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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~*~ Stairway To Heaven ~*~ © Mysteria 03/2001 Click me to play ~* Play Stairway To Heaven *~ I was like her once, with the same dreams, marching for peace and unity. I felt the pangs inside my body, the constant ache of needing change, and sharing all those same feelings. I was going to make a difference writing of war, peace, karma, and religions. So strong yet fragile enough that I felt some days a snowflake could kill me. I too was pre-ordained to save the world from itself. Just as her stairway is built on whispered wind, her mind's eye, like mine, creates an optical illusion of that perfect world, our world. So effervescent, so alive, such beauty illuminates from her eyes. She is a great weaver of words of love, making every single noun, verb, and adjective count for something. A pure soul somehow in a maze, lost in space and time. Her young heart too is so untouched by reality and the stings of life. She writes of perfect unicorns, angels, and songs to sing from her very soul. She too looks so angelic at first glance, but take a much deeper look, for there are so many intricate layers as to the why of her. She is on a journey unknown and her destination is endless. Just as I was a flower child in my time, she is a vine seeking the pinnacle, never ending curiosity her steps to reach the highest peak of wisdom. I didn’t see any difference between us, Until a mirror’s reflection manifested. There was a woman in the fall of her winter, and she is but in the spring of her summer. Yes, that was then, and this is now! So I enjoy watching her muse running wild, spewing words of love, unity, and peace. She has the same dreams of fantasy, for without dreams you are not living. Instead of holding up a peace sign, her poetry is her journey, and all she wants is someone to read it. So I make time to read, comment, giving her room to grow for she is the piper to some reason. I smile knowing she is stuck in the 70's! and realize that 30 years later I am reading of a girl that is so like me and thinks all that glitters is gold, And she too is buying a stairway to heaven. ~*This one is for all Regina especially ~*~ but also for all the other young poets I read in Teen and Dark Poetry ~* bless you and keep on writing *~ Here is the link to read the lyrics, and hear the song, "Stairway To Heaven" which I think was the greatest rock and roll tune of all time by Led Zepplin. Now, it's not rap but give it a listen.  http://members.tripod.com/~BennyJets/stairway.html ~* Reality is an illusion ~ albeit a persistent one *~ Albert Einstein [This message has been edited by Mysteria (03-27-2002 06:45 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Ooohhhhhhhh...I love this, sweet friend, your gorgeous words never fail to bring a smile to my face, your words always build stairs to heaven and have us seeing the most gorgeous visions of all! (kiss on cheek) I know everyone is going to love this like I do, 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 |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"I was going to make a difference writing of war, peace, karma, and religions. So strong yet fragile enough that I felt some days a snowflake could kill me." Wow, an I relate to this! And Sharon, you do make a difference. You always share much warmth and friendship. The poem is beautiful, and so is the young lady in the photo. Thank you for sharing. |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
I must agree, One of the best all time great songs of Rock and Roll. Brings back memories, Wonderful post. Gloom |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well thank the three of you for seeing this one before it slipped through the cracks, and this started with a young person knot knowing the song, etc. etc. so hence this was done for them. Thanks again. ~* Sharon *~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
her poetry is her journey, and all she wants is someone to read it. That applies to so many of us... whatever our ages. *S* This is beautiful, Mysteria... what a terrific encouragement!! |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Sharon, I could hear the tranquility of what use to be... I could hear the serenity of your inner child... I love every heart-felt sylable so very well penned. You are still a warrior spreading love. One great write!   Maggie ((~.~)) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A joy to read Mysteria...James |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well thank you all very much indeed, I appreciate our reading this one for our young ones here at Pipps, boy those were great days for those of us who lived them! ~* Sharon *~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a beautiful tribute not only to women, but to young people as a whole! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh my...I so missed the way your words always touch my heart so very deeply...This is a magnificent tribute...I wept...thank you....**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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well thank you Sunshine and Startime - it's true - when you go to teen and read what they have to say, I bet it brings back long lost memories ~* Sharon *~ |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Just as I was a flower child in my time, she is a vine seeking the pinnacle, never ending curiosity her steps to reach the highest peak of wisdom. From one flower child to another, Sharon...may peace be with you. Todays teens are so different and yet so much the same as we were......I promise, I will go to that forum and read their poetry. Beautifully written.....and I agree that Stairway is the VERY best! ~lots of hippie hugs~copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lyra, you hang in there kiddo and I will email you while I am away, so Hippy Hippy Hugs to you too |
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