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Love Letter No 30 - ABC Love

Dear N,

Applique love transfers between hearts.
Barrels of love to share.
Crying on my shoulder or me on yours shows love.
Detached from any other romantic affection.
Effortless expression of devotion.
Full hearts bursting to embrace.
Gracefully our lives swirl together.
Hovering above us is a transcending spirit of oneness.
Inkblots speak your name in my subconscious.
Jet your way to me dear one.
Kindness opens our hearts to one another.
Login to pick up your email is exciting times.
Much much much is how I want you.
Nothing else will do, in love with you.
Open to your possibilities.
Practical or not let's do this.
Quality is never an issue.
Reservations not required my heart is here for you.
Sated by you alone.
Taste and see how good this is.
Uniquely expressed in the gaze we share.
Volumes are spoken when I take your hand.
Waiting is not my idea of a fun time.
X-rated is our intimate encounter, but then its private too.
Yummy to eat you up!
Zero complaints with this love.

These ABC's for you!
With deep and tender affection,

L

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Write a love letter and share it with someone special in your life.

Write your own ABC's and give them away.

Love Letters are a Thursday feature.

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peace, hope and pain

looking inside no crime, i know, i know
what i see is mine, to show, to show
single mind lives well, got more, got more
upon the sea's swale, drift ashore, drift ashore

peace, hope and pain, i admit, i admit
gentle, patience, self contain, gotta get, gotta get
don't anticipate a fix, not there, not there
emotional response a glitch, want to share, want to share

vast supply to give, flash flood, flash flood
giving all the best to live, attitude, attitude
looking inside no crime, i know, i know
what i see is mine, to show, to show

to bless Everyone

As nature flows into nature and the day longs for your presence may freedom be the move first on your agenda.

May this freedom bring to you fulfillment of deep desires and desires that are fulfilled within the belongings inside you.

As contentment washes you clean of any ignoble will, may action lead to every perfect choice; let the "when, where, who and how" to reveal secrets that name you fill the void inside, and enjoy those secrets because they speak your heart and mind in the peaceful core essence of your being.

May those around you find pleasure in the love, joy and sincere patience you express in friendship, family and loving bliss.

May it be the daily pleasures of routine that bring gentle smiles of gratitude, little touches that urge your thoughts. May you anticipate being over your head in such marvelous ways that laughter pours forth from the depth of your being.

May your truth tell you just the right emotion for the day, standing up for your longings when the time comes, yet tempered with a willingness to let go of the unimportant fight, and also be the first to say "I'm sorry" to one who is in a weaker position.

May an awesome blend of relaxation entwine your workday such that you arrive at the closing bell with energy for the true VIP's in your life.

And if it is humor that is needed may you find it, even as you temper your response by walking away from the difficult people who never seek peaceful solution. May the moments you enjoy range from solitude to forgiveness to living today with an eye for the future.

So then, when the 'big picture' takes on that special character you hoped for, may you "seize the day", free from addiction, mistake's lessons in mind, listening to your heart and the heart of others.

May "face value" reveal a tender gaze upon you, as truth comes with vain searches in places where it has never been, and then guilt can be resolved in right relationship to self and friend.

Foremostly, may your imagination stretch you to new heights, may your friendships hold untold wealth of kindness and mercy, your love relationships yield the truth of your longing and belonging, and all the happiness you can fathom be wrapped up in your heart of true belief.

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inspired by this post over on Shadow's blog

survivor - Remix #8

awaken reality, feel sensations of loss,
intuition's cognition, esoteric distraught
wounds can burn, sear, even numb
tremendous sensation a world's weight above

shortly after depth of solitude comes
focus on the rise of life's terrain
fog's mist envelopes surroundings
clouded over the lost lovely scene

so take a breath, take a hand, gaze into eyes
let struggle be shared, patience dispels lies
take heart, two encourage one another freely
gifts for common good raise up humanity
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This remix based on the reality of being a survivor

weakest of the herd

nobody says "you're the weakest of the herd"
yet the predator instinctively finds you
without even realizing you've been
cut away from the herd
it seems natural to be pounced on,
like some scene from Wild Kingdom
with Marlin Perkins watching as Jim
let's the herd run by and films it all

the predator, doesn't know it has
made a choice only knows the hunger
for the kill and is quickly on its prey
as it collapses beneath the weight
and tumbles shaking and quivering,
gasping for relief and then it comes
the heart breaks, broken, despairing

and the soul flies away and all that is left is the physical
the predator feeds as the spirit hovers above amazed
and in short hours the flesh becomes carrion and the
spirit watches as they come, feeding on the carrion
of a heart that broke and died, the only hope, a resurrection
and it's too soon to ponder as the hyenas fight the vultures
for the last of what's left of a broken heart

nobody says "you're the weakest of the herd"
yet the predator instinctively finds you...

Wedding Lullaby

Wedding Lullaby
for Kev and Em
(sung slowly)


tur-a-lur-uh-lai-lah-lo
tur-a-lur-uh-lee
place your hand in mine
my love
join your heart with me

tur-a-lur-uh-lai-lah-lo
tur-a-lur-uh-lee
place your head on my shoulder
my love
'tis given this heart to thee

tur-a-lur-uh-lai-lah-lo
tur-a-lur-uh-lee
take this ring today
my love
forever shared with me

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my niece, Em, married Kev this afternoon

with______________out

whisper without secret
rain without clouds
brick without straw
sex without intimacy
lasagna without pasta
music without sound
eagle without wings
icing without sugar
cookies without milk
bath without soap
friends without hugs
songs without words
fire without fuel
heart without love
protons without electrons
summer without winter
streets without cars
sky without blue
moon without stars
H2 without O
with without out

Love Letter No 29 - Succinct Love

Dear N,

You are looking lovely tonight.

Let's sit side by side.

Would you like a glass of white or red?

That sweater is perfect with your eyes.

Something in your voice calls to me.

I'm fine baby, how are you?

I believe in you.

L

PS: I love you

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The simple phrases of life speak volumes of love.
So why not... Write a love letter and share it...
See all the love letters on this blog by clicking on the words "love letters" below.

touche'

to say
you save
the day
with word
gain sway
trumps this
touche'

the heart's domain

(for N)

The heart and it's domain, its throne ascended,
Attained and held, now, both strong and attached.
Princess, now upon the ensconced pedestal,
Alighted, revoked abdication as intended.

This realm, its situate for keenest observation,
The ebb and flow of ocean's surging tides,
Or gaze to darkest night the sparkling stars
Yes, communion sweet with nature's conversation.

More meets the eye watching one's own interior,
The gaze turn's fixed, oh so gentle must it be.
Watching all the workings, intellect, spirit,
And emotions bring their gifts for sights superior.

photo meme

Here are the rules:

1) Go to your picture folder wherever you store your pictures.
2) Go to the 6th folder and pick the 6th picture.
3) Post the picture on your blog and tell the story that goes with the picture.
4) Tag 5 other blogger friends to do the same and leave a comment on their blog that they've been tagged. I always leave this open to anyone intrigued by the meme.

If you do this one, leave a comment with the link in it.

Thanks LarryG :)




These roses sat on the table at mawmaw's during Christmas '07.
They are I think very lovely!

bold words - A Sonnet

Sonnet for N

Can you hear this o'er life's too noisy din?
Toasting her beauty while cup raises high.
Calls making it right though t'was no goodbye,
Or stretch beneath the stars heartbeat and grin,
Yes, sit awake watching you sleep again
On forehead places kiss and adds a sigh
Shows off, it's you in sweats or skirts to thigh
And pines wishing you with him e'er he's been.

Always want to hold hands with friends or not
Knows pretty isn't what makeup you've got
Reminds you this is one does deeply care
Feels best of luck to relish when they stare
One whose heart has begun a hum and purr
Elicits bold words to all, says "That's her!"

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Someone had challenged me to try a Sonnet
so hear is my first and no nobler topic.

to bless apology

May your body relax without reluctance, arms and eyes gracious for the encounter, may the physical reflect the comforting assurance reaching out as the searched soul within becomes vulnerable.

May liability transform into conscientiousness as concision directs desire for renewal.

As sincerity expresses shortfall may experience of the heart assure apology's healing grace within and without, identifying both reason and affect of situation.

May there be enjoined solitude of remorse as the hurt acknowledged flows between two people captured as an opportunity. May your receptiveness to expression of hurt be integral in the exchange as you hear the words "I was wounded by your action." May simply receiving awaken understanding of humanity and our impact upon one another.

May growth come through the fruitful intimacy of apology. Acknowledging new life skills to prevent future harm, may the scar remind vigilance to come alive in relationship.

May this gift of apology refresh, enliven and embolden you, leading to original paths of personal freedom, sure knowledge of positive choices.

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See the inspiration for this blessing at how to apologize over at WhitehotTruth.
Thanks Danielle!

oh woman, glorious blend

almost home, scars and all life's delicate yet so robust - weapons stowed standing tall warrior trained emotion or princess drawn heart which to trust?

letting tears wash the grime of clashes, this fair maiden as the phoenix rising, high above devastation's ashes

poison of attacking serpent in memory causing most uncertain thoughts, prosecute the stalwart combatant yet known outwardly as nonchalant,

letting those with hardened ignorance walk away, with their airs and chide
the best now rise up, winning the day, where thoughts collide
This force serves light and darkness gives depth unknown in past, ability to fight or discover truth inside that will lead and last all loss becomes the foremost gain for letting go you're refreshed from pain
Let ultimate conquering release fair maiden as the dove,
while the princess warrior remains, if bidden, to come for conquest
glorious blend of strength, beauty, courage, wisdom, and love

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The pic was found at the web of Jane Starr Weils; see more of the artist's work follow this link...

Oh! Wildflower - Remix #7

oh wildflower, sacred child of immensity,
blossoming with no regard for beauty
giving vivid colour, fragrance freely
hiding nothing selfishly from view

no self adulation expressed by wildflower
gift of presence offered without reserve
remembered long, wildflower's gift replete
this frankness, boldness, and air both rich and sweet

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Not actually a remix - but it was part of post done under the meme
called "Curious as a Cat" this was from week number 115
often the last part of the meme is to respond to a picture.
This was the response.

broken

in the midst of a broken moment - in the space of a broken hour
in the width of a broken day - in the depth of a broken week
in the expanse of a broken month - in the gulf of a broken year
in the eternity of a broken life

don't try to fix this again on your own,
don't try to patch or repair what's been done,
don't limp along with self-wisdom alone,
healing comes when the spirit is whole
healing comes let the spirit be whole

in the grasp of a broken hand - in the limp of a broken leg
in the bosom of a broken breast - in the brace of a broken heart
in the crack of a broken smile - in the pain of a broken emotion
in the eternity of a broken life

don't try to fix this again on your own,
don't try to patch or repair what's been done,
don't limp along with self-wisdom alone,
healing comes when the spirit is whole
healing comes let the spirit be whole

A poetry of love

(for N)

This air to breath is filled again with love,
Oh! How to find the words that will express?
Rising within the breast that singing dove,
The hope of care shows through; we notice less.
And turn vain hope into laconic guess.
Let feeling mix and course o'er hills and plains,
Chance taken, loss much less than new love gains.

How do 'you' feel?

How do you feel Lord?
When one of you children,
falls to the depths
of sickness disease.

How do you feel Lord?
When cancer destroys,
One of your dear ones,
Lord how do you feel?

Is it with mixed emotions
you take them to heaven
knowing the heartache,
others have as they go?

Or is it celebration,
when they bow before Jesus?
How do you feel Lord?
When we let them go?

------------------- written 2006 - LarryG

I remember deciding that when we mourn he mourns,
when we cry he too cries,
and his presence brings a comforting peace along
with the empathy and sympathy he brings. - Larry

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. ~Psalm 31:24 KJV

How do 'you' feel?

Love Letter No 28 - Excerpts from Love Letters

A link and an excerpt for each love letter posted on this blog.

1. New Love - "New love creates new worlds to delve into."
2. Absent Love - "Why must love be absent! for it is not. Yet you are absent and I love you."
3. Tender Love - "

   This tenderness, yes,

   all the way through,

   just what we’ve been hoping for.

   We giggle, then laugh, ... uncontrollably."
4. Patient Love -"Cradling our hopes of love with deepest care, patiently giving room for the struggles of love"
5. Healing Love – "All you must know is this, “love heals.”"
6. Messy Love – "It's a mess, my life is upside down, I want to turn it back over, I know you will be there because we are in this mess together."
7. Our Love - "Our love is life, it's light, it's peace, it's joyful."
8. Morning Love – " I rise to your touch, you are with me."
9. Fun Love – "You tickle me! One of many reasons I love you."
10. Simple Love – "And how those kisses simplify the statement our energy makes together."
11. Surprising Love – "What was made alive by love is the very thing keeping our love alive. Surprise!"
12. Real Love – "the harmony of our hearts has beauty that continually unfolds"
    
13. Hurry Love – "Hurry love, hurry, for I am humbled."
14. Encouraging Love – "The heart we share together, the heart of our joined hearts, is a pearl of great price."
15. Tacit Love – "Silence deepens our hearts, deepens our thoughts, deepens our presence to one another and all the possibilities life brings us."
16. Autumn Love – "The gift of the season is the gift to be shared, colors of harvest and colors of love."
17. Sparkle Love – "Love goes far beyond our ability to verbalize."
18. Invisible Love – "I desire a word to describe an invisible feeling"
19. Light Love – "Beginnings are simple, yet "the devil is in the details."
20. Overflow Love – "love’s sketch is designed to overflow with the beauty of all the colors of life."
21. Christmas Love – "always attempt ... the greatest love"
22. Empty Love – "This emptiness is a soulful sister to silence and restraint."
23. Flowing Love – "May the flow of life, love, and laughter, possess you"
24. Wild Love – "To lose wild love's passion is to lose our very selves."
25. Mythic Love – "a story that when shared will teach fundamental truths of love"
26. Question Love – "is it "the desire to love and bless" ... or are we only hoping "to be loved and blessed"?"
27. Overwhelming Love – "To fill love's deepest wounds ... is desire's ancient ache."

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These excerpts from the first 27 weekly love letters, may they serve as a reminder of an enjoyable post, or inspiration to read one you missed, just click a link to read the entire letter. And have a happy Valentine's Day with much love, LarryG

"goodbye" to you

If I could spend my life saying

"goodbye" to you,
a moment in forever reminding

us it was all true,
how real and oh how sweet,
to bend and kiss your feet.

how many times you held me,
and squeezed me so lovely.

if I could spend my life saying

"goodbye" to you,
I'd gladly take time out

each day to do,
a moment of reflecting

how we cared,
the days together

that we shared.

a moment each day

held in mind,
to remind me

of a goodbye so kind.

a to z meme (in rhyme)

attached or single?----------------------------------------------

single describes me

best friend?----------------------------------------------

i have best friends that don't deny me

cake or pie? ----------------------------------------------

the correct answer is both

day of choice? ----------------------------------------------

Saturday, a great day to loaf

essential item? ----------------------------------------------

this is easy, paper and pen

favorite color?----------------------------------------------

the rainbow reduced to one, it's green

gummy bears or worms? ----------------------------------------------

gummy whichever is always good

hometown? ----------------------------------------------

Small town USA, live out in the wood.

indulgence?----------------------------------------------

don't buy them or sell them, just cut yourself slack

january or july? ----------------------------------------------

whichever ever I am in there is something in the other to want back

kids?----------------------------------------------

there are three, two girls and a boy

life isn’t complete without?----------------------------------------------

another easy question, love, hope and joy

marriage date?----------------------------------------------

July 4 nineteen eighty six

number of magazine subscriptions? ----------------------------------------------

currently one paid, others i ditch

orange or apple?----------------------------------------------

is answering both twice called cheating?

phobias?----------------------------------------------

mostly being in over my head, or taking a beating

quotes? ----------------------------------------------

far too many to inscribe on this post

reasons to smile?----------------------------------------------

any day breathing should be a boast

season of choice? ----------------------------------------------

I will go with the fall

tag 5 people... yip, you again----------------------------------------------

if you are reading and haven't tried this I'm tagging you all.

unknown fact about me?----------------------------------------------

all i have are known

vegetable? ----------------------------------------------

anything organic, not genetic, not a clone

worst habit? ----------------------------------------------

compulsive and too quick to respond

x-ray or ultrasound? ----------------------------------------------

both for a third time, may i go on

your favorite food(s)? ----------------------------------------------

i have a taste for quality

zodiac sign? ----------------------------------------------

Sagittarius is me