speak for themselves. But it is a pleasure to see your wonderful landscaping.

secondhanddreampoet
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3 posted 2007-09-14 07:51 AM

I very strongly believe a poem (especially one as fine as this 'write'!)
should stand on its own merit (without multiple photo.; graphics;
or audio accompaniment) but, these images are lovely.

v. serious, sustained applause for the poetry!

Marge Tindal

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4 posted 2007-09-14 08:53 AM

MzBlissfulOne~

I LOVE IT ... the photographs help bring your thoughts to life for the reader~

Your words are gorgeous ... and absolutely shine when married to the photographs~

Those are some breathtakingly lovely shots lady~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~
~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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ThisDiamond
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5 posted 2007-09-14 09:08 AM

Beautiful M.

Martie

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6 posted 2007-09-14 09:09 AM

Hi Maureen.....How beautiful is your thought garden of words and the pictures of where you travel. I really enjoyed this lush landscape of you.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

7 posted 2007-09-14 09:13 AM

I remember this Maureen...and your beautiful veranda complete with swing. What a lovely old home..and you know already how I feel about older homes, verandas and gardens. This time I am placing it gently into my library. Somehow it calms me so much to read this particular piece.
Heart hugs and thank you for the email, Nancy

~ Trace my body with your words,
in doing so, you touch my heart ~

Joyce Johnson

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8 posted 2007-09-14 10:12 AM

Perfect combination of two art forms. Joyce

Beasley
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9 posted 2007-09-14 11:18 AM

You have a lot to be proud of. This is magnificent.
Barb

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2007-09-14 11:34 AM

Oh, my! Your photos ~ and your words ~ gave me a much-needed, peaceful respite this day! Thanks, Maureen, I needed that!

What a fantastic yard you have! ~ and I'd adore having a veranda with a porch swing like that! I can picture you pensively swinging away, developing a poem in your pretty poetess head!

Lovely post! Lovely you!

Loving hug,
Linda

vandana

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11 posted 2007-09-14 12:17 PM

nice read

Marsha

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12 posted 2007-09-14 12:49 PM

Little Mo, this is truly gorgeous, one of your best darling heart. Softly flowing through the minds of those who read like a cool stream, your words cover the soul with a delicious calm. Absolutely wonderful to read this, and Thanks Margie girl for sending me the link

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy
X x x x x x

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

iliana
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13 posted 2007-09-14 01:07 PM

Gorgeous poem, Maureen...and what a lovely place of repose; reminds me of my grandmother's gardens when I was young. Don't know how you keep up with all the work...wow! *hugs*...jo

Trillium

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14 posted 2007-09-14 02:20 PM

Maureen: A truly outstanding poem from both a poetic and a visual leve, which youhave blended here perfectly. I'm so glad I got to read and see this!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

15 posted 2007-09-14 04:20 PM

Oh Maureen, this is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. I don't remember reading it before.

latearrival
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16 posted 2007-09-14 05:28 PM

Maureen, I love this as you plant as I do. I try to keep it natural not boxed and fenced or too controlled. I like the freshness of your porch swing and wish I were there to sit and sip a glass of lemonaid and chat. Be pleased with you and your many talents. You do make a difference in this world. best, "late"

jwesley
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17 posted 2007-09-14 08:23 PM

wow . . .WOW! My loss at not seeing this the first time around. Certainly a GIFT - this time around - to me today.

Thanks for reposting this beauty...

j.

sandgrain
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18 posted 2007-09-14 09:10 PM

Marge was kind enough to point me to this gem, and am I thankful she did. What wonderful works of art entwine dripping with beauty everywhere!

Rae

inkedgoddess
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19 posted 2007-09-14 09:23 PM

sweet thoughts
very touchable and embracable by reader

JL
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20 posted 2007-09-15 11:14 AM

Spirit and solace, gracefully written through your eyes and heart.
A beauty.

JL

Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
~Proverbs 22:9 NLT

Margherita
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Eternity

21 posted 2007-09-16 05:47 PM

This is indeed very lovely, dear Maureen. I enjoyed also the beautiful, peaceful, harmonious, serene pictures.
An atmosphere to cherish ... forever.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Denise

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22 posted 2007-09-18 02:11 PM

Beautifully done, Maureen. You are a very talented writer.

serenity blaze
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23 posted 2007-09-18 03:47 PM

This is just lush and lovely and so..."you".

and I'm sorry I'm late for the Garden party too...pout.

But what a magnificent presentation, and worthy of a spread in House & Garden!

I look at this, I read, and I smile:

"I'm so lucky to know you."

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

24 posted 2007-09-18 06:08 PM

Thank you, everyone~~ I appreciate all your thoughts. I have been "busy" recuperating from an exhausting job, a "mistake" I made in taking it and haven't been able to be on line too much. I wrote this in 2001 but it still allows me to appreciate my surroundings.

M

PatAngel
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25 posted 2007-09-20 01:08 AM

Hi Maureen. Absolutely beautiful poem and breath-taking pictures of the garden.

Patricia

'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go.
For dreams are the tiny seeds from which tomorrow grows.'

Ratleader

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26 posted 2007-09-21 11:18 PM

Is this where you live??? It's wonderful!

....and your words are a garden, unto themselves.

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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

27 posted 2007-09-24 06:28 PM

Thanks again everyone...and yes Ed, this is where I live

and this is a front view of my 1901 built home and sanctuary that I have lived in and renovated for the last 30 years~~
M

as you can tell it needs a new roof again...which is in the process of being redone.

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