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Old 06-08-2009, 09:30 AM
 
Location: southern california
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ode to the ugly american

average american is not very likeable, that is why they do club med
to try to get away from themselves.
sex tourism and mail order brides are rampant
somebody please love the ugly little piggy.
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Old 06-08-2009, 03:07 PM
 
Location: Moved to town. Miss 'my' woods and critters.
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OK guys. This thread is for all of you to show off your creative side. Don't be shy. Post your poetry, prose, drawings, pictures of crafts, hobbies etc. Anything and everything you do that shows your creative side. Get the recognition you deserve. This was agreed upon as a good idea so I said I would start it. Now it's your turn. I'll start with another poem I wrote.


A WHISPER IN THE WIND

She hears her name spoken softly in the dark
Sweeter then the sound of a meadowlark
Turning around to find him, searching for his face
In that lonely empty space
It’s just a whisper in the wind

Her heart beats like the pounding of a drum
Tears fill her dark eyes, she is overcome
She begins to tremble and falls to her knees
Listens for a sound on the breeze
A single whisper in the wind

In reality she knows he was never here
She closes her eyes, tries to draw him near
Wills her heart from her body into the night
He shines for her like a blinding light
She’s just a whisper in the wind

In her mind she finds him, two hearts join as one
If only for a while they lay out in the sun
Joyful in the joining like a soft melody
Love lifts them up, sets them free
Like a gentle whisper in the wind

She feels the pull as her body calls her heart
Time and distance pulling them apart
Holding on, she can’t let go
Of love and joy she’s come to know
Nothing but a whisper in the wind

Soon she loses sight of him in a distant mist
A fading memory, a feeling, a kiss
Drifting away, her vision becomes dim
With a lonely tear, calls out to him
Sends a whisper in the wind


Ok, next?
The lovely lady that initiated this thread is no longer among us. Sadly, she passed away this past April 23rd. northcountrygirl was one of my first friends here at CDF and encouraged me to contribute what little talent that I have to 'her' thread. Please, as you read this, take time to remember her and her thoughtful poetry with prayers for her soul. She was indeed a sweet, caring and special lady. I will miss her tremendously. That is all I have to say.
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Old 06-08-2009, 03:26 PM
ECG
 
Location: In the minds of others
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"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
--- Thomas Campbell
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Old 06-08-2009, 08:07 PM
 
Location: Pocono Mts.
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RIP NORTHCOUNTRYGIRL. Her poetry brought me here & she encouraged us to share...

THE REAL ART IS IN NATURE

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/poconoproud/100_1231.jpg?t=1244513024 (broken link)
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Old 06-08-2009, 08:08 PM
 
Location: Hometown of Jason Witten
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She was a gifted poet and much of it can be found here.
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:22 PM
 
Location: southern california
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Originally Posted by Northwoods Voyager View Post
The lovely lady that initiated this thread is no longer among us. Sadly, she passed away this past April 23rd. northcountrygirl was one of my first friends here at CDF and encouraged me to contribute what little talent that I have to 'her' thread. Please, as you read this, take time to remember her and her thoughtful poetry with prayers for her soul. She was indeed a sweet, caring and special lady. I will miss her tremendously. That is all I have to say.
i regret very much our loss.
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Old 06-09-2009, 12:11 PM
 
Location: southern california
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the bitter old man in the back

there is an old man
in the back of the class
that does not arobics
who sits on his sass
who reads the newspaper
like you are imposing & nosing
sits there all class & waits for the closing
i assumed he was waiting
for some ti chi to start
surely not a student
nor willing to do his part
but in the new class
the all private pay
there he was in the back
smiling to say
hi instructor im so glad for our new
place to work
he didnt go on to say hed been such a jerk
he just paid the fee and did the work like the rest
i hope when my run is over i can do 1/2 his best.

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Old 06-09-2009, 02:59 PM
 
Location: Looking East and hoping!
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Definitely a loss and may she be basking in His glow.
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Old 06-09-2009, 06:08 PM
 
Location: California
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Very sorry to hear about the news.I remembered her well,she had so much to give,very creative,kind,full of life.She is not suffering anymore.

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Old 06-09-2009, 06:12 PM
 
Location: Mayberry
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I will miss NCG.
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