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A Memory - To Now
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A Memory - To Now |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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A Memory – To Now  Way deep down in cavernous hole Where black would be the devil’s goal Searchers went forth in quest of seek Lit the way for all others meek… Cactus, Candle begin the slope Well-placed lights will curl a mind’s hope Perhaps the steps won’t fall too far Way down here finds a lack of stars…  Who would imagine such a pool Colors glorious, are depths jewels, Mirror, mirror, on oh this wall… Please do not let my footsteps fall… Hush of breath and still we will roam Down the trail into catacombs Blessed light leads us forward, on, These colder climes will claim no dawn…  At walk’s end to find Ruby’s Falls Sheer are the heights of these fine walls Chilled air cool though awed are our minds Of visions grown before mankind I found my way back here again, Though ’80’s saw my person then, Should war break out, where might we find Security and Peace of Mind? |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
First it was beautifull, then it was frightening. Thats how caverns are. Imagine having to live in one. And the day you return to the land, the sun would be so bright. the Wind is invisible. |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
i have a more platonic interpretation, the entrance into the cavern supposedly with light, but only upon exit are the forms seen. why indeed must we descend to find security and peace of mind? -majnu |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Ruby Falls is beautiful. Been there before. Beautiful write. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Karilea - amazing! the last photo gave me chills. So did your wise words. Caverns have always frightened me....until now. hugs this windy evening, Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
I've never been to Ruby Falls, however, I have been in a few wild caves, and you have described my thoughts and feelings about being in them quiet well, and quite beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed this. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Some decades past, I saw a movie, and I haven't seen it since - I am SURE I saw it then - although I was but a youngster, a B&W "b" grade movie, of people having to move to the underground to survive the war. This was not in individual basements/shelters...this move was into caves, and caverns, such as Ruby Falls...but everyone became blind...like moles...because for the duration, there was no sunlight, there was no warmth, but they survived [like cockroaches...] That movie has been in the back of my mind ever since...and probably why, to this date, I don't watch much Sci-Fi... At the time this movie was made, I am sure that Ruby Falls was in the process of being "discovered" [yes, folks, it was most likely THAT long ago] and I can see now how movies of its ilk were made...there is beauty down below...much of it still undiscovered, I am sure... I am not quite sure why I ended this poem as I did...perhaps it is the underlying "wait" we are all going through...however... if it comes to a time where I find myself in the dark? I know I will be digging my way out back to the light... May we all find our way in the days to come... |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
I have discovered that I simply like that way you arrange your words. I'd have a difficult time picking which of yours I like the best! KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Careful Sun, you are giving away OUR age!! Beautiful pictures and a smashing poem to go with it... Well done!! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow....uh.... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully expressed, Karilea. Yes, may we find our way back to the light, always. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Karilea, gosh, I loved this. We are a people of hope and it's our nature to continually search for the light. Enjoyed the pictures and poem and read it several times. Hugs, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wonderful poem, Karilea! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh my! Gave me chills...hauntingly wonderful! ~Hugs YOU!~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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