Open Poetry #19 |
I'm a Keeper - from the archives.... |
Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I’m a Keeper You can’t quite call me a packrat I don’t keep ‘round such stuff but I’ll keep a rock or piece of leather a wild turkey’s feather with some fluff and I tend to keep old birthday cards and letters, photos, nope, can’t discard letters of hope and cheer and such obituary notices so I don’t lose touch then I keep those little thoughts that creep in night and day little thoughts of whim and hope that help me abide in times of cope I keep old clothes in hopes of thin and keep fat clothes I know how I am I keep old candles just in case and locks of hair I can’t replace I keep my teacups and angels close and a bit of shell from a Florida coast I keep my music close to me and I cherish all my memories I keep my word I keep my keys I keep my shy close to me I keep routine of the day I keep the comfort of when I pray I keep the feeling when on the land of walking beside eternal command I keep the wisdom of past ages and keep the language of the sages I keep your words the ones of life the ones of love those of strife I keep them safe in my library and quite glad I have that key I keep my friends all the time and very glad to call them mine I keep my heart till I give it to you yes, I’m a keeper through and through |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I keep the feeling when on the land of walking beside eternal command I keep the wisdom of past ages and keep the language of the sages I keep your words the ones of life the ones of love those of strife I keep them safe in my library and quite glad I have that key I keep my friends all the time and very glad to call them mine I keep my heart till I give it to you yes, I'm a keeper through and through ============================== yes..you are ...and you've been (poetically) "kept" a time or two too *L* good morning Sunshine |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Sounds like we're quite alike, Sunshine! This is a keeper, too. Nice write. sky |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Yes, you are! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Wow, ooohhhhh...this is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, you and Balladeer write of the most gorgeous collections so well, I love to collect certain things but I believe friends and the words they say that touch your heart are the most priceless memorables ones of all! (sigh) This is beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This has always been one of my favorites. *S* You are indeed a keeper! *S* |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Sunshine, I love this. I am a big keeper, too. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is perfect, it starts out humorous, and then becomes more spiritual. Great combination of feelings here. (I do this too, even have a piece of fur from my kitty gone 3 years) Sandra |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes KJ... You certainly are a keeper...so is the very down to earth and touching poem... Where do you put all of those things?? |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I keep old clothes in hopes of thin These lines really grabbed me, Karilea...I do the same thing... But the entire poem was certainly a keeper...and so are you! ~many hugggsss~ copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Karilea, so you've been to my home lately have you? Haha this was wonderful. I keep everything too, even my husband. LOL . Truly I enjoyed this poem every single word of it. thank you for it. floria Floria |
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