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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2001-03-18 02:42 PM


The Bucket Of Joy
~*Marge Tindal*~

Sir created ~

A spirit with hair lit with the golden rays of the sun
Within her heart He placed the song of a child
taken from the very throat of the nightingale
For the crowning touch to this beauty
upon her face He placed a smile

She glowed ~

He gave her a vase to gather
the lovely flowers of the meadow
He gave her a bucket full of joy
and bade her to live happily
upon the days of the earth
He smiled ... and it was good

Years passed ~

He found her sitting all alone
in the meadow where she'd been created
No smile - no joy to call her own
Child, what happened to the gifts I gave you
You've nothing left to show

She replied ~

Sir, I've traveled far from this meadow
to lands where sorrow weeps
I felt so blessed that I gave away
all the gifts you'd have me keep

Meekly she said ~

I had more sunshine than I needed
I shared some with a friend who was down
My smile was badly needed on the face
of a friend who wore a frown

Tearfully she continued ~

Upon the grave of a soldier
whose widow wore a brave face
I placed lovely flowers from the meadow
in a tiny crystal vase

Wistfully she remembered ~

To a crying child needing slumber
I gave my finest song a voice
Nightingale would be proud
of the hushed lullabye of choice

Humbly ~

I gave away almost all of the blessings
that you sent my way
And yet, Sir, I feel richer
than I was on that beginning day

Hopefully ~

But, Sir, I still have the bucket
It has held the tears of many
Sometimes they overflow the brim
and sometimes there's not any

Smiling ~

When I think that I have taken
all that my bucket can hold
Someone sends to me
a smile, a flower, a song
A ray of sunlight dancing
straight across my soul

Sir sighed ~

Thy name is Joy

Sir wept ~

Joy caught His tears
in her bucket


~~~~
*Refilled just because ...
I feel my bucket overflowing ~
Thank you all for the joy of verse you pour into the bucket*

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


© Copyright 2001 Marge Tindal - All Rights Reserved
Lone Wolf
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1 posted 2001-03-18 02:45 PM


Marge,

What a tender tale you have written to remind us that we are indeed fortunate and have many blessings in our lives. I enjoyed this very much. Thanks for sharing it.

Congratulations on your 15000th post!!!

Lone Wolf


Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

[This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 03-18-2001).]

ethome
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2 posted 2001-03-18 02:53 PM


Wow! What a lot of posts Marge! This poem tells me why you like to keep coming back to post these beauties....because you still have so much to say and you've said again here so well!
CONGRATS!! I know I can speak for the rest when I say we all love you!!

"Sir, I've traveled far from this meadow
to lands where sorrow weeps
I felt so blessed that I gave away
all the gifts you'd have me keep

Meekly she said ~

I had more sunshine than I needed
I shared some with a friend who was down
My smile was badly needed on the face
of a friend who wore a frown

Tearfully she continued ~

Upon the grave of a soldier
whose widow wore a brave face
I placed lovely flowers from the meadow
in a tiny crystal vase

Wistfully she remembered ~

To a crying child needing slumber
I gave my finest song a voice
Nightingale would be proud
of the hushed lullabye of choice

Humbly ~

I gave away almost all of the blessings
that you sent my way
And yet, Sir, I feel richer
than I was on that beginning day

Hopefully ~

But, Sir, I still have the bucket
It has held the tears of many
Sometimes they overflow the brim
and sometimes there's not any

Smiling ~

When I think that I have taken
all that my bucket can hold
Someone sends to me
a smile, a flower, a song
A ray of sunlight dancing
straight across my soul

Sir sighed ~

Thy name is Joy

Sir wept ~

Joy caught His tears
in her bucket"

Good God! That's outstanding beautiful poetry!

The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges.

Mabel A. Dilley
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3 posted 2001-03-18 02:54 PM


Oh, my! After I find a kleenex and wipe my moist eyes, I shall tell you what wonderous lines you penned. Thank you.

"I am not now that which I have been."

JLR
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4 posted 2001-03-18 03:04 PM


I am so, so glad I read this! What a beautiful story...beautifully told! Congratulations on 15000!
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5 posted 2001-03-18 03:09 PM


I have a few tears to add to this magical bucket, my dear, dear friend....I sit here shaking my head at the wisdom you have so delightfully, and carefully, woven, for all of us, to share, here, and now, on this, your 15,000th post.

Congratulations, Marge!

Paula Finn
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6 posted 2001-03-18 03:12 PM


This is just what I needed today Lady marge...you always gift me with the most beautiful of words...thank you...and congratulations
inot2B
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7 posted 2001-03-18 04:47 PM


May I say what a blessing that has been bestowed upon me, for being able to read
your beautiful words.
Thank you sweet lady from the bottom of my heart.

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8 posted 2001-03-18 04:50 PM



You never fail to amaze me with your work.. well done. And Congratulations!!!!

Meadowmuse
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9 posted 2001-03-18 04:58 PM


Beautiful sentiments, Miss Marge. You are a one of a kind poet. Thanks for this.

Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau


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10 posted 2001-03-18 05:14 PM


There is only one other poet ever that made me cry, so this is the higest compliment I can pay you. I feel honored to have shared your pen's perfection with this one, as it speaks of all that makes us human, and the choices we have to be good human beings. Marge I salute you on this one, and it is too good not be shared. Please, Miss Libra...will you find somewhere to share this with the world, as your poem speaks volumes. Bless your heart for this one Marge, I don't know what more to say, except it takes a special person to come up with this much love for humanity in a poem.

~*~A poet is someone who reads more than they write ~*~

Kit McCallum
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11 posted 2001-03-18 05:15 PM


This is absolutely wonderful Marge! I loved the flow and style you've used to compose this lovely tale ... what a beautiful, beautiful story!

Best wishes and hugs for this treasure,
/Kit

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12 posted 2001-03-18 05:23 PM


Coming back....and seeing Mysteria's response, I can only add...share this, my friend, with the world....

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 03-18-2001).]

Janet Marie
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13 posted 2001-03-18 05:40 PM


When I think that I have taken
all that my bucket can hold
Someone sends to me
a smile, a flower, a song
A ray of sunlight dancing
straight across my soul

Sir sighed ~

Thy name is Joy

Sir wept ~

Joy caught His tears
in her bucket
=================

JOY IS THY NAME ... spelled..M-A-R-G-E
this is so special and you are so amazing
and we thank you for the joy of verse...
YOU ARE MOTHER POETRY!!!
You are sweet keeper of the muses.
Congratulations on such a wonderful milestone and an awesome way to celebrate it.
we love ya Margie girl.

hugs sweet poetess grand
jm

We wish ourselves beautiful,
we cry in the night.
Its not the love you fear ...
its the fall from the height.
~Edwin McCain~

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14 posted 2001-03-18 06:24 PM


I think I read this one on your website before...absolutely beautiful, Marge! Congratulations on your 15,000 post!!
Marge Tindal
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15 posted 2001-03-18 06:54 PM


Oh, dear poets and friends ~
You continue to fill the bucket to overflowing~

It's all about sharing ~
and each of you do ...
This poetess thanks you for allowing me to share my thoughts with you and for sharing such joy with me.

I originally posted this in Open #8 and just felt that it was time to share it again.
Thus, the refill ...
Thank you for taking it to your hearts.
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


mirror man
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16 posted 2001-03-18 10:49 PM


I enjoyed this very much. Both the poem and the music. In fact, I went out and back in just so I could hear it twice. Very good. And thank you.
Balladeer
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17 posted 2001-03-18 11:00 PM


Marge, every time I think you're nothing but a pretty face you go and do something like this and remind me how special you really are...
Elizabeth
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18 posted 2001-03-18 11:10 PM


Marge....I can't describe how dear I think this is! She has more joy in the bucket now than when she started out, right? I love this!
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19 posted 2001-03-19 03:27 AM


Nice warm poem
Sudhir Iyer
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20 posted 2001-03-19 03:34 AM


15000, someone said ... wow Marge, way to go...

what better way than to post such a most wonderful poem, exquisite, marvelous...

most "margestically" magestic ...

Regards to you O Marge,
Sudhir.

Nan
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21 posted 2001-03-19 07:34 AM


Marge this is a truly wonderful story... and beautifully told... I'm very grateful that you're among us to share your wisdom...
Marge Tindal
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22 posted 2001-03-19 07:44 AM


My friends~
The joy we have to share is the joy we receive from others.
YOU are joy to me ...
Thank you for letting me share.

*The lovely midi is 'Sometimes'.
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


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23 posted 2001-03-19 07:51 AM


Marge,
This is the first I have read today. Awesome dear one, really awesome!
The emotions these beautiful words bring to surface are many.
With tears I must say, I can't help but be thankful for the joy you share in so many ways.
Hugs,
Deb

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24 posted 2001-03-19 07:54 AM


15000~~~~~ WOW

CONGRATULTIONS!!

Deb

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25 posted 2001-03-19 12:38 PM


15000 times you've given encouragement or reached out your loving hands and heart... or posted poems that touch our very souls... I thank you for that bucket that never empties, sweet joy/Marge... The poem and the poet are beautiful! *S*
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26 posted 2001-03-20 01:57 PM


Margie girl, This is as always utterly truly beautiful. I remember when I read this that it affected me deeply and re reading it today I'm still awed by the sheer wonder and beauty of this piece.

I know I'm late but I couldn't let this go by without telling you it is utterly fabulous

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

Margie girl I really love this and here's to the next 15,000 or so

Love and warm stuff
Mushy

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Marsha
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27 posted 2001-03-20 01:58 PM


Margie girl, This is as always utterly truly beautiful. I remember when I read this that it affected me deeply and re reading it today I'm still awed by the sheer wonder and beauty of this piece.

I know I'm late but I couldn't let this go by without telling you it is utterly fabulous

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

Margie girl I really love this and here's to the next 15,000 or so

Love and warm stuff
Mushy

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Waseem Cheema
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28 posted 2001-03-20 03:01 PM


First of all thanx for ur comments to my poems.
It is really a great story as well as a great thinking.
"CONGRATULATIONS"
on having 15000 posts. It is a great score. May God bless u more..........

I love to nice poetry.

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29 posted 2001-03-20 04:05 PM


Marge, with each of your 15000+ posts, you have been the joy of Passions! You have caught every tear and given us all so much happiness and hope. I hope that you'll grace us with 15000 more posts!

Love ya!

"Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel."-Machiavelli

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30 posted 2001-03-20 08:07 PM


oh Marge.....add a few more to the bucket, I LOVE this, and the music as well....beautiful....just beautiful...be well....


Greeneyes~


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"Within you I lose myself
Without you I find myself
Wanting to be lost again."
-Unknown



Marge Tindal
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31 posted 2001-03-20 08:33 PM


Is it any wonder that I love sharing with you all ?
You are beautiful souls.
Thank you all for your lovely, lovely thoughts.
*HUGS*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com


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