Open Poetry #35 |
I AM (The Challenge) |
Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I am a giver and receiver, a scholar, and a teacher I wonder when mankind will gain a sense of mind I hear a mother’s plea for a son to feel her near I see no blight on health in the realm of ever after I want to be the treasure discovered by a lover I am a giver and receiver, a scholar, and a teacher. I pretend I am the light when life heralds in the dark I feel mystical delight will triumph over strife I touch only on the outline of life’s deep mysteries I cry for love’s withdrawal from the center stage I am a giver and receiver, a scholar, and a teacher. I understand that time is the leveler of souls I say the bond of love exceeds mortality I dream of open hearts and simple honesty I try to stand upright when bombarded left and right I hope one day to be a reflection of the truth I am a giver and receiver, a scholar, and a teacher. Helen / 20 March 2005 |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Sounds much like my Dad who died this Madri Gras Week - Especially the opening line. And I'm sure you can't be him reincarnated this quickly so I'm not gonna say .. "Hi Dad!!". Loved it and the memories it invoked. jwesley |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Helen I'm so glad you did this one....I already knew you were many of these things...I'm so glad you post your poetry here at Pip! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Helen, this is a wonderful answer to the challenge. Extremely well done and so much enjoyed. Hugs~Nancy For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"I say the bond of love exceeds mortality" I have no doubt. Helen, this is wonderful and in my heart I feel it fit. *smile* |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
neither do I . . . I say the bond of love exceeds mortality Beautiful Helen. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"I touch only on the outline of life’s deep mysteries" A line I wish I'd written. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"I pretend I am the light when life heralds in the dark I feel mystical delight will triumph over strife I touch only on the outline of life’s deep mysteries" ~ You took the words "write" out of my mouth! ~ Mind you, Bunches of Honey, you expressed them more eloquently than I ever could have. "I am a giver and receiver, a scholar, and a teacher." Thank you for giving us a beautiful glimpse of the beauty of you! Love & Light, EA |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you all so much for the read and your gracious comments. I'll no doubt be back after a breath of sea air. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
a breath of sea air... oh, I am there with you on that, in spirit... the "teacher" part made me smile, and think of my mother-in-law...for she shares your attributes... |
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