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Midnight Walk in Battle Creek
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Midnight Walk in Battle Creek |
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Sunshine
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Midnight Walk in Battle Creek night and darkness shadowed in as heavy gray clouds felt of snow and quiet was the air, and thin, awaiting Mother Nature's show O the beauty of a night first born in a Michigan town, Battle Creek smells of grape nuts in early morn and for this are memories I keep. Company had come that night good times were had by all then it soon chimed midnight and the snow had begun to fall twenty miles east of Kalamazoo Battle Creek quietly resides and Kalamazoo had all the wind off Michigan's great lake side Battle Creek was a different town and quiet reigned over the snow instead of drifts and shifting hills the white just chose to grow. Midnight walks on streets of white a wondrous treat in it's own but this is when the magic began and why I believe in cherrystones. Did you know that snow has song? and can be heard when winds don't blow crystalline tinkling is taken to heart and the snowfairies softly glow I know, we stood, quiet and still sparkling chiming tings abound no one spoke, but shyly descried as the snow came twinkling to ground O Battle Creek of Michigan someday I'll come visit again. ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 29 September, 2000 |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ My goodness .... this is just lovely. 'Did you know that snow has song? and can be heard when winds don't blow crystalline tinkling is taken to heart and the snowfairies softly glow' I LOVE IT ! I DO !  Dig deep ... there may be another one in this verse. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Sunshine
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Marge, I hug you! Thank you! Now, that tiny little print that I saw...was that a message to me to find more in this...or a reminder to you to expound??? Hugs, my friend! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Midnight walks on streets of white a wondrous treat in it's own but this is when the magic began and why I believe in cherrystones. Did you know that snow has song? and can be heard when winds don't blow crystalline tinkling is taken to heart and the snowfairies softly glow I know, we stood, quiet and still sparkling chiming tings abound no one spoke, but shyly descried as the snow came twinkling to ground Now that is what I call pure poetry in it's finest. I have often listened to these melodies in other places but looks like maybe I should visit MI this winter. Excellent creation and in my library it goes. |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
Did you know that snow has song? and can be heard when winds don't blow Sunshine, Lovely. I know of these snows you speak. I'm from the Detroit area. And the song rings clear wafting in over the shores of Lake St. Clair. A different kind of snow from anywhere else, cut through with icy diamonds. You described it perfectly. This lovely piece gets saved immediately. |
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Sunshine
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Mark, stay east of Kalamazoo for the best snowfalls...still lake effected snow, the winds have died down...and seraphin had the best description: icy diamonds..., thanks for taking time to read, and someday, I wish you a beautiful Midnight Walk... seraphin, now why didn't I think of icy diamonds...yes, that it is, exactly... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
You know Sunshine. . . we have pretty good snowfall here in Lansing, Michigan too. . .  Maybe you should come and see sometime. . . when you've seen all the snow in Battle Creek. . . there's nothing like it. . . Wonderful my friend. . . sitting by the window waiting for that first snowflake to fall. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
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Sven, probably one of the most magical memories I have, to date...I still hear the song of the snow... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
sunshine writing about snow....has the world gone insane??? LOL! It's a terrific presentation, my friend. Hopefully, though, it's a song I won't hear for a LONG time! What can I say? I'm spoiled  |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Only those of us born in the snowbelts of the east (Buffalo worked pretty good for me as did Rochester and Michigan) can understand snow in all its Smilla flavors the crystal beauty. its windy bite, its moonlight sparkle, and the sheer joy of falling on deep mounds of it. Thank you for an especially beautiful reminder |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
Sunshine, Our snows in Michigan are different from anywhere. There are many ways to describe them. Your words were "Yes! That is it! Exactly!" to me. But...come January, with streets cloaked in compressed white evil! My mind changes! Peeking out my window for a glimpse of pavement! A mere tint of green! hehehe Ah well! Your words show the lovliest view of snow. Take care. (Hi Sven! hehehe) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I can hear the snow chiming it's tune, as little gusts of wind kick up the crystal snowflakes from off the the crust and swirl them around. Lovely poem Liz |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I am from Michigan and remember these huge maple trees covered in ice during the winter. They creaked when the wind blew. That was one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen. Snow IS beautiful...but how good does it look at then end of a shovel? (loved your poem!) |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
'Deer, you're right on two counts, i AM insane and yes you ARE spoiled...{~,^} [haven't you ever seen what I DO to pure white snow...besides make it melt?] Mr. Yeats, I should be thanking you, you are my constant reader...{~,~} Seraphin, my friend...I'm one of those confusingly optimistic people who always have a half-ful cup and see the beauty in everything...even when the streets are exhaust-smoke gringy, I know that beneath the levels the snow still shines... Ah Lady Elizabeth, my sanity...thank you for reading... PdV...heavy...LOL...but the hot cocoa with marshmallows warm me up so well... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
HELLO SERAPHIN!! Oh seraphin, you mean that you don't like to hear the "slosh, slosh" of the gray-black snow under your feet?? To see the lovely "icicles" that form under the wheels of your car?? LOL  I must confess, I LOVE THE SNOW!. . . and isn't it funny how that, here in Michigan, people think I'm the strange one??? --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I admit - Snow is beautiful... I haven't seen it in Michigan yet - but I have certainly enjoyed the aroma of Corn Flakes cookin' in Battle Creek... and the winds of Kalamazoo... and the corn growing in June - It's a great place for sure...... But I DON'T like to be cold... I DO like your poem... |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
HELLO SVEN!!!!! Okay, sunshine! Sven has a valid point. Put your wonderous talents to the test. Paint me a picture of the other side of Michigan winter! The one Sven so generously reminded me of!!! And in the meantime, we will all read this lovely piece one more time! Sandi [This message has been edited by seraphin (edited 10-02-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ 'Now, that tiny little print that I saw...was that a message to me to find more in this?' Yes ! You're just getting better with every write. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sven, Seraphin...I do so like when a little post will begin comments between others...so much fun to read...and Seraphin, I will take your challenge, thank you... Nan, I wouldn't stand out in the cold unless I knew there was a lovely way to become warm again...{~,^} Marge, yes, ma'am... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
My, this was exquisite writing, Karilea! Living in California, I don't get to see snow often...well, once when I was 6 it snowed here...my brother and I were in heaven, and we can go to the mountains...pretty close and find snow...but I have never seen it like you did...thank you so much for showing it to me. Loved this poem! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Now seraphin. . . why would Sunshine want to write a poem about sloshy, black snow and "car icicles"? LOL Well, Sunshine. . . I see that seraphin really wants you to do this. . . you know what it's like. . . go for it. . . And to all of you out there that have never really experienced winter. . . I'll let you see it sometime. . . it's really not that bad. . . cold?? What cold? ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
You make me ALMOST like the snow with this one Sunshine....ALMOST...but it is a glorious write |
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Sunshine
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Martie, as a native Californian, I remember the first time the dog's water dish froze over...I think that was the last time too... Sven, I'm still trying to come up with Seraphin's request...but it is SO hard for Sun to do....sigh Paula, let's see what I can do for you to decide to become a snowbunny.... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Well now - I might just be able to find a nice warm place...... |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
 Thanks so much for this snowy little treat. Ok, I know I've rambled enough. Hugs, Juls |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Haven't been around in a while, but what a first piece to read! Wonderful, lovely piece, enchanting and longing. Thanks, my friend, enjoyed it much. jwesley |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari, this is wonderful, oh I love this I really do. The only snow we get here, either piles up for days, or disappears really quickly. This is truly beautiful Kari, I know we stood quiet and still sparkling chiming tings abound No one spoke but shyly descried as the snow came twinkling to ground This is utterly breathtaking, really amazing Kari. Take your bows love, Bravos, encores, and van loads of flowers. They'd be snow drops of course. Take care Mushy Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Nan...it's called cuddling up by the fireplace... Juls...I do? Well my goodness, that was easy, will have to do this again... jwesley...welcome back! Glad this one popped up for you again... Majestic Marsha...so very glad you liked this one...thank you! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Sunshine that was a beautiful poem, and since this is my first winter down south, I think that's what I'll miss...that first fresh snowfall...Christmas ain't the same in shorts..(I think a funny poem is a comin") Anyways thank you for painting that wonderful scene. Best, Ron Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I know I read this - and replied - but now I've read the others' replies as well- -and I must absolutely say the second reading far exceeded the first - the poem is definitely first class. Plus now I've learned learned of other Michiganders (I lived in the Detroit area 20+ years) and can laugh at the D.C. disgust of 'deer - and realize that my natal city of Buffalo got the high quality of snow it did'does BECAUSE of being at the eastern end of a great lake (Erie) just as Battle Creek does being just west of Lake Michigan |
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