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The Shining Feeling (repost)
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The Shining Feeling (repost) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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We had a winter thaw here today and it reminded me of this poem of mine from 9 years ago. It's not spring here but it is beautiful here today. From where I stand I see the thaw and on the frozen floor the sun upon the glowing crust is glistening bright and pure. Upon the rolling marbled hills the glossy snowdrifts ride. There is no place nor earthly thrill like springtime greenwood life. A musty scent is on the air, I lift my head and breathe. Out of the sky I seem to hear a calling on the breeze. The sound of God and life and wild, the sound of earth that grows, out of the wind that whispers by the sound of trees that moan. I know just why it is I care, I bend my head and pray. I cannot lock them in my heart these tear drops on my face. the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of reality though not beheld |
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paderewski Member
since 2011-02-04
Posts 287Louisiana, USA |
It may be a repeat, but it is new to me, and I thank you for re-posting it so those of us who haven't read it now can. I like that you combined natures best with spirituality. Good combination. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you paderewski and welcome to PIP I know you'll enjoy it here. I appreciate the comment and the visit. Many thanks Eric the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of reality though not beheld |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I enjoyed reading this Eric.Thanks for the repost. All my Conn. family have just about had it with the snow.It is still hurting them and they are at their wit's end. After the Sun begins to shine again a lot will have to face flooding yards and cellars. This has been a record winter for them even, gowing back to before my time.And I know for a lotof other States also. best to you. latearrival |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Eric...The wonder of that first whisper of spring is something I think all people share. Lovely words about it. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
very nice...so glad you re-posted it, for I, too, would have missed it...it's a gem |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! What a timely post, Eric, in the midst of a horrible winter for many people. If they are fortunate enough to read this it will give them hope and inspiration that all is really not lost after all, and spring is just around the corner. Nice work. ~ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs. ~ |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Ah, you painted a beautiful picture, calm and serene, the bringing forth of new life, new hopes. Enjoyed my friend. -Trina |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hi Late Thanks for the comment and visit. Yes, a lot of people have been affected by the snow this year and that thaw in the spring brings flooding here in this area too. It's been a crazy year! Eric _______________________ Martie Yes, it's a beautiful time with the emergence of new life right out of the storage of earth's bounty. Many thanks for the nice comment. Eric the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of reality though not beheld |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Lovely, Eric - and it would be a shame to lock those tears away because they are your heart in motion! Helen |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Steaven. I appreciate the gem reference. Eric _____________________________ Jerry You are right on man. I thank you so very much for all of your visits. Eric in a relationship the me becomes we. |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
this is very beautiful...love the pictures you painted in my mind with your words...great poem, my friend  There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And today, my friend, we're blanketed with snow... but I so enjoyed your rendering ... write on, Eric.  |
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