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01/03/2006 08:29:18 PM · #626 |
Photo by : Peter Roubos
"A Magical Land"
I dream of a journey
to a magical land
where windmills dwell
as giants grand
I look beyond the grass
with astonished eyes
these giants are gentle
to my surprise
their blades were still
as though they slept
but spring to life
when the land is swept
swoosh, swoosh,
like a deep baritone
the blades come alive
as the wind is blown
the clouds stir
with a silent wake
they clear the way
for the sun to break
shining through
what a glorious light
amazing beauty
that thrills my sight
this is why I dream
for my mind to trace
and recall the scene
of the power and grace.
so each night I journey
to this magical land
to delight in the beauty
where the giants stand.
Jeff Sasek
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01/03/2006 10:45:43 PM · #627 |
Originally posted by jsas:
Photo by : Peter Roubos
"A Magical Land"
I dream of a journey
to a magical land
where windmills dwell
as giants grand
I look beyond the grass
with astonished eyes
these giants are gentle
to my surprise
their blades were still
as though they slept
but spring to life
when the land is swept
swoosh, swoosh,
like a deep baritone
the blades come alive
as the wind is blown
the clouds stir
with a silent wake
they clear the way
for the sun to break
shining through
what a glorious light
amazing beauty
that thrills my sight
this is why I dream
for my mind to trace
and recall the scene
of the power and grace.
so each night I journey
to this magical land
to delight in the beauty
where the giants stand.
Jeff Sasek |
Love the picture and the poem :)
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01/04/2006 09:04:23 PM · #628 |
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01/05/2006 04:57:38 AM · #629 |
Photo by: Manuel Librodo
"Her Eyes"
Her eyes are clear as crystal
and reflect as a looking glass.
They reveal an innocent truth
of joy and happiness.
Her heart is soft and tender
as a graceful dove ascending,
glowing with compassion, with
faith and hope resounding.
A face of pure beauty
a fragile tea cup on display,
like fine china, she is priceless
with her grace and youthful way.
So look into her eyes
and you'll see crystal clear,
that she is looking back at you
and reflecting from your mirror.
-Jeff Sasek
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01/05/2006 05:03:53 AM · #630 |
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01/05/2006 05:11:27 AM · #631 |
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01/06/2006 08:59:25 AM · #632 |
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01/06/2006 03:57:48 PM · #633 |
Sorry this has taken so long to post. This is the poem written by Jsas, put together with a photo by ArpeggioAngel, for my friend Stuart who recently lost his wife, Mary.
Thanks all
Faye
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01/06/2006 04:08:01 PM · #634 |
Originally posted by maguero:
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Martin, are you aware I did a poem on your bird-of-pardise a few posts down?
R. |
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01/06/2006 09:12:04 PM · #635 |
Originally posted by fayepek:
Sorry this has taken so long to post. This is the poem written by Jsas, put together with a photo by ArpeggioAngel, for my friend Stuart who recently lost his wife, Mary.
Thanks all
Faye |
You did a good job on it Faye thanks for sharing it. |
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01/06/2006 09:30:45 PM · #636 |
How about a poem? You pick the image in my port.
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01/06/2006 09:35:07 PM · #637 |
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01/06/2006 09:49:22 PM · #638 |
 This one is great. Robert do you want to write for it?
Message edited by author 2006-01-06 21:50:17. |
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01/07/2006 12:23:40 PM · #639 |
Originally posted by fayepek:
I haven't written a poem in years, but while looking at jsas's portfolio, I found a picture that reminds me so much of where I played as a kid MANY MANY years ago, I was inspired to give it a try.
Salmon Gulchâ€Â¦
ahh welcome memories of carefree days
so long ago
young girls full of adventure
and the mysteries of life
not contained by the boundaries of our worldâ€Â¦
our world had no boundaries
Salmon Gulch they called it
we never saw a salmon
in the shallow waters of the creek
but perhaps they swam by unnoticed
as we played along the waters edge.
fresh, young imaginationsâ€Â¦
a peculiar shaped rock was a clue to hidden treasures
broken branches were made not by deer
or other wild animals passing through
but were left for us .. a trail made by a kidnapped victimâ€Â¦
only we could save them.
two orphan girls
with nothing to eat but wild licorice roots
dug from the banks of the creek
no home of our own
building rock castles in the water
for crawdads and periwinkles
water skippers and water dogs
pollywogs and frogs
Salmon Gulchâ€Â¦
a magical place with Indian burial grounds
pirate treasures
cougars
bears
a wild boy living under the bridge
sandwiches and cookies left on a fallen log
to save him from starvation
Salmon Gulchâ€Â¦
a secret place where we didn’t dare speak above a whisper
to speak aloud would anger the Indian spirits
who only allowed us to come here if we were quietâ€Â¦
and never harmed an animal...
or stepped on a plantâ€Â¦
gold nuggets hidden in the creek
in gravel and beneath the rocks
countless hours spent searching
with pie pans stolen from our mothers kitchens
not discouraged that the nuggets were not found
there was always tomorrowâ€Â¦
and a new adventureâ€Â¦
such welcome memoriesâ€Â¦ |
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01/08/2006 11:07:49 AM · #640 |
Photo by: Mandy Turner
"Waiting for Daddy"
Waiting for Daddy
with a sad little eye.
watching the road
since saying goodbye.
The day is so long
the wait is too great
hope he comes home soon
and won't be late.
I long to dance
'cross the livingroom floor
to be twirled through the air
always asking for more.
The table is all set
with crumpets and tea
all the guests have arrived
'cept for Daddy and me.
So I stand at the window
looking sad and unhappy
watching the road
and waiting for Daddy.
-Jeff Sasek
Message edited by author 2006-01-08 11:14:20. |
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01/08/2006 12:01:45 PM · #641 |
Photo by: James Stanton
"The Brave Unknown"
This is the place
where bravery lies
white washed tombs
of unknown men
no farewell speeches
no sad goodbyes
just a marker to visit
now and then.
Clothed in grey
they faced their death
now they sleep
as a symbol upon this stone
oh what suffering
to gasp your last breath
atleast they didn't suffer alone.
For they rest as a unit
just as they died
standing here I ponder
if loved ones cried
and will their lives
they lived ever atone
for their sacrifice
and the brave unknown.
-Jeff Sasek
Message edited by author 2006-01-08 17:02:30. |
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01/08/2006 01:02:31 PM · #642 |
| You are doing amazing stuff here Jeff. Well done. Just look at the viewing figures! |
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01/08/2006 04:44:27 PM · #643 |
Originally posted by jsas:
Photo by : Peter Roubos
"A Magical Land"
I dream of a journey
to a magical land
where windmills dwell
as giants grand
I look beyond the grass
with astonished eyes
these giants are gentle
to my surprise
their blades were still
as though they slept
but spring to life
when the land is swept
swoosh, swoosh,
like a deep baritone
the blades come alive
as the wind is blown
the clouds stir
with a silent wake
they clear the way
for the sun to break
shining through
what a glorious light
amazing beauty
that thrills my sight
this is why I dream
for my mind to trace
and recall the scene
of the power and grace.
so each night I journey
to this magical land
to delight in the beauty
where the giants stand.
Jeff Sasek |
Jeff Thanks,
I didn't have time this week so I just read it now.
Great poem, thanks again!
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01/08/2006 04:51:15 PM · #644 |
Originally posted by DianaB:
You are doing amazing stuff here Jeff. Well done. Just look at the viewing figures! |
Yeah it is crazy but I am really enjoying it. |
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01/08/2006 04:51:57 PM · #645 |
| YW Peter, the pic says it all awesome shot |
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01/09/2006 11:05:13 PM · #646 |
| WoW we have almost 100 poems by my quick count on this thread. |
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01/09/2006 11:39:45 PM · #647 |
Originally posted by jsas:
WoW we have almost 100 poems by my quick count on this thread. |
here's another one for you to write a poem for Jeff - will get us closer to a hundred.
Message edited by author 2006-01-15 14:55:37.
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01/09/2006 11:46:20 PM · #648 |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
[quote=jsas] WoW we have almost 100 poems by my quick count on this thread. |
here's another one for you to write a poem for Jeff - will get us closer to a huundred.
*looks at Linda*
Message edited by author 2006-01-15 15:09:40. |
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01/09/2006 11:53:07 PM · #649 |
come on now - give it a shot....this is something that happens daily in our society
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01/09/2006 11:57:54 PM · #650 |
| OK I will try...but only for another Mt.Dew. |
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