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Tarnished Halos
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Tarnished Halos ~*Marge Tindal*~ Sometimes angels get weary of wearing a shiny halo Wondering why others expect that it is expected to continually glow~ All good things tarnish in time though we might not wish it was so If you want to be the one to cast a stone be sure your own halo is still aglow~ Knowing there are those who try to push an angel's buttons, it's true And fully realizing this time I got an uninvited push from you~ Repeatedly you pushed the limit until you snapped the glue that held the halo in place So what else would you have me do ? Take the advice I offered Save it for someone who cares I'll hang this tarnished halo up for someone else to polish and wear~ *Whoopsie-Daisy~ Oh, puleezeeeeee ! Don't take life so seriously Everybody knows ... I'm just a poet-of-tease~ Don't cha' know ???  ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
A most intriguing write...one could take it either literally or figuratively, I suppose. I enjoyed reading this. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Yes Marge ..some think we should be as perfect as them ha...and i like the part about tarnishing with time...so true ha....enjoyed Margie...Hugss ~Victoria~ |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
For once everyone realizes that no one is perfect the peer pressure will be lifted so much. Peaches |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I dint know I had a halo, yet  Wouldja pleeze give mine a swipe so it shines the more bightly ... yet dim in comparison to yours Marvelous one |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Now what is that saying about.....you can't satisfy all the people all the time....well I have found out that I can't live up to others peoples expectations of who they think I should be so now I am just myself and could care less what others think as long as I love myself. I know I am basically a good person and that is all that matter to me. WOW!!!You sure got me going with this one, Marge. **big hugs** Be yourself because in my books you are one hell of a good person. I think you are just great and do the best you can just like all of us human. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
The problem with worshipping someone on a pedestal is that they inevitably fall. But it seems to me that just makes them more reachable. I agree, Marge, haloes inevitably tarnish with time. Sometimes through anger, sometimes through impatience, often just from frustration. Occasionally, I think, just because it was the second Monday of the week. But that's okay. Haloes are first won by people who sincerely cared about others, else the halo never really existed except as an illusion. The shine may be tarnished - by anger, impatience, frustration, or even just circumstance - but the weight of the halo never grows less, nor can the burden be easily removed. Real compassion doesn't just go away, but is part of the person. And it's the best darn shining cream in the world. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, It depends on who's looking at the halo. For me yours will always shine. Love Sy |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Hey, Marge!! Lose that halo if you want That's not too hard to do But PLEASE dear girl don't ever lose That touch of devil in you!!  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yanno... playing ring toss with tarnished halos is a lot more fun than sitting around with a polishing cloth... and you get LOTS of exercise chasing those rolling lil suckers if your aim is lousy. *G* So... wanta game or two? *G* You can hang up your halo, Marge... but only to wash your hair. *G* For a heart as loving as yours casts its own glow... I know, it's warmed me often... And hanging up the halo won't hide your wings. *G* |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
Marge dear, I'm just not liking this different dab o' ink... Please give me something just to smile and wink... Oh...puleeezeee  luv & hugs, amigo |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Keep that halo, Marge - It's inscribed - It can't be passed on... The next poet has to earn their own... and we've got lotsa halo polish in the closet - I ordered an extra case last time we ran out... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- Halo or not...tarnished or not...you'll always be an angel in my book.  Love and BIG HUGS,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Margie girl dearest sister of my soul, and wisest of hearts. How true this is darling girl. However you are the angel of joy, you don't need a halo you shine without it. You are without doubt just fabulous I really love this poem it is UTTERLY utterly fabulous. Yes I know I always say that but then you always write to utter perfection. I wouldn’t have to say it was absolutely perfect if you didn’t always write so well would I? No exactly    Love and warm stuff As always Mushy    To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 12-17-2001).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
I think this feeling applies to each and every one of us from time to time...You, like us...are allowed to put it down and just take a break...Sometimes we expect too much of ourselves because others do. A very intriguing poem...not what I usually see from you...but you needed it...thanx for sharing it Marge.. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Marge, great poem! At my age, it is hard to keep track of anything let alone a halo. Now I am sure there is No tarnish on yours. The shine is always there and the words are what help rub the shine. Lovely and here are some hhhuuugggsss, ME |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Need a new halo myself... good poem Marge Hugs, Deb |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Marge, remind me never to push your buttons  You know I used to wear a halo but it kept slipping and choking me. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I tried a halo once....it kept messing up my hair.....lol Love ya Marge, halo or not! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Marge, sometimes people expect too much of us. Never try to live up to anyone elses espectations. We all love you Marge. Just keep being yourself. You are a beautiful person and bring alot of joy to us. I love reading your poems. |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Marge -- This is a lovely write as usual. I can definately relate. Although I often find that I am the one putting all the pressure on myself to live up to the halo. Anyway, this is wonderful! |
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BrightStar Member
since 2001-04-08
Posts 219 |
Simply beautiful as usual. Admiring you at Passions. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I love your write but I can't quite figure out one thing, not even by reading the replies and I think I miss a lot of fun if I don't ask this question: WHAT IS A HALO?????  Kind of Hero???Well I can hear you think: 'That's what happens when the Dutchies come over to conquer this place, YOU HAVE TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO THEM DUMM DUTCHIES!!!' Ahh, that makes you feel better didn't it. Well now skip the LOL, WHAT's a HALO??? Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DarlingTitia~  A halo is the glow that adorns an angel's hair It gives a loving appearance that the angel is supposed to wear~ Hope that clarifies it for my sweet 'Dutchie' friend I love you for asking ... You've given me a grin~ I love you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I do thank you sincerely for your explanation I was quite beside the point see, and in order to laugh, one must understand the joke is it not??? HUGS and to you my friendTitia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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