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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Challenge From a Teacher Larry's challenge assignment choice from Ginger's classroom.  /pip/Forum7/HTML/000552.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ from Websters Dictionary: Star: 1 a : a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night b : a self-luminous gaseous celestial body whose shape is usually spheroidal, 2 a : a planet or a configuration of the planets that is held in astrology to influence one's destiny or fortune 3 a : a conventional figure with five or more points that represents a star; 4a : of, relating to, or being a star < received star billing > b : of outstanding excellence ~~~~~~~~~~ ~Starshine~ "If I Could Meet A Star" is the question of poetic ponderance ... so as I wonder this query ... still another question comes to mind. Why do we call someone a star? What is it that they do that earns them this ethereal honor? After all, stars are born to the sky, they belong to the clouds and possess celestial heights that no mortal can ever truly touch. So why do we give a title such as this to a human? Do some shine brighter than others? Yes, of course, we have followed many a great man's/woman's beacon. Some of these people are gifted of voice, of hand, of mind and vision to see clarity with a radiant rarity. So I then wonder, would I feel the same awe when looking at one of them as I do when I stand beneath a star stained sky on a clear night? Would their light offer me the same inspire and inner contentment? Would I learn of constance and commitment, of things unchanged and uncharted? Could they tell me the secrets of midnight and keep their promise to the moon? Seems like a lot of expectation to put on a mere mortals shoulders. Still, we have known those who were worthy of such a title. Those exceptions to the rule ... those who just do seem to shine a little brighter ... stand out above the crowd. And it wasn't for their facial attributes, it didn't matter if they had perfect teeth nor classic cheekbones. They became celebrity for their passion, for their vision of things to come, and their determination and often times self sacrifice to see their goal through to completion, not for money, nor fame, but for the purpose of making things more fair or safer for the next one to walk in their footsteps. We recently, tearfully watched as 7 stars fell from the sky and many of us didn't know their names or faces. We knew them as the men and women of NASA. Sadly many only reach celebrity after the fall. The star of a hero shines brighter in our eyes. One tragically dark day on a September gone, many stars were given back to the sky. The true definition of a hero doesn't always mean they asked for the title. Does anyone ever actually apply for the position of an angel? To me, they are one in the same, and all belong to the sky. I think I'll wish on one from here ... perhaps I'll wish to see my next shooting star over the ocean, where the blues of the tides and the sky become one. Now, come to think of it ... I wouldn't mind having Mother Nature's autograph. JM **To all the stars that shine down on us ... those lost to war and the endeavor for peace ... those who gave so we can go farther.**  [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (04-08-2003 09:03 PM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JM, Well now, as stars go I see qualities that I hadn't considered before. Not surprising many of them are reflected in you dearest friend. A tender contemplative write. You know how to make me think ever deeper. And thank you for honoring me with a response to this challenge. I'm sure she'd have given you and A+!  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Beautifully written  Life may be hard, but it's your attitude that determines your happieness |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet Marie...There are stars on earth...like angels, they have more light, and some are fortunate enough to recognize them...I see one in you, dear friend. Loved this!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, You were as clear as one can see. But it is what one cannot see that intrigues me. Within the sum of the common is the uncommon. The repition of strange within the very sense of change. The large and the small and the sense of it all. You have to travel infinity to even get close to the vicinity. And this in our present form is impossible. So within the limites of our cry you sing a wonderous lullaby. And this my dear is to me the salve of my why. WWRS   PS. An excellent write. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Your thoughts here shine with insight and certainly with a wisdom we would do well to emulate. I enjoyed JM.. very well said and done. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Sadly many only reach celebrity after the fall. Now, come to think of it ... I wouldn't mind having Mother Nature's autograph. cool write, these two lines strike me the most |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Larry.... thank you dearest one, for the inspire...some days the muse just wont let me write poetry, so this was a very nice release of words that were building up steam. LOL Thank you for sharing so much of Ginger and your heart with us. Skyfire ... thank you so much for the kind reply. Martie ... you've got quite the glow yourself *smile* thank you sweetie  Sy-babes....is it any wonder why I adore you so??? Your reply reads like poetry and your rhymes are written 'cross this heart of mine. Thank you my sweet Sy-guy...for all you are in my day. Ron ... coming from one whose talent we all wish to emulate, I thank you for your generosity. ( but dont emulate a moth unless you got a flame proof heart).  Kaile .. thank you much for the cool and for letting me know which lines worked!! ~~~~ thank you all for stopping in and sharing your starshine with me "and when we get to the pearly gates ... we'll find what we called our sins were just mistakes." Tom Kimmel [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (04-09-2003 09:44 AM).] |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
This is awesome. Love reading all these great writes. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you Flower ... so is your reply "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'd have to agree - getting Mother Nature's autograph - and that of her Queen Moth - would be a spectacular accomplishment... you did well, little one - very, very well... and I know someone with a stick that will set this on the fire, just to see the sparks ascend to meet this beauty.... |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Still, we have known those who were worthy of such a title.... My, my, my...yes, it has been my honor to know of one, and seen the growth spill outward through the blackness of night to burst out with the breathtaking awe of the multa sparkling sky over the soft boom of waves and become one with them. A gentle smile to you for the depths from which you bring forth and grace us with....yes, I know of one who carries the gentle beat of wing..Well done, my dear friend, well done...very gentle smile |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Kari and Logan....my goodness you two sure know how to make a moth glow ... thank you so much for your generous replies ... Kari...thank you for all the reasons you already know and for sending a whisper on the wind and bringing in our dear Logan. Sweet Keeper...your replies read like poetry and humble me and warm me mothy heart....Im honored to have you come by...we miss you around here... Come back and spread some more of your starshine soon, we have so much more to learn from you. "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JM, Back for a read to my dear wife. This is such an incredibile addition to my Ginger collection. Thoughts so rich and deep they span the ocean and the sky... If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'I think I'll wish on one from here ... perhaps I'll wish to see my next shooting star over the ocean, where the blues of the tides and the sky become one. Now, come to think of it ... I wouldn't mind having Mother Nature's autograph.' Hey Jams...how did I miss this one???  If I did replies  I'd tell you that I really liked what you said here, actually got me thinking (and you know that doesn't happen too often!). [This message has been edited by Duncan (04-19-2003 09:20 PM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I love reviewing the good stuff.... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know this made me realize just how very lucky I really was. You see I had picked this special star that I designated "her" star, and to me she always was a star here on earth in her art, so I figured she would be a special start up there too . The stars I know in heaven are much brighter than any here on earth that is for sure. You sure met Larry's challenge with heart Mz. Moth. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
The facets of you are ever changing like the twinkling of a star, like the flow of this piece moving from nexus to nadir. However, one thing is always constant and that's your brilliance. Wonderful write. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Kari...I see you've been spreading your own kind of light on the back pages...thank you for the revisit  Sharon...yes, I understand...I have an emerald star up there. Thank you for sharing your starshine. Kethry ... hey there girlie!!...its been awhile since I've seen you round here.I hope life is treating you kind. Thank you for such a sweet response. thanks groovy girls. thanks again to dear Larry for the inspire. Poetry is emotion put into measure. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JM, "Could they tell me the secrets of midnight and keep their promise to the moon?" Probably not. But I sure love what you extract from the sky. Thanks for letting me reminisce. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
If I could meet a star, I would choose to not; For as a physicist, I know they are quite hot. -majnu -------------------------------------- Timid thoughts be not afraid. I am a Poet. |
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