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This Little Light of Mine.......My personal favourite
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This Little Light of Mine.......My personal favourite |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This Little Light of Mine I am the daughter of Earth, built in the sky Feverishly clinging to how, when, and why It is my one and only this ancient one From ashes to ashes and dust to dust, it has been flung It knows of birth and past lessons learnt Memory exceeding beyond body burnt It speaks to angels in time of need Devouring unmistakable messages from which it feeds The pulse in the veins and fire of the heart Not the mind, but soul, which held the key from start My flesh and blood, it does not control but consumes It is years of self-taught wisdom from which it bloomed Once an unborn child that had grown in womb Will inevitably be replaced by ghost from tomb Again and again to rise up and be rebuilt Assembling once more with only love, never guilt. Marina Apr. 2000 [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 04-26-2000).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well done! Truth be told, the title had me humming the little verse, so I had to re-read this three times to truly get your meaning...which, had I not had the verse/song in my head, would have come through much easier. Much truth in what you said! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
True words here, Marina. We are all little "Phoenix's" continually rising up from our ashes to begin again. I've made an ash of myself so many times, I've lost count! This is excellent writing.... |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent Marina. . . this is one of the best things that you have written. . . and we all do remake ourselves over and over again. . . hoping that someday we get it right. . . Hopefully, this time is it. . . -------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Maria This holds such amazing poetic insight. and how right you are! i agree with sven..hopefully this time is the time we finally get it "right.". great poem!! amy  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Marina, This is deep girl! Very beautifully written. All my love, Jeffrey [This message has been edited by Jeffrey Carter (edited 04-26-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
It is my one and only this ancient one From ashes to ashes and dust to dust, it has been flung It knows of birth and past lessons learnt Memory exceeding beyond body burnt It speaks to angels in time of need Devouring unmistakable messages from which it feeds ------------------- Not the mind, but soul, which held the key from start My flesh and blood, it does not control but consumes It is years of self-taught wisdom from which it bloomed Once an unborn child that had grown in womb Will inevitably be replaced by ghost from tomb Again and again to rise up and be rebuilt Assembling once more with only love, never guilt. ------------- Marina...this is EXCEPTIONAL!!! Yes...one of your finest pieces to date... you should be very pleased and proud of this one. your heart, soul, and strong inner spirit shine in every line. Obviously the end result of some deep soul searching... (I understand) results of perfection, for sure. They can knock us down...but they should NEVER count us out...not while were stiil breathing and writing. take care my friend, and thank you for this poem...inspires my own muse's soul...(smile) jm Is it too much to find an answer, Is it too much to hold you close. Is it too much to find a reason, Is it too much to free my soul -- From self control ... And I know you're always waiting for me ... You take me far away, And I know you're holding me ... And it's better now ... ~vertical horizon~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Marina~ There is much truth in your words here. I believe the light of our spirit never burns out, but glows eternally. Nicely phrased poetic views you've got here. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Sunshine and Balladeer, thank you very much. It is a strong belief of mine. Sven, this is my favourite too. I like because I was able to express my beliefs in a way I hadn't been able too before. Your compliment means a great deal to me....your too sweet. Amy, I hope your right and thank you for your compliment. I always look forward to your posts. Jeffery, now whose being sweet??? Thank you very much my little Spades partner. Jm, girl what can I say. Somehow I knew you would see so much into this. I thank you for your compliment, it means a great deal to me coming for one with so much talent. I also thank you for all for support.... you have been my rock. Marge, thank you very much. I'm not sure how poetic they are, but most certainly my views on the hereafter. Marina [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 04-27-2000).] |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Marina, I like this poem very much, thanks for sharing it. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
From dust and ashes a poet was begot She wrote of the cycles of what and what not From beginning to end, from the end to the start. Her verse has enraptured and captured my heart Yes, One of my favorites, also LOve Liz |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is a beautiful poem, and so true. We are all re-born, in one way or another. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marina, wonderful message on rebirth of the soul, I hope its true. ..... but where is this little light of yours? James |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Lost Dreamer, thank you very much for your compliment and your post. I always appreciate comments from talented poets such as yourself. Liz. thank you as always. Your posts are always appreciated. LoveBug, thanks very much. I do believe also. James,well I could tell you,....but, then I'd have to kill ya. I could show you...but I think that's best left for adult. After all the night has a thousand eyes. Marina |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I am doing a lot of soul searching today. I hope nobody minds. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Marina, This is wonderful, I love the idea here, thank you for sharing. Cerenity |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Cerenity, thank you for reading. Marina |
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