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Bonsai Branches Bend
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Bonsai Branches Bend |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Bonsai branches bend artfully over a well-placed stone, reminiscent of the Big Sur cypress craggy cliff dweller I sometimes sat beneath, watching thunderous Pacific waves crash against the rugged rocks that line the northern California coastline. I am a long way from home, miles from the majestic northern coast, the warm southern sandy beaches, my beloved Channel Islands, piers and jetties. But the scent of salt air tingles in my nose, and in my mind I catch the last rays of the setting sun in my open palms, lift them back up for one more adieu, and smile. Life is good. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (11-09-2008 04:51 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy, your "B B B" is an A A A poem! ~ and a  Gosh, yer good! Yer really, really good!!! Sending loving, healing hugs, Linda |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You amaze me. "Life is good." My father said that to me, but a bit more urgently. Remember the gift that you sent to me? You said it was so I could think of you every day. And I do lovie, I do. And that is the true gift you gave to me. Life is good.  thank you |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is so beautiful, Kacy, just like northern Cal. and your words. Ida |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
WOW. I've got chills from reading this. It's mighty fine, Midnitesun. Might-ee fine. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, This is a lovely poem. It takes me back to the days about twenty years ago when I was into Bonsai training. I'll have to take it up again. Love Bobby |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for sitting with me tonight. Linda, Karen, Ida, ArtSolstice, Bobby. Karen, time passes too swiftly, we need longer calendars! I hope you really do that, Bobby! |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
"Life is good." yes it is nice to have you here with us kacy |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine 'write'! I am especially fond of the ending: "I catch the last rays of the setting sun in my open palms, lift them back up... and smile" serious, sustained applause for this 'penning'! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Darling friend, When I first left my home to go to college, I longed to smell the kelp and wet beach sand. I missed the fog and the salt on my lips. I told one of my older sisters and she sent me a box of beach. She dried everything carefully and put it all in a shoe box - when I opened that box, I was home. Close your eyes and open up your box of beach - it's there. The salt licks your lips lightly, the surf sings in your ears, and the ocean breeze touches your cheeks. It's there for you - you just have to open your 'box of beach'. With love, Alison |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Life is indeed good! I don't thing no matter how far we go from the Pacific Northwest it seems to get into our very soul through our skin, and becomes a permanent part of us Kacy. You see her well even that far way. Just great reading your words this evening. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Wonderful thoughts expressed here. Life is good and you are beautiful, dear Kacy! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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shortsleeves Member
since 2008-10-19
Posts 125Franklin Tennessee |
Great thoughts kacy. i appreciate your work. Hal |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
Kacy Its beautiful to see you bonsais, branches waves and skies of serenity |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I cannot choose a favorite line Kacy they all speak volumes and I am happy to see you here... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
And I am happy to be here! I am regaining strength daily, and spending time at Pips makes me feel good. So as time permits, I'll be here. I love the change of seasons, though today I am chilled by a powerful wind that seems to find every crack and opening in this house.  Guess it's time to kick up the thermostat another degree. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Midnitesun! Your backkkk!!!!! ~And I enjoyed your first post!~ Get well soon friend!  ARCTIC WIND |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A pleasure to read...James |
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