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The day the Sun shone - How I came to Passions
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The day the Sun shone - How I came to Passions |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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The day the Sun shone – How I came to Passions It was a regular day, perhaps, to anyone else looking in, someone was hurting, someone was laughing, someone began a change of life, someone stepped into a rite of passage by light. On that ordinary day, there flourished the need, from seeds planted so very long ago by a dusky voice, who read of a cat on a linoleum floor, and of a street far away but still echoing foghorns of come back come back to your destiny. Do you know where desire lives? Sometimes it rests in the pit of your mind, then travels to a heart’s ache, sometimes growling in the depths of your bone, making you wander the night, searching for a place to consign your mind. Sometimes it is salt within a tear, an inexpressible catch in the back of your throat, or invisible hands in the clutch of your breast, all for the want to articulate the same. Years ago, before many were born, when many had tread miles I now walk, a passion had been stirred, by one’s placing on paper cuneiform inscription; that is when it first began… and a light dawned. It is said, everything comes for a reason, though there will be those who argue against fate, or kismet, but to those of us who believe in ourselves, against all others who would tell us, there is no life for a dreamer, a poet, an artist, a singer, a magician, a seer, a pianist, violinist, guitar man, storyteller, dancer, builder of hope, visionary of travel, or romanticists, then I say, just smile, and turn to your Passions for if you are reading this, then you know why you are here, and I bid you, dream on. ~*~ Dedicated to all of the poets who have graced and have grown with me in the last three years at Passions, to all of those who will leave for other Passions, and to all of those who are just now finding their way to their dreams. Thank you for all you have given me, and for taking a moment to read what little I have to share with you. You have made good things happen, in ways you never knew.  [This message has been edited by Sunshine (08-08-2002 01:42 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea You are an artist of words. This touched my heart with its sweet beauty and sincerity.  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karilea...thanks so much for sharing this with us... It reads like a wonderful tribute... and I am so glad that you have found this place and that I have finally found my way home to my family here.  ~ hugs from a Passions sisterLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Karilea, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I have always wondered how you came to Passions being one of the original members, this sounds fascinating and I admire your wonderful words and contributions to everyone always! (big hugggssssss) You truly represent our sun, sweet friend, we all love you so much, kudos to you!!!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I am too emotional today, and this just opened up the flood gates. It is a great time to be alive and dream a little dream. The passion in your words are timeless as is the warmth of your sun that shines endlessly. Thank you for this~ [This message has been edited by BluesSerenade (07-13-2002 11:33 PM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Kari, where else would you be but here a prophetess and seer who else would hold our heart when the teardrops start Who else could we turn to on these pages blue when else could we transcend and find the magic friend and who else but you could write pictures like you do. I for one am glad you are here. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari darling heart sister I thank HIM for guiding my footstepd and you for shedding the sun always. Awesome writing and so packed with truth, perfect and beautifully written truths, that speak of souls desire, and hearts butterfly wishes Inside the dream to write the line The thought takes on a shape of fine And written down in smile or tear The thought is etched on pages dear The truth revealed for all to see Written in heart’s inked poetry Take not the pain without the sun In hope and love a soul’s begun To write the thought show the face To tell of heart’s limping race Within the soul the light must shine Inside the dream you write the line Than you darling heart   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea, It doesn't get better than this. I have so far to go...this was just excellent and I love it. Thank you ever so much for being here and being my friend. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
It is said, everything comes for a reason, though there will be those who argue against fate, or kismet, but to those of us who believe in ourselves, against all others who would tell us, I'm not usually much for following challenge poems, but I've read a few of these and have found myself glad to know the poet just a little bit better. Nice to meet ya! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Karilea, I am so glad you were here when I came. And, I thank you for all of the help you gave me. This is a wonderful tribute. Thank you for being my friend. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skys are gray and no truer words were ever spoken!
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sunshine I like it when good things happen...James |
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EternitysHorizon Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 145Twilight's Orchestra |
Did you hear the call or feel it what what difference therein known Is it enough the words called as they poured forth a torrent what was could be unleashed too hidden Too long twixt slumbers wonders met light of day the name not self-bestowed only lifted back to breast Restored the I within the eye Illuminations giving only a tiny gift candle lighted one by one till all sees within halo of rebirths understanding leaving only Tomorrows insight in light Would that the palace fortress souls would embrace that gift of self-revealing thinking what might not have been without the blood of the sunrise From which no eyes of heart may avert twas always thus shackled in corners light- less would all be now without the fusion of pure ennobled Sunshine Light thou art Light thou gives Light your footsteps bearing Light in one and one enthralling Life That is light Nous Somme Du Solei Where rainbow touches earth |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
It is said, everything comes for a reason, though there will be those who argue against fate, or kismet, --------------------------------- 'Tis Kismet m'dear! --------------------------------- there is no life for a dreamer, a poet, an artist, a singer, a magician, a seer, a pianist, violinist, guitar man, storyteller, dancer, builder of hope, visionary of travel, or romanticists, ------------------------------ Aha! Nothing up my sleeve.... ------------------------------- Karilea, Karilea...THIS is a  Because you touch on SO many aspects which make me smile... AND we are so fortunate that came to Passions. YOU are PASSIONS!! ~Hugs YOU!~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Kari, this is stunning, in your wonderful style. Thank you for being here. Sandra |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"just smile, and turn to your Passions for if you are reading this, then you know why you are here, and I bid you, dream on." Simply beautiful Karilea ... wonderful phrasing throughout, and touches deep in the heart of all who understand and appreciate Passions. Such beautiful closing lines ... A  for sure sunshiney one! Best wishes and hugs to you, /Kit |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Not a wasted word, we all taste what we've heard, such pleasure for our sight, your w(rite) was pure delight. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Karilea, well, i grew up reading Secret Seven and The Three Investigators but i surely related to your words..thank you for this beautiful write |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I think I have grown just in contentment alone thanks to some of the ones here. Beautifully stated in your words as always. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You know when you leave Ole Wordy here stripped of her verbosity, you've accomplished miracles. *G* And you do so frequently. *S* The Sun was shining when I arrived... and I've been grateful for her warmth ever since. *S* |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I will always be thankful for that Sun. . . it was something that I needed (and still do). . . this is why I'm here. . . thank you. . . --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
SWEET POEM FROM A SWEET GAL... |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
You used cuneiform in a poem! You ROCK! She said burn ... together. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I loved this so much I had to read it again, to make sure it really happened that such words exist in tandem. Wow, Karilea. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
 ... The sun has been shining consistently ever since ... |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
I really wondered why I only read this beautiful poem now. It touched my heart so deeply, cos you've spoken for me in many aspects. You're a wonderful writer, Karilea! *hugs* mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
1derful! Thanx Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
It's a always pleasure to read your poetry,my friend |
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