On New Year's Eve I said goodbye....

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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

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Netherlands

0 posted 2002-12-31 09:44 AM

On New Year's Eve I thought to say goodbye to the old year
With pics I took around my house, landscape I hold so dear
I'll share with you the lights of sun, that soon will disappear
The willow trees in Winter's coat have lost their 'hair' I hear

In Sluis, a little town out West, where Muys is living too
Sun sank behind this belfry old, nice pic to share with you
I was on my way to say Hello to Mommy Muys indeed
She can't come to my house you see, they've packed her feet in neat

I came across this group of trees warmed up by sunlight's fall
They're standing tall, feet deep in soil and I? I love them all
It's typical for where I live to see those groups of trees
And mostly on the land in front is a gathering place for geeze

I saw the sun behind the trees, she colored the whole sky
I told you how I love this land and you can see now why
Hundreds of pictures I could take, just standing here I'll tell
So much beauty there's in nature, we should preserve it well

But most of all I just love the creeks in mirrored sunset's light
The water surface smooth like ice, shows trees ever so bright
The stillness one can feel around, makes me feel real small
On New Year's Eve I thought to share this beauty with you all

[This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (12-31-2002 06:59 PM).]

Cpat Hair

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1 posted 2002-12-31 09:59 AM

thank you for the glimpse into your world and the beauty that surround you... very nice indeed....

Happy New Year to You as well... may you have many blessings through out the next year

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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Florida, USA

2 posted 2002-12-31 10:11 AM

Titia, I LOVE this pictures. Sunsets and sunrises are so pretty to me. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
I love your poem, too.......

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU, TOO

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

Denise

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3 posted 2002-12-31 10:21 AM

You are a talented photographer, Titia. Thanks for sharing these breathtaking photos! And Happy New Year to you and yours!

Sunshine

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4 posted 2002-12-31 10:24 AM

Yes, Titia, say goodbye to the old, and embrace the new...these are beautiful pictures, and it was your perseverance with yours to entice me to take my own as well...thank you so much for your large heart, and for all that you give to us...you share so well! Happy New Year!

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

5 posted 2002-12-31 11:55 AM

beautiful

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

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Netherlands

6 posted 2002-12-31 01:31 PM

Cpat Hair, come over and I'll show you around my world

Garysgirl, thanks sweet lady, you always put a smile on my face

Denise, what a pleasure to see you again, I often think with warm memories back on our visit to the Raven. You take good care of that bird now.

Sunshine, you know I want to see your pictures sometime, glad I was your inspiration.

1slicklady, thanks dear, next time I'm in Florida we sure will meet.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Janet Marie
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7 posted 2002-12-31 02:33 PM

But most of all I just love the creeks in mirrored sunset's light
The water surface smooth like ice, shows trees ever so bright
The stillness one can feel around, makes me feel real small
On New Year's Eve I thought to share this beauty with you all
==================================

Oh my...they are all lovely but that last one is stunning...thank you for sharing your sun and your kind rhymes with us Titia...Happy New Year to you too dear poetess.

Will the wind remember the names it has blown in the past?
With this crutch, its old age and wisdom, it whispers no ... this will be the last.

jh

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

8 posted 2002-12-31 02:38 PM

Such beautiful pictures... and such a wonderful glimpse of the photographer/poet in her lovely words. *S*

I love this, Titia... Happy New Year!

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

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A Mountain Paradise

9 posted 2002-12-31 05:28 PM

Truly beautiful landscape and skies Titia. Thank you so much for sharing these with us. You are the 'Queen of Landscape Photo's at Passions.

These are stunning and breaktaking. I especially love the trees reflection in the water and the group of trees standing tall.

Hugs to you, your family and Mummy Muys. Happy New Year...Loves, Marti

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
Paul Valery

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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Glen Hope, PA USA

10 posted 2002-12-31 05:33 PM

Titia...your photography should grace the pages of calendars and books. How splendid nature shows off for your camera. Breathtaking!!!!
Happy New Year!!

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

11 posted 2002-12-31 08:43 PM

But most of all I just love the creeks in mirrored sunset's light
The water surface smooth like ice, shows trees ever so bright
The stillness one can feel around~

I liked that sentiment~

Your photographs do indeed make me feel. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself Titia~

Good wishes to you and yours~

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

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12 posted 2002-12-31 08:50 PM

It's tough to pick the nicest line
Your pix are gorgeous, wish they were mine.
With each read the sense grows better
And so I send along this letter.

Thanks for kicking off a new year in great style. KJ

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

janmew
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since 2001-10-27

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Canada

13 posted 2002-12-31 08:53 PM

Titia, another place I have found to read you.

As both a poet and photographer, I always love to read these poems that you inter weave with pictures. Simply breathtaking!

Jan

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

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Netherlands

14 posted 2002-12-31 10:35 PM

Janet Marie, Happy New Year to you too sweet lady, glad you liked them.

Suthern, too bad we didn't get a chance to meet last time, thanks for your lovely words.

Marti, I think it's time to get together again in a bar somewhere and have some good laughs again.

Miss you dear lady.

Ruth, sometimes I make birthday calendars for close friends and I'm planning on making my own book, but colorcopy is expensive.

BluesSerenade, glad my pics made you feel.

Kayjay, don't think I had the pleasure of meeting you yet. Welcome to the blue pages and thanks for reading.

janmew, hey fella didn't know you were the same from Pathways, that's a surprise, welcome to this great family friend and thank you so much for your lovely words.
This is my homebase Jan, my family of friends and I think you will like it here.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

janmew
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since 2001-10-27

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15 posted 2003-01-01 10:37 AM

Titia, everyone here is great, but as you see, I've been a member for a while, with not many posts. LOL I don't have a lot of time online so it's hard to keep up with the posts, it's so busy here. I don't like to post when I don't have time to respond to others. I even find it that way at Pathways some times.

Every now and then I pop back in though, and it's always nice to be here.

Jan

passing shadows
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displaced

16 posted 2003-01-01 12:55 PM

thank you for sharing as I cnanot be there, and don't have this kind of scene where I am...such beauty!

Martie

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17 posted 2003-01-01 01:09 PM

Titia...These photos are so beautiful..thank you for sharing your part of the world with us.

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

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18 posted 2003-01-01 02:04 PM

Titia,
This gift made my heart smile. Awesome.
ThisDiamond

Gentle Spirit
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19 posted 2003-01-01 02:13 PM

Titia, your gifts bring a warmth to my heart. Thank you for sharing your heart.
Happy New Years and hugs to you.

SPIRIT
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California Desert

20 posted 2003-01-01 03:14 PM

Great combination - Breathtaking pictures and great words. Thanks for the imagery.

Nan

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21 posted 2003-01-01 07:15 PM

Thank you, Titia - This is wonderful.. I like the last one best of all (and I liked them all)...Happy New Year to you, my friend...

Titia Geertman
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Netherlands

22 posted 2003-01-02 03:21 PM

Jan, that's why I never saw you before. I'll keep an eye out for you.

Passing shadows, everywhere is beauty worth taken a picture of, as long as your mind is open to see it. It could be right there in front of you.

Martie, thanks, I like sharing my world.

ThisDiamond, glad I made your heart smile

Gentle Spirit, thanks dear.

Spirit, welcome to passions and thanks for your kind words.

Nan, I miss you dear and I miss Woods hole and Martha's Vineyard, time to come pay another visit I guess.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Salty
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since 2002-11-23

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Texas

23 posted 2003-01-02 05:13 PM

Such a beautiful place......and you spoke of pastures in a response to me like it wasn't anything to write about....I beg to differ. I very much injoyed this view into your world.

~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

24 posted 2003-01-02 08:40 PM

Salty darling girl, I write about everything, as long as it's nature

Thanks for stopping by and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and thank you for loving my name, I love it too

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Balladeer

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25 posted 2003-01-02 11:45 PM

WOW! I almost missed these masterpieces! These pictures are really beautiful, Titia. What a wonderful landscape you live in! Thanks for sharing so much beauty with us and may your new year bring lots of happiness and wishes fulfilled...

Midnitesun

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Gaia

26 posted 2003-01-02 11:51 PM

AWESOME! I think I might want to do an oil painting from one of these, the reflective one is so totally a mirror image, including what appears to be a jet's vapor trail...I'll call it a shooting star.

Thank you for sharing your New Year's view with us. I am delighted to see such fine photography, not to mention the poetry and friendship you always share. HAPPY NEW YEARS Titia, and to MUYS too!

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...

27 posted 2003-01-21 03:09 AM

Titia~
Okay, so I'm a little late, but I still LOVE this.
I have to say that the last one was my favorite too,
but they are all beautiful...both photos and words.
A belated Happy New Year to you, my friend.
I hope it's been a wonderful year so far.
Love and hugs to you,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

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