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Titia Geertman
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0 posted 2004-01-01 03:39 PM





I left 2003 behind
if you don't mind
sad memories of those who died
in combat or at nature's fight
I've stored them in my mind
to find
at times of reflection
to make a connection
with 2004, still unfilled
in hope that nobody will be killed
A fata morgana I know
but how else will my faith grow
in people's capability
endurance and nobility
to make a better world for all
come fly with me on freedom's call


HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you dear Pippers.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

© Copyright 2004 Titia Geertman - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2004-01-01 04:05 PM



Titia...may I frame this?  The artwork and the poetry - what a combination.  Please, know that so many of us are working to make it a better world for all...

and it starts right here.

knuffels...K

Titia Geertman
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2 posted 2004-01-01 04:11 PM


Karilea, be my guest to frame both pic and rhyme, I'm honored. The aquarel was made by my husband.

Knuffels to you too.

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

DavePage
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3 posted 2004-01-01 05:17 PM


Can you choose someone else than Morgana

She poisoned and killed in legend until killed.

Dave

Munda
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4 posted 2004-01-01 05:23 PM


What a wonderful combination from the Geertman family! May 2004 bring what you hope for Titia. Happy New Year.
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5 posted 2004-01-01 06:17 PM


Titia, what a find combination you and Hubby
produced. This is awesome...both picture and poem.
Thanks for sharing it with us.  
Hugs,  :hugs
Ethel

jwesley
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6 posted 2004-01-01 06:44 PM


Very, very well written.  Really enjoyed this.

jwesley

NewEnglandlazurlu
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7 posted 2004-01-01 06:49 PM


Hi Titia, what a wonderful way to start my new year. The poem and the picture by your dad are magnificent.

Hugs to you .. Marti

'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.'  
PEACE!!!
Indira Gandhi

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8 posted 2004-01-01 08:34 PM


Titia~
STUNNING !!!!!

And you tell Henk that I think his painting is FANTABULOUS !!!!!

Happy New Year hon~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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

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9 posted 2004-01-02 11:51 AM


utterly gorgeous!
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10 posted 2004-01-02 04:30 PM


What a wonderful way to start the new year. *Knuffles

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



Titia Geertman
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11 posted 2004-01-02 07:33 PM


I love you all, and that's the truth

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

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12 posted 2004-01-02 08:19 PM


This is very powerful writing, Titia, with a lot of truth. We need to remember 2003 so as not to allow it to repeat itself but, at the same time, we need to regain belief in the human spirit and humanity in general...if indeed it does exist.

May 2004 be very special for you

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13 posted 2004-01-02 08:21 PM


A beautiful painting, and a lovely poem, Titia


M

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