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Mysteria

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0 posted 2002-08-19 02:55 PM

PUSH to play "SAILING MIDI" while reading

~* Sailing The Sea Of My Imagination *~

If you find I’m missing
you know where I will be …
sailing along in my imagination
caressed by an azure blue sea.

A gentle breeze fans my hair,
and sunlight tans my face.
I’m not one to sip mint juleps,
or sit tatting things of lace.

My friends now are so scattered
or marked with a crumbling stone.
the day will come that we meet once more,
and never again will I be all alone.

It won’t be long before I’m there
this reality will be gone,
so for now I’m content to daydream
with no plans, I drift along.

I sail along my sea of memories,
so grateful for each day break.
If I hit a choppy wave of loneliness,
I know laughter's in its wake.

So if you catch me missing,
you know where I will be …
sailing the sea of my imagination
where memories wash comfort over me.

Art: Danny Hahlbolm
Music: Sailing

The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it.
Sharon

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (08-19-2002 09:53 PM).]

Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2002-08-19 03:02 PM

Sharon,
You found the answer to many problems, good sailing, good write.

Sunshine

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2 posted 2002-08-19 03:06 PM

I'll bump up Sy's play
with an Excellent write
from you this day

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-08-19 03:14 PM

Sharon...this is an exquistie write!
I love the sea...and look forward to a week away,
by the water very soon..
Even though I live two blocks away...
A change is needed..and a rest.
Simply beautiful...also very nice choice of music and pic.
Well done!
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

Mistletoe Angel

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4 posted 2002-08-19 03:24 PM

(smiles) Oh Sharon, this is beautiful, I love it, always sail on that sea of your imagination as you always take us diving to such beautiful depths of poetry! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, I miss the sea so much, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

catalinamoon

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5 posted 2002-08-19 06:52 PM

Sailing seas..memories washing over you. What a perfect scenario. Since memories, for me, often seem so much better than the present.
Like this lots.
Sandra

Bill Charles
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6 posted 2002-08-19 06:56 PM

Mysteria - I love sitting near the ocean and getting lost in my imagination. As a matter of fact I'll be on Vancouver Island soon, doing just that...

BC

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

7 posted 2002-08-19 06:57 PM

Mysteria - whoops, love the poem....

BC

Magnus

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8 posted 2002-08-19 07:01 PM

Sharon, aren't dreams and daydreams special?

no wonder children have so many smiles all
the time....

I enjoy an occasional daydream too....sure
does break up the day and make it more
fun....

Janet Marie
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9 posted 2002-08-19 07:09 PM

My friends now are so scattered
or marked with a crumbling stone.
When the day comes that I meet there,
never again will I be all alone.

It won't be long before I'm there
this reality will be gone,
so for now I'm content to daydream
with no plans, I drift along.

I sail along my sea of memories,
so grateful for each day break.
If I hit a choppy wave of loneliness,
I know laughter's in its wake.

=========================

Well this is bittersweet beauty...
lovely employ of theme and metaphor, and as always your poetically polished presentation of sight and sound...beautiful song.
Wonderful write Sharon...good to see you posting again

If all the tear drops went to heaven
And if all the pain was confined ...
Would I be your salvation
could I make your spirit shine.

KWSB

Madame Chipmunk
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10 posted 2002-08-19 08:11 PM

Oh I just loved this one, Sharon...
The combination of dreams and sailing makes it all so scrumptious and you picked the perfect music also......
I absolutely love it...

~ hugs from sailing chipmunk

Lyra

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"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

mycafe
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11 posted 2002-08-19 09:40 PM

Oh Sharon, the music and the poem go so well together. I absolutely adore this piece!

mycafe

Keep counting your blessings

Mysteria

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12 posted 2002-08-19 09:49 PM

You know what? I think you are about the greatest family a person could ever dream of having. See, since I never had much of a family of my own I've sort of adopted you, and I have you ALL added as friends in my memory now. A person could not ask for more, and dear friends I thank you for a wonderful welcome back with these endearing comments.

The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it.
Sharon

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13 posted 2002-08-19 10:17 PM

Well, I don't know about the sea but I know I can find you on e-BAY! Is that what you meant???

Martie

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14 posted 2002-08-19 10:26 PM

Sharon

Beautifully done, dear...I'm so glad to see you here...I'm going with you, sailing....thank you.

Krishankins

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15 posted 2002-08-19 11:09 PM

This is so beautiful, and sad. I enjoyed reading this so much I read it twice.
Wonderful job, Sharon!!!

A bird never flies so high that it can't hit the ground

Mysteria

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16 posted 2002-08-20 12:05 PM

Balladeer - I have absolutely no retort

none!

Martie - Thanks and so good to have the time to pop in more actually.

Kirishankins - Life has a way of being bittersweet doesn't it - so that is why we make the most of each day. Thank you so much for reading and I loved your poem this evening as well - see my comment.

Paul Wilson

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17 posted 2002-08-20 01:56 AM

Mysteria... Very soothing thoughts.
Very enjoyable poem...Paul
To sail upon a sea of blue
Just your imagination and you

secretlife
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18 posted 2002-08-20 02:28 AM

Well, dear Sharon I really dont know what to write to you because I really love it.. your topic was perfect I do the same u do,(Sailing the Sea Of My Imagination)and I really feel it from your cute heart...
I will be waiting to read more from you dear..
Good Luck

Secretlife,
(Easy come,,Easy go)

CSKpoet
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19 posted 2002-08-20 04:45 AM

This is exquisite, Sharon..much like you.
big hugs to you, Cher

Poetry is:
Passion, imagination and intellect running together.

Aloha with warmest regards, Cheryl Stewart Koomoa

Gentle Spirit
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20 posted 2002-08-20 06:10 AM

ok Sharon, I think we all ought to just grab a yacht, take off for a long time and just enjoy it......the heck with everything else. Darn, I'll go sailing with you!!

This is beautiful hon, and your gift of words is lovely. So good to see you writing again. Hugs.

somebody tell me, please help me....
understand.......(as sung by Trace Adkins)

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

Kit McCallum

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21 posted 2002-08-20 07:20 AM

What a beautiful piece to start my morning with a tranquil state of mind. I loved your thoughts in this piece Sharon ... much to ponder here, as we move day to day, drifting through our imaginations in this reality. Beautifully done, my friend ... and such a compliment to the lovely picture. Well done!

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kit

(ps ... I LOVED the picture of Tori with the makeup all over her face, lol ... she is one lucky grand-daughter!)

vlraynes
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22 posted 2002-08-25 02:47 AM

Sharon-
Oh my...this REALLY got my mind going in so
many different directions. I agree with
Janet Marie. This is a very bittersweet write,
and for some reason it just grabbed hold of my
heart tonight, and got me all choked up.
It's been quite some time since a poem 'got'
me like that.
Thanks for taking me sailing with you tonight, my friend.
Hugs,
~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Mysteria

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23 posted 2002-08-25 02:41 PM

Vicky - thank you for "getting it", as I was in such a sad mood as I wrote that, a "thinking about all my losses" kind of mood, yanno, sometimes they creep in and you just go with them until they pass.

thank you for the read.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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24 posted 2002-08-25 07:52 PM

Sharon, I keep returning to this poem and reading it over and over. It really is so special. Thank you for allowing me into your imagination.

Hugs, Marti

"Even if life is full of thorns,
I still embrace it, for I know
that in between those thorns,
there is a rose worth all the pain."

Elizabeth Santos
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25 posted 2002-08-26 04:36 AM

Sharon,
This is so YOU.
A lovely dreamer bathing in imagination.
A beautuful poem here. So glad I didn't niss it
Liz

[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (08-26-2002 03:32 PM).]

WhiteRose
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26 posted 2002-08-26 11:08 AM

Everyone has already said so much. And all of it true. It's a lovely presentation of a poem that is felt deep inside as you read. Great piece!

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27 posted 2002-08-26 11:19 AM

"I sail along my sea of memories,
so grateful for each day break.
If I hit a choppy wave of loneliness,
I know laughter's in its wake."

My favorite line. Good morning to you, Sharon! And how are the BC seas today?
BTW, I often think about that hike we took in the park with the suspension bridge. What a cool place!

Mysteria

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28 posted 2002-08-26 01:58 PM

Martie, I thank you for thinking something I did was special, that truly warmed me, as I am having trouble writing a thing since meeting all the "good and fine poets of Passions" in person for some reason.

Mysteria

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29 posted 2002-08-26 06:24 PM

I missed you gals sorry,

Liz living on the ocean helps the "sailing process" come see on your way to California?

White Rose - hold kind your words thank you.

Kacy - I hope you got the pictures? They were awesome and I sent them to the island in hopes they would get in your hands, did they?

Thanks all, I appreciate your support on this one, it was a special one to me.

CocoBaci
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30 posted 2002-09-24 03:13 PM

MysteriaSweetie, this poem is a beauty...
SmilesNhugs2uDearPoetFriend...
*~coco~*

amigo
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31 posted 2002-09-24 05:51 PM

sailing the sea of my imagination
where memories wash comfort over me.
~~~~~~~

wow, Sharon...this is so soothingly beautiful...but, i'm kinda not feeling comfortable with the feel i'm gettin here...i hope i'm wrong, but if not...pl cheer up...

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