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The Season of Everlasting
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The Season of Everlasting |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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 The Season of Everlasting A season for every reason; corresponding reasons for every season even when droughts deluge us with dry time when rains flood us, sparely, with rainbows when seconds count but hours mount against us when we cry, drily, and shrink, slightly enlighten, darkly, when shadows gleam… not knowing how much we bring to others; nor realizing how much others depend on our love. Can we ever know, truly, what untimely might mean to others? Thus it was, perhaps still is, though we suffer our losses, still, is it as much as others? In my mind, ‘tis a wonder; for it has always been they who suffer more, my losses are not theirs; theirs seem so much more…or is it transference, only and mine seem smaller only in comparison. Should loss take a foothold on any ladder? Is it a badge we wear against another’s pain? Or is every loss a private, solitary experience, a path taken alone, where we can count fallen leaves, decayed mushrooms, empty chrysalis, forborne conclusions, unspoken heartaches, lost souls? Do we rail against losses, or simply count one, two, who might be the third? Does numbness count when counting more? Perhaps only in the Season of Everlasting might I know you are now safe in some haven of never-hurt and nevermore. Pray as I do, still I wonder if you might meet souls of those you’ve never met, but now might share stories of those you’ve loved together. ‘Tis a mystery that won’t be answered to meet my reason, nor until I might meet all seasons, and find you in the Season of Everlasting. © KRJ, 31 March 2008 |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
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good grief woman.... this is beyond beautiful. You have truly outdone yourself MommaK. When your muse returns, she returns with a beautiful force... indeed.  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Absolutely beautiful dear friend. I'll be waiting for you there if I don't see you before then  Ruth |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie....Isn't it wonderful that we have the gift of being able to question? There are so many big ones in your poem. I think that asking means that you already have the answers down deep inside. I love this thoughtfilled poem!  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Dear Karilea, this is such a sensitive, wise and loving write! Love, Margherita |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Karilea, this is a powerul emotive write, well done John |
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