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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

0 posted 2011-10-09 02:16 PM

Sunspots (my picture)

Dancing into oblivion

Harshly pulled heartstrings
drain my veins of all
life sustaining elements.
Restless I walk under silent trees
letting my feet choose the path.
My voice is attuned to the agonizing leaves
while I sing my song of abandonment.

Sunspots seem to catch my steps
until I focus on the warmth flooding
my empty heart space pond.
Caught in the shaft of sunlight
I allow the refill of my energies.
Sight and hearing restored
I hear the leaves whisper
of their joyful surrendering
to natural transformation.

Nothing can remain as it once was.
You can either fold your wings,
fall and weep over your wounds
or you can dance and pirouette
in sweet embrace with the wind.

The trees echo the leaves’ invitation.
So I raise my arms heavenwards
and upon the floor of thrilled leaves
in midst of empathetic swaying trees
I whirl like the whirling dervishes
to the ever present and all permeating
divine tune of all encompassing love.

Discarding my burden of pain,
lifted into the space of divine harmony
I dance into the oblivion of self
to float upon the sea of soul expansion
where purity reigns in strings of light
keeping me linked to the Source
and firmly anchored in eternal love.

And from this place my beloved
I share my love with you ...

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2011-10-09 02:43 PM

One of your best, Margherita, in my opinion. The leaves. The constant presence of the leaves. Agonizing with your agony. Leaves whispering to you, becoming as one with you. The leaves speak to you of truth and acceptance. A lovely, deep, and special poem.

~*~ Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are.--Houssaye ~*~

Margherita
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Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2011-10-09 02:49 PM

Thank you, dear Jerry, for your loving comment on this. Yes, we were perfectly synchronized with our reading and commenting on each other's poem

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

3 posted 2011-10-09 04:57 PM

Your poetry is perfect reading for a Sunday afternoon.

Such glorious thoughts you share, Margherita.

Thank you always for sharing your wisdom.

katahdin
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since 2010-07-01

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ME. In the Shadow of the Mt.

4 posted 2011-10-10 02:44 AM

Loved it! One of my favorites of yours, defintly a keeper.
Kat >^..^<

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

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Durban, South Africa

5 posted 2011-10-10 04:05 AM

Margherita, I am sorry you were hurting, but glad for you and for us that you turned it into such a beautiful catharsis.

Owl

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2011-10-10 07:26 PM

Thanks for sharing...James

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

7 posted 2011-10-10 07:33 PM

isn't nature (and your poem) wonderful! We had a perfectly clear and defined spot of sunlight, about 3-4 inches in diameter on the hallway wall outside one of our bedrooms whose source took us about 15 minutes to find. It turned out to be a pinprick whose diameter was about 1/2 the size of the diameter of a straight pin, in one of the window shades. Even standing right in front of it you could barely see a speck of brightness...yet 10 feet away it was a perfect circle, bright and clear, 3-4 inches in diameter...awesome!!!

Cool write...j.

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Michael

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California

8 posted 2011-10-10 07:39 PM

This is beautiful, Margherita. I love the way you finished it... remaining linked to the Source of eternal love, and from that place sharing it. Very eloquent.

I enjoyed this very much.

Michael

ebonygirl
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since 2011-07-14

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California U.S.A

9 posted 2011-10-10 10:04 PM

Margherita, dance is so deep in my being, your writing touches me, Ms. E

Margherita
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Posts 22236
Eternity

10 posted 2011-10-11 09:47 AM

Thank you so much, dear Lori, for your kind comment. I am trying to never forget the highest truth … we are loved beyond our imagination and there is no reason to give in to despair for whatever reason.

Thank you, dear Karen, for your loving appreciation!

Dear Owl, thank you for your compassionate comment and for liking my words.

Dear James, thank you, it was a pleasure!

Wow, dear Jimmy, I love what you report about that spot of sunlight! Oh yes, there are amazing light performances indeed, when we open our eyes! Thank you so much for your loving comment.

Thank you, dear Michael, for your loving comment and for understanding fully the conclusion. That’s it indeed. As I said to Lori above, the divine connection is always present, we only need to be aware of it.

Dear Ebonygirl, I am happy to hear that you have a dancer’s soul. Whether we dance on the parquet or through life it is always pure magic and bliss and … healing. Thank you for your loving comment.

Margherita

JL
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Texas, USA

11 posted 2011-10-11 01:56 PM

"Sight and hearing restored
I hear the leaves whisper
of their joyful surrendering
to natural transformation."

If I may be allowed to use the word gorgeous to describe this poem, it truly is.
Excellent write.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Margherita
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Eternity

12 posted 2011-10-12 03:36 AM

Dear JL, I much enjoyed your loving comment, thank you!

Margherita

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

13 posted 2011-10-12 11:26 AM

Nothing can remain as it once was.
You can either fold your wings,
fall and weep over your wounds
or you can dance and pirouette
in sweet embrace with the wind.

This starts with such heartache and ends with such celebration... what an absolute gift you've given your readers! *S*

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

14 posted 2011-10-13 10:39 AM

Thank you so much, dear Ruth, for your most loving reply.

M

Krawdad
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Posts 2597

15 posted 2011-10-13 11:44 AM

Dance on . . . Dance on . . .

And the next time there is a solar eclipse where you are, take that same walk and dance with the thousands of sunspot eclipses that will appear at your feet.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

16 posted 2011-10-13 12:08 PM

You wrote a lovely dapple dance, darlin'!
I can see you, dancing among your shadows,
delighting all of the sprites of the woods...

Lovely!

Martie

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California

17 posted 2011-10-13 12:39 PM

Dear Margherita....dappled light means so much to me also. It shows the beauty that is both sun and shadow, like joy and sadness, and when combined become spirit centered and knowing. To put light into the darkness is also what you have done in this poem. So very inspired! Hugs!

Margherita
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Posts 22236
Eternity

18 posted 2011-10-15 05:27 AM

Dear Krawdad, what a magical perspective to look forward to! Thank you for your loving comment, oh yes, I dance on, for as long as my feet will follow me.

Dear Karilea, it's a joy to find you in here in appreciation of my visuals. After all you ARE the expert of sunlight!

Thank you so much.

Thank you from my heart, dear Martie, for your kind and loving comment. I do miss you on these blue pages. Looking forward to some of your magical offerings!

Enjoy the week-end all!
Margherita

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

19 posted 2011-10-22 02:48 PM

"Discarding my burden of pain,
lifted into the space of divine harmony
I dance into the oblivion of self
to float upon the sea of soul expansion
where purity reigns in strings of light
keeping me linked to the Source
and firmly anchored in eternal love."

~ If I had quoted all my favorite lines, I'd have written down the entire poem!!!

Your Light spirit will always rise above any negativity that befalls you in life, my dear Dolphina.

Angelo Terrestre

The Lady
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since 2005-12-26

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The Southwest

20 posted 2011-10-23 01:17 AM

"Nothing can remain as it once was.
You can either fold your wings,
fall and weep over your wounds
or you can dance and pirouette
in sweet embrace with the wind."

wise words painted into a lovely picture Margherita.

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

21 posted 2011-10-23 03:06 AM

Written with your usual insight and special wisdom, Margherita. We are all lucky to be able to read you.
Ida

ice
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since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

22 posted 2011-10-23 09:34 AM

I love the shadow play, of lights and darks in the picture..It fits the shadows and light in the poem perfectly..
Excellent poetry, as always I find, when I read Margherita..

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

23 posted 2011-10-23 01:45 PM

I was drawn in by your amazing images
This is a very fine piece of poetry
Liz

Margherita
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Eternity

24 posted 2011-10-29 12:32 PM

I so much enjoyed your wonderful comments, my dear Poet friends, THANK YOU!

Love,
Margherita

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