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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2002-01-14 03:15 PM

~* West Coast Beauty *~

The West Coast of Canada is beauty's own
with tumbling mountains, and boundless skies.
Here colors riot, species of birds enchant,
The warm breeze of prodigal summer never dies.

My Canada’s moods take long to know,
her mountains, rivers, lakes and plains.
They offer such peace and serenity in life
anyone who visits, tells of their gains.

Here tall cedar trees sway a light ballet
as a breeze whispers down a forest path.
The sea itself waltzes into the shore,
Then lazily ebbs out again in sun’s bath.

My country's sea snarls at her worn shores,
biting away and it worries at the land.
Her trees, deep-rooted, gnarled and tough
with leafless boughs defiantly stand.

On the West Coast, there are sounds and scents,
such colors so rich to the eye, that we boast.
Here every day of life is offered as a gift
and all around us, nature is our gracious host.

Trees bright green against the mountain snow,
sing of the springtime it begins to weave.
Naked branches show the miracle of life renewed,
as the magic of spring is now being conceived.

My home can be gray, and dismal with rain.
We’re relieved, when springtime does appear.
Glad to be free to just sit by the shores,
And soak up sun by the ocean that we hold dear.

If I sound proud when I speak of my home,
it is because it is here I’ll always stay,
surrounded in beauty day in and day out,
I only live once; I’d have it no other way!

personal photo - off road on the way to Whistler, B.C., Canada

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (02-04-2002 01:46 AM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-01-14 03:23 PM

STANDING OVATION!!! Oh my gosh, this is sooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, your nationalistic pride and joy shines in this beautiful poem of Canada, which is a place I loooovvveeee so so much! (kiss on cheek) I dream of going up to British Columbia again very soon, I love watching the coastline and the golden glaze of the trees in the autumn and the enchanted meadow glow of the spring! This is soooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I need to write a poem now to show you and everyone how I love Colorado! Sooooooo lovely and breathtaking, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

2 posted 2002-01-14 03:34 PM

Look at you! I've seen much in the way of your growth here at Passions. When you first came, you said you were not much of a poet.

Guess what? I can now say, you are Wrong...

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

3 posted 2002-01-14 03:59 PM

Sharon, Yes, our Canada is a beautiful country....your part is as much loved by you as my Ontario is by me. Lovely picture as well. Enjoyed. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

4 posted 2002-01-14 04:02 PM

Oh Mysteria, Made me feel as I was there looking at that lovely scene . floria

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

5 posted 2002-01-14 04:05 PM

Mistletoe Angel - you do a poem about your Colorado, so I can see it, as I have never been there.

Sunshine - You made me blush!

Nightshade - I love Ontario in the fall, there is no where like it for the trees in autumn. Why not write a poem about your province and be proud too! Thanks for your nice reply.

strbbux - Come on up - the weather's great~lol, and thank you.

~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (01-14-2002 04:10 PM).]

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

6 posted 2002-01-14 04:39 PM

Hello Sharon
Thank you for taking me on a journey through your wonderful homeland. I have been fortunate to have done a lot of travelling in my life and I must say that my next destination is Canada and Alaska, two places I long to visit. Your beautiful words and imagery took me there today and I thank you.
Take care......Sue

Suetang

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

7 posted 2002-01-14 04:44 PM

Sue Brother, if you and Andrew ever are coming here, you make sure you let me know, and I will show you around. It is spectacular in B.C. and a cruise from here to Alaska is awesome!

~* CARPE' DIEM *~

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

8 posted 2002-01-14 06:23 PM

Karilea, I want to thank you for making the same observation I have repeated many times to disbelieving ears, and so with this poem, I take a bow.
And by the way, Sharon, I love the way "the sea waltzes into the shore". That ccertainly is a pretty picture, even without the photograph. Thank you for this lovely poem
Liz

Canuckster
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since 2002-01-09

Posts 285
New Mexico, USA

9 posted 2002-01-14 07:16 PM

We Canadians do indeed have a lot to write about. Quite a match between words and picture. I enjoyed the read very much.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

10 posted 2002-01-14 07:25 PM

Sharon, another beautifully penned piece from you! WOW! This one is a beauty, as i sthe picture, and I am not just saying that because I am a Canadian!

~Hugs, Nancy~

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

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2002-01-14 07:30 PM

Sharon--When you said west coast, I was thinking California. What beauty you have written and displayed for us of another cost, equally beautiful. Thank you.

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

12 posted 2002-01-14 07:47 PM

Having been to BC many times you can bet I was cheering when I saw this picture....I absolutely love British Columbia...it has everything...mountains, ocean, magic...beaches...all the things my dreams are made of...it is my dream to move there and write my fantasy romance novels...one day that dream will be a reality...Thankyou so much for sharing this beauty with me today. I love it. **big hugs**

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

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

13 posted 2002-01-14 08:30 PM

Sharon~ Stunning....I wish I still resided where beauty is around all the turns you make....

Lauren~

Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

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catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

14 posted 2002-01-14 09:03 PM

This seems like a place of phenomenal beauty. You painted a portrait of this so well.
Sandra

dawn to dusk
Member

since 2001-12-09

Posts 68
Colorado

15 posted 2002-01-14 09:51 PM

This is beautiful. Reading this wants me want to visit Canada. I've been to Oregon, but that is the closest I've been to Canada's Western coast. I hope to get the chance to visit some time though. Great work!

Noelle

"Hold fast to dreams, for is dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly" Langston Hughes

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

16 posted 2002-01-14 11:21 PM

Well I feel like the British Columbia tourist guide right about now, and proud of it too! You are all wonderfully supportive in your comments. You must indeed try to come to B.C. one day, it is absolutely beautiful at every turn, as said. And don't forget your dollar is worth so much more up here. I hope you all get the opportunity to see this one day, and thank you all for your wonderful comments.

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (01-14-2002 11:23 PM).]

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

17 posted 2002-01-15 12:00 PM

This is beautiful and fills me with pride - but, then again, Canada is heaven on earth isn't it?!

I have many relatives and friends who reside in B.C, but, I've never had the chance to visit...I must say that your poem has convinced me to visit very soon - that picture is gorgeous and perfectly compliments your words

take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

18 posted 2002-01-15 12:44 PM

Fantastic! Your poetry always paints such vivid imagery, but it's nice to see a photo of the BC west coast. I have flown over it, but never visited it up close. Even so, I understand your love of the magical beauty of Canada.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

19 posted 2002-01-15 01:08 AM

Melissa - Ontario is beautiful as well with all the lakes, and nature walks, but I have to tell you girl - come visit your relatives, it is simply beautiful here honest! Thank you and yes I join you in that pride too.

Kacy - You too live in beautiful surroundings, as I have taken a cruise to Alaska a couple of times, and am in awe of the scenery on the way there, and back. Thank you for enjoying this though.

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

20 posted 2002-01-15 10:59 AM

lovely,my friend

liked it

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

21 posted 2002-01-15 12:01 PM

Thanks for the beautiful tour of beautiful British Columbia, Sharon. As shown in that gorgeous picture.....You live in a magnificent place.
I loved the poem!

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (01-15-2002 12:04 PM).]

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

22 posted 2002-01-15 12:19 PM

Vandana ~ Glad you enjoyed it.

Lady Chipmunk ~ We are neighbours and love the States too, thanks!

~* CARPE' DIEM *~

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