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Bucket Of Joy (Filled To Overflowing)
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Bucket Of Joy (Filled To Overflowing) |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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The Bucket Of Joy ~*Marge Tindal*~ Sir created ~ A spirit with hair lit with the golden rays of the sun Within her heart He placed the song of a child taken from the very throat of the nightingale For the crowning touch to this beauty upon her face He placed a smile She glowed ~ He gave her a vase to gather the lovely flowers of the meadow He gave her a bucket full of joy and bade her to live happily upon the days of the earth He smiled ... and it was good Years passed ~ He found her sitting all alone in the meadow where she'd been created No smile - no joy to call her own Child, what happened to the gifts I gave you You've nothing left to show She replied ~ Sir, I've traveled far from this meadow to lands where sorrow weeps I felt so blessed that I gave away all the gifts you'd have me keep Meekly she said ~ I had more sunshine than I needed I shared some with a friend who was down My smile was badly needed on the face of a friend who wore a frown Tearfully she continued ~ Upon the grave of a soldier whose widow wore a brave face I placed lovely flowers from the meadow in a tiny crystal vase Wistfully she remembered ~ To a crying child needing slumber I gave my finest song a voice Nightingale would be proud of the hushed lullaby of choice Humbly ~ I gave away almost all of the blessings that you sent my way And yet, Sir, I feel richer than I was on that beginning day Hopefully ~ But, Sir, I still have the bucket It has held the tears of many Sometimes they overflow the brim and sometimes there's not any Smiling ~ When I think that I have taken all that my bucket can hold Someone sends to me a smile, a flower, a song A ray of sunlight dancing straight across my soul Sir sighed ~ Thy name is Joy Sir wept ~ Joy caught His tears in her bucket ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - noles1@totcon.com |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, I'll drink to that.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This wonderful bucket of joy is going straight into my treasure chest of joyful poetry! Bless you for spreading some of your own joy on these pages! Peace, Love & Joy, EO  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ooops! ....Now it's saved!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Marge, I've read a lot of beautiful pieces here at PiP..but, this dear lady is outstanding!! Indeed a keeper to treasure forever. Printing this out with your permission. Have a most blessed Easter. Love ya lady~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
So very well constructed, Marge, and an absolute pleasure to read! |
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Androgynous Member
since 2006-04-08
Posts 71 |
"Joy caught His tears in her bucket" Now that was really something else! Simply greatness  Love "How happy is the blameless vestal's lot! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
A very beautiful story Marge dear gal. very beautiful. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Margie~ such a beautiful story, uplifiting and inspiring - you are so talented and blessed Margie and so are we, to be able to share in your talents and as you shine - so do we. floating winged ~hugs~  your way - now and always sweetie  Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
What a splendid story Marge. I felt so good reading it and afterward. You are gifted and I love reading your work Huggs Kimberly Happy (; easter |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Margie Girl thank you for this beautiful Easter gift, YOU know that this is my utter favourite of yours, the Bucket of Joy is truly an inspiration and I never read it without relieving the magic of my first reading. Truly this is one of your utter best Love it utterly as always Mushy x x x x x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Wise words, told so beautifully...well done, Marge!  ~sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: It is great to read this again and find it as enchanting as the first time. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I deeply appreciate each kind thought on this little piece ... it has become my signature piece and is tenderly accepted with deep appreciation at each live poetry reading I am invited to participate in~ It IS my favorite of all I've written ...  I humbly thank you~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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