Come On My Magic Carpet Ride (inspired by Midnightsuns poem "Ride The Winds Of Love")

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Startime
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since 2000-10-03

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Canada

0 posted 2002-01-27 01:17 PM

I know this isn't my normal topic but I felt compelled to write it...I hope you enjoy the message it contains.

Come On My Magic Carpet Ride

Come sit beside me as we fly
to lands as yet unknown
And feel sad tears of clouds up high,
soaring the skies alone

A world in pain below us flows
filled with warring nations
Blood is shed by those who oppose
even one’s relations

We see clearly the blood of youth
flow crimson in the streets
They try to hide from us the truth
murdering soul repeats

A world where hate now rules the day
and love’s no longer shown
Please listen to what mothers say
and hear their heartfelt moan

The loss of innocence so dear,
priceless beyond compare
So many live a life of fear,
they're lost in dark despair

Come on my magic carpet ride
and see the world below
Put away our anger and pride
and love to all bestow

Karen Torbiak 2002©

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

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2002-01-27 01:23 PM

Not your usual topic? Well, if Love is the key, it is always flowing from your pen. This is wonderful, Karen. I am so glad you responded to that suggestion. And I will ride on that carpet with you any day. I'll even bring extra milk and cookies.

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

2 posted 2002-01-27 01:25 PM

*giggling* I never even looked at it that way...I was just able to feel the emotions of sadness as I looked at our world and what is happening to it...**big hugs**

oh yes...the milk and cookies sounds just perfect...if only we could get others to see and feel what is going on.

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

Silver Streak
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since 2002-01-02

Posts 3625
FL, USA

3 posted 2002-01-27 01:35 PM

Startime, I love the idea of flying through the skies, but I'd rather look up than down. I believe that all of the pain on earth will some day be corrected. Good spirits will fly! Others, die. So why now just fly looking into sunny skies?

-newell

Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com

Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2002-01-27 02:37 PM

Love this Karen....and it still utilizes your central theme of 'Love.' If there is room for one more on that magic carpet...perhaps I can hop on?
Enjoyed this one and the message it conveyed.
~Hugs, Nancy~

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

brianbeaudry
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since 2001-07-20

Posts 410
Northern Ontario Canada

5 posted 2002-01-27 02:53 PM

Clapping and clapping again!!!!Great poem and message dear friend.....you pen these as well as your other pieces, but isn't love the same no matter it's context!!

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2002-01-27 02:54 PM

As long as this is a magic carpet and no one can see us...because I am afraid that there are many countries that hate us and would try to shoot us down...when you stop and think about it no country wants others interfering in their internal affairs...the bottom line is when they ask for our help they are only talking about financial...must be the money...James

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

7 posted 2002-01-27 03:29 PM

Bravo! Bravo! If only we could ride on a magic carpet and see clearly the perspective of hatred, anger and killing. We would live in a much better world - a world filled with love and peace. Thank you for writing this - I truly enjoyed it.
Marti

" My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother."

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

8 posted 2002-01-27 04:18 PM

Karen...I can see that you surely were
inspired...and that your thoughts are true
thoughts from a loving heart that wants
harmony and peace in the world...May the
winds of love and peace fly you there...

Beautiful Poem dear Lady...

Silver Streak
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since 2002-01-02

Posts 3625
FL, USA

9 posted 2002-01-27 04:19 PM

Hi Karen. Found myself getting too serious so I reread your beautiful poem, ...

Reading your words:

Come on my magic carpet ride
and see the world below
Put away our anger and pride
and love to all bestow

All I could think of was Wheeee! I wanna go for a magic carpet ride. So here I am. Whee!
Can we fly higher? What's that speck down there? O the earth, you say. Kinda small isn't it? Wheeeeeee!

-newell

Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com

Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher

[This message has been edited by Silver Streak (01-27-2002 04:20 PM).]

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

10 posted 2002-01-27 04:51 PM

Karen, what a great feeling of just letting go, thank you for this,
I needed this today., oh heck, I need it everyday

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

Victoria

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since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

11 posted 2002-01-27 05:44 PM

Beautifully done Karen..we certainly do need more love and peace in this world today..enjoyed very much

HUGS

~Victoria~

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

-Ziggy

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

12 posted 2002-01-27 10:09 PM

I loved this one, Karen. A bit different than your usual...but every bit as good!
For this exceptional poem, I grant you three wishes from my broomstick.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

13 posted 2002-01-28 11:33 PM

Such hopeful sentiments, if only the world would listen. Nicely done, Karen.
Sandra

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

14 posted 2002-01-28 11:50 PM

Karen,
I love this poem! Excellent write. But while we are up there and overwhelmed...could we lighten the mood and fly by and watch midnitesun flee the harem on her camel? Huh, could we?

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

15 posted 2002-01-29 01:24 AM

StarTime~
Your thoughts soar us to new heights...~
Enjoyed this one too~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

16 posted 2002-01-29 02:38 AM

LOL, Larry thought he could sneak one in and I wouldn't see it. Harem? More like Scarem these days...even my camel ran away. (OOPS! Sorry Karen)

N orth Carolina Girl
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since 2001-12-04

Posts 962
NC,USA

17 posted 2002-01-29 09:54 AM

Karen,what a beautiful message.There is so much pain and hurt in this world.It would be so wonderful if our children never had to suffer.

Juanita

"always have a smile on your face it makes people wonder what you`re up to:

Lady Ollyne
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since 2001-01-08

Posts 337
East Coast

18 posted 2002-01-29 10:06 AM

Dearest Lady K,
Not so very different,
for one who writes in style,
is always one of style.

Peace to All,
Lady Ollyne

"O, learn to read what silent love hath writ:
To hear with eyes belongs to love's fine wit"...Shakespeare

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

19 posted 2002-01-29 02:13 PM

This is simply beautiful. You couldnt write less than beautiful if you tried. I would love to ride on a magic carpet, if it stayed just a few feet off the ground. Kind of afraid of heights. LOL.. lovely Karen. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

sodpossom
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since 2001-06-15

Posts 723
N.C

20 posted 2002-01-29 02:52 PM

A message full of truth.Very nice!

Interloper

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since 2000-11-06

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Deep in the heart

21 posted 2002-01-30 03:05 PM

Well said

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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