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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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i was thinking about believing in God, in magic and in me not all lumped together i was thinking about God and my need to believe in a higher power and if I do believe in such a thing then I remembered my sister when I was a little girl i asked her how God knew if we went to heaven or hell and she knew (like she knew everything) she told me about the shelves in heaven with piggy banks in a line. every person had two piggy banks with their names on them one also said “good” and one said “bad” i understood when she explained that when i was good, God put a penny in my good bank and when i was bad, He put a penny in my bad bank. that’s a concept a five year old can understand she went on to say when i die, God will count the pennies in both banks and that will determine if i go to heaven or hell i accepted her explanation, she is my sister and she is very smart – and years later i gain comfort when i think of this and i know that there is always hope and i control where i go i know that i can choose to be good and have lots more good pennies than bad ones this I know and this i believe i was thinking about magic and my need to believe that it exists and i do believe in magic then i remembered my other sister taught me about fairies she told me stories about how they dance in the woods under the moonlight on crisp, clear nights we made a store for them to shop at (fairies never have to pay) and we gathered small things, like thimbles and empty spools of thread and doll house furniture, placing them on a wide plank between two sturdy roots and we waited for night to fall and dawn to break before returning and seeing that fairies had shopped they carefully chose what i considered the best items and i never saw them again; fairies never return merchandise. they are not hard to please this i know and this i believe i was thinking about me and my need to believe in myself and i do believe in me then i remembered i taught myself to dream when i discovered words i found joy in appreciating the vocabulary i have and i discovered a talent in putting words together people say i have a gift; maybe, i do gifts are always welcome on my life and i take care of the gifts given me i cherish them and love them i was thinking about this and i believe that i cherish and love me --- Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
To love oneself is actually a very generous act because if you love yourself you behave in a way that causes others to love you as well. (in my humble opinion). How lucky you were to have sisters and how lucky they were to have you to write this lovely poem about them. Ida |
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i_am_patch! Member
since 2008-06-24
Posts 108manila, philippines |
i love it. it touched the little girl in me. all the while i was reading it i have this childish smile in my face that i nearly cant recognize. it lightened my heart in such a way that i began to reminisce my childhood. it moved me.thank you. great job! forgive and forget, |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
my sweet Ali-girl.. whatever and whoever you believe in... I still love you.. ((((hugs)))) love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ali-san, nice work lil one |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
dear Alison, Thanks to your sisters, thanks to childhood, thanks to dreams, thanks to God (I think he don't need to write poetry) and above all thanks to me (you)... I adore your poem and everything it contains... have a nice day yann |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Ali, I believe in God and fairies .. and you too. *smiles* beautiful write, beautiful you -- thanks for leaving me the link  Wanna come make a fairy store in my woods??I love you Sheli |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Alison, You have nice sisters. Bobby |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
change your name? it's okay I still know you by the lumpy oatmeal "fairies never return merchandise. they are not hard to please" Alison, you not only have a gift you are a gift thank you for your gift to me big squeezy hugs |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Wow. What a medley of things to believe in. I have a problem with believing in faeries, though. If they truly are so small and difficult to detect I can only imagine I have sat upon a few unfortunates with my bumbling, oafish human self. Better to think they aren't there, or I shall die of guilt. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Echoing Yann, thank you God for Alison for many, many reasons, but right at this moment, for this delightful poem. I try never to miss any of your work Alison. I loved this poem - and that is a gross understatement. Garapan, fairies can flit out of the way quicker than a wink, and they would hate you to feel guilty. - Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Reading you is like dancing in a spring shower, it is so refreshing! Alison, you are rapidly becoming one of my very favorite Pipster writers of all time. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Definitely a good start, my friend. Very good read...and loved the end. jimmy |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I do love your way of thinking! |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
you go girl, you do have a gift! love yourself, believe in yourself...reach for the stars and every dream! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: And aren't you just the proof of its existence, dear magical Poetess! Wonderful work, have read it more than once already! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida, Thank you. A very wise person told me once that if I don't love myself, I don't have love to give others. I believe that too. Love, Alison -------------- i_am_patch! What a delightful response. I am so glad that my poem touched you in such a lovely manner. Alison --------------- RDB I will always love you too, my friend. xoxoxo Ali -------------- DS Thank you, oh wonderful one. A -------------- yann, Thanks to you finding PiP. I am so glad that you are here with us. I love that you liked my poem too. xoxoox Alison ------------- Sheli Girl, I'd love to come make a fairy store in your woods with you. You brought me magic when you laid PiP on my lap. Thank you for that - and I wish that you still posted here. xoxoxo Ali ------------ Kate, You are a lovely woman who is magic. I am thrilled that you are back among us and hope that you are staying for a time. You are a gift to all of us. Love, Alison ------------ XGarapanX Thank you and it's okay. Fairies believe in you. Alison ------------ -Owl Your poetry is a wonderful part of PiP. I have read your words and shared in your kindness. Thank you, my friend. Love, Alison ------------ Kacy, It's hard to make me speechless, but you did it. Thank you. Alison ------------ Jimmy, Thank you so much. You make me smile so often. xoxoxoxox Alison ------------ Dixie Ditto, darling. xoxoxo A ------------ ARh, Thank you and I have enjoyed reading your work, so romantic. Alison ------------ Margherita, Big hugs and baskets of love to you. Alison |
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