Open Poetry #27 |
Towards the light - picure poem |
Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I came across this ancient path and walked towards the light And wondered why the end of lane was still so shining bright My fantasy began to work and in my mind arose A picture of a little girl and who she was? Who knows She walked this lane quite frequently, her hand in Daddy’s hand And he showed her the beauty and the secrets of this land He told her ‘look those rows of trees are planted long before The day that you were born my sweet and always there’ll be more They’re growing tall and up above their branches will connect They shelter us when sun is hot, thus treat them with respect’ The little girl looked up the trees and suddenly she saw A little chipmunk, sitting there and he waved with his paw ‘Look here’ he said ‘this is my home and you are welcome dear to visit my place any time whenever you are here’ The little girl looked at her Dad but he showed not one sign That he had seen the chipmunk too and she thought ‘he is mine’ Her Daddy pointed down below towards the cobbled stone ‘If you should count each one your friend, you’ll never be alone’ She started counting ‘one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight Nine, ten, eleven, twelf and more, I’m counting Daddy, wait So many friends I’ve never had and they’ll be always there And when I set my foot on them they do not really care’ Her Daddy took her hand again and walked her down to grass ‘They may look all the same to you but they are not my lass Look close and you will see the beauty in each blade of green And different flowers of a kind fast people’ve never seen One flower smiled when she looked down and said in whispering voice ‘Whenever you want to lay down make this your place of choice’ Then slowly they came to the end where sun was shining bright Her Daddy said ‘when you feel lost just walk towards that light And even if I’m not around you’ll feel that warm embrace Of nature kissing you my lass, right there on your sweet face’ That’s what I thought when I walked down this lane of history And in my mind I knew right there, that little girl? Is me! Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (07-22-2003 09:10 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Titia..this is the most beautiful piece I have seen in a long long while here. And know what? I had a feelng all along that little girl was you. Because you are so very kind and your love of nature is so very strong. Thank you for gifting us with this beautiful poem and picture today. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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Magia_negra Member
since 2003-07-16
Posts 77CA, USA |
Titia, your poem made feel nostalgia. It reminded me of myself some fourteen, fifteen years ago wandering in those beautiful East-European forests with my grandpa... I loved your poem very much, and the picture too. Thanks for sharing ...somos los locos para siempre |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhDearestFriend~ Nothing has touched me this day as much as the beauty of your words~ Even without the gorgeous picture ... I could see it all, yet the photo just brought it all together~ I love you dear lady~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Oh Titia this is so beautiful and what a wonderful story of a young girl and her dad. You have such a gift with the camera and then to put such touching words to the picture, is a treasure for all of us here at Passions. Hugs and Smiles dear lady ... Marti |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
I enjoyed this so much, It brings me a warm feeling. The picture added to the whole. I want to walk down that path myself. A wonderful piece of art you wrote here. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Beautiful Titia !! Love this, Chris "At one glance |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Titia...how fortunate that we have you, your photography, your mother, and memories of your father! We are blessed! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Titia, thank you so very much for this wonderful gift you have given to us. This is just beautiful. Thank you for being you. Heart hugs Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Very special!--as you yourself are! Lovin' hugs 'n smiles, Linda |
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AnamCara Junior Member
since 2003-06-25
Posts 41Canada |
Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece Titia...truly wonderous! Love, Angela |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
This was amazing. A story told like lore, or folklore. Loved reading this!!!!!!!!!!! SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Fantastic poetry...brilliant ryme....realy love the nature of it....thank you very much....for the words.. Goldenrose. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is stunning, Titia - Both your picture and your verse - You're an amazing lady, my friend... |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
My dear Dauchter I am be moved and in my mind I saw you and your lovely father, walking, your hand in his hand. Prachtig gedicht I am proud of you. Mamma Life on the internet begins at...90! |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
hehe hey sweetie..reading this makes me think of when I was really little..I didn't realize it then, but my life was so plastic and rehersed..wish i had moments like these..all I remeber is playing in the leaves. But you amke me think of what was inside which is the most important anyways |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
What a beautiful memory and a lovely photo. Makes me want to take a long walk. |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Love the picture and your story. I love to read things of this nature. Thank you very much for sharing these lovely words of beauty. Bonnie |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Mommy Muys thanks, I do remember our weekly strolls through nature with the whole family and the time my sister Wiea stuck her hands into the water of a stream and when she pulled it out ,it was full of leeches and she screamed her longs out and Daddy took them one by one and put them back into the water, because that's where they belong he said. And to all others, thanks so much for your lovely replies. I bet you all look closer to grass now LOL Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Look close and you will see the beauty in each blade of green And different flowers of a kind fast people’ve never seen One flower smiled when she looked down and said in whispering voice ‘Whenever you want to lay down make this your place of choice’ Then slowly they came to the end where sun was shining bright Her Daddy said ‘when you feel lost just walk towards that light And even if I’m not around you’ll feel that warm embrace Of nature kissing you my lass, right there on your sweet face’ That’s what I thought when I walked down this lane of history And in my mind I knew right there, that little girl? Is me! ================================== Titia, I am so glad I didnt miss this..my forum time is limited again... you take the most amazing pictures..and this one is awesome...I have a thing for trees and love when they line a road... and then this wonderful poem of memories is a delight...as was seeing your moms reply. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. They’re growing tall and up above their branches will connect They shelter us when sun is hot, thus treat them with respect’ ya got that right when things here settle down I will email you some of my tree pics "How could I stand here with you and not be moved by you." |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Gawd! This is beyond wonderful...this is, is,...shoot...I'm hung for a word! Well, let me say this...it's going in the library, and that picture...oh, the picture...I could write a book about the picture! Genious lady...just genious! |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Well, I was so giddy I forgot to put in the library! HeHeHe |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Something happened over here....and it posted twice...so I went in to change it just so you wouldn't think that I was totally nuts!! If you don't already..... [This message has been edited by timothysangel1973 (07-23-2003 09:58 PM).] |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Titia, my friend..this is absolutely GORGEOUS! You've done an incredible job, and I applaud you. Love and hugs to you, friend, ~Vicky "My friends are my estate." |
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