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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Sisterhood Perhaps, if I leave sound here, In alto voice, low in key A cappella, she will sing Bringing her hurt on home to me… Oh, low the rhythm of this one heart So low the moan escapes the ear But trembled vibrato runs through the soil It shakes within, this treacherous fear Is the moan too cruelly wrought? Or a lament of what should be? A cappella, she does sing And brings her hurt on home to me… Ties that bind and blood that bleeds A sisterhood of those who grieve I don’t know her, yes I do… She’s my voice among the leaves… Brothers band for good or bad For stout is a warrior’s heart Yet who laments and bares the breast To give life its best start? Men are brave when one to one Yet they fall apart in quest When tender is the love that blooms Within their mighty chest… So soft this hand that rocks the cradle, So malleable is this, her soul So pliable, like spider’s silk, That man can’t take it whole… Nor does he hear her croon of voice That low lament of song in tear That only woman knows in sisterhood And brings salve to assuage the fear Perhaps, if I leave resonance here, In alto voice, subdued in key A cappella, she will croon Bringing her hurt home again to me… [This message has been edited by Sunshine (04-19-2003 09:09 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful Karilea... There are sisters and there are sisters.. and then there are Hip-Sisters...  I love this and I'm keeping it! My joined at the hip-sis! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy Lee~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I heard every note. Mind if I keep this one?   (and that was just a bribe...) *wink* pssssssssssssssstttt? thank you peggy |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Nothing short of lovely. Beauty in tune. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beautiful. Eric |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just beautiful, as always! |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
I enjoyed reading your write! >>QjQ<< looking forward to reading more! |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
We are all sisters of the heart Karilea. This is just lovely. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Sunshine, I shall indeed keep these beautiful words close to my heart... Sunkissed. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Awwwww....you write such beautiful words from your heart and soul. Can we be 'blood-sisters?' Loves and Hugs, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Incredible! A dark beauty to show that sunshine creates both light and shadow.... Well done. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea...somehow this touches the place in me that longs for a sister...thank you!  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea, What a tender write...how I miss my Ginger. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ditto, this made me feel that I want a sister too, especially one that is joined at the hip or the heart too. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Ties that bind and blood that bleeds A sisterhood of those who grieve I don’t know her, yes I do… She’s my voice among the leaves… Jeez Karilea.. this is absolutely stunning. I wil ladd this to my library. Maree |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hello, my sister of the sun!! The sentiments in this one are close to my heart, and so appreciated....shine on!!!!! Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Karilea, Your verses always take my breath away. This one needs to be she shared with all of womankind. Today it seems woman are so competitive with one another. They take shallow stabs at you, not deep enough to make you bleed, but just enough to evoke pain. We need to comfort one another, to help each other through this journey of life. After all, we are all sisters under the skin. On another note, but not so quite removed, Sister! I want to thank you for your kind words with regard to my writing. I consider it a great honor that you enjoy my poetry. Your writings possess so much I have not achieved in my own scribblings. I am continually working toward improving my poetic images. With your inspiration, I will become the writer I should, can be, and want to be. God Bless You, -Patricia |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
One thinks, upon reflection, that none can alter your inflection. But then the chorus of affection Tells you, in your introspection, That, once again, your great selection Is a gift of fine perception. And indeed, this speaks to the bond between me and my sisters. Wonderfully written. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Ties that bind and blood that bleeds A sisterhood of those who grieve I don’t know her, yes I do… She’s my voice among the leaves… These are definitely my favorite lines.. I have found them to be true. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Oh, low the rhythm of this one heart So low the moan escapes the ear But trembled vibrato runs through the soil It shakes within, this treacherous fear .. .. Ties that bind and blood that bleeds A sisterhood of those who grieve I don’t know her, yes I do… She’s my voice among the leaves… .. .. Men are brave when one to one Yet they fall apart in quest When tender is the love that blooms Within their mighty chest… .. .. Perhaps, if I leave resonance here, In alto voice, subdued in key A cappella, she will croon Bringing her hurt home again to me… ----------- what wonderfully written words ... the complete poem is beautifully penned... but “She’s my voice among the leaves” remains firmly in my mind even after reading the poem a couple of times over... special one... regards, sudhir |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I read this yesterday afternoon, but the werk monster was nipping at my heels so I didn't get to reply... still, it stayed in my thoughts through the evening... and that's a tribute to its excellence. *S* I'm blessed with the greatest sister by birth in the world... and through the years, sisters of the heart have enriched my life, dried my tears... and healed hurts I didn't think I could survive. I'm not exaggerating when I say I wouldn't be here without them. Your poem reminds me of each of them... so you've gifted me with both a wonderful read and a counting of blessings. *S* I thank you. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Karilea: the extreme display of a true woman you have displayed for us here: Ties that bind and blood that bleeds A sisterhood of those who grieve I don’t know her, yes I do… She’s my voice among the leaves… exquisite . . . xxoo |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
A beautiful and caring write Kari. Somehow, I already know that you know that I do love this, and the words touch me deeply. Indeed...here is to those special "sisters" HUGS HON I must have had my momma's will |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Did I mention that I found this downright inspiring?  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I never know what will touch who, why, or how... thank you, ladies & gentleman... for letting the inspire flow... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
sister sunshine, you are positively glowing in this one. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ 'So soft this hand that rocks the cradle, So malleable is this, her soul' Lovely~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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