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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-12-29 09:17 AM

As I Gather In

tonight I shall
gather in my thoughts
gather in my love
gather in my lot

I shall gather in my soul
take control
and like a crystal bowl
shall hold all
and shine

as I gather in
all memories
all lost histories
and long kept stories
I shall gather in to trust
without fuss
all I must

for this is my foundation
as I am part of a creation
No, I did not ask for this existence
but Revel in its Insistence
that I am here,
for the here and now
and in that somehow
I shall leave a mark
before I park it
all away

I shall gather in

should just one look back
from the beyond
and know I was on
this earth

should just one look back
when I am gone
and judge me
worthy of my birth

perhaps they too
shall gather me in

yes, I have sinned
and I have repented
and unrelenting
I forgive

for I could not live
in stricter course
for the remorse
would do me in

please do not think me absurd
if I seem a little unsure
for I am not, no, not really;
I just think that to not forgive
would not fit me, really…
as I am more live and let live…

so as I gather in my thoughts
over what was wrought
in the past years and century
know that I share now
my gifts somehow
and that I wish you, surely,

to gather in
the love of you
to carry you through
this life

do gather in
all that you are
because you too
were born under a star

and it is what you do
and how it’s done
that will brighten your days
under the morning sun

so gather it in
and make it fine
and know that you
are in these thoughts of mine.

12.30.00
revised 29 December 01

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (12-29-2002 09:33 AM).]

Magnus

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South Carolina, USA

1 posted 2002-12-29 09:32 AM

And know that you are...

in these thoughts of mine...

Beautifully said, heard and felt...

Kit McCallum

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2 posted 2002-12-29 09:35 AM

"I shall gather in to trust
without fuss
all I must"

I loved your thoughts in this piece, Karilea, and the ebb and flow of the rhymes throughout was delightful. Beautifully written.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2002-12-29 09:36 AM

Sunshine
A beautiful and delightful read.

Gentle Spirit
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4 posted 2002-12-29 10:08 AM

Kari this was a favorite of mine then, and is still tucked neatly away in my library. I enjoyed this very much.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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Florida, USA

5 posted 2002-12-29 10:16 AM

Well, sweet Karilea,
I am so glad that you put this up again. You have a way of putting into words what so many of us think, but are unable to write it the way you do.
You have so much wisdom and talent, dear lady. Thank you for sharing both with us....

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

6 posted 2002-12-29 10:29 AM

As I'm a relative newcomer, thank you for reposting some of your earlier works. They are very thought provoking. I think of those who are gone from me and those from whom I will one day be gone. ...and gather them all in. Thank you. KJ

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Poet deVine

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7 posted 2002-12-29 11:18 AM

This is a beautiful end of year poem..very reflective. I enjoyed it.

Martie

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8 posted 2002-12-29 12:13 PM

Karilea

You gather well your words...and they shine.

Mysteria

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9 posted 2002-12-29 03:01 PM

Although This is another beautifully done poem by you Sunshine and I picked these lines as my favorite:

and it is what you do
and how it’s done
that will brighten your days
under the morning sun

I couldn't help but say "Yhoa Momma" at the end of this one, like a "hip hopper"

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny

10 posted 2002-12-29 04:32 PM

A very beautiful write.

Suetang
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11 posted 2002-12-29 05:40 PM

Hello Karilea

Such wonderful words of wisdom you have put forth for us all to enjoy. I think there is a message in there for all of us.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

dhicks03
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since 2002-12-26

Posts 267
Missouri,USA

12 posted 2002-12-29 06:04 PM

Very very nice. I enjoyed.

Sort of odd, but my ex-fiancee was always called "Sunshine" by me. Often you'll read this in my writing, as a lot of inspiration comes from out that relationship.
Just thought I'd let you know.

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

13 posted 2002-12-29 10:49 PM

Hi Kari. Happy New Year. Your writing is inspirational.
Sandra

Eloise
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14 posted 2002-12-29 10:55 PM

A very beautiful read. Enjoyed it very much.

passing shadows
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15 posted 2002-12-30 02:47 AM

makes me want to go gather stuff!

I could never think of you as absurd, just a very loving attentive lady with a passion for writing and living!

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