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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Louisiana, Unexplained  Louisiana held me strong like N’Awleans coffee that belonged in stronger cups than Styrofoam which carried me, my mind, long home… I wound throughout the streets all day as in and out my legs to play the come and go of eye’s delight until I came upon this sight I stood and stared at crystal lights enchantment gleamed within my sight which drew my gaze upon the vase when then I saw the foreign place I saw more than the casual eye a place where lovers floated by I saw the ripple in waters still and somehow felt my heart fulfilled to stand in candle’s light of gold and feel again a love to hold to mirror my face in water’s lee for I am in the boat, you see… ~*~ ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 26 May 2002 Personal photo revisited, in memory |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
 SIL, to think of all that is lost is so overwelming. This was so thoughtful...a beautiful piece. Hey, and, by the way, did you know you are an angel for starting that thread in the Discussion area?!!  .....jo |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Before we go much further... please note: serenity and i contacted...if I hadn't started the announcement thread, she would have been there, just with "hey, we're ok, but check in" type message... as for this poem... I was lucky to have visited New Orleans in 1999... unfortunately, serenity and I had not made that "connection" just yet.... Yet, I enjoyed, reveled, and appreciated her city so much... having walked somewhere that serenity walked? I know in my heart, I was blessed then...and then blessed again, by her heart, and its beat. serenity? twist? Family of them? Your strength shows. Love,  |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ladies? This poem, revisited, now seems somewhat prophetic - because it was supposedly Italy that I was to envision.... and now.... it's more. Thank you for reading. I see so much more in that photo of the oil painting than I could have ever imagined. My prayers continue to be with all of the people that were within the terrible stroke of nature's way. |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
thank you for sharing this and all you've done. Rae |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Karilea, I bet that photo gave you the "chills" when it "hit" you that you really were looking at the future. It is unfolding and time makes no mistakes... the All that is All's (for me, that's God) timing is perfect. .....jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
As lovely as French (Quarter) lace... Linda |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie...I'd say, beautifully explained! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I never have had a chance to visit Louisiana...was on my list I am on sensory overload right now and words fail me... M |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
it is amazing to see the poems and out-reach from poets on this site....the words are touching and sure heartfelt by all that read....Karilea...you have always been a beautiful soul.... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
 I love you lady.thank you for understanding the love I have for New Orleans. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Momma?? Thank you for this and for your love and caring. Serenity and family. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww Karilea, you've done it again. This is just beautiful. My heart goes out to Serenity and her family, and all of the others who were involved in this tragedy. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A huge hug for this write, Karilea. New Orleans definitely sticks in your heart, and your memories reminded me of the pleasurable moments I spent there. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beautifuly expressed...beautifuly shared. Eric |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Folks, first, I want to thank EVERYONE that responded. Your reading is my pleasure. Louisiana - New Orleans - IS a  in all of the best sense.Oh yes, there are folks who will go for the fact that it may have been "too free", but gads, aren't the blues and jazz and great tomatoes, excellent craw dishes and red beans and rice from that neck of OUR woods? Our Woods, folks. All of the states that met with disaster in the last few years, they are ALL still connected to our "land" - the one that we live on, with borrowed time. Either we care for it, for the time we are here, or we lose all. Initially, this was for our beloved serenity. Overall? It IS a statement of gathering. Thank you for letting me repost. I've another, just waiting in the wings. Right now, however, I'm on a few personal projects. So if you see me popping in and out? It's because Ron's home is still a refuge to this soul. Love, K |
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