All Those Puzzling Pieces
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Ode to Me!"What makes a life? How do the pieces fit?
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Comment from kcross11
I loved these lines-
burgeoning between my toes, sprouting
sun on my laughing nose,
What a fun poem! I don't think I've ever read a poem that frolicked until I read this one. Love, love, love it.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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I loved these lines-
burgeoning between my toes, sprouting
sun on my laughing nose,
What a fun poem! I don't think I've ever read a poem that frolicked until I read this one. Love, love, love it.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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love frolicking, kc - can highly recommend it! :))Sharyn
Comment from Robin Gilmor
I love your ode to yourself. You are free and make the reader feel free with you as you enjoy life and everything in God's world. Glad to see you added the "or Her." A completely enjoyable read with a lovely presentation of colors and picture.
Robin :)
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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I love your ode to yourself. You are free and make the reader feel free with you as you enjoy life and everything in God's world. Glad to see you added the "or Her." A completely enjoyable read with a lovely presentation of colors and picture.
Robin :)
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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thx so much, Robin! :)S
Comment from October21
Everyday is one of those days for me:-) I guess anything is possible and we should live everyday like we are living our dream:-) I found that this was uplifting and quite... How do you say? Positive?
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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Everyday is one of those days for me:-) I guess anything is possible and we should live everyday like we are living our dream:-) I found that this was uplifting and quite... How do you say? Positive?
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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oh you break me up, Shenel! bravo for you! :))
Comment from Cornelius2000
This poem made me think of my college roommate, senior year in the Sigma Nu House, who explained to me that he and I were "good," meaning "smart, handsome and clever," and that we had every right to feel good about ourselves. He WAS good, and went on to have a successful career as a Methodist minister. I loved that most of your poem was a single sentence, just rambling on. I'm not sure I've ever had as good a day as you were having when you wrote this, but I like it that you're celebrating YOU.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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This poem made me think of my college roommate, senior year in the Sigma Nu House, who explained to me that he and I were "good," meaning "smart, handsome and clever," and that we had every right to feel good about ourselves. He WAS good, and went on to have a successful career as a Methodist minister. I loved that most of your poem was a single sentence, just rambling on. I'm not sure I've ever had as good a day as you were having when you wrote this, but I like it that you're celebrating YOU.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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Well ... "odes" can be so damned BORING, Dave, right? The alternative was "ode to a toad" - and who'd want to do that? But yes, I had some "alone" quiet time yesterday ... always a good thing! :))))
Comment from amada
Oh yes, for sure this one deserves a 6! I celebrate with you and i thank you or this shot of adrenaline in my veins. Even my taste buds are happy thinking of a great cup of tea and a slice of banana bread. My favorite food: bread, any kind, any flavor, any shape. Celebrate.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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Oh yes, for sure this one deserves a 6! I celebrate with you and i thank you or this shot of adrenaline in my veins. Even my taste buds are happy thinking of a great cup of tea and a slice of banana bread. My favorite food: bread, any kind, any flavor, any shape. Celebrate.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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My great pleasure, amada! Anyway who loves tea & banana bread (any kind of bread ... AND pasta too!) is okay with me!!
Blessings for your magic '6' - something to celebrate for my morning as well! :)))Sharynb
Comment from Gungalo
Well Whitman did it, you did it and now the world must do it. Very interesting you and I enjoyed the running through the grass barefoot. Isn't it just amazing when you discover yourself?
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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Well Whitman did it, you did it and now the world must do it. Very interesting you and I enjoyed the running through the grass barefoot. Isn't it just amazing when you discover yourself?
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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It's just a matter of taking the time, Gungalo - too much time spent on unimportant things sometimes! :)S
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Excellent!! I must have already given you two 6s they won't let me give you another! I wish my bathroom scales were as friendly as yours! I might be able to feel and laugh and be as happy as you are! Oh well, back to the diet. Just an amazing poem bring lots of smiley wrinkles to my chubby face! xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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Excellent!! I must have already given you two 6s they won't let me give you another! I wish my bathroom scales were as friendly as yours! I might be able to feel and laugh and be as happy as you are! Oh well, back to the diet. Just an amazing poem bring lots of smiley wrinkles to my chubby face! xsx Sandra
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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thanks chubby-chops (yeah, right ...) - how's the shoulder? didn't you just have surgery? :)S
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You have me muddled up with another chubby chops!!!! LOL, I am so pleased there are more out there like me! xsx
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it happens when you reach my advanced age and chub! :( oops! :)
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To cheer you up, you are not the only one!! xx
Comment from Joy Graham
Well you are a treasure :) This is a humorous ode and I congratulate you for thinking of it! It is very much your style and readers will love it a lot. I am stuck with my ode and not sure if I'll be able to gitter done...
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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Well you are a treasure :) This is a humorous ode and I congratulate you for thinking of it! It is very much your style and readers will love it a lot. I am stuck with my ode and not sure if I'll be able to gitter done...
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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thank you so much, Joy ... yes, I saw I'd put in to do an "ode" and was just thinking how boring they were as a form - to be "exalted", hmm? I'll look forward to seeing what you come up with! :)))))Sharyn
Comment from paul O'Brien
Oh me! Yes, I'm a wonder
one-off uniquely
fun-on-the-run-in-the-sun-honeybun-not-a-nun ME!
Y
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From the start to the end a great romp.
There's lots to enjoy here but the following showed a deep sense of having being there before and created a great mood
"seeking God in everything
and cheekily, I might add,
finding Him, or Her, hidden"
Enjoyed the humour and I think ,in writing this, you did too.
I had the feeling you wanted us all to share your joY.
Top shelf
Paul
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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Oh me! Yes, I'm a wonder
one-off uniquely
fun-on-the-run-in-the-sun-honeybun-not-a-nun ME!
Y
E
A
H!
From the start to the end a great romp.
There's lots to enjoy here but the following showed a deep sense of having being there before and created a great mood
"seeking God in everything
and cheekily, I might add,
finding Him, or Her, hidden"
Enjoyed the humour and I think ,in writing this, you did too.
I had the feeling you wanted us all to share your joY.
Top shelf
Paul
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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Thanks so much, Paul! You started it, you know. I read my first Billy Collins yesterday and loved his conversational style laced with such unique imagery. Bless you for your lovely gifts! :)Sharyn
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I knew he would influence you -- I wonder if those used to the traditional way will be able to make the jump--you did that so well people would love it regardless of Mr Collins __ maybe we don't tell them.
Paul
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Shhhhh! :)))))))
Comment from 9999pool
If for one fleeting one-off moment we felt the elation of happiness touching our soul out of nothingness or simply just a peaceful time.
In those moments of fleeting peace and tranquility, we will write a poem like this.
To serenade what we have or are given.
No one or things upset us today or the sense of belonging as one with the outside world, treading on the green grass, shouting for no reason at the wind or just feel so much contentment on our hearts.
So we celebrate our being here for that moment in time - to be carefree, no stress and just a serene relaxation after finding out we did not gain that much weight in spite of yesterday's gourmet of fine wine, food and ice-cream. Yummy-yummy!
Cheers, Ritchiesszzky.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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If for one fleeting one-off moment we felt the elation of happiness touching our soul out of nothingness or simply just a peaceful time.
In those moments of fleeting peace and tranquility, we will write a poem like this.
To serenade what we have or are given.
No one or things upset us today or the sense of belonging as one with the outside world, treading on the green grass, shouting for no reason at the wind or just feel so much contentment on our hearts.
So we celebrate our being here for that moment in time - to be carefree, no stress and just a serene relaxation after finding out we did not gain that much weight in spite of yesterday's gourmet of fine wine, food and ice-cream. Yummy-yummy!
Cheers, Ritchiesszzky.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013
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yummy indeed, Ritchie ... amazing what a little peace and quiet and sunshine can do sometimes, hmm?
Blessings
Sharyn :)
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Yes, sometimes life is so yummy like having a romantic interlude with fine wine and music. We will get lost and start to become like silly adult children with dreamy and half-close eyes of nigh (not high, LOL). In the morning after, still dizzy, the peace, quiet and sunshine outside confirmed that last night was indeed not a dream, LOL. Blessing, Ritchie ;)))).