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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2003-09-26 02:42 PM

Shyly, she parted her pewter skirt
with weathered hands
where hid the bluest of silks.

So still this day,
not a breeze floated
her September hem
or stirred pom-poms pinned
on her autumnal dress.

She lay there fascinated
by the tiny dancing feet
in disarray above
marking this day
in such excited joy.

Then softly,

A solitary,
finger-painted leaf
landed at her feet
tickling her fancy.
In her fingers
it was so porcelain,
so fragile,
similair to her own heart.

Candles flickered thanks
for gifts seeming more reverent
than they had ever before.
Such sacred grace
was spread on the alter
before her.

Mesmerized into slumber's arm
the mother held her close
on a moss-covered bed,
tucked in musty, crumpled linen
as she drifted to places
only dreams are made of.

Rubbing the day from her eyes,
she swore she saw the face
of her one true love
up high in the heart of the harvest moon,
Humbly with arms raised
She thanked her Goddess
this solemn autumn equinox.

She was sheer beauty,
pure Serenity,
her raven hair feathering
in a Wiccan wind.

~* Happy Autumn Equinox M'Friend *~

~*~



We all hope for abundant harvests, but in reality many people starve each year.
There’s a way to help though, if you go to this site, The Hunger Site   http://www.thehungersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites,  then click on the "Donate Free Food" button, each of the day's sponsors will make a donation of 1/4 cup of rice, wheat, maize or other food staple to a hungry person. You can do this once a day, and it's free. This food is distributed throughout the United Nationsl World Food Program, with projects in 80 countries.

Carpe' Diem
The Canuck, Sharon

[This message has been edited by Nan (09-26-2003 06:32 PM).]

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

1 posted 2003-09-26 02:48 PM

Oh, this gave me such chills...
Pure pleasure. TD

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

2 posted 2003-09-26 02:57 PM

oh what a georgeous write, absolutely beautiful reading...feeling every word.
Thank you

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

3 posted 2003-09-26 03:00 PM

This defintetly touches the reader and the picture accentuates your words magnificently.

Crystal

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2003-09-26 04:03 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Sharon, this is so sad but true, sweet friend, though I am blessed to have a wonderful autumn harvest with my family and many of us here at Passions are, what I really want is for the world to share our autumn harvest, for all those children with malnutrition and lack of a warm home to finally be fed and feel loved! (wipes tears) I went to that link and I want to contribute as best I can to this, God Bless You, you are a beautiful and golden-hearted woman that brings hugs and hope to many, now you've brought a smile to many children's faces and a heart hug to many needy families! I just know Karen will love this gorgeous painting of words as I do, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

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vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

5 posted 2003-09-26 04:49 PM

Oh my, Sharon...

This literally brought tears to my eyes...GOOD tears...

I could SEE this as I read...and I could
see HER...and I had to smile.

Sharon...this, and you, are beautiful...

And, Karen?...YOU are a gift, lady...love you much...
When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

6 posted 2003-09-26 05:53 PM

Sharon
You are such a nice person. The world needs more like you.

Eric

The best teachers have the biggest ears

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

7 posted 2003-09-26 05:58 PM

I don't know what I do to deserve such kindness...thank you Sharon.

(see how well I did that, vicky?)---vicky has been advising me on how to take compliments--she told me I should say thank you and shaddup.

The shaddup part is the most difficult.

Because it IS all about the harvest!

But thank you Sharon for honoring me with such a beautiful work that honors one of my FAVORITE holidays--and I am humbled that in that generous manner that you have, you've linked it to such a wonderful cause. I love ya, ya crazy canuck!

blush.

*sniff*

Martie

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8 posted 2003-09-26 05:58 PM

I've got to agree with Eric...and the poem is wonderful!

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2003-09-26 06:00 PM

Sharon,
You are quite a lady, bless you.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

10 posted 2003-09-26 06:20 PM

I wish I had written this
for Serenity...

but since I didn't,
I'm extremely glad you did...

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

11 posted 2003-09-26 06:25 PM

~nmaste~

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

12 posted 2003-09-26 07:19 PM

I just wish I had Serenity!

Two of my favorite women. Bless you both.

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

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

13 posted 2003-09-26 07:24 PM

This is simply beautiful!! I love the flow of it. And your imagery is perfect...it's one of your best Sharon!

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2003-09-26 08:11 PM

I am so delighted you enjoyed this particular poem for Karen, as she is a very special lady in these forums, and out. Always giving of her wonderful humor, and fantastic poetry. Between you and I it was hard to take longer than 1/2 hour to do a poem, but I did this time n order ot try to sqeak out an image for our resident Wiccan wonder.

Thank you all again.

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garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

15 posted 2003-09-26 08:49 PM

Sharon, this is beautiful...just as you are...
and just as our SereneOne is, too.
I love you both, Sharon and Karen

Ethel

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (09-26-2003 08:50 PM).]

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

16 posted 2003-09-27 12:16 PM

Ethel you are so sweet in your replies, and I will thank you for both Serenity and myself (bet she is out - it's TGIF day!)

wranx
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Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

17 posted 2003-09-27 02:12 AM

Tis a beauty Sharon, truly!
And a wonderful gift!

Lub ya witch!

~yeti

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

18 posted 2003-09-27 02:31 AM

eeSharon, this is simply stunning and the imagery masterful.

one of your best.

Truly a beautiful gift for a beautiful lady from a beautiful lady.

Maree

p.s keeping it.

fate is not just
whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

(Ani DiFranco)

HopeS
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since 2000-12-22

Posts 4596
Perth Western Australia

19 posted 2003-09-27 05:13 AM

Sharon you are a friend , a sweet lady and most of all a treasure , reading this was a beautiful pleasure

Hope

Janet Marie
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20 posted 2003-09-27 04:48 PM

This is quite stunning Sharon...your imagery is supberb ...
and your inspire?...well shes me girlie.

Thank you for this link as well...its now bookmarked and I will click away each day...
feeding the hungry people and horses and kittens.

Such a generous post...but then it is you!!

"If you feel heartbreak, distant thunder, lightning, earthquakes ...
If you wonder why the earth moves ... this is me missing you."

JH

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

21 posted 2003-09-27 08:22 PM

Sharon,
what a beautiful soul you are
this is the most beautiful piece
I have read in a long time
and for a beautiful woman, as well
Bless the both of you
and that site
*smile*
I go there all the time
What an angel . . .
truly
xxoo

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

22 posted 2003-09-27 09:08 PM

This is so aptly written for one who humbly accknowledges your beautiful tribute by associating her name to the cause of charity and not to the beauty of herself. Serenity, my dear, you are truly deserving of this gracious and lovely verse which is a refection of your spiritual countenace. Our soul sister, turned master poetess, has written a true beauty, and I courtsy to you both, passionate sisters of poetry.
Love and hugs to two lovely ladies
Liz

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

23 posted 2003-09-27 11:37 PM

Well I am sure glad I wrote this for the Serene One, and equally glad that I caused some of you to enjoy it. Hope you clicked on the link to send that rice somewhere in the world

and I thank each of you for your kindness in reading.

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