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The Bucket Of Joy ... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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~*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.*~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
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).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
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. |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
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." |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I am so, so glad I read this! What a beautiful story...beautifully told! Congratulations on 15000! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
This is just what I needed today Lady marge...you always gift me with the most beautiful of words...thank you...and congratulations |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
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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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You never fail to amaze me with your work.. well done. And Congratulations!!!! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
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 ~*~ |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
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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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
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, |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I think I read this one on your website before...absolutely beautiful, Marge! Congratulations on your 15,000 post!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
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. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
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... |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
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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thecraig Member
since 2001-03-11
Posts 223 |
Nice warm poem |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
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. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Marge this is a truly wonderful story... and beautifully told... I'm very grateful that you're among us to share your wisdom...  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
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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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
15000~~~~~ WOW CONGRATULTIONS!! Deb |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
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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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
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 SMargie 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 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
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 SMargie 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 |
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Waseem Cheema Member
since 2001-03-16
Posts 369Pakistan |
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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LoveBug
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
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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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
oh Marge.....add a few more to the bucket, I LOVE this, and the music as well....beautiful....just beautiful...be well.... Greeneyes~ *** "Within you I lose myself |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
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.*~ |
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