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Where I Am From – Patricia’s Excellent Challenge
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Where I Am From – Patricia’s Excellent Challenge |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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I believe I am from a secret kept to the last; I am from a dream unspoken but held to a heart still. I am from a whisper kept within a hug given solemnly, with warmth. I am from green eyes smiling, laughter that precedes a joke, and stories taller than the teller. I am from a massive, messed-up heritage, a varietal purple grape nestled firmly between relatively speaking Germans, and we meld to give drink and respite to all. I am from sea foam and salt breezes rolling hills and pinion trees, strawberry fields forever, where old oaks dress in Spanish moss and damp sand clings to ankles, where thoughts drift cool as fog banks. I am from the tangy yeast bread of kneading hands, and the hunger of a carpenter, saved. I am from a woman gone to meet her soul’s mate, and I wait for her to reveal in silent reverie, the secret of me. ~*~ 12-4-07 Patricia’s Challenge ~*~ " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
This is so precious. Thank you for telling us your story. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
The secret of you  Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
WOW! Karilea, 'the secret of you!' hugs dear poetess Home is not where you live, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yes, indeed! Patricia's is an "Excellent Challenge" and you have met it head on and with such beauty and depth of emotion. I like where you came from ~ and who you are.  Love to you, Dear Light of Sun, Linda  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie.......how beautiful are the beginnings of you !  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Oh Karilea! This is awesome! Now I wanna do it! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
My SIL! This is outstanding....and it's going straight to my library. It is really, really good and contest worthy! Much love went into this. .......jo |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Karilea, it was wonderful to hear your story, enjoyed every part, thank you for sharing. Rick |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I am loving these and so glad that I didn't miss this particular challenge....Well done MommaK.  LOVELY |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
... and what a beautiful secret you are. You are an amazing woman and a beautiful poet -- and I am glad to be able to read the lovely of you. Alison |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I have been awaiting your poem, my dear Karilea, knowing your words would be truly exquisite. Exquisite does not begin to describe how wonderful this poem is. Thank you for this and for everything. Your friendship and mentorship mean more than you will ever know. I know I am away too often and too long, but please know you are always and will always be with me... Love, Patricia |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Sunny One, Before I read your post I imagined you were sure to say that you were from the sunshine. You fooled me... love it... dale |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I am from sea foam and salt breezes rolling hills and pinion trees, strawberry fields forever, where old oaks dress in Spanish moss and damp sand clings to ankles, where thoughts drift cool as fog banks. how incredibly beautiful, dear Karilea! In every poem of the challenge I read I find some common background and I love it ... with you here there is the German language and the strawberries... smiles! I am happy to see how Patricia's challenge inspires many of our Poet friends here. I love it! Love, Margherita |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Oh yes. This one is warm and full. I like it very much. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
obviously, a most fine response to the 'I am from...' poetry 'challenge!'... I am especially fond of: “I am from a dream unspoken”; AND: “I am from sea foam and salt breezes rolling hills and pinion trees, strawberry fields … old oaks dress in Spanish moss … where thoughts drift cool as fog banks.” v. serious and long-sustained applause!! |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I believe I am from a secret kept to the last; Dear Karilea... you are so beautiful with your words.. thank you for sharing 'you' RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
!~sigh~! The 'sea foam' and 'Spanish moss'references really got to me, K. A wonderfully intimate write! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
and rightfully laces with a bit of the Irish sprites and magic....enjoyed this |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, thank you for this beauty! Also, how sighingly lovely to remember how "damp sand clings to ankles". I had forgotten ... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Sun- "I am from green eyes smiling, laughter that precedes a joke, and stories taller than the teller. I am from a massive, messed-up heritage, a varietal purple grape nestled firmly between relatively speaking Germans, and we meld to give drink and respite to all." Lovely way to write it Sunshine!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
You are from a beautiful place! H, Robert |
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