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Titia Geertman
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0 posted 2003-07-21 06:05 PM



         

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
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1 posted 2003-07-21 06:35 PM


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,
    Has held me in the same embrace~

Magia_negra
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2 posted 2003-07-21 06:44 PM


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
para siempre te amo
   mi vida...

Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2003-07-21 07:16 PM


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*~

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NewEnglandlazurlu
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4 posted 2003-07-21 08:09 PM


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

Miah
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5 posted 2003-07-21 09:49 PM


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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just out of reach
6 posted 2003-07-21 09:51 PM




Beautiful Titia !!
Love this, Chris

"At one glance
I love you
With a thousand hearts."


— Mihri Hatun, Turkish poet  

    

Sunshine
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7 posted 2003-07-21 11:20 PM


Titia...how fortunate that we have you, your photography, your mother, and memories of your father!  We are blessed!
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8 posted 2003-07-21 11:28 PM


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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9 posted 2003-07-22 12:00 PM


Very special!--as you yourself are!

Lovin' hugs 'n smiles,
Linda

AnamCara
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10 posted 2003-07-22 12:09 PM


Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece Titia...truly wonderous!

Love,
Angela

SharaRose
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11 posted 2003-07-22 01:39 AM


This was amazing. A story told like lore, or folklore. Loved reading this!!!!!!!!!!!

SharaRose @-->--

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

Goldenrose
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12 posted 2003-07-22 06:51 AM


Fantastic poetry...brilliant ryme....realy love the nature of it....thank you very much....for the words..

Goldenrose.

Nan
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13 posted 2003-07-22 07:03 AM


This is stunning, Titia - Both your picture and your verse - You're an amazing lady, my friend...
Muys
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14 posted 2003-07-23 06:46 PM



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

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15 posted 2003-07-23 06:50 PM


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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16 posted 2003-07-23 07:03 PM


What a beautiful memory and a lovely photo. Makes me want to take a long walk.
Bonnie j
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17 posted 2003-07-23 07:23 PM


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

Titia Geertman
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18 posted 2003-07-23 07:34 PM



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

Janet Marie
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19 posted 2003-07-23 09:28 PM


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."

LH

timothysangel1973
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20 posted 2003-07-23 09:54 PM


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!

timothysangel1973
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21 posted 2003-07-23 09:55 PM


Well, I was so giddy I forgot to put in the library!  HeHeHe


timothysangel1973
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22 posted 2003-07-23 09:55 PM


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).]

vlraynes
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23 posted 2003-07-23 10:02 PM



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."
~Emily Dickinson

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