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In a Perfect World |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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 http://lfa.atu.edu/music/barber/intro/Sheep%20May%20Safely%20Graze.mp3"Sheep May Safely Graze" by J. S. Bach ~*~*~*~*~*~* Sheep May Safely Graze, and the Choir might sing. Harmony could echo throughout Poetic Dream. Beasts of burden could rest their heavy loads here in the Garden not that far from home. Cattle could be lowing a melody sublime with vibrations of caring for others that they find. And we might hear... in a perfect world. ~*~*~*~*~*~* [This message has been edited by iliana (03-29-2006 04:51 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
lovely...I only got to hear a small amount ..think this older computer doesn't get through the buffer zone too well. I will try it later on my newer one. What I heard came through beautifully. M |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Jo - wouldn't it be lovely if there was such a thing as a perfect world. I also had trouble with the audio but my mind was busy constructing my own idea of a perfect world so I was gone - lost in a world of my own. This one here needs strength and I think I'm about out of that commodity. Hugs, dear Jo! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Achingly beautiful Jo. Thank you. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you so much for this, Jo! Goose bumps and a little tear for the meaningfulness!  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile... I found a perfect world--just off of Little Flock road, too! and for once, I didn't need sound, thank goodness (subwoofer came back to life only briefly--I guess to taunt me into burning my music to disk!) yer lovely and I can't wait until I hear from you again *shaking my head* Bettie told me a story about a jo jo, and it was interesting indeed. <--teaser to make ya call me again  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Audio was a perfect match. You did good!. thanks,I enjoyed it. martyjo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
impressive! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Jo, this poem made me tear up because I dream of this kind of world ever soooooooo much too, and I actually see just this beautiful world in my dreams when I'm holding my dream girl's hand and waltzing down the wisteria lane! (wipes tear) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, if only we could all love one another unconditionally and spiritually as we do our true loves, the world could be as perfect as possible, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, 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" |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I am covered in goosebumps listening to this! Your poem is more than eloquent, and sometimes we do hear perfection in a perfect thought such as this is, when hearing gives way to speech (or music)! Bach is one of my favorite classical composers. Isn't ironic and incredible that some of the virtuosos were deaf or became deaf yet composed such beautiful music? Hearing becomes a quality of Mind! Thank you so much for sharing this. I can still feel the vibrations of beauty of the music inside myself, and the sound has stopped! Awesome...truly. ~ Karen |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Wonderful iliana, I hope I can savor this thought untill that world arrives! Smiling!:-) |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
So, so nice! Good one iliana. JL  |
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poettothecars Senior Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 1093New Zealand |
My country of New Zealand has 50 million sheep and 4 million people. Then it once had 3 million people and 60 million sheep One can only ponder, as the world eats at McDonald's - even if the cheese in a 'BigMac' may be made in New Zealand (in some outlets the world over) a poet who cares |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thank you all, dear poets, for your generous comments.  ....jo |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Hi Jo A pile of topsoil is calling my name this morning, so I don't have the time to listen.. But I think you know that I just had to read this poem, the title pulling me in...and "And we might hear... in a perfect world." I do not look for perfection in this world, to me it is unatainable, but I will settle for the excellence of a far more peaceable kingdom... "The wolf did with the lambkin dwell in peace His grim carnivorous nature there did cease The leopard with the harmless kid laid down And not one savage beast was seen to frown." Edward Hicks- Peaceable Kingdom... Peace.......ice/ford |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
One of the nicest things about your poetry, Jo, is that you bring in poets who would add their own poetic thoughts.. so not only are you a pleasure to read, but a ramble through the responses is always a joy... write on! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
lily jo, your exquisite poem and the peaceful music were like a soothing balm to my soul. A glorious post! Hallelujah, my sweet kindred friend!  Thanks! I needed that!  Love you! Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Jo, this was beautfiul.....the poetry, as well as the music. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Ethel |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Reminds me of some of the moments from the paradise where we were raised. Mom and Dad didn't have much, but they gave us lifetime beauty by sticking it out on the farm. Also, liked the spiritual references... Beautiful, beautiful writing, Jo. Another for the library! cathy |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 Superb Jo! I wanna live with Karen in the new place! peace and coffee on spring morning. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
and the world at peace politics in the vestry where they should be self open to just stand and understand your words are opening Dave |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Gosh! Thank you all...I'm so glad you all like the feel of this poem. ....jo |
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