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The Rose Colored Glasses
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The Rose Colored Glasses |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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The Rose Colored Glasses I somehow lost my glasses … they were such a special pair; They had a lovely tint of rose - I wore them everywhere; I searched and searched to no avail, as many weeks ensued, While all the days that followed, seemed so gray and misconstrued. The last time that I had them, was a Tuesday, I recall, About a month ago, when life came halting to a crawl; I must have set them down as I was watching my TV, That morning … the eleventh of September, I believe. Before that day, I used to see the world through colored glass; The blush of rose would filter out the demons from my path; When I looked through those spectacles … I had nothing to fear, And found that when I lost them, my perspective grew unclear. I phoned up my optometrist, and went in for a test, He asked if I could read a chart … I said I'd do my best; I called out many letters as I went across the row, An F, an E, an A, an R - I read them to and fro. The second line read D, then E, an A, a T, then H, I called them out as I went through, but started losing faith; The bottom line was hard to read, I really had to squint, It spelled out WAR and TERROR in a very tiny print. I started crying then and there … I didn't like this game ... Without my rosy glasses, all I saw was fear and pain; "I'll write you a prescription," said the doctor with a moan … "Supplies are rather short these days, I fear you're not alone." I followed his advice, and sure enough, the order came; I left the box unopened, frightened I might go insane; But now within his office, he removed them from their case, A lighter shade I noticed, than the pair that I'd misplaced. "You'll find that they are not as strong as what you had before. I've tried, but I'm afraid that they don't make those anymore. You're suffering from something that I used to find quite rare … Astigmatism brought on by the state of world affairs." "Your vision's been distorted, by the chaos you perceive … The constant news bombarding optic centers - no reprieve. The symptoms can be headaches, some fatigue, yet lack of sleep, A blurring of the mind until reduced to tears, you weep." "These glasses aren't a cure, but they will help you find your way, Each time you place them on … give thanks for all you have, and pray. Just look beyond the hype and fear … perspective is the key, Identify the good in life, to set your spirit free." He placed the glasses on my face, and pointed to the chart; I closed my eyes and gave my thanks … then prayed with all my heart! I called out every letter in the first line that I saw ... An F, an A, an I, a T, an H … I read with awe. Continuing, I saw an H, an O, a P, then E, I felt my spirits rise, and I began to truly see … The further that I read, the print was "clearer" - I was stunned! The final line spelled vividly … that WE SHALL OVERCOME! /Kit McCallum |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Wow...how'd you do that? This is simply incredible! I love happy endings. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Wow Kit. This is another brilliant story from your pen. Such a great story, and again with such words of truth behind it. I do so love your writings, they tell so much. I don't know how you keep doing it, but I'm glad you do. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
STANDING OVATION!!!ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!!! Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ Positively a brilliant and touching piece of writing~ I think I'll call my optometrist for one of those exams~  Bless you, sweet lady~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
WOW WOW O WOW O WOW WOW WOW I want a pair of those! This is an incredible poem. May I give a copy of it to the optometrist when I go and order some of these glasses? |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This was such an encouraging and wise piece of writing filled with hope for the future, and for we shall overcome. Fantastic writing and story Kit. ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kit, I'm not looking for my glasses. I'm on me knees in awe! Such an incredible gift you share here. Such a wonderful heart and mind you have. I'll keep comin' back for more. Bless you. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I need sunglasses to look at you cuz you my dear are....  BRILLIANT this poem is SO COOL How very clever and creative you are. You worked this theme, metaphor and word play to poetic perfection. Your gift of story telling in rhyme divine added to the always positive moral of your message, never cease to impress and amaze us. You have gone to the heart of the matter here for what all of us are feeling in this time of change and loss. You ROCK when you rhyme Kit-girlie... you rock even when ya dont rhyme   meThis distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I love your Muse. I adore what she does with your mind, and how it transfers to the written word. You have a great deal to be proud of, and Passions does too, YOU! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, It's hard to improve on JM. I can only say once again to me you are in Balladeers class. and that's about as classy as you can get. *L* Sy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
JM and Seymour said it best... This IS brilliant. *S* And the highest compliment I can think to pay a poet is that you're in the same exalted realm as Balladeer, telling a story with excellence of rhyme and flawless rhythm.  [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 10-19-2001).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kit--Fantastic writing!! Thank you for this uplifting poem.. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
WONDERFUL WRITE!! This was just wonderful Kit, thank you! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
GR8 Kit! Did you know that F E A R stand for: False Evidence Appearing Real ???  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow! This is very, very good. I really like it. Maybe, I need some new glasses. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wow, Kit, your talent just amazes me! I can always count on you to bring lessons to life so wonderfully. This is sooooo well expressed  Into my library this goes~ Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Yes, we will! Very well stated Kit....a wonderful metaphor and it's so true. I loved this! God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Kit - Thjis is so CREATIVE!!!. It's one of those poems where everybody says, "I wish I had thought of that!" - This is a really, really great poem. I love it through and through. Good for you, Kit! Bully! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! STANDING OVATION!!! What a wonderful poem of hope and faith! I LOVE IT!!! Your words are amazing, sweet Kit! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kit, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kit!! This is fantastic!! Just so great, and special, and creative, and inspiring and ,....oh dear...sorry..I am just elated after reading this piece!! Thank you so much! ~hugs, NancyLee~
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
I have reread this several times. This is one of the best poems I have read in a long time. Thank you for sharing. All I can say is WOW! |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
EXCELLENT Melton |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
BRILLIANT WORK! From beginning to end, very captivating Proud of ya, Sis Liz |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
 This is fine poetry, moving and well crafted and those glasses? Ah, yes, I have a pair and I've lost them, but I believe I know where they are! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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nona Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 139Fla |
Beautiful words crafted well. You wrote what many are feeling right now but unable to express. Thank you for saying them for us I will copy this one for sure and anxiously wait for more .........nona |
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oh2beme Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 215NV USA |
Oh Kit, but what can I say as I type with teary eyes and goose bumped skin. This is absolutely beautiful and I commend you my friend on a piece very well done. Can I have the name of that optomotrist? I think I need new glasses. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi Kit, I love this poem, I too have rose colored glasses, and they make everything look a lttle rosier. They really do. But sadly they don't work as well anymore either. Fantastic write here. Sandra |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I can't thank you all enough for this overwhelming response (but I will try, LOL). Many hugs to you all for being the incredible group of people that you are. You lift my spirits more than you will ever possibly know...  Duncan: Thank you so much for the kind words Duncan. I love a happy endings too, and I find writing these poems helps to remind me that they do exist … many thanks! Tracey: What a wonderful response Tracey, thank you so very much. I'm not sure where some of these stories come from either, LOL, but I'm glad they do too. I have fun writing them. Startime: Thank you so much for the standing ovation Startime … what a wonderful response, many thanks to you. Marge: Now why do I get the feeling you and I have the same optometrist my spirited friend? Thank you for these lovely words Marge, you are very much appreciated. Midnitesun: Thank you so much for the wows Midnitesun, and if you need a pair … I can send you my optometrist's name, LOL. I'm glad you enjoyed, and thank you. Mysteria: Thank you for this lovely response Sharon ... your encouraging words are always so very much appreciated, thank you my friend. Larry C: If you keep coming back, I'll keep writing Larry ... how could I not, with such a beautiful response as this … thank you so much! Janet Marie: I'm not sure how I could possibly thank you for all the smiles your responses bring me JM … you are such a wonderful person. Thanks for always seeing deeply into the writing, you are very much appreciated gator-gal. Sunshine: I love her too Karilea. I don't know where she comes up with these ideas, but I sure hope she doesn't take too many vacations on me, LOL. Thank you so very much for this beautiful response my friend. Hugs to you. Seymour: I couldn't think of a more wonderful and uplifting compliment than this Sy. Balladeer is indeed a class act, and a man I deeply admire. Thank you so much for these encouraging sentiments, they are greatly appreciated. Southern: Thank you for this wonderful and encouraging response Suthern … Balladeer is such an incredible story-teller, and if I can possibly pass on the same feelings to others that I get when reading Michael's work, then I could simply not be any happier. He is an exceptional man, thank you for this. Martie: You are so very welcome Martie, and thank "you" so very much for these kind words, they are very much appreciated. Gentle Spirit: Thank you for enjoying this piece Gentle Spirit, many hugs to you for these wonderful and encouraging words. Interloper: Oh my goodness … that is so true Interloper! Thanks for this terrific perspective, I couldn't agree with you more. Many thanks to you. SmartChick: I'm glad you enjoyed this piece SmartChick, and if you need a new pair of glasses too, I can pass along my optometrist's name to you as well, LOL. Thanks so much for enjoying. Melissa: What a beautiful comment Melissa, thank you so much for enjoying these little lessons of life, I do enjoy writing them and am so encouraged when they are received well, many thanks. Elizabeth: Thank you so much for these wonderful sentiments Elizabeth, I'm so glad you enjoyed this piece, I'm very grateful for these kind words. LngJhnAg: LOL @ Bully! I loved that! With so many incredible poets within these walls, I've often felt that "why didn't I think of that" feeling before too, LOL. Thank you so much for this great response LngJhn … you are very much appreciated. Mistletoe Angel: You are so wonderful Noah … thank you so very much for this enthusiastic response, I can't thank you enough for these kind words, they are very much appreciated, and mean a great deal to me. Enchantress: LOL, oh my … thank you for these wonderful words NancyLee! I'm so glad you found them inspiring, and I'm so very grateful you enjoyed. Many hugs. Eloise: Thank you so much for this beautiful response Eloise! Knowing that you re-read it is a wonderful feeling to me, thank you so very much for enjoying this. 2dalimit: A single word that warms my heart Melton, thank you so much for this ... I am very appreciative. Elizabeth Santos: Thank you so much for these sweet words Liz … you've given me a big hug around my heart today, many hugs to you Sis. The Lady of Shallot: I'm glad you've been able to find where you left your glasses too Lady of Shallot … it's a little unnerving when they're gone, isn't it? Many thanks to you for these lovely sentiments. Nona: Thank you so much for such encouraging comments Nona. I'm so glad you enjoyed this piece, and am very grateful for your lovely thoughts. oh2beme: You are so very welcome oh2beme, and I'd be happy to forward along my optometrists name … I know there are still some supplies available. Thank you so very much from the bottom of "my" heart for this beautiful response, I'm very appreciative. Catalinamoon: I'm hoping the prescription gets a little stronger over time Sandra. If we keep wearing them … our vision is bound to improve! Many hugs to you for these kind words, I'm very grateful. Much appreciation and big, big hugs to all, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 10-20-2001).] |
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Fee Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 381Melbourne, Australia |
Kit, So many times you have lifted me up with your words. You have truely captured the heart of what needs to be done to get people through this tragic time. I live in Australia and was touched so sadly of the events of September 11th. Love to your kind heart. Fee |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Kit, I hate to admit it, but I think our entire country had been wearing those rose colored glasses. It's such a shame that something so horrendous had to happen to encourage us to tint up the glasses a bit. Dawn |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I was going back into the archives to read through some of my thoughts a year ago ... and just wanted to say how much I appreciated the comfort I drew from everyone in the aftermath of the tragedy of 911 .... Fee: Thank you for the kind words Fee, they are very much appreciated. Dawn: Thank you Dawn for understanding and for sharing your thoughts with me. With much appreciation on this Day of Remembrance, one year later ... /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (09-11-2002 07:10 AM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sheesh there are a lot of good ones back here but where the heck is the one about the forest, I want to show a new member. He wrote just about the identical theme as you did in yours about over-clearing.I read between the lines in this one by the way, too bad you didn't know me then. I'm back - can't find it so can you show this new poet, Penmaster your poem when you get time? LOL /pip/Forum100/HTML/002111.html |
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