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Walk of Life |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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As you walk through days of life Some are golden some are grey You listen to the drum and fyffe To find your path along the way While days of diamond days of coal Gather in to soothe your soul As you work to make your bread Sometimes joyful sometimes drear You hold the memories in your head To show the path you've chosen here Each day brings toil, but hope and trust Lights the work we do…and must Cords of love bring faith to you But the doubting of your light Hides the path of honour true You seek out love to put things right Hope of love and joy and peace Can surround you; give release In work or love nothing is gained When your heart is closed to joy Each day ends leaving you drained When sorrow's wrath you do employ Find wonder in the childlike view To bring new hope; new strength to you When life's over and you see All the weaving good and bad There you'll view the tapestry Of your life happy and sad The threads of gold will make amends So hide them deep they are your friends. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Your perspectives are amongst some of the most wonderful, I have seen... O Kethry, My regards, sudhir |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
quote: With the spelling of fyffe, I had hoped to see more of your poem in old world writing/spelling...but alas, 'twas not to be...but I could make it a challenge, yes?  For Kethry's next poem...old worlde speling...as it was, for all of us now... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) This reminded me of that axiom "Make new friends, keep the old. One is silver, the other gold!". (big hugggssssss) Yes, may we forever weave the magical tapestry of life and hold all our friends and self-love true. (sigh) I too noticed that mis-spelling of "fey" on the third line, but it is perfect otherwise to me! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kethry, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kethry, A lovely write, a lovely read with plenty of seed. *L* |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Kethry,you know I always love your poems.But I do believe this is my favorite  I love it all but especially about a childlike view.If we could only enjoy and see life through the eyes of children.What a blessing that would be.   Juanita |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed your thoughts Kethry...James |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Keth, very inspiring words. I was happy to find your work here. Looks like a nice place to post. Enjoyed this one very much. Cheryl |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth darling sister of my soul and keeper of my dreams, this is utterly utterly superb. if I can't bejewell this with smilies I'll have to use colour Still never mind I'm sure you KNOW how much I LOVE THIS But in case you didn't get the message possibly because you weren't paying attention, and everyone knows that you never listen to me And don't say you do darling heart because we all know differently  Love and warm stuff As always Slushy   To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
a thought provoking write, indeed. Well done. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kethry~ This is just a perfectly giving piece~ 'In work or love nothing is gained When your heart is closed to joy Each day ends leaving you drained When sorrow's wrath you do employ Find wonder in the childlike view To bring new hope; new strength to you' Cherish the *gift* of your thoughts ... for that's exactly what I think they are~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Kethry - Very good. I hope my tapestry at the end is lined with yards and yards of golden thread. Dave |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is brilliant, Keth...and beautifully written also! Great Job!   copyright2001 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (12-21-2001 12:11 AM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
When your heart is closed to joy Each day ends leaving you drained Now that is great food for thought Kethry, well done! ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Many thanks to all who responded.I appreciate your support and positive feedback. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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