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Contentment |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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Contentment Why does the moth fly into the flame? Does it not know it’s quite insane? How many times must it fry its wing? Stupid moth you are a crazy thing Look around you moth the sky is free Dangers there are but these you see But no you fly once more to the flame That burns your fragile wings once again Why does a heart search on in vain? When it can find shelter from the rain Inside some souls there is a basic need It’s that which it searches on to feed But if you will look closer to home You’ll find it all there’s no need to roam Within your soul you can hear love’s call You just have to listen that is all Why does a soul not settle for this? Be happy with its portion of bliss? Why like the moth does it flap about? Is it deaf to love’s clarion shout? Little moth please cease frying your brain Don’t fly straight into the fire’s flame In contentment heart feel the love flow From those closest to you, those you know Contentment might not be wildly free But it’s true lasting eternity Marsha This poem is about cherishing what we have, and not chasing after what we don’t, and in that vein I dedicate it to Emma, don’t go chasing rainbows darling heart Hmmmm? Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A blissful summation to a lovely poem, Marsha  ~ lots of chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Yay!!! Yes, we must awlays cherish what we have and be blessed that we are living and have clothing on our backs and are free to make our own choices and be heard! (kiss on cheek) This is delightful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiufl heart, sweet Marsha, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
I only can think of one word: FANTASTIC!!! How much easier we would find life if we were just content to enjoy what is right in front of us! Open the door and let your adventure begin!!! |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Maaaaaasha! written in Mommy-Speak which can only mean: with the deepest love possible. This whole poem i mean to read a few more times and absorb everyline, like it was sweated from my soul. Awesome, and echoes many of my own sentiments especially when applied to our children. You are an utterly utterly utterly utterly Fasmatastic Mum! Give em' all a hug from us here in Hoosier-Land, will ya? jeff |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
And the moral of the story is.... IF you must fly into the flame, at least wear fire retardant underwear!! Excellent poem dear Mushy.... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarshaLove~ It's times like this that I wish EVERYONE could HEAR you read this ... Folks ... trust me ... she read it to me over the phone tonight ... with NO intention of posting it !!! I simply threw an utter fit and begged her to post it~  She's easy !!!  To hear the thoughtful phrases roll off her tongue sent a warmth through me that I wish you all could share~ Marsha ... like I said ... it's BEAUTIFUL ! So much love .... so much beauty ...~ You are quite the poetess sweet lady~ I love you to pieces~  *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Wonderful writing Marsha ... enjoyed your thoughts Rex |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'd guess that it's endlessly flying toward the 'light' - not realizing that it's surrounded by its emanating rays already... Nicely said, Marsha |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I am just a moth doing what moths do I guess I do love the flames Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Marsha - contentment is the way to the heart. This write says much. Well done my good friend... BC |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Marsha, did you amend that "don't forget your asbestos underwear you may get hit by an open flame" saying. If so it was good to see it make a comeback. Seriously though I love this. It is so full of wisdom. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
Marsha darling lady! You know that I just utterly love this don't you??? What perfect advice! I knew you were a wise mum and friend...perfectly written! But of course! If we could all just "listen", then there would be no need to fall into those septic tanks we stumble over climbing those fences, don't you agree? Batman sends his love, and is just so puffed up over that poem you wrote for him...what an ego! *LOL* |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I think I need to take your advice... a wonderful write Marsha as always, hugss M |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Yes, this is good advice. I am a moth, I fear. Hugs Sandra |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I strongly suspected I was going to love this simply from reading the title... and I wasn't at all disappointed. This is beautiful, Marsha. *S* I especially love the last couplet... so very true! *S* |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Finally! I've read this three times, started to post a response twice, and finally...I get to do it! Interruptions! Now, Emma...perhaps we should say, do as your mother says, not as she has done? LOL... If all children were to have the wisdom of really listening to their parents, the markets would NEVER sell hair dye to cover the gray... |
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