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Where I'm from (Patricias Challenge)
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Where I'm from (Patricias Challenge) |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569
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 Brick lined streets will take you back to where I'm from. Mennonite bonnets shielding sparkling eyes, that dance to the clip clop of horses. The Paletine near the Rhine holds secrets of the elders. Hushed religion forcing them to migrate. The Emerald Isle is a warm gem in my pocket. A treasure my soul wears for all to see. Will always remain part of who I am, although I've yet to touch her green shores. She knows I shall return to her, be it this life or the next. I come from a daughter of Cherokee beauty. I know this as surely as I know my mothers dark eyes and high cheek bones. The animals know of where I've come. We shared our tales of long ago campfires. [This message has been edited by TinaTrivett (12-06-2007 08:48 AM).] |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Great job ... I especially love these two lines: The animals know of where I've come. We shared our tales of long ago campfires. Home is not where you live, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tina, I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know our fellow pipsters better through their poetic responses to Patricia's challenge. As one goes back in their genetic history, one realizes that many of us have come from a varied gene pool. My great grandmother's family came from Switzerland and had emigrated to the United States and then came to Canada. Thank you so much for sharing these aspects of who you are and your family history. Much enjoyed!  Loving hug, Linda  |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
Thank you both.  So sorry if I didn't follow any 'rules' with this. I couldn't find where they were, if any. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: /pip/Forum7/HTML/000743.html You're more than welcome to do this again, and again, and again, Tina. In any fashion, at any time. Well done! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I enjoyed this Tina, thanks so much for participating in the challenge. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I love your poem and I don't know if 'rules' apply when you write so eloquently. This is wonderful and I hope you can share it with your mother. I seek out your poems. Alison |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
This is lovely. I have read it over again and again with many sighs of tribute. Thank you so much. This afternoon I am truly blessed. Hugs to you, Patricia |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well done Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Very nice... My mother was Cherokee and my father Welch. I'm mixed up. lucky dale |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
lol Lucky, I'm mixed up too. Thanks for all of the kind comments. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I think by now we are all a little "mixed up". It's so interesting to read these poems. Yours is a refined example, dear Tina! I especially loved: Will always remain part of who I am, although I've yet to touch her green shores. She knows I shall return to her, be it this life or the next. we simply KNOW this, you are right! to Linda: wow, I am pleased to learn that you have Swiss blood, sweet sister! Beautifully written, dear Tina. Love, Margherita |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Tina......The animals know of my place too...it's grat to know they do, you too. Enjoyed this! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Love this piece of poetry -- especially about sharing memories with the animals of long ago campfires.....jo |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Tina... this is my very first read of you and I enjoyed it so very much.. thank you RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
'rule following'...or not?!... This is EXCELLENT! I especially love the ending!: "I come from a daughter of Cherokee beauty. I know this as surely as I know my mothers dark eyes and high cheek bones. The animals know of where I've come. We shared our tales of long ago campfires(!)" serious, long-sustained applause!! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What an enjoyable read! Nice to 'meet' you! Rules? There are none...it's whatever comes from you as a unique individual. Each of us is a composite of many influences, same as a river is a confluence of many tributaries. |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
Thanks for all of these kind comments. Gives me a huge smile. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
What a beautiful way of describing loving a place of one's heritage: "The Emerald Isle is a warm gem in my pocket." I mean to remember that one. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Tina- This is very lovely!  ARCTIC WIND |
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