Open Poetry #14 |
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Luminary Of Life - My 4000th Post |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
![]() I walk slowly around the track Pausing to admire the beauty Of the now lit luminaries Each one a burning symbol Of those who lost the fight For they are here in memory With us on this warm night As I walk this lap in honor Of each and every one Their names are being read Echoing through the night All the way to heaven Where surely they hear Our tribute to their lives Each one is decorated With a loving hand Some in vibrant colors Others have pictures All done from the heart Of a life that has been touched By their presence here Yes they are gone But shall never be forgotten For deep in our hearts They live eternally In memories that shine As bright as a million stars On a cloudless night My head is filled With countless emotions As I walk in silence Feeling the weight Of significance on me In life they knew pain But in death comes peace So to all who have passed This one is dedicated to you For you are the reason We are here tonight Giving of our time Banding together at last To find and fight for a cure *I had the pleasure this weekend of participating in the Relay For Life, a team event to fight cancer. When I left our campsite at 1am this morning, the teams walking had raised $52,000 towards finding a cure. It was an honor and a privilege to participate. A special thank you to Sven who gave his time to walk for my team. So today, I dedicate my 4000th post to the Williamston Relay For Life. All writing comes |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Congratulations to both of you for your worthy efforts ... a wonderful poem... an honor to know you both! |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ What a lovely, lovely tribute for your milestone. Thank you for sharing with us all. I sponsored walkers in several Relay's in my area ... A true outpouring of love for others~ Those who give ... so others may live~ Remembering those who did not~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
What a beautiful poem! And a loving tribute. Congratulations on post #4000 and thank you for being the caring person you are.... |
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Interloper![]() ![]()
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Wonderful tribute and congrats on #4000 |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
A wonderful 4000 post, Jennifer, and you have graced us with so much care and love in your poetry and do it with style. YOu have more class than any woman I know! Congratulations! Kathleen Blake |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
It is an awesome event, isn't it!!! Absolutely awesome! Your poem and photo reflect it so well. And congratulations on your 4000th, it's a great selection for such a milestone! Causes more people to come in and share in this wonderful experience, I think...I hope! [This message has been edited by VAS (edited 06-10-2001).] |
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Elizabeth![]() ![]()
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
First, congrats on the milestone... And second, this is a beautiful poem for such a worthy cause! I love the idea of luminaries for a memorial. Wonderful work, Jennifer! ![]() |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Lone Wolf, congradulations on 4000 and for being a giving and caring person. Hugs-a-plenty, ME |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
lw- you bring tears to my eyes with this. i've known for a very long time now that you were a very sweet and compassionate person with oodles of talent, this just confirms it! such a lovely cause you write for. congrats on 4000, looking forward as always to reading more of you. "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
a beautiful poem LW, highlighting a worthy cause. Congrads on the milestone post. "Build a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life". Terry Pratchett |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
This is beautiful...and in just reading the announcement that Bill Yeats has had surgery...just so much more special to me...thank you more than I can say.... |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, Lone Wolf, a wonderful poem for your 4,000, worthy in all you say, tender in your thoughts, determination in the walks, but above all, your soul sings..thank you for the pleasure of the read...gentle smile |
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Charisma![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Congratulations with your milestone LW, and you celebrate it in such a wonderful way. Both of you are really loving souls who cares about others. May God bless you. (((warm hugs))) Charisma |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sunshine: Thank you very much! Marge: I thought this was way more fitting than the poem I had originally written for my 4000th post. I am happy to share this event with everyone here. It is great to hear that you sponsored walkers in your area, it is truly a worthy cause. *Hugs* Poet deVine: Thank you on all counts. I try my best to be the woman I know I really am. Interloper: Much thanks to you for always taking the time to read. Kathleen: I am humbled by your words this afternoon. For out of all here, I believe you know the real me. All the poetry is from the heart be it truth or fiction and it is always written with great love and care. Your words have touched me, my friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ![]() VAS: It is truly a sight to behold. I hope more people read this and realize they too can be a part of making a difference in the world. Yes, they may be one person, but when joined with all the other one persons they number millions. Thank you. Elizabeth: Thank you very much. They are a fitting memorial for they shine as bright as those who no longer do, but once did. M_E: I appreciate your words greatly. Hugs right back to you! Amy: The compassion is a gift bestowed upon me by my mother. This cause is just one of many that my team participates in. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you, my friend. brian: Thank you! Paula: You are welcome. I just had to share what I felt last night. Hopefully it will serve to inspire others to do the same. Logan: What a sweet thing to say! My soul does indeed sing. Thank you for your words...smiling right back at you! Charisma: In my eyes, the was the best tribute I could give today. I care deeply about others and have supported many causes. It is a benefit that I get from working for a very charitable company. Thank you much. May God Bless You also. All writing comes by the grace of God. -Ralph Waldo Emerson [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 06-10-2001).] |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful Poem, Lone Wolf...and congratulaions on the 4000!! [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 06-10-2001).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
A noble cause indeed and a great poem to enlighten the event and show the importance of finding a cure. |
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Sven![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
great job with this one LW. . . indeed it was a special moment that touched the heart. . . and I would challenge anyone that would like to know this feeling to check out in your area to see if there is a Relay for Life there. . . and for you to participate. . . congratulations!!! ![]() ------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
People helping people...this is the beauty of life...James |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Jen, your heart shines brightly in this piece, what a wonderful way to help those in need, and what a perfect way to celebrate you 4000th post! Well done ![]() Take care, Melissa~ |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Better late than never (been sickiepo) well, this was a wonderful tribute to a very worthy cause (we even had then in Canada this weekend and I too sponsored many on their walks - easier than doing it myself ![]() ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them ~*~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This is a beautiful poem, Lone Wolf. ![]() ![]() |
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catalinamoon![]()
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Congratulations on the 4000th, and your good heart for being involved in this. Sandra |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Martie: Thank you!! ethome: I thought so too. It just seemed fitting for today. Sven: Thank you for walking with my team. I appreciate that. It was very special and I'll never forget it. I hope more people get involved in this event. Together we can make a difference. James: Amen! Melissa: It's a great way to help out. I was more than happy to do it. Every little bit helps. It really does. Thanks! Mysteria: I am happy to hear you have them there too. Ha ha, yes sponsors are a very important part of it. The memory will be with me for a long time to come. I can't wait to do it again next year to be honest. Temptress: No matter how bad you think you have it, there is always someone out there who has it worse than you could ever imagine. Whatever you are going through, you can endure it with the help of God's love. That is what he is there for, which means you are never really alone. Glad you loved it, I am happy to share it with all of you. Thank you! Sandra: Thank you very much! All writing comes |
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zzz Member
since 2001-06-06
Posts 55 |
the forth verse does it for me as i lost my mum to cancer congrats on your achievement |
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kaile![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
congrats on 4000 and thanx for dedicating this milestone to the narration of such a noble cause...this poem stirs emotions and renews my faith in humanity.... ![]() |
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