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0 posted 2004-03-20 11:23 AM



Rippling undulating waves on the land
cast sculpted near-parallel bands of silvery sand,
caressed by receding waters wake
and the traces our individual footsteps make.

Tears aren’t always about weakness.

Sunrise and sunset scribes a given day
into forevermore calendars that mark our way,
as heartbeats celebrate the seconds  
allocated to each, our time to share.

Tears aren’t always about weakness.

Cloudbursts and storms sometimes obscure
beneficial ionic exchanges not readily visible,
but nevertheless there,
sweetening the breath of our earthly air.

Tears aren’t always about weakness.

When the steps upon the sand lead us away
from the private pathway we each tread upon,
may they lead in the direction of freedom,
may they guide the tears of each soul to the One.

Tears aren’t always about weakness.


*for Michael Auguste, whom I quoted:

"Tears aren't always about weakness"

and all souls who know about tears*


*


May ripples of LOVE
become waves of PEACE

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (03-20-2004 12:38 PM).]

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1 posted 2004-03-20 11:36 AM


Kacy

This is spirit blessed and wonderful....he will love how you lifted up his words in this song.  

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2 posted 2004-03-20 11:43 AM


Thank you, Martie. I emailed it to him this morning, as a card, using a Pips ocean photo.  
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3 posted 2004-03-20 11:56 AM


Kacy~
Thank you for this sincere and heart felt poem.  

Your words moved me in a very gentle way.

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4 posted 2004-03-20 12:00 PM


Thank you, Lori.
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5 posted 2004-03-20 12:00 PM



Ever since I saw your note in announcements, I have been waiting.  An excellent portrayal of strength...

and of genuine kindness.

to both of you.

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6 posted 2004-03-20 12:06 PM


This is very inspiring!

"When the steps upon the sand lead us away
from the private pathway we each tread upon,
may they lead in the direction of freedom,
may they guide the tears of each soul to the One"

That's very eloquent.

Eric

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7 posted 2004-03-20 12:07 PM


Thanking you
for sharing your sunshine, Karilea.
And Eric, thank you, for the lift.

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8 posted 2004-03-20 03:32 PM


Rippling undulating waves on the land
cast sculpted near-parallel bands of silvery sand,
caressed by receding waters wake
and the traces our individual footsteps make.

=========================


Kacy this is such a lovely write and sharing of words and inspiration.
Excellent write of imagery and wisdom...
and your kind intentions are the ribbon of love that ties and binds them.
A wonderful gift for Michael.  
very nice girlie.

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9 posted 2004-03-20 03:38 PM


humbly thanking you for that kind reply JM
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10 posted 2004-03-20 03:49 PM


Beautiful and essence

Dave

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11 posted 2004-03-20 11:20 PM


exquisite and flawless
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12 posted 2004-03-20 11:28 PM


Dave, thank you very much.
And Mish, thank you dear lady, for your kindness.

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13 posted 2004-03-21 12:04 PM


this is such and encouraging and uplifting write...brings a smile to my heart
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14 posted 2004-03-21 12:45 PM


Thank you for that reply, dear friend.  I hope it is uplifting for Michael, and helps ease his pain, if only for one moment.
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"When the steps upon the sand lead us away
from the private pathway we each tread upon,
may they lead in the direction of freedom,
may they guide the tears of each soul to the One.

Tears aren’t always about weakness."

Beautiful Kacy, and I am sure Michael loves it!
Very inspiring and uplifting.
~Soft smiles and heart hugs, Nancy~

Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding wound
...or a smiling mouth.

         ~  Kahlil Gibran

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16 posted 2004-03-21 01:12 PM


Hello Miss Kacy.

This is touching...very touching write, and I enjoyed it more than you know.

Thank you.

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17 posted 2004-03-21 01:35 PM


Thank you very much, Nancy, I hope Michael has a chance to read it.
Dixie, hugs to you dear friend, I am glad that it touched your heart.

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