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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

0 posted 2003-04-13 11:56 AM

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Gold is where you find it...
according to Ginger’s LL Bean,
the hat that held so many
golden offerings,
to make one think and re-think
of the meaning of Life itself.
For each folded slip of paper
held a writing challenge,
as each day of life
offers us living challenges.
Some we meet head-on.
Some we run from.
The ultimate challenge
is to give the best
of ourselves each day.
And this is exactly
what Miss Ginger did.
Read the challenges.
Read the replies.
Wipe your eyes.
Perhaps the tears
will wash away some of your fears,
your own fears of rising
to your personal challenges
with dignity and grace each day,
to allow you to discover the gold
that lies within.

Thank you Larry, and Ginger, for challenging me today.

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

1 posted 2003-04-13 12:03 PM

and these tears are needed more than ever, in the midst of these troubled times...what with the SARS virus, war and economic crisis, it's easy to despair and give up on living...

the write was touching and timely

Startime55
Member Elite

since 2003-04-05

Posts 2148
Alberta, Canada

2 posted 2003-04-13 12:06 PM

And true gold drips from your heart to your pen to grace us with a talent that shines ever like the Minnitesun.....BRAVO!!!Beautiful words from an amazingly talented lady. They both won't be able to help but feel please with you rising to the challenge so well.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2003-04-13 12:07 PM

Thank you kaile, for understanding and feeling this one.

Thank you dear startime! So glad to have you shining in here again.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (04-13-2003 12:08 PM).]

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

4 posted 2003-04-13 12:12 PM

Kacy,
What a lovely tribute. Ginger would never have imagined how much difference she truly made. But the quality of her living has provided so much comfort to me through your write. Bless you dear friend. It's an A+ I'm sure.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2003-04-13 12:15 PM

Ah, now here is a "take it and run" response...well done, Kacy!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2003-04-13 12:16 PM

Larry, she obviously touched many hearts and souls, and continues to do so.
I am happy with this assignment if you found some comfort in it.

thank you Karilea!

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (04-13-2003 12:16 PM).]

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

7 posted 2003-04-13 01:40 PM

Kacy, this is a wonderful poem in tribute to Larry and his Ginger. I could tell that he is pleased by his response and from what I've read about Ginger, she would be, too.

You met the challenge very well, Kacy. I haven't done one yet, but am planning to.

Hugs,
Ethel

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

8 posted 2003-04-13 02:02 PM

Beautiful piece, matter for thought!
Perhaps the tears
will wash away some of your fears,
your own fears of rising
to your personal challenges
with dignity and grace each day

I think I must give this a thought ...
Thank you Kacy!
Love, Margherita

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

9 posted 2003-04-13 02:11 PM

Ethel and Margherita, thank you so much. Ginger was indeed a precious gift of Love, nurtured by a wonderful father.

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

10 posted 2003-04-14 06:16 PM

This is a beautiful tribute, Kacy.
Lovely words from a heart of gold with a golden pen.
Hugs to you,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Justbleu
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since 1999-08-31

Posts 3329
Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

11 posted 2003-05-12 11:49 AM

Kacy this is a really good piece....
I enjoyed!!!!
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

12 posted 2003-05-12 06:23 PM

thanks to each of you!
and Bridgette? you've pulled up a few from last month, thanks for taking time to read and reply!

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