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Midnitesun
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0 posted 2005-06-08 01:12 AM



Some days it doesn’t even matter
whether or not the weather hits me
between the eyes or the thighs,
it’s just another chilled day,
huddled up against myself
wondering why
the clouds pretend to know
what storms are about,
even as harsh winds beat me down
while climbing the hillside
to reach some unknown height.

I slide all the way back down.
Gravity keeps me stuck here,
but please don’t worry...
my spirit knows there is an open window;
so nothing can stop me as long as I remember
the choice of the exit is always mine.

And no, this isn’t about sadness or doom
but about a spirit which chooses to fly
no matter what force of gravity
dictated by any given hostile situation
might dare bring it down.

Someone gave me wings.
I just have to remember to use them.

© Copyright 2005 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
wandering glider
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1 posted 2005-06-08 01:41 AM


Handy, aren't they?
Stay as free as you need to be . . .

and hope there is not another storm brewing.


glider

Honeybunch
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2 posted 2005-06-08 01:55 AM


Enjoyed, midnitesun.

"Someone gave me wings.
I just have to remember to use them."

Liked the above especially.  It sounds easy but how quickly we forget.

ctowen
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3 posted 2005-06-08 03:20 AM


Many uses for these wings ,,,, but we do seem to find our own special use when time gives us the opportunity ......


   .... thank you for all your time...  

Enchantress
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4 posted 2005-06-08 01:31 PM


"my spirit knows there is an open window;
so nothing can stop me as long as I remember
the choice of the exit is always mine.

And no, this isn’t about sadness or doom
but about a spirit which chooses to fly"

Beautiful Kacy...
absolutely beautiful!!  

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

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5 posted 2005-06-08 01:35 PM


hmmm... those wings..we do forget we have them don't we..and that we have the choice...

nicely done ma'am.. indeed.. made me stop and think

Susan Caldwell
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6 posted 2005-06-08 01:59 PM


'the choice of the exit is always mine."

yes.

the exit, the life. We choose.

Well done Kacy!

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Sunshine
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7 posted 2005-06-08 02:09 PM


but about a spirit which chooses to fly

~*~

I can think of at least one young person
who did just this for you...

and he's a blessing!

Margherita
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8 posted 2005-06-08 04:06 PM


my spirit knows there is an open window

exactly!

A beautiful write about strength and lightness.

Love, Margherita

Martie
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9 posted 2005-06-08 05:11 PM


Kacy....I do believe that someone gave you wings!!  

"Could there be a God within this place of sky
the birds have come and gone and left me flight
yet no where to go to find the invisible thread
I yearn to sew but yes I tangle lines instead"

(from one of my many poems about wings)


Midnitesun
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10 posted 2005-06-08 11:29 PM


your replies make me want to belt out a Bette Midler tune (LOL) thanks, to each of you, who give me a lift each time you read and understand
passing shadows
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11 posted 2005-06-09 04:39 AM


but of course...what's an angel without her wings? You earned them! Spread them proudly!
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12 posted 2005-06-09 08:57 AM


"but please don’t worry...
my spirit knows there is an open window;"

~ Yes, I know your spirit knows!

Someone gave me wings.
I just have to remember to use them.

~ Yeppers, and He's always there to remind you!

Kacy, this was such an open expression of your soul. We all can learn from your sharing of self.

Love & Spirit Light,
Linda

littlewing
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13 posted 2005-06-09 09:38 AM


Oh God Kacy I ADORE this because you know what?  We ALL have wings and it is that lil' nudge that gets us up and flying and My God I am so grateful to way too many people for pushing me out of the nest.

I am so grateful for you because you always set it straight no matter how you are feeling.  Even when you cry, I betcha it is the most beautiful sight . . .

my spirit knows there is an open window;
so nothing can stop me as long as I remember
the choice of the exit is always mine.
.

Startime55
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14 posted 2005-06-09 12:43 PM


Absolutely magical...Take flight, my friend, and continue until morning...there is no limit to where your wings can take you...I love this wonderful poem...*big hugs*

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