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'Where' - Where I Am From - Patricia's Challenge
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'Where' - Where I Am From - Patricia's Challenge |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Where I come from a line of travelers with beginnings in a small town of higher education; blowing fall leaves and snowy country roads I am from Grammy’s kitchen, a cast-iron stove and deep fried donuts, pies ... the best for miles, the kind that legends are made of. I’m made from hearty blue bloods that came across the ocean from Scotland, England and Ireland My first travels took us to a tiny island in the the Atlantic, a dream of pink sand and turquoise seas; a place where scooters rode on the left side of teeny, tiny, winding roads and Navy people lived in abundance. I am from hopscotch, jump ropes, 45 rpm tunes, the Twist and Elvis. Sock hops and poodle skirts. My dreams of a kind, loving and sober husband came true when I found my soulmate almost 40 years ago. I’ve now returned to my land in the north My birthplace given from Mother Earth A calming and reflective spot A place to walk amongst the great forests and meadows where wildlife roam freely And eagles nest in tree tops A place where presidents are made A land of Live Free or Die!!!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Brava! I'm sure Patricia will be excited to see your response!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti, you go girl! Given your circumstances, I am surprised that you were able to meet this challenge ~ and you did so, most eloquently and with such grace. I was moved by every single mot! It was wonderful to get to learn more about you and your roots!   Linda |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Oh so wonderful. You are another person I would love to meet. I love how you shared such beautiful pieces of you. Alison |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Thank you, dear poet. I have not had the best of days today (actually yesterday was no picnic either). But now I feel blessed. I felt a smile return to my face when I read this lovely piece of workmanship. And now as I respond, the smile has not left. Thank you so much for opening your heart and touching my heart. God Bless You, Patricia |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Marti, I enjoyed this greatly! A real treat to read. Thank you for letting us peek into your story. It's a precious gift. I love Patricia's challenge, I will also try to come up with something ... Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well done, indeed! |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
Thank you for letting us skip down your lifes path with you. I like this challenge...may try to come up with one as well. |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Thank you all for your kind replies. Patricia, this was indeed an inspiring challenge. One that I enjoyed very much and helped me walk down lanes I haven't walked in years. hugs, Marti Home is not where you live, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A nice sharing of yourself...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
 Much enjoyed this. Nicely done!!! |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I love Misty Lilac's poem so much that I am going to tuck it with the other ones up here. A |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Bravo... but where are the Misty Lilacs... Much Enjoyed, dale |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
lucky ... I am on the far side of the moon hidden amongst the flowers; kept warm by the faeries that play here. Marti |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
I enjoyed this very much. I love how you are back in the north forests, because that is where I am too. I'm grateful that there are many north forests. |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Lucky ... the 'misty lilacs' are outside my bedroom window, shivering in the cold and snow!! |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Misty Lilac.. what beauty you write of.. wonderful words here! thank you for sharing.. RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Misty- This was beautifully written, to a wonderful challenge!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Thanks to all again for responding. This has indeed been a very fun challenge and we owe our thanks to Patricia. I have loved reading everyone's poems! hugs ... Home is not where you live, |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Great poem and thanks for sharing your heritage and surroundings -- beautiful! *big smiles*.....jo |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
hi jo ... thank you for reading and responding. This was an amazing challenge and I enjoyed not only writing but also reading everyone else's pieces. It sure has helped in knowing friends here a lot more. Have a wonderful holiday, hugs, Marti Home is not where you live, |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Beautiful, what wonderful stories this challenge has produced. It has been so much fun and so inlightening. Ida |
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