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From the Journal - 1968 - #1 |
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Sunshine
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From the Journal – 1968 – #1 A hush falls quietly over the hot and humid ground and a silent breeze threads through the hills and meadows, the quietness is beautiful and still; giving one time to think of the past, present, and tomorrow. Memories, actions and dreams fill the heart and mind with many serene hopes. The darkness grows, and with it, a silent humbleness. A lull of solitude realizing that one is alone in this world of darkness, this night. Yet, not alone, as the breeze strengthens and whips the sounds of crickets chirping to one’s ears. The howl of wolves baying outside to the moon gives one an eerie feeling. The warm earth finally gives her life its sleep, and the quietness turns still, the coolness of the dark sky falls downward. All sleep. ©Karilea Rilling Jungel circa 1968 24 November 01 |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
you were a poet even then..beautiful...my thoughts of those years were sadder, maybe it was the times, Viet Nam...my first love (the one I eventually married) across the world...no peace to be had...I amost feel the repetition but of loss...not of waiting memories, some good, some bad, but all make us who we are today. ~Wynter "For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
A lull of solitude realizing that one is alone in this world of darkness, this night. Yet, not alone, as the breeze strengthens and whips the sounds of crickets chirping to one’s ears. ============ A really good description here. This must be a summer's night that you're describing, what with the crickets' chirping...  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
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1968....the year I graduated high school, went to the altar to be married and he never showed....yes, lots of memories from that year....a lot of memories... Kathleen |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
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Wow! This one's timeless. "68" had me at a Jefferson Airplane concert and much more, some good memories and some not but all contribute to my being. This poem has a wisdom that I've only recently attained. Enjoyed. "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb |
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Kit McCallum
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Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ahhhh ... this is such a peaceful and serene piece Karilea. Lovely sentiments and imagery ... I felt transported to this moment through your words. Much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
1968...alone, in love, married in another year...Hawaii, Navy...Submarines...growing up...but still afraid... I loved this poem...the beauty and tranquility overwhelm you...Thanx for it... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Seems that you were pretty together for the times. And the angst years.. (I do NOT think I shall share mine from back then) Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
1968...married, two children..living in Michigan...the war...mother dying of cancer...gee Karilea, I like this..so many memories popping up. Nicely done. hugs. ~Life may not be the song you requested, |
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SEA 
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Posts 22676with you |
1968....my hubby was born that year. I wasn't even a gleem in my daddy's eye yet  |
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Nan
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Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Went to the altar and he DID show up... unfortunately...  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
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Nan!  well, I can't complain I got married for real the next year, I don't waste no time!!!Kathleen |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
cool! digging into old journals! i love it! somehow i knew you've always been a Poet!!! i have one i wrote in 1978 when i was 5 years old ROFL!!!!!! *grin* it's amazing how mature i was for my age |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
1968....got discharged from the service, wiped Nam mud off my shoes and took off for South America..the beginning of my life |
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Martie
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Posts 28049California |
l968...a wonderful year..gave birth to my son, Jay, who is now the father of my beautiful granddaughter... You were a thoughtful writer then and now...I'm not surprised. Hugs! |
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