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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now 
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I am from foaming hot bathtubs from Calgon and peppermint candles from dust in the slant of afternoon suspended like atoms in the stillness . I am from 2-story craftsman cozy, wood-loved and cedar from hydrangea and Douglas fir whose startled limbs I respect in storming of wind . I am from laughter of children rain, on the trampoline from homework and laundry and honey`d bedtimes . I am from Alfred and Imogene beef stew and strong coffee from glasses and books; baking bread from `don`t sweat the small stuff` and `be still, my soul` . I`m from the Finn and Lapland from cardamom. smoked fish and sauna, snow in the veins, and the steel of rigid propriety . Snapped from the ancient branches I`m from a greening shoot flexible, tender and new |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Simply wonderful, Amaryllis! Certainly makes me want to think where I'm from and I may just do that. Helen |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are from all good things, Amaryllis and from good writing too. Ida |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
I am from highways with shimmerskin shoulders that whisper my name as I avoid them..highways few have traveled...and none remember. enjoyed your tour..reminded me of the viking woods of the old country.. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
this is poignant and superb, a lot of qualities in your sharing that I enjoyed a lot. yann |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
from dust in the slant of afternoon suspended like atoms in the stillness very nicely done ma'am... indeed love the line above as it brought images to mind of slow summer afternoons and the light catching motes of dust as they linger..going nowhere. truly enjoyed your offering... |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
Green shoots must be respected as much as dance-flailing branches, if for somewhat different reasons. The high-latitude sunbeams surely can slant, too. An excellent write imho. Enjoyed reading this very much. As for your question... I suppose I am from the Source, as we all are eventually, of course.  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Beautifully inspired, and a such a joy to read. |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
Very uplifting ... glad I read it!!! ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Enjoyed this very much! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Amaryllis, I adore this! Your style is extremely captivating! You just inspired me to write another "I am from" poem after the one I wrote a few years ago, in response to a pip poetry challenge. Thank you, this was such a pleasure! Love, Margherita |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Oh, I have been remiss~ I want to thank every single one of you who`ve commented! Your kind words give a lift to a day spent in bed, because I`m fighting the flu. My gratitude, one and all!  Best~ Amaryllis |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wish you to recover quickly, dear Amaryllis! Hugs.  |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Aw, thank you, Margherita! I feel better already love~ Amaryllis |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This "I'm from" is just as special as the "I am" poems... this is wonderful! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I fall in love with some poetry ~ and I fell in love with this poem. A |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thank you so much, Sunshine and Alison! Your words warm me  . Best~ Amaryllis |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Thank you so much, Sunshine and Alison! Your words warm me . Best~ Amaryllis |
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naturegirl Member
since 2009-09-30
Posts 168England |
Amaryllis, I just read Alison's poem & she referred to your original. What a fantastic poem you've written, so alive, it makes me want to have a try. I'm still learning the ropes at Pip & didn't know you followed each others trail like this Thank you for sharing. Julie |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I loved your "I am poem" so I thought I would add this one . Repost And I am Oak, my rings are hair turned white, spare flesh around the middle, the extra hang of fold in spreading branches that hold family together. leaves that fall as promised dreams. like all of life’s best laid schemes, branches spread and old limbs creak living is not for the weak. latearrival |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"I am from Alfred and Imogene beef stew and strong coffee" I feel a sense of belonging here a sense of security excellent work Amaryllis it has imspired me also |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
this is very fine! ... I didn't have a chance read it previously (or the many comment and reply posts) |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Amaryllis, you are missed. Hope you will see how many Pipsters you inspired with this beautiful piece of poetry! Hugs. Margherita |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
I want to thank everyone so very much... it appears the 'I am from' was also a poetry challenge at one point in time, I would have posted mine there, had i known! So, the inspiration continues... no need to credit moi.  Also, forgive my absence... there has been a death in my family (relative, not immediate family.) so I have been very busy and distracted... thank you everyone, for your comments and for understanding! Cannot wait to be able to get back to poetry; it is wonderful therapy. Best to everyone... Amaryllis |
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