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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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I've climbed the heights of Azkahbar Seen knights turned into men I've walked on beaches near and far Danced till dawn and then… I've seen the sunsets and the mist I felt the touch of love I've lived and learned of passion's kiss I've felt the spirit move… I've been outcast hungry and cold I've been lifted too I've delved for brass and once for gold Seen links 'tween me and you I've travelled oceans heard their call And climbed the minarets I've observed the angel's fall Been found in love's duets I've been inspired by works of art I've witnessed fluttering wings I've seen life at end and start When God's soprano sings I've felt the call of autumn chill And springtime in its bud I've seen life I've seen men kill While cows chew on their cud I've been a royal maiden fair I've seen the knight bow down I've seen beauty rich and rare And sometimes lost my crown I've been to Paris in the spring I've felt the tug of Rome I've experienced everything Yet never left my home Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Kethry what a fascinating poem and isn't it the truth! What a wide world is open to us now through the computer and before that obsession, remember books? You did a great job on this one and I saved it to read again, and again. ~* Carpe' Diem *~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (01-27-2002 07:08 PM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mysteria, I remember books...oh yes I remember! Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
oh, God, I LOVE this poem. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Amazing isnt it..what did we ever do without these Pc's..wonderful write Kethry..  ~Victoria~ |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Isn,t it wonderful, Kethry, how the whole world is opened to us! Great writing...ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Kethry, how eloquent this sounds. It should be read aloud. Very rich like a great dessert. Yummy. Cheryl |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kethry, wonderful write here with fantastic imagery! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth darling sister of my soul, what can I say this is an utterly utterly brilliant poem. I was going to be all world weary and say darling heart what am I supposed to answer to this I wrote this poem you know I did. Okay I didn’t but I nearly did. Okay I didn’t nearly do it either, but if you hadn’t waltzed off with all the words darling heart I would have done. Yes I would and they’d have been better, I would have arranged them slightly differently. Okay it’s gorgeous and I love it, it's wonderful and so on and so on, why do I bother you know what I’m going to say don’t you darling heart? Hmmmm? So since I’ve said it all before I shouldn’t have to say it again, should I? No exactly, I could if I were more organised have my replies numbered and just say look up reply 75, but since I haven’t I’ll have to manage. Yes I love it, well done darling heart, right I’m off   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 |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This one is special, Keth... It sounds like you are truly an armchair traveler. Loved it!  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Keth, Silly me...I thought I had a chance to complain how little I have traveled. But nooooo, you got me good. So I won't whine. Awesome write, liked the rythm and concept a lot. Thanks. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
this is wonderful poetry... love reading what you write, O Kethry... Regards, sudhir |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Kethry,this is wonderful and you did all this traveling and didn`t need any gas.    Juanita |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Keth, this is such a warm hearted poem. I love these lines "I've been a royal maiden fair I've seen the knight bow down I've seen beauty rich and rare And sometimes lost my crown" What would we do without computers, I was on the other night and went into antique stores in Italy. Oh such fun..And the only travel we do is in cyberspace. I wrote a poem about that, now I will have to go dig it up..this was great. floria Floria |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oooohhhhhhhh...isn't it just amazing how words can make us feel like we can go anywhere and travel to the extent of our imagination? (kiss on cheek) This is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, your lovely words always take me to places I could ever dream of, we all love you so much! I LOVE IT!!! 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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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I was just thinking how nice a vacation would be right about now....lovely journey through your eyes... Lauren~ Step through the |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Tis a wondrous imagination you have, Keth. Sandra |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Kethry This was great.You've been very busy,all of this without ever leaving your home.A very cheap way to travel! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!!! I still devour books...so that I might travel through time and space and visit anywhere on earth. I love this poem...though I have been blessed to see all of Canada and some of the U.S. I still love to travel....MAGNIFICENT. **big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Kethry, this is a very beautiful poem, and you strike a nerve, deep in my heart. Being retired I'm on a wonderful, adventuresome and very wild journey, myself. I have never had so much fun and joy, and really great times as I have during the last three years of retirement. In fact everything I know and do is richer and brighter! Everything! Thanks for reminding me how wonderful the spirt is and how many opportunities we have to enjoy. And also, you are a superb, poet, Keth. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher [This message has been edited by Silver Streak (01-29-2002 05:09 PM).] |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I've been on wild safari- Tracked the cat food to its lair; Trekked weary miles Across the mall To find the bookstore there. Hid, silent, while the stampede ran To the bargain table, Clutched my wallet to my breast- Got out while I was able. Love your poem. Nan |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kethry Yes, yes and yes! My backyard and the world. Great poem, lady! |
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RavenSnow Junior Member
since 2002-01-30
Posts 16 |
Well, I suppose no one can tell you, "you need to get out more"~sounds like you have it all right there, Keth! Quite a nice write, my friend. RS [This message has been edited by RavenSnow (01-31-2002 07:04 AM).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Now, if we could only find a way to send them to work for us! Cool poem, Kethry. Did you get frequent flyer miles? |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Irish, travelled too like this...have you? Victoria, before PC's there were books and I remember books that enclosed a world as I was enclosed in an overstuffed armchair. ellie, yes the world has opened up...and also closed as we spend more time in front of the mind killer. Cheryl, I always read aloud when writing, than probably explains why my syllable count is so often off...you have to take into account my accent. Enchantress, thank - you. The imagery from the books passed through my mind to be splashed on the paper. Marsha my love, you did better than write this poem...you inspired it and gave me the words. Lyra, armchair, train, bed and plane. Wherever there is a spare five minutes. Larry, I like a little whine, particularly a little house whine. Sudhir beloved one, it does not come close to the wonder of your write...but thank you anyway. Juanita, I carry my own gas...remember? floria, it seems everyone is travelling to the exotic these days. I look forward to your poem. Noah, I was hoping it was my lovely... soul that took you to those places. Oh well cest la vie. Greeneyes, you know what they say and I paraphrase "We shall not all sleep but we shall all be changed...therefore a change is as good as a holiday" Sandra, you are right...tho tis troublesome at times. Thank you for the observation. Startime, alas I have not travelled as I would but I am coming to America in September so perhaps... Newell, you make me green sir. Nan, I do believe I have taken that journey also. Thanks so for the smiles. Martie, your backyard becomes the world when you write lady. Many thanks for the encouragement. Raven, t'would do not good... even away from home my mind becomes enmeshed in a good tale. Failing a book or the iinternet I would be condemned to reading advertising. Duncan, I get frequent flyer headaches...from the late nights and the early starts... tis alright though for Lent is coming and I can give up sleep entirely for this time. lol. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
I read you more than I response, simply because you often leave me speechless...but today I decided to break the mold... well done, little one... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Oh Kethry what a way to travel, enjoyed the trip around the workd very much....and all I have to do is to start my pc.....and books.....I love to read books.... Thank you soooo much for sharing your beautiful thoughts ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lady in White, dearest heart, thank you for saying I leave you speechless...it is an honour to receive those words from you...you so often leave me speechless in wonder or tears. your writes pull me from the mundane to the mystical. Charisma, If I have lifted your heart if only for a moment...then I am happy. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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