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Transform / Change
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Transform / Change |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Transform / Change Years ago, when a course of action requiring sharp scalpels was the method required to “fix” some defect of this body, I remember, that I cringed, cried scared, coddled what temper and timbre of me that would soon be lost, gone, extinct. But they say, change is good. {Never did know who “they” are.) But as winds shift today, a pungent undulation of someone’s lilac bush sweeps senses halting broken dreams, spinning new fantasies that embrace some good of change. Such is Spring.  Some other good is coming, but it is only a sense, sensation, awareness, impression, some deep seated intuition of more. It was when, instead, of letting the surroundings of my keeper change my ways, that I delved deep into heart, found meaning in self, then changed those surroundings of the keeper. Indeed, it is spring. New beginnings. I shook change and it spoke back, move on! I heard it, and its song. Nothing is forever. Change is good. And life? Ah, Life. A subject that should always be open to mystery. Don't you believe it to be so? |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Change..... ....is change. It is we who are good in it...or not. ...which of course doesn't change the meaning of this poem, one bit. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Yes, I believe change is good (as long as it's not permanent that is...) I like the idea of changing changes (maybe to complete a cycle right back from where I started! Who knows?) Sure enjoyed being here again and reading this poem. Great to hear it in words and thought. misc'e [This message has been edited by miscellanea (05-11-2006 12:20 PM).] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Yes, I do believe it to be so! Love the poem, loved the lilac, and love you!  ....jo |
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bubblesleave Member
since 2006-03-04
Posts 197Bloomington, IN |
a wonderful, BEAUTIFUL poem Sunshine. Well versed and well plotted. still, a bit l-o-n-g for me, but, now, that's me! Could you have said the very same with fewer words? Only my opinion...Thanks. Bubbles |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I agree. Change is good. It is what keeps one sharp and on their toes. Too easy to become complacent. And oh, I could smell those lilacs! Had my borders filled with different shades and white back in Ct. and I do miss them. But look for other plants to care for. best to you, martyjo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a beautiful write with each word having a special place |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Loved it! Thank you for this. And I do so hope Martie read this and saw the graphic. - Owl |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"Ah, Life. A subject that should always be open to mystery." Perfect! The only thing in life we can count on is change. |
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BROTHER JOHN Member
since 2006-04-06
Posts 386 |
Well worded. Change is permanent. Sadly, there are some who push the break pedal to the floor and hid. They are missing a beautiful ride! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie...."Nothing is forever. Change is good." Yes! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lilacs...my favorite.  Change, is sometimes very good. Hugs. |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
"But as winds shift today, a pungent undulation of someone’s lilac bush sweeps senses halting broken dreams, spinning new fantasies that embrace some good of change. Such is Spring." As some change bitters that sweet of Spring. |
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Bodger Senior Member
since 2005-06-12
Posts 1260Tolerance for a short time |
The never ending changing world changes changes to change our thoughts of stillness Some change is good, some isn't. Some is nature, other humanity changing what isn't good It is easy to say nature changes when you dont face the hurrican season It is however good to see rebirth of the seasons but what changes do we wean when change is often what we fear most Your words as always make me think Sunshine Dave |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh yes, how boring life would be if we all knew what the future had in store for us each and every day. So much of life's happiness comes in the anticipation of what lies ahead. Change is good Ruth |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Indeed...nothing is forever. And change, yes, is good. Hugs to you dear Sis. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
" ... open to mystery", yes, dear Karilea, always! Change is to be welcomed, for it represents an opportunity to move ahead... coping with new challenges. Nothing is meant to be static ... Oh, the fragrance of the lilacs ... a call from the past, something to remember, still moving on ... Beautiful! Love, Margherita |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
"Nothing is forever. Change is good. Ah, Life. A subject that should always be open to mystery." ____________________________ Yes, indeed. This poem is not too long at all, very well-expressed with a great presentation. Beautiful, poignant and a keeper too  Karilea, long time no see! It's good to read you again, you always were one of my favourite poets, you always write with such wisdom and grace. xoxo, Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes Sun, I do so humbly agree...and life, well....the mystery of it is what sometimes drives our every moment or at least some part of it...for we never know what will change unless we are consciously trying to do so... |
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Debo Member
since 2006-04-18
Posts 321Texas U.S.A. |
Oh Sunshine what a beautiful Way at looking at life. I felt this in my heart as I read this poem Debo |
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