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The Eagles And Me
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* The Eagles And Me *~by Mysteria As I stare out my kitchen window, Into the ebony darkness of night. My familiar postcard returns to sight. A sickle of moon filters through, A web of lace, speckled with a tiara of stars. Magnificant silhouette of cedars and spruce, Dwarf tall trees still bare of leaves. A winter to spring masterpiece, Again being painted before my eyes. Mountains, lightly sugared with new snow. The cold, clear breeze blows and chills. Spirals of leaves over the hills dance, Finding their resting place. The air is so fresh, clean and crisp, And almost the color of indigo. My minds eye softly drifts as, Sweet memories of the day return. My mountain home, city lights below. Snow now melting from the mountaintops, Rages in torrents to the sea below. Crystal clear water so pure, where earlier, I drank some straight from a mountain stream. I grab my favorite mug, filled with steaming tea. A fire crackling on my deck eagerly awaits me. The smoke pirouettes creating a work of art, Soon serenity of my thoughts will intertwine. The aroma of fire can never be duplicated. That warming smell of pine needles and cedar. My heart smiles as I button up and venture out. All the beds of fresh and wild flowers are gone, Underfoot, new buds are lazily appearing. The crunch of the new fallen snow, Creates a luminous carpet for my path. City lights reflect off the snow-capped, Mountain tops like a pyrotechnic explosion. I see night skiers still taking their chances, Adrenaline driving them for just one more run. Bears shift and begin awakening from hybernation, Anticipating nature’s call of a brand new spring. It brings new life, restoration, Songs of love, for spring is rebirth, Followed by summer's promise. For us 'winter lovers' who live here, This season is never, ever long enough. How blessed am I? Here, out my kitchen window, The summits of the mountains, freshly, Capped with lightly, powdered snow, I am one, where eagles fly. Yet out another window, I spy, One last forgotten pink rose so beautiful, Still proudly standing, taking its last breath. Nature sings a wonderful song, do you hear it? When she is shrouded in white, she is so beautiful. I would not trade this view I have, For anywhere else in the world. I feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of OZ, And I remember to click my heels, Three times every day and say a prayer, That this magnificant view the Creator gave me, Will never see shackles of cement or steel, And always belong to the eagles and me. Art by Terry Issac "One Eagle's Wing" world-wide-art.com/TIsaac Music: Elan Michaels - "Spirit of the Wolf" members.xoom.com/elanmichaels ~*~ Mysteria ~*~ © Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved When spring is dancing among the hills, one should not stay in a little dark corner: ~Kahlil Gibran [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 04-02-2001).] |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Absolutely beautiful...Thanks for sharing the view! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A sickle of moon filters through, A web of lace, speckled with a tiara of stars. Magnificant silhouette of cedars and spruce, Dwarf tall trees still bare of leaves. A winter to spring masterpiece, Again being painted before my eyes. Mountains, lightly sugared with new snow. The cold, clear breeze blows and chills. Spirals of leaves over the hills dance, ================ Mysteria, the imagery in this is stunning.. and equalled by the serene and peaceful union with nature that you define. wonderful writing and presentation, the music was perfect. It's such a clever innocence with which you show myself to me |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
JLR: It is I who thanks you for sharing the view with me! Janet Marie: Your comments are so appreciated, as is your poetry. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
What an awesome description of the view of the mountains. You are very blessed to live in such a gorgeous place!! Thanks for the wonderful visions.  All writing comes |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lone Wolf - The view last night is what I wish I could really write! Thank you so much, and yes, I am so lucky. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mysteria~ Oh, my friend...you have filled the anticipation of the night with astounding imagery. Your palette of displayed beauty is stupendous ! Ahhhhh ! Just how lovely you've painted it for sharing. Thank you, dear lady. Sharon - this is excellent ! !  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon--For a while as I read this...I was transported to your view with my tea in hand...thank you for inviting me in. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wish I was there my friend...wish I was there, thanks for letting me see jwesley |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
And I hope it will always belong to the eagles and you...James |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
This deserves applause and an AWESOME!!!!  Take care, Melissa~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is absolutely beautiful, Mysteria...and the accompanying music is hauntingly seductive as well....an excellent presentation! |
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Katherine Chandler Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 280Florida, USA |
Thanks for the view, it does sound breathtakingly lovely, Mysteria.. Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 I wish you all will soar with the eagles my friends! Marge ~*~ All I can say is you are something else - you make me smile like no one can ~ if it meets with your approval I am extremely flattered, and I bow in gratitude, thank you sweet friend. Martie ~*~ My deck awaits you any time you wish to share...I would love it! Jwesley ~*~ Nothing like the coast honest! I was in Texas last year and I almost died of the heat, and it is sooooo flat! I hope you get to see this too one day, and thank you. James Michael ~*~ Trust me sir, I shall chain myself to a tree before it doesn't - and I have a voice if I need it, you could hear from here to Texas! Thanks for reading. Melissa Honeybee ~*~ Wow! I am so glad you all liked this - you know...I wasn't even sure it was a poem, but it was something I had to write as it was so beautiful! Thank you. Balladeer ~*~ LOL...you sure there is nothing you want to change in retaliation??? he he ... glad you liked it kind sir. Kate ~*~ It is - and it is yours any time you wish to come and see it dear friend. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME - THANK YOU!! |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Mysteria; What an awesomely beautiful vision you have painted for us! I can just imagine what a breathtaking view this would be to start every morning with! Your pen flows from the music of your lovely heart, and has fluttered gracefully into mine with this one.... so very, very lovely! Have a wonderful day, and I send you many hugs and smiles, sweet lady! Martha |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
So glad to have you here, this is stunning. Kathleen Blake |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martha ~*~ Honey...you would say that if I wrote Humpty Dumpty! *smiles* thank you. Irish Rose ~*~ Thank you so much and it is wonderful to be here too. |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
thanks for the ride, made me feel as if I were there. |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
I remember now that first snow-bud rose sparkling in a mid-day sun, and inhale smells of sweet pine and cedar, hear the crackling of a fire and exhale the day's care completely aware. Wonderful. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Panne447 Member
since 2001-04-03
Posts 196S.A. TX |
That's quite a magnificent view Mysteria. Thanks. Very descriptive. Panne |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
A wonderful write with vivid imagery . I was able to have tea and sit a spell with this one. Beautiful. my friend. (I don't know how I missed you on IM last night. I answered and then you were gone. I hope all is well with you, Sharon!)  Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Rosebud: Any time you wish to tag along on my mind's journey, please come! Mabe: Yes it was the rose in the snow that topped the cake that night, only on the coast! Panne: It is indeed and it looks different every day. Koko: Opps missed ya! Thanks for dropping by! |
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SkyBrush New Member
since 2001-04-03
Posts 4 |
This is absolutly uplifting. Your brush of wings has touched my soul.. SkyBrush |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Skybrush! - It is your presence alone, for even acknowleding my meager piece that has graced my soul with joy. Thank you so much for dropping by, and I hope you will again! |
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thecraig Member
since 2001-03-11
Posts 223 |
Liked your mountain picture. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Okay... get my room ready... I'm moving in with you! LOL. Or at least... enjoying a visit through your words... Thanks for sharing with us! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
the craig ~*~ Thank you - glad you enjoyed it. |
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kismetkelsey Junior Member
since 2001-03-12
Posts 32Canada |
Again I love the music you chose for this piece and those spirals of leaves dancing on the breeze!Just wonderful imagery!!~Smiles~Cheryl |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Suthern: That picture is almost identical of my view that is why I chose it, pretty lucky aren't I - I live very close to heaven! Kismet: You share my view so all you need is the music (I can show you how to do that) and you could write of this as well, and then there could be two of us writing about our mountain range. I know everyone here would love to see your work...start posting girl! |
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