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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri 
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Lesson of the Day I am from early morning glories and sunlight streams that play peek-a-boo through smoky puffs of cotton. I am from Mama's kitchen, cast-iron crackles, and gurgles of fresh grind percolating daybreak aromas to wake my daddy. I am from Sunday morning stained glass in brilliant blue hues and statues of mother and child. I am from organ pipes bellowing, beseeching me to still myself and listen to His word. I am from hoola hoops and sprinkler jumps, barefoot bee stings, and backyard swings. "Look Mama, my toes scrape the sky." I am from simplicity wrapped in downy dreams. Once known, now often forgotten in the shuffle of grown-up work-a-days, but visited again in a moment called silence. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Patricia! I truly enjoyed this and thank you for letting me help you make it a challenge. So that your readers will have some background, all they need do is visit here: /pip/Forum7/HTML/000743.html and now they, too, will have an opportunity to interact with your students by issuing their own Lessons to be shared! However, it's going to take me a bit to be as good as the teacher. How about a shiny apple???  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Patricia, I enjoyed your "Lesson of the Day" greatly! And let me say how happy I am to see you came back, I missed you and your wonderful poetry. I will try to meet this challenge, but it won't be "immediate", not having much time. Thank you dear Karilea too! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Patricia ~ and I like who you are! I read Sunshine's response and then I headed over to Poetry Challenge ~ and this is a terrific one! I might try my hand at it. I hope others do, because I would love to get to know them better, as well! You deserve a big, gold star for this "Lesson of the Day"!  Love & Teacher Light, Linda |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Oh, I like you. I'll give your challenge a shot because you touched me so much with your poem. What a beautiful testament to who you are. Alison |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Patricia.......What an inspiration this is....to dig the roots up from the beginning and feel them with all the senses. Lovely! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
wow beautiful inspiration and person! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Patricia, this is one of the absolute best challenges that has come from this poem! I am enjoying reading everyone's responses and getting to know them better! Your gifts of poetry and teaching are gifts that keep on giving! Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I absolutely adore this, and thank you ever so much for this wonderful challenge. Nicely done!! |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Just want to thank you and also Sunshine - out standing subject for a Challenge... much liked... quote: I am from hoola hoops and sprinkler jumps, barefoot bee stings, and backyard swings. best wishes, dale |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
So very excellent to read you Patricia. All blessings, and happiest holidays. TD |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
I love this so much. It could 'fit' right in down here in Georgia. Thanks for the challenge. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well done, indeed. Yet, could one expect less from a southern belle? You ARE from southern Missouri, aren't you Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
There's a lot here I identify with, the hoola hoops and the sprinkler jumps and the warmth of your childhood. Nicely done. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"Look Mama, my toes scrape the sky." Oh, Patricia, how this rings a bell! I used to swing as high as I could, to touch the clouds! And since one of my sisters is named Patricia, just reading your name rings childhood memory bells. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Patricia, I really enjoyed finding out where you are from! Have to admit, the pictures were made so clear to me that it brought back some of my own memories. Great challenge, btw.......*hugs*....jo |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I am from simplicity wrapped in downy dreams. Once known, now often forgotten in the shuffle of grown-up work-a-days, but visited again in a moment called silence. Patricia... you are the essence of beautiful - thank you for encouraging us to contribute to your "I am from" challenge... I have loved reading all the wonderful contributions... RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
And look at what you hath wrought! I see now what all the fuss is about. Sweet as taffy, and wrapped in gingham.  Way to go, Patricia! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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