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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

0 posted 2003-09-11 07:36 PM

With Pleasure

"I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving
for my friends, the old and the new."

A wind brought a whisper to grace me
with words to offset the notes that
play on my heart and cover the ache
that borders the walls I might have built
if friendship hadn't intervened.

"Who hears me, who understands me, becomes
mine, -- a possession for all time. "

It moved me beyond yesterday
giving me reason, and purpose
calming the storm that wanted to rage
guesting me with a pleasure I thought
could never touch me again

In living a tragedy,the flaws in life
I thought no words could console,
no smile would take a frown's place
no one would reach out, arm me in touch
create a bridge to cross over
and land me in trusting hold, ever again.

"we weave social threads of our own,
a new web of relations; and, as many thoughts
in succession substantiate themselves,
we shall by and by stand in a new world of our own
creation, and no longer strangers and pilgrims
in a traditionary globe. My friends have come to me unsought"

A bond is building, fading the hopelessness
removing the illusions that my words wear
trimming them instead with weavings,
stories interlaced with familiarity,
webbings left open, just enough
for the sun to set on the pleasantries
created by words unsought.

Maureen

Ralph Waldo Emerson's Essay on Friendship
http://www.rwe.org/works/Essays-1st_Series_06_Friendship.htm

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

[This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (09-11-2003 07:40 PM).]

JamesMichael
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1 posted 2003-09-11 08:06 PM

Thank God for friends...old and new...they seem to appear in times of need...James

SmartChick
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2 posted 2003-09-11 08:14 PM

Very nice poem.

Balladeer

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3 posted 2003-09-11 11:26 PM

May friends come to you unsought...

You did an excellent job here, Maureen, combining Emerson's thoughts with your own...your creativity and talent shine, miss

passing shadows
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4 posted 2003-09-12 01:25 AM

you've done a wonderful job here M

thank you for sharing this, I needed it

King of Hearts
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5 posted 2003-09-12 02:37 AM

Friends are Gods gifts. Your poem beautifully described friendship.

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...

6 posted 2003-09-12 02:44 AM

This is just wonderful, Maureen.
You've penned it beautifully.
Hugs,
~Vicky
When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

7 posted 2003-09-12 09:31 AM

Thank God for friends...old and new

that is exactly what I am trying to get across JamesM...thank you for your response.

Sue, hope the day goes well for you and your mother. I will be thinking of you both.
hugss
M

Balladeer, so far that has been how I have made the many friends I have...not that I don't go and make some new acquaintences on my own...but it is usually by accident of circumstance.
I appreciate your kind thoughts and words, Mike. I was led to Emerson, by words sent to me out of kindness and understanding and thought I better take a look and see how and why I was feeling uplifted from them.
I owe him my thanks...and yours...

Good Morning Dixie, I hope the day finds you well.
Thank you hugss
M

King of Hearts, welcome to passions you will see the many friendly faces in words here.

Vicky, Thank you. I would have just posted the poem, but it was Emerson's words that inspired it, and I wanted to give him credit.
hugss
M

Marge Tindal

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8 posted 2003-09-12 09:34 AM

WynterGal~

On this day of anniversary
of friends-in-gather, last year
How timely your gentle words
of friendship do appear~

Relishing each *giggled* hug
that drew us closer still
Wishing that we could return
to that little Villa down the hill~

Such a talented crew got together
in friendship, holding hands
Laughter, smiles ... and downright guffaws
as we came from across all lands~

Sentiments-of-remember
flood this heart with smiles ...
Wishing we could do it all over again
not divided by the miles~

I'm just having a sentimental moment
well, perhaps, three or four ...
Missing you ... and hoping we all
could gather for so much more~

Now ... this write is BEAUTIFULLY done, poetess~

'words to offset the notes that
play on my heart and cover the ache
that borders the walls I might have built
if friendship hadn't intervened'

You grace us with such talent AND friendship, my friend~
Thank you for being YOU~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
noles1@totcon.com

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

9 posted 2003-09-12 09:47 AM

Thankyou Marge, one of my very first friends on line
and the first in poetry..so long ago it seems...
I have a beginning poem..that has waited a year to be posted
and will sometime soon.

I have yet to add to it, as my life just kept taking it's twists and turns
and still, I have no idea where I am going yet.

Sometimes I see him look at me, sad eyes, not sure
if it is because of the future losses he knows I will have
or of his regrets in what he has chosen to give up..
life is hard when I look back...except on the friendships I have made.

love you,
M

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

10 posted 2003-09-12 10:54 AM

Beautiful Maureen...and where would we be without friends?
Perfectly woven...much enjoyed.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ Summer can't be over...
I still have sand in my shoes ~

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

11 posted 2003-09-13 01:00 PM

thank you Nancy...friends are wonderful to have..can never have enough..but to have that one true friend is special.

hugss
M

JamesMichael
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12 posted 2003-09-13 08:26 PM

I came back to visit this one...its such a joy to read...definately one of your best and one of my favorties...James

Lady Ollyne
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13 posted 2003-09-13 08:52 PM

and JamesMichael..you are one of my favorite responders...thank you for that
always
M

[This message has been edited by Lady Ollyne (09-14-2003 11:06 AM).]

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

14 posted 2003-09-13 09:47 PM

That was me James..I forgot I was not myself the whole day

hugss
M

Margherita
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Eternity

15 posted 2003-09-14 09:10 AM

Dear Maureen this is very beautiful.
May you always feel loved.
Love and hugs. Margherita

Local Rebel
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16 posted 2003-09-14 12:55 PM

And praise be to our distant and occasional friends -- majesticly done M..

vandana

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17 posted 2003-09-14 01:48 PM

enjoyed

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