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All Those Puzzling Pieces

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What makes a life? How do the pieces fit?

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Comment from Jumbo J
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Hi Sharyn,
the glow is in the eye of the beholder. I've watched people walk past the most wonderful sights and not even notice a change in their emotion. On the other hand people with a passion for life and what it offers see the glow in everything and the beauty is revealed. A truly beautiful poem with and equally beautiful message, thank you!
Kindest thoughts,
James xx

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    bless you James - you really 'get' it. :)s
Comment from October21
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Well-said Sharyn- often it's those little details that can make something so beautiful, cause it to shine so bright. I find that the simple things catch our eyes easier:) Good poem of this house and how just those curtains could make the entire thing glow:) xx

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    indeed Shenel - thx! :)S
reply by October21 on 21-Apr-2013
    :) xxx
Comment from Opal H.
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Ooh... I love the way you describe it. I can see this house right now. It's a drab old house, ordinary yet intriguing, draped in beautiful purple flowers.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    You've got it Opal ... just have to have the right glasses on, right?? :)
Comment from Gregory K Shipman
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It is the poet in you, my dear... to see more than the 'averages' see... and then bring to us, your readers, the beauty of the moment of discovery.

I've had those moments, saw those sights, experienced the wonder in the moment... but being heartless... I have to pretend I didn't.

Thanks for slipping me your moments, I'm greedy... slip me more.

greg

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    Just have to slow down sometimes, to recognize those moments and let them in, yes?

    hey, did you catch the other one? 'Puzzling Pieces'? I think you'll like it! So glad you're back. Really.
Comment from nancyjam
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You write beautifully of this old house
that takes on a special beauty as orchids
bloom around it.
The beauties of nature have the ability
to lift the most humble of sights to the
status of extraordinary!

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    they do, nancy, don't they? :)))S
Comment from Robert Lee Brown
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Another, unexpected pleasure of life. I believe there are a lot of them out there every day. We can't see them until we first recognize them. Then, we can see and enjoy. Thanks for sharing. Your friend, Bob

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    You're absolutely correct on that one Bob - first, you have to NOTICE them. I've driven past this house regularly for weeks not, have SEEN the orchids, but never really LOOKED. :)S
Comment from JM daSilva
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Beauty makes things glow, not exactly showy and rich stuff. You got your point across very clearly. Sometimes you don't have to spend a fortune to bring sophistication into your life.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    not showy, but glowy :)
Comment from Joan E.
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Thank you for sharing your powers of observation. Sometimes we look but do not see--it takes time and purposefulness. I appreciate the reminder and could visualize the vivid "purple orchids" and the "glow." Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    Yes, we have to be in a receptive mood, Joan, yes? :)S
reply by Joan E. on 21-Apr-2013
    Yes, indeed! Smiles- Joan
Comment from Earl of Oxford
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You're quite right, Sharyn. Sometimes the SIMPLEST things have the greatest effect on us.

I know that from my experiences of looking in the mirror. :-)

Nice one!

Cheers, Ray

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    and you can STILL put words together - such a trauma survivor! :)
reply by Earl of Oxford on 21-Apr-2013
    Yo u are sooo, righ t, Shar yn.

    I wo n't let th e bugg ers bey eat me

    :-) x x
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    I don't think they stand a chance dear!
reply by Earl of Oxford on 21-Apr-2013
    If they look like they might, then..."I am a Dalek...exterminate!"

    So long as they don't run up the stairs, as I'd then be f**ed! :-) xx
reply by Earl of Oxford on 22-Apr-2013
    What the heck was I babbling on about in my 'Dalek' reply last night?

    It must have been the beer, and the shop assistant told me it was the non-alcoholic type. Hic! xx
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
    oh I just thought you'd looked in the mirror and got such a fright you'd lost it dear! :)) probably trying to find a rhyme with "garlic" and thinking of driving a stake through your heart ...
reply by Earl of Oxford on 22-Apr-2013
    I hete my 'steaks' with garlic squashed or chopped

    It makes my teeth go blunt and smell a lot

    A match for 'garlic' I just cannot find

    though hope you find this silly ditty rhymed.

    xx
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
    Dalek, silly!
reply by Earl of Oxford on 22-Apr-2013
    That was the best I could do without the rhyming dictionary, and in under one minute. :-) xx
reply by Earl of Oxford on 22-Apr-2013
    That was the best I could do without the rhyming dictionary, and in under one minute. :-) xx
Comment from MizKat
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Sharyn - You are just filled with great ideas for poems. I love this one too. It is funny how the simplist things can bring joy to our lives and a glow to our hearts. Kat

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2013


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
    Bless you, Kat - funny how little thoughts take you by surprise sometimes, hmm? :)S