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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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VanGuard Time You asked why, and I have deliberated quietly these last/first months of winter, when one year slips/slides into vanguard time, and understand now why I seek snow…tranquilly shy, then blowing, beignet soft, then deep, raging, melting, crystallizing snow…see it hang over particles of time, keeping itself reclused toward geographic impossibles ~ ignoring probables of this world, [where weathermen wonder] how marvelous, these forms of chrysalis, making their own melting ways…  for I need this essential keeping, life quiescent, this now winter, its reality, not begging buds too early come, nor teasing coats off, or on, or off again, but keeping all bundled into a sanctum of balm…so anticipation builds, until we come to know the craving to see skin, again… I care not now [but nudge me in 20 years] to see warmer climes of where I grew where green was always; and do not ask me to ride undulating waves when I can view drifts, building, masking, marking moments of hearty hardiness, and mark inward turns, when claiming time as master…still, knowing wind is ocean sound in blanc drift…and one can drown in white cool silk… Some do not recover under winter’s harsh, be it bush, tree, bird, squirrel, fox, hawk, or the hungry…nature’s cleansing…clearing earth of impurities, the weak, or ill…this, I know… But, your question, my response, yes, I seek snow… for its enervate, its cleanliness, its chilling blue, if only to see, would I survive its chrysalis. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow! This is just beautiful, Karilea. |
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Fagin Member
since 2004-05-07
Posts 126Ca |
Wonderful imagery coupled with stunning photography.. well done Sis |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Fagin has it right. This is gorgeous and the photos show "another" of your gifts. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful write Karilea... and yes..you are great behind the camera as well as in front.  Love ya lady~ In the midst of winter, |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
ohhhh lady....this is sooo beautiful...HUGS |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea/sissie I understand this!  |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Beautiful!  ~Alli~ Happy Holidays! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Most impressive write. Wisdom and knowledge abounds in every stanza of this write. Enjoyed this delightful posting! Happy New Year! JL |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
But, your question, my response, yes, I seek snow… for its enervate, its cleanliness, its chilling blue, if only to see, would I survive its chrysalis. And you meet the challenge... renewed. *S* Beautiful presentation! |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Ah yes, snow - 'tis lovely true - when fresh and clean and virgin - and in the mountains!  The Smithsonian just recently found some glass negatives taken at the turn of the century of individual snow flake crystals - they are simply exquisite when viewed this way - Your words are exquisite as well - Hugs - Susan Every action generates a force that returns to us in like kind . . . let us choose compassion and love |
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