And I Shall Seek Refuge...

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nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

0 posted 2001-10-24 02:48 PM

Refuge From All

I await the starkness of Wynter,
it's return, not too far off in the distant winds.
I feel it's chill ahead of schedule, though
this day is of record warmth.

I shall hibernate from hurt,
submit myself to darkness,
lay quiet, behind the scenes,
disturbing no one, nothing.

I await my time, when peace shall reign
and my thoughts will become still...
no wants, no desires...just a tender place
to seek refuge from all that overwhelms.

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

wayoutwalt
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since 1999-06-22

Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)

1 posted 2001-10-24 02:52 PM

I feel this too so often yuh I hope for you that this is not so and hope you know that you are enjoyed here yuh.

Interloper

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since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

2 posted 2001-10-24 02:59 PM

let my arms enfold
tender refuge awaits you
always protecting

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

RSWells
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since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

3 posted 2001-10-24 03:03 PM

Hibernation a good refuge, particularly with a warm reflective fireplace.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2001-10-24 03:05 PM

(big hugggssssss) You will, sweet Wynter, and all your beautiful heart desires will feel happy once your heart feels it! (sigh) Wonderful, sweet Wynter, my heart is always with you! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Wynter, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

5 posted 2001-10-24 03:12 PM

Storm clouds are already on the horizon here. Even though it is in the 70's today...only 40 tomorrow. Time to curl up by the fire and allow our muse to rest.
~hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

The Lady of Shallot
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since 2001-10-03

Posts 818
USA

6 posted 2001-10-24 03:26 PM

You know, here it is windy and leaves are blowing,
but yes, I too am ready for winter and ready for the rest that comes with it.
For some reason, even though I hate cold weather, I'm welcoming it this year....

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-

[This message has been edited by The Lady of Shallot (edited 10-24-2001).]

MyEnchanted_Melody
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since 2001-05-30

Posts 1106
across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.

7 posted 2001-10-24 05:54 PM

I await my time, when peace shall reign
and my thoughts will become still...
no wants, no desires...just a tender place
to seek refuge from all that overwhelms.

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And I await for that too.....
I hope you'd have that refuge....

A very lovely well-done piece....

Thank you for sharing
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Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

8 posted 2001-10-24 06:39 PM

bulbs of bright lay hidden
soon to do Spring's bidding
reds and yellows will all come through
their fragrance shall reach to blue
Wynter is good for several things
sometimes just for the Peace she brings...

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

9 posted 2001-10-25 10:17 AM

thank you,Walt...it was a pleasure reading your words and getting to know you, fine writer as you are.

Interloper, I always looked  forward to seeing your name somewhere below a poem of mine, always knowing when to cheer me up, my arms would hug you if they could.

RSWells, thank you for the talent you share.

Noah, Happy 18th ahead of time...You are the one with the pure heart. *s

Nancy, thank you for always being so supportive in  your responses, there were many times I needed it and you were there in words.

The Lady of Shallot, you know me too well. I have always loved  reading you and getting to know you.I hope your future brings you peace.

MyEnchanted_Melody, thank you, I am searching the refuge and hopefully will find it soon.

Sunshine, Karilea, thank you for everything.

Wynter/nakdthoughts/
Lady Ollyne
Alicethruglass
and finally me,
Maureen

"For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart.
It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul."
(J.Garland)

SmittenKitten
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since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

10 posted 2001-11-02 03:01 PM

Wynter~ I hope you find the refuge you so seek....this is a beautiful poem with great use of imagery and metaphor. I send you hugs to help you along your journey to peace!

Hugs,
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25

Posts 3812
Virginia

11 posted 2001-11-02 08:33 PM

quote:
I shall hibernate from hurt,
submit myself to darkness,
lay quiet, behind the scenes,
disturbing no one, nothing.

i'm right there with you right here with me......

those lines are treasures..... as are you.... your voice is a beautiful one and these lines are just so special......

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

12 posted 2001-11-02 09:41 PM

Wynter, I know a few things about hibernation. I enjoyed this, it rings true for many of us at one time or another.

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

13 posted 2001-11-02 09:47 PM

*sigh* this is just the way that I would seek refuge. BRAVO!!!Very well done.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

14 posted 2001-11-02 10:19 PM

I just TOTALLY enjoyed this my friend.
Much here.

jwesley

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

15 posted 2001-11-02 11:29 PM

nakdthoughts,
A well deserved hibernation it is. But, spring is coming!

Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

16 posted 2001-11-03 10:02 AM

Goodness..I didn't expect this poem to be brought up again...

SmittenKitten ..thank you for your message, every one is a stepping stone towards a future of peace.

doreen... thankyou for such kind words...I treasure each. *s and some days are better than others..I am just waiting for the day when most are worthwhile.

Midnitesun...sometimes being alone is better than listening to all the negatives...or being reminded of them.

Startime... thank you *s

jwesley..and I am so happy to see you reading here and posting ..thank you

Larry C ..Spring..oh my Larry, Winter hasn't even begun yet *s..besides I love snow and the winter months.
thank you again

~Wynter

"For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart.
It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul."
(J.Garland)

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