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Margherita
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0 posted 2004-09-19 10:48 AM





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Joy of Life
... enthusiasm is the motor of life


At times we resemble placid waters
waiting wearily for the caress
of a cheerful breeze to stir us
from slumberous tepidness.

Do you remember the eagerness
shining in the eyes of children
when they explore this world?


All of life’s wonders are displayed
for us to be seen, known and shared
yet often we walk with our eyes shut
while all the beauty parades in vain.

Only utter amazement and awe
seem adequate reactions
when we deeply contemplate
the miracle of Creation.

Our divine origin and source
cries out for boundless enthusiasm,
for accelerated heartbeats
and unrestrained excitement.

Life’s colors unfold daily
to delight our hearts
and to lift us out of sorrow
whenever we feel cold.

Let Joy flow freely through you,
dip your soul into Love’s essence
and raise your voice to heaven
in a passionate song of praise.

Express joy ... skip across the lawn!
Reach far ... reach for the stars,
your every breath holds the world,
in eternal connection to God!

Do you remember the eagerness
shining in the eyes of children
when they explore this world?


© Copyright 2004 Margherita Rueger - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2004-09-19 10:58 AM


Margherita
Beautify, a delight to read.

Sunshine
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2 posted 2004-09-19 11:15 AM


Oh, those BIG eyes...
We've missed you, Margherita!  
Welcome home!

Denise
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3 posted 2004-09-19 11:19 AM


Very beautiful, Margherita! The joy is contagious!
Earth Angel
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4 posted 2004-09-19 11:26 AM




"Only utter amazement and awe
seem adequate reactions
when we deeply contemplate
the miracle of Creation."

~ Amen to that!

"Express joy ... skip across the lawn!
Reach far ... reach for the stars,
your every breath holds the world,
in eternal connection to God!"

Hallelujah!

"Do you remember the eagerness
shining in the eyes of children
when they explore this world?"

~ Like yours, mine are still shining as I explore this world of ours!

You got my motor running with this song of praise!

May joy continually flow through you ~ and your pen!

A treat to read your words once more!


Linda

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5 posted 2004-09-19 11:26 AM


Margherita
Such beauty in the expression of joy. Love it!!

_,,,^.^,,,_
Florence

Patricia
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6 posted 2004-09-19 11:49 AM


YES!  Be in awe of all...But do not be surprised by the beauty in all moments.  For every moment is beautiful when you eliminate your judgements...as every moment has its own divinely beautiful purpose.

Your work here at PiP has so enlightened me!


Love,
Patricia

ThisDiamond
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7 posted 2004-09-19 11:50 AM


What truth...many splendid lines.
Pure joy
TD

Susan
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8 posted 2004-09-19 11:53 AM


Margherita-

You so well express the gifts of joy that surround us every moment of every day should we only open our eyes and see once more as if a child.  I loved reading this - very inspirational -

Love Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

BluesSerenade
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9 posted 2004-09-19 01:39 PM


Yes, I've seen the eagerness and innocence,
and the wonder,
sometimes I just forget to remember.
  Thank you for this timely reminder of the joy that surrounds our lives.

I've missed reading you Margherita~
Warm Hugs sweet poetess~

Martie
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10 posted 2004-09-19 01:48 PM


It's good to see you posting again, Margherita!  Thank you for posting this lovely poem...sometimes I forget to let out the innerchild that sees so many things with joy.  
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11 posted 2004-09-19 05:16 PM


It is wonderful to read your work again!  I'm glad you're posting--I missed you.  Your spirit is a real perk for many, I'm sure. I know it is for me!  Lovely poem.
          miscellanea

Margherita
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12 posted 2004-09-20 06:11 AM


Thank you my dear friends for welcoming me back so warm heartedly!
Meeting here with you, with your beautiful poetic creations, is always a truly enriching experience!
Whenever I can, I will be present.
Love and Joy!
Margherita

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13 posted 2004-09-20 09:38 AM


Margherita~

'Let Joy flow freely through you,
dip your soul into Love’s essence
and raise your voice to heaven
in a passionate song of praise.

Express joy ... skip across the lawn!
Reach far ... reach for the stars,
your every breath holds the world,
in eternal connection to God!'


This morning I word-skipped across the beauty of your soul ...~
How lovely is this ? ... VERY, my friend~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

Email noles1@totcon.com

LeeJ
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14 posted 2004-09-20 11:25 AM


I am indeed constantly reminded of this in my grand-daughter...she is a joy...as is your poetry...lovely write, thank you so much for writing and sharing.
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15 posted 2004-09-20 12:51 PM


Beautiful Margherita!

Love,
Eric

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16 posted 2004-09-20 06:25 PM


It is wonderful seeing you get the moment to
express such joy and enthusiasm...May you
forever have that in your daily voyage
through life.

DavePage
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17 posted 2004-09-20 07:03 PM


Margherita

You write with a touch that flows with vision.

love Dave

kayjay
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18 posted 2004-09-21 08:45 AM


There is nothing quite like that awesome light in young eyes.  How eloquently you recall it for us.  Well done.  Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

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19 posted 2004-09-22 12:44 PM


so glad to read you you have surely been missed


Margherita
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20 posted 2004-09-22 05:42 AM


Reaching out with a joy filled hug to all of you. Thank you!
Love, Margherita

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