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Welcome(To all my friends here ) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Welcome It was like a house rarely visited, full of dark, dusty corners, seldom seen. Many came to the front door, but very few got in. But you didn't ask permission. You hammered at my mind's door with questions to which I had no answers; forcing me to look inside and yes, to even open up the door and reveal to you things I had been unable (Unwilling) to share. You crawled inside and found a part of me lost long ago, hidden deep within. Suddenly, I wanted to show you around; break down walls; and even open closet doors. Somewhere along the way, you had changed from an uninvited guest to a welcome visitor as you became my friend. To love means never to be afraid of the windstorms of life: should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings. ~Elizabeth Kubler-Ross |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Lady Hoot, You are so special and loving, it is true this place makes you want to open up and start living free of the chains that hold us captive. Beautiful poem. Cerenity |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful, Ruth! Great writing along with lovely sentiments, as always!! Denise |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth, the inside of your house is beautiful! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Inside your house and outside your house ..... true beauty .... This is very sweet , Ruth ......  |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
such sweet echoes your heart and mind gives Jeffrey |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Hoot, be careful, likeing can turn to loving and those friends that knock down walls can become a soulmate before the stars fade. Nice poem you write here. Lucky the guy that has your door opened to him! A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I walked into your home, and immediately felt the warmth of heart as I sat by your fireplace, the compassionate and mellowed spirit as we chatted for hours over a cup of coffee, and an extraordinary mind, as I glanced over the volumes on your bookshelf. I felt quite at home immediately, and please know my door is always open to you. A wonderful poem Liz |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This was a beautiful poem, and describes the way of friendship more beautifully than I have ever seen.  |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Ruth, This was a very enjoyable piece of work and revealed some interesting thoughts on friendship and sharing. David2 |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Ruth, I, for one, am very glad you answered the door. It is so much fun to share time with friends than to stay at home all alone. Believe me, I know. We may go home after we stay a while, but we will be back the next day!  ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
ding dong...passions calling VERY nice ...we love stopping by your house hoot-girl...maybe you'll cook us some oatmeal (smile) lovely sentiments hoot...and great metaphors...you've been MOST inspired here of late... must be from contented muse... maybe its the oatmeal LOL take care, jm |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I love the methaphor....love it! Kathleen |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Ruth: "You crawled inside"...boy do I relate.. All this love and friendship can be pretty overwhelming, can't it? But you return it many times over.. Big HUSG If I could, I would and if I didn't, I should have! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ruth, I had those same Jehovah's Witnesses come to my door but I didn't let them in! You are much more giving than I am Ruth, I love your home. The structure is great and there is always a light on upstairs. I feel honored to have been a welcome guest. I have also felt this way. Maybe we should subscribe to Better Homes and Guard Downs. Love ya, Ruth |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Beautifully written and expressed. Everything you write comes directly from the heart, which besides the fact you are a splendid poet, more importantly makes you a splendid person. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is what life is all about...friends helping friends...so happy for you that you found this place and have been able to open up that door to your heart. James |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is great, Ruth... and.. You have a way of reciprocating - You can visit my house any time you like.... .... btw... This is a great extended metaphor... |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ahh Ruth. You did the same for me and now you reside in my heart for always. Though my contact here has been limited as of late (and will probably continue to), I still charish you and the friends I have made here. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ruth I so love how you've described this! HUGS my friend! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone...I love you all bunches Janet Marie...I almost wet myself laughing at your remark...you are just too funny hon |
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