Open Poetry #36 |
Trying To Fill A Bah Humbug Heart (For Midnitesun) |
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
To Fill A Bah Humbug HeartWhat enchantment this? A spectacle behind midnight curtains. Rows of dense cookie-cuttered trees Oh, how they quiver and sway Under a freshly sliced white bread moon. Instantly they all begin to shadow dance On newly spread blanketed mounds Of sparkling, freshly made powder-puffs Winter-dusted in her finest sugar. Silently boughs bend in reverence Honoring their frozen earthen floor, Dusting it ever so gently in whiskery kisses. Then ... slowly they rise so as not to disturb Intricate snowflakes busy resting, As each one reaches out in the hopes of Tickling even just one evening star. I hold in a gasp noticing the unnatural hush As ethereal and almost fairy-like She begins sifting her snow Over all things strewn in her path, Careful not to miss one single branch, Pathway, railing, or rooftop she spies. She always waits until all are asleep, Then on her midnight escapades She begins to try and erase away All the sadness and gray in any soul’s life, Cleansing the night for the morrow. As another new day dawns in dazzling sun Endless diamonds sparkle and dazzle, Trying to fill even the coldest bah humbug heart With joy, laughter and a new sense of wonder. For today, in this one moment in time, At least some sadness, fear, hate or sorrow, Felt an overwhelming sense of renewal, Forgiveness, or understanding, While she can only hope and pray For peace on earth, and good will toward man. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
this bah humbug heart needed a read like this today. thank you, Sharon. Kacy, will love this also. seek the flame within yourself |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mysteria~ I liked the imagery of this thought - 'Under a freshly sliced white bread moon' Moon lover that I am, I would pick that out, wouldn't I ? *Huglets* ~*Masrge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Donna, it's funny how just going for a walk or waking up while it is just snowing can lift your spirits up. I have had many a "skimpy holiday" in my life, and found that if I kept my heart close to nature, it always cheered me up. Happy Holidays sweetie. Marge, I had actually have been saving this one just for you, it is called, "Suede Moon" now that will get your creative juices flowing I bet. I am afraid I don't know who the artist is, but it sure is a "you" graphic isn't it? Help yourself! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Smiles here (magnified through a giant teardrop) My, what a gorgeuos write! Thank you, Sharon, for this beautiful gift, which definitely chases away any bah humbug thoughts today! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Man, I could lie right there in the snow and watch that and not even feel the cold. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
B E A U T I F U L !!! And look how happy you make Kacy!! What a wonderful spirit you have. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Let peace begin with me... |
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Hockeychick19 Member
since 2002-10-29
Posts 430Massachusetts, USA |
Mysteria~ Loved the imagery this brought to mind. Sure to melt any heart. *~Kelly~* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sharon, you gifted not only our beloved Kacy with this spirit-lifting appreciation of Nature and the joys of this time of year, you are gifting all visitors to your wondrous post! Linda |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am delighted you enjoyed this one Kacy, and as the snow fell the other day all I could think of was your love of Alaska, and I thougth how beautiful it would be to see about now. Thank you all for reading this - glad it cheered you or warmed your heart today. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
This is gorgeous, Sharon... You brought an already beautiful image to life with your words... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sharon, I love all your poetry, but I do believe this one is my favorite of yours, now. It's so beautiful!! Hugs and Happy Holiday's, Ethel |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Oh pretty!!! The picture as well as the words! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This makes someone who's southern to the core want to move northwards. *S* Beautiful! |
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