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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2005-12-02 10:16 AM



It was a long slow freeze
which had taken what seemed
like an eternity to arrive.
The temperatures fluctuated
never holding steady enough
for the proper conditions needed
to sustain
life         in bloom.

It was then
during the turning of the seasons
that the cold had finally settled in
finding permanent refuge
there, where the light
could no longer try
to shine its warmth.

Time passed
as layers thickened,
steadily forming
until at times it would
be too hard to walk
upon the surfaces
that allowed thought
to    s
         l
              i
                   p     away.

Even the mirror could tell
how time had taken its toll.
The colors had become
    so very faded,
          so very   lifeless.

Crystallized images
captured in a reflection
no longer recognizable
as the picture of
what once was, but instead
       were of

what had become.

The spring had found
its own reason
to delay, the coming season;
but as all things
must come to pass,


so must then also, come the thaw.

It was a long, slow thaw.
It had taken what seemed
like an eternity…to arrive.



{retitled and revised 12-2-05
just because, it feels so cold here
today....}


seek the flame within yourself
and let your soul be cleansed by
the fire of love.  Axel Ekenstierna

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garysgirl
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1 posted 2005-12-02 10:55 AM


Some strong arms would feel good about now, huh, Donna? LOL
Or maybe s big thick sweater or sweat shirt. LOL

Good writing as always, and hope you stay warm.
Hugs,
Ethel

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2 posted 2005-12-02 10:59 AM


"The spring had found
its own reason
to delay, the coming season;
but as all things
must come to pass,

so must then also, come the thaw.

It was a long, slow thaw.
It had taken what seemed
like an eternity…to arrive."

Love this Donna...
you have a unique way with words.
Love ya lady~

~Let peace begin with me...

LeeJ
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3 posted 2005-12-02 01:41 PM


whew, I've known this and so stagnated myself in this abysis, not realizing then, that when one cannot find joy in even the cold weather, or the long nights, we then stagnate ourselves.

Donna, this was a magnificant write, thank goodness for that thaw, huh?  hugs to you

Paul Wilson
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4 posted 2005-12-02 04:24 PM


Donna...I hope the long thaw brings a beautiful new Spring to you.Stay warm. Enjoyed very much...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

inkedgoddess
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5 posted 2005-12-02 08:26 PM


you blend the seasons beautifully, the thaw and the frost both kiss from your lips
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6 posted 2005-12-02 09:35 PM




(angel thawing hugs) Awwwwwwww, all you need is an angel hot chocolate hug, dearest friend, yay! (gives hot chocolate hug) You may think I'm crazy admitting this, but most days during the winter I walk all over town with my sandals on, yay! (giggles) It's actually when I'm at home that I could use a friends hug or a visit from my dream girl in my daydreams to warm me up! God Bless You, sweet friend, keep warm, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other"

Mother Teresa

Gentle Spirit
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7 posted 2005-12-05 12:50 PM


thanks all, and have a happy holiday season.
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