Open Poetry #17 |
From the Soddy Diary, 1868 |
Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
There were the times, there was no time, harvest was full til moon in rime ~ the days wore on like was no end, dark to dark was the constant trend Busy hands and busier souls brought in harvest before the cold, that which would warm winter's night while the candles flickered bright Food for hands too busy to eat except on the run of the cold to beat ~ the nights were cooling, losing summer sun there was only the work, none for fun Yet in the dwell of the landscape's dell, there rang a sweet sound, the Christmas bell a time to come still, hold one's love and watch the ascent of the Christmas dove For in that love made the life so sweet in the eve when they could remeet to watch the children with their shining eyes for these were the times that built strong ties By silvered string, and golden thread, by flow of blood, their love was bred ~ by blue of eyes, and green of lust by sacred bond, and cherished trust And in the dark when all did sleep in their arms they both did keep for regardless of the years to pass in their souls, they knew they would last ~*~ With the assistance of a spirited Muse who would rather the Soddy stories stay in our memories... |
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Son Netier Member
since 2001-12-11
Posts 116The Garden State |
I for one are pleased that you shared this with us, loved the rhyming couplets, seem to make it flow so smoothly. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Well then...I will thank thee and thy muse...for tis been too long since I read of Soddie... as always....Soddie goes down sweet... rhyme divine K....delightful. Its not like you to say sorry, |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
True recollections from a Kansas farmer's daughter? Very sweetly done, Karilea. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Karilea..this is a magnificent poem of hard but beautiful times during the harvest. So many of us are fortunate to have others who do just this...day after day... |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
of course you know I LOVE this!! The soddy stories should continue....hey!!! bring the story back out would you?? *sigh* I love love love them!!!! |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
"By silvered string, and golden thread, by flow of blood, their love was bred ~ by blue of eyes, and green of lust by sacred bond, and cherished trust" Awesome!!! Michael Auguste~ |
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rebekah33 Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 140MD/NJ |
I goble up all the info./stuff I can get my hands on about this time period!!! Thanks for sharing.-R. "So stop and love and dance and live and laugh until you cry" Edwin McCain |
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thepoeticplumber Member
since 2001-05-15
Posts 185 |
I love to read about the past poetically. It brings you right back in style. And this style was magnificent. Thank You. Roger PS: I really did love it. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea! I love this...love it...love it!!!!! Oh yes, and I enjoyed it too. Hugs, Nancy. "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Karilea, this is sooooooo gorgeous! (sigh) Harvesting can be tough, but Christmas cheer always brings smiles to their faces! (smiles) Sooooooo beautiful, sweet Sunshine, we all wish you the happiest holidays! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh, I am so glad she is back! ~*~ May the spirit of this season live in your heart all year through ~*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Karilea- REALLY enjoyed this, my friend. Wonderful. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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