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New York, USA

0 posted 2002-06-11 09:50 AM

Dusk crept over the treetops,
As the sun gave an evening bow,
A single star cast down soft light,
As I sat in the here and now;
All alone on the weathered dock,
I pondered the battles to come,
Came down to the edge of the water,
To find something other than numb;
Darkness quietly settled in,
As the moon sent beams to the shore,
Two elegant swans moved with grace,
In a dance of gentle adore;
Bullfrogs called to each other,
Fireflies waltzed to their song,
Gulls overhead called their goodnight,
In this place where nothing seemed wrong.
A family of teals tucked in for the night,
Heads buried beneath downy wings,
Serenaded to slumber by crickets,
And a tune of the babbling springs;
Bewildered, I'd come for some answers,
To this dock, it seems our routine,
You meet me at the waters edge,
And fill my life with serene.

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

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Washington State

1 posted 2002-06-11 10:26 AM

Truly lovely. Joyce

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

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A Mountain Paradise

2 posted 2002-06-11 11:51 AM

This is a place I'd like to sit and contemplate life. There is something so soothing and calming about the water's edge. This was truly beautiful. Thank you...Marti

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Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2002-06-11 04:24 PM

Bonnie: This is so beautiful and it makes me think about all the times I go to nature for relief from many things that bother me. There is a kind of therapy in being outdoors and observing the tranquility around you.

Betty Lou Hebert

Rex Allen McCoy
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Sippin a Timmy's in London

4 posted 2002-06-12 10:04 AM

Very beautiful thoughts Bonnie
Is there room for another on your dock?

Lighthousebob
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California

5 posted 2002-06-12 11:28 AM

Bonnie,

Some very peaceful verse to calm a weary soul such as mine...

Thank you for sharing your very relaxing experience spent with your Lord and His wonderful creation.

-Bob

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

6 posted 2002-06-13 10:23 AM

I'm am so pleased you have written about this Happy Place. It reads smooth and, as you said, serene.

Thanks,
Melton

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

7 posted 2002-06-14 02:30 PM

Very peaceful.. reminds me of a special place I always went when troubles were overwhelming.. a wonderful write

tracie66
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Australia

8 posted 2002-06-16 08:14 AM

Bonnie~
Truly beautiful words, very inspiring thoughts..well penned
~HUGS~
Tracie

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It is the harmony of the universe

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

9 posted 2002-06-16 04:38 PM

Bonnie~
A special treat to read this beautiful piece~
So often I retreat to the serenity of nature's surroundings to find an audience with my Maker~

Beautiful thoughts~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

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Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

10 posted 2002-06-17 11:26 PM

BRAVO!!! Oh Bonnie, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I just love to go to the beach or the mountaiuns when I just like to contemplate for it is soooooo soothing to be one with nature! (kiss on cheek) This is beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bonnie, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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Shakira

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

11 posted 2002-06-18 02:39 AM

What a lovely piece and in the setting of the maker what better place to be? Beautifully done, and it truly amde me smile.

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sandgrain
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Sycamore, IL, USA

12 posted 2002-06-18 10:46 PM

I can see it all, hear the frogs, even feel the coolness of that night air. We had a place on a beautiful small lake with an island in the center, in northern WI. Many a night, I'd sit on the dock hearing those sounds. Loons nested on the island. Your lines are beautiful as always, so picturesqe and calming. Thank you.
Rae

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