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Sunday, August 3, 2008

August

In Early August Fireflies waltzed to the summer cantata In amber lights around the marsh Cicadas droned a symphonic lulling Amusing August ~`~`~ August Droughted garden seedy blooms crickets squealing summer tunes. Summer breeze moves sundrenched leaves to tickle all the trees. Garden ripens Wind... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 2, 2008

Wisdom (Acrostic)

Wisdom Wise wonder Information imparting Simple sagacious starting Diverse dreams Offering Marvellous mystery! ~~~~~ Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 1, 2008

The Past

The Past Words like shadows in silence live Restless bones of reflection Found stowed against a page. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Perspective.

Perspective Perspective changes within the shadows of events. You choose the viewpoint and Proceed toward your enlightenment. A promise of perpetual perception. ~~~ Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

I Think I Can Fly

I Think I Can Fly The air was cool. Lighted with sparkle. The day was resplendent, Created for children to play. He stood on a rise, Hands held upward to the sky. He shouted aloud, An exuberant cry. "I think I can fly!" He lept in glee To slide down the hillside. So easily. Inspiration; Sparkled... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Sky Shine

Sky Shine Haiku If trees could speak out Would they whisper to the sky For rosy blushes? Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Faith, Hope and Love

Faith Hope & Love Faith, sweet gentle hug of care Comes to me in my despair Whispering comfort to my heart Staying there to ne'er depart Faith calms my raging spirit's low And lifts my thoughts to ever show That belonging and beloved are you Faith the friend forever true Carries me along my path... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 26, 2008

The Poetess

The Poetess I have a cauldron at my knee Where I deposit words of poetry It bubbles and steams musically I grin, watching with utmost glee As a poem emerges just for me To scribble on a page to share With poetry friends to read out there. The poems arrive in bits, bites and phrases Thoughts in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 25, 2008

Dreams

Dreams Sleepy time in gentle waves is grabbing my attention. Sleep the magic ticket to the dreams of no retention. Why do dreams disappear though their images are so bright? Do they offer special messages when they leave you in the night? I will rest my weary being now and pursue elusive dreams. The... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Sunrise suprise

Sunrise Surprise Sunlight slips across my room to kiss my sleeping eyes. Wakened now I stretch and yawn with morning sighs. I gaze silently and to my wondering eyes -- My bedroom had received a bouquet of roses from the skies! Sign in to see full entry.

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