Wildflowers on the Wind [repost w/personal artwork]

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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-05-12 08:10 AM

Wildflowers on the Wind

Orchids and roses, fragrant and rare
are not this lady, so do not compare
admire the view, breathe in one or two
be as much at home under skies of blue

where winds blow, meadowlarks sing
wildflowers grow ‘round her in rings

tensile strength, hidden from view
emotional ties one by two
a slave to sounds, music or word
drawn to dreams, she’s reassured

where winds blow, meadowlarks sing
wildflowers grow ‘round her in rings

she’ll pick wildflowers, cornflowers blue
smell the lupine, soft purpling hues
her garden grows gentian all along
content by her springs, with cardinal’s song

where winds blow, meadowlarks sing
wildflowers grow ‘round her in rings

she’s not of lace, more broadcloth blue
she doesn’t wear silk, cotton will do
her smile genuine, she’ll not laugh at you
but more at herself is what she will do

where winds blow, meadowlarks sing
wildflowers grow ‘round her in rings

don’t be amazed at her mercurial eyes
don’t ask if her love is her best surprise
it’s in her to center down in your heart
in simple naiveté her true love starts

where winds blow, meadowlarks sing
wildflowers grow ‘round her in rings

circa 10/2000
revised 15 November 01
repost 12 May 02

I promise, Ron - I won't get nuts with the photos!

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (05-13-2002 03:46 PM).]

D.Lester Young
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1 posted 2002-05-12 08:18 AM

Like the blending that made the meadow lark sing with words so special.

Magnus

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2 posted 2002-05-12 08:19 AM

Kari...I think this is a poem which says a
lot about the poet...the person...and who
they really are....

You have said it beautifully...

of a lady, with class....but no frills...

thank you for sharing this beautiful
piece of your soul...

Enchantress
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3 posted 2002-05-12 09:00 AM

Beautiful Karilea...perfectly presented.
~Mother's Day Hugs to You~

Martie

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4 posted 2002-05-12 11:51 AM

Just lovely!

Nightshade

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just out of reach

5 posted 2002-05-12 11:56 AM

Sunshine - oh, I love this one. Makes me long to be out in my garden with the wildflowers, awww..but it is raining. I will just close my eyes and pretend. That I am allowed to do cause it is Mother's Day!! Happy Mother's Day sweet poetess!! Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Mysteria

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6 posted 2002-05-12 12:01 PM

Ah hah...the shutterbug's gotca! This was lovely and I tell you if you hadn't of put a picture there I was going to

, this was beautiful. This also puts me in mind of another painting by Waterhouse that is a favorite of mine. I won't clutter this thread up with it, but here is the link Sunshine, have a look... http://www.primenet.com/~byoder/jwwind.jpg

We should spend less time worrying about when our life is going to end and more on when it's going to start!

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7 posted 2002-05-12 01:11 PM

(smiles) Ooohhhhhhhh...I love this, sweet friend, your gorgeous words always shine with such beautiful views of nature and beauty! (big hugggssssss) May the meadowlarks and flowers always sing before your heart, sweet friend, this is wonderful, 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

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Logan
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8 posted 2002-05-12 03:54 PM

Ahhh, Sissie, you paint a beautiful picture. It is easy to visualize every bit..very well done..very gentle smile

bsquirrel

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9 posted 2002-05-12 07:48 PM

I wish there were a smiley face animation that grows petals all around it like a flower, then perhaps a bee could come by and land on its "nose" or something....

But since that's not to be, let me just say, really enjoyed!

She said burn ... together.
-TON

tracie66
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10 posted 2002-05-12 08:03 PM

Oh WOW!!!! sunshiny girl

this is truly devine, both your words and the picture...thanks so much for sharing
~HUGS~
Tracie

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It is the harmony of the universe

Honeybee
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11 posted 2002-05-12 08:32 PM

Karilea, this is wonderful, it's one of your best! I'm keeping this~

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Madame Chipmunk
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12 posted 2002-05-12 10:06 PM

Karilea...this is so beautiful, and I love the photo also...

~windy hugs

Lyra

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13 posted 2002-05-12 10:09 PM

I'll take cotton any day.....and beautiful poetry like this

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14 posted 2002-05-13 08:46 AM

Gorgeous...and I've a ton of questions about the pic...sigh..I'll e ya, kari...but this got me all excited as it's something I've been wanting to get into for some time...
tossing roses!

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15 posted 2002-05-13 08:55 AM

Beautiful!

but then what else can anyone expect from the soul of you? hmmm?

*smiles*
~Tier

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Dark Stranger
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16 posted 2002-05-13 09:13 AM

ms sunshine
you do have a way
of showing color

enjoyed it ms

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17 posted 2002-05-13 09:43 AM

Lovely! I love poetry about nature.

Deb

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18 posted 2002-05-13 03:36 PM

I'm not surprised at all. . . I always knew that you saw the world differently. . .

this confirms it. . . wonderful my friend. . .

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hoot_owl_rn
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19 posted 2002-05-14 09:13 AM

A poet and a photographer...your talents abound

Lovely on both accounts

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