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Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

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0 posted 2002-06-12 10:42 PM

As It Should Be

The sun breaks through the misty morning
as the birds rise to greet each other in song.
In the distance a wood pecker carves the name
of his true love into the pines that loom overhead.

It is for all to see throughout the annals of time.

Clouds drift by giving the sun a chance to play
hide and seek like a little child again.
It feels weary today, for it has seen the passing
of many silver moons.

Like all things it needs the brief periods of rest.

Smoke rises from the ash as it drifts on high
to remind the spirits that have walked here before
that they are still remembered.

As long as the fires of life burn they will not be forgotten.

The sleeping Mother Earth awakens with sleepy yawn
that blows gentle breeze across the dew kissed forest,
giving it the wake up call of a new day.
The earth mother opens her eyes to the sun
that filters through to kiss her good morning.

It warms the ancient bones that have aged with grace.

Wiping the sleep from her eyes she thanks
the creator for giving her yet one more day
in the pages of life.
She smiles with the secret shared by herself
and the earth elements.

~Once again,
all is as
it should be~

Thanks Dear Marge for your help. Hugs.

I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (06-12-2002 11:02 PM).]

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2002-06-12 10:43 PM

I love this piece.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

2 posted 2002-06-12 11:06 PM

As long as the fires of life burn they will not be forgotten.

Very true, Donna....very beautifully written.

~ hearthugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-06-12 11:11 PM

Beautiful Donna!
Love the pic as well!!
~hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

4 posted 2002-06-13 12:00 PM

Clouds drift by giving the sun a chance to play
hide and seek like a little child again.
It feels weary today, for it has seen the passing
of many silver moons.

Like all things it needs the brief periods of rest.

Smoke rises from the ash as it drifts on high
to remind the spirits that have walked here before
that they are still remembered.

As long as the fires of life burn they will not be forgotten.
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Donna this is so lovely...your imagery and theme create a wonderful ethereal sense of inner peace and awareness of things that once were...and what will be again...
also the essence of being in tune with nature
very cool write of the ancients and the lessons they leave behind.
Well done poetess GS!!
Good to find your name here tonite.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2002-06-13 12:27 PM

Donna

I think the earth has been blessed to be seen with your eyes. This was lovely!

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

6 posted 2002-06-13 10:27 AM

Stunning sweet lady.....

lovely words to match the picture.....all days should end as peacefully.....

Lauren~

Its been a long road
Getting from there to here
Ive known a wind so cold, seen the darkest days
but now the winds I feel are only winds of change

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

7 posted 2002-06-13 10:35 AM

Gentle Spirit
A gentle write from a gentle poet. Enjoyed

Interloper

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since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

8 posted 2002-06-13 01:23 PM

YES!

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

9 posted 2002-06-13 04:22 PM

and as it will be my friend. . .

truly outstanding. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

10 posted 2002-06-13 04:30 PM

GentleSpirit~
Remarkably lovely piece of writing~
Your tender phrasing brings it all together~
Touching ....
Good to see you sweet poetess~
*Hugsss8
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

11 posted 2002-06-13 04:35 PM

Enjoyed this very much...James

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

12 posted 2002-06-13 07:44 PM

This poem is so soft...it makes one want to
lay back and just stare into the blue of
sky...or beyond the stars of night....

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

13 posted 2002-06-13 09:52 PM

I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for such gracious replies. It means much to me, and helps me to know that I am still growing.....I am learning.....

I wrote this when I went on vacation the other weekend as I was having my morning coffee under the freshly damp with dew morning trees. It was a beautiful morning.

Marge, thank you sweetie for the help!

Hugs to poetry land and the poetry family.
Donna

I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)

sigheyes
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since 2001-04-25

Posts 323
the winds of destiny

14 posted 2002-06-13 10:25 PM

WOW, way cool

texasrose
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since 2001-10-24

Posts 146

15 posted 2002-06-14 10:34 AM

YES! LOVELY!

Cherokee Child
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since 2002-05-29

Posts 13

16 posted 2002-06-21 07:42 PM

Mom, is just a thanks enough? I like it, Very pretty.

Goodknight
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since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

17 posted 2002-06-21 07:54 PM

The earth mother opens her eyes to the sun
that filters through to kiss her good morning.
this just says so much so well - thanks - Paul

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

18 posted 2002-06-21 08:25 PM

(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is such a beautiful write, sweet friend, I absolutely love your soft words and the glowing picture, this is wonderful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

19 posted 2002-06-21 09:05 PM

Thank you all so very much. You bring me a smile tonight....you are ALL such Dears.......thanks!!

I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (06-21-2002 09:17 PM).]

texasrose
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Posts 146

20 posted 2002-06-22 11:41 AM

Deserving bump* Into the library.

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

21 posted 2002-06-22 11:57 AM

Tex, you are to good to me. Thanks.

I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

22 posted 2002-06-22 12:31 PM

Very beautiful
Sandra

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

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USA

23 posted 2002-06-22 06:22 PM

liked it

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

24 posted 2002-06-22 11:10 PM

It feels weary today, for it has seen the passing
of many silver moons.

Nice title and a heartfelt poem! It will be as it should be, and nothing can change that.
Pretty picture too Donna~

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

25 posted 2002-06-23 11:26 AM

Again my thanks to you all. I appreciate the stop bys and the reads! Peace to all.

I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~~(Garth)

mycafe
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since 2002-05-23

Posts 584

26 posted 2002-06-24 12:05 PM

simply breathtaking !

mycafe

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

27 posted 2002-06-24 06:26 AM

*lil curtsies, big smiles* BIG THANK YOU

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

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