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Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

0 posted 2006-06-30 09:35 AM

Every word, once unheaded
has become a collection strung on string
treasured held closely next to skin

and I finger the strand thoughtfully
reflecting on how each has individually
been molded and shaped
polished by years of passing
before being passed on

handed down, each by one
who has already learned
that understanding will finally come
to one seeking
through trial and error

while holding on
to cherished pearls
of wisdom...

{with love and gratitude
I thank you, for the gift
you've given...}

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

Cari07
Junior Member

since 2006-06-28

Posts 33
Missouri, US of A

1 posted 2006-06-30 10:03 AM

This reminds me of something a Native American medicine woman would have said while sitting around a fire with warriors-to-be. I like poems that can paint me a picture, although they are hardly ever in sync with the writer's view. Oh well, I thought it was wonderful!

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

2 posted 2006-06-30 10:34 AM

loved this, the read was soothing...not to mention, it humbles the soul in great awareness of the giving heart of the writer

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

3 posted 2006-06-30 02:21 PM

What an exquisite string of tribute pearls, Donna!

- Owl

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2006-06-30 02:24 PM

Donna, your words alone are pearls of wisdom.
Lovely this..
lovely you.

Don't bring me down now,
let me stay here for awhile
You know life's too short,
let me bathe here in your smile.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2006-06-30 05:17 PM

*smiling*

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

6 posted 2006-06-30 06:00 PM

Breathe taking.
What a beautiful write.

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2006-06-30 07:07 PM

Enjoyed...James

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

8 posted 2006-06-30 09:35 PM

I am always amazed where certain gifts
like pearls
come from. The best thanks
is to do as you've done...

to string them, those gifts,
one by one, to lay them
close to skin,

that the sheen may be brightened
by time, and wisdom.

The many touchings of one's fingers
doesn't hurt, either.

Donna...this is absolutely brilliant,
in both word, and design.

A

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

9 posted 2006-07-03 06:07 AM

It is amazing how sometimes we can be handed gifts and never reven realize what treasures that they are until much later...

Thank you each for the kindness of your words.

Peace.

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

Dark Stranger
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

10 posted 2006-07-03 05:51 PM

ms gs, you open the clouds and touch the wise one on the whispers...enjoyed this

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

11 posted 2006-07-03 11:31 PM

Beautifully strung Gentle.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

12 posted 2006-07-04 12:24 PM

This is an excellent poem strung into thoughts and dreams. Beautiful, thank you. martyjo

Krawdad
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since 2001-01-03

Posts 2597

13 posted 2006-07-04 12:39 PM

If only more were passed down . . .

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