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Subject: I See the Bridge


Author:
Wilopent
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Date Posted: 09:44:31 01/30/08 Wed

Bridge for My Blog

Long ago
when I was small
I rolled in sweet grass
and picked daisies.
I skipped down the street
without fear of falling
and ran up the stairs
never stopping
to catch my breath.

The Bridge was far away.

I grew to be a young woman
and forgot about the grass
and the daisies.
Life was calling me
to fall in love
and I did.

A family was born and grew
and I forgot about the bridge
until
one day my Father died.
I looked out the window that day
and realized

The Bridge was getting closer.

Then
my children’s little ones
were born
and our family grew.
Life seemed to be starting
all over again
I was so involved
with new life everywhere
until one day
one misty day
while fixing my hair in the mirror
a vision
floated in the background
a vision
of the bridge
with footprints of those
who walked across
soft impressions on the dust
reminding me . . .

And so
I try to live each day
with “Yes” on my lips
making memories
making time to love
to pick the daisies
that can only smile
so briefly
and promise
not to rush this life away
because I really do
see the Bridge.

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[> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Christine
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Date Posted: 19:10:55 01/30/08 Wed

((((~Wilopent~))))

You had me nodding and whispering to myself, "All in good time, all in good time"....

Love this!


~Hugs~

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[> [> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Wilopent
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Date Posted: 19:46:50 01/30/08 Wed

Yes, Christine,
"All in good time".
Thank you,
hugs,
Wilopent

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[> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Sasha
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Date Posted: 19:43:40 01/30/08 Wed



"And so I try to live each day with “Yes”
on my lips"

~ I'm loving reading this one again, Joanne

and still, the same lines spoke to me again
beautifully penned, hon, and a beautiful image to go with it

*hugs*

Sash xx

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[> [> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Wilopent
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Date Posted: 19:51:09 01/30/08 Wed

Hi Sasha,
I used to say "No" a lot more than I do now.
Seems as if I don't have to as often, maybe because I'm drawing the right things and the right people into my life and I don't have to fight against the tide so much.
Thank you dear!
Hugs,
Joanne

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[> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
darkerside of light
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Date Posted: 01:47:20 01/31/08 Thu

I realy enjoyed this even second time around, this reminds me of I think a famouse or something I have read about a picture hanging on the wall,I think it's a picture of a bay and the lady says one day a black ship will apear in the pic and that will be for her and I think she does disapear and the black ship does appear from no where in the painting.

Great PEN

DSL

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[> [> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Wilopent
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Date Posted: 17:05:18 02/04/08 Mon

Yes, DSL,
I believe that we all know something is waiting ahead of us,for that time when we are ready. My prayer is that we all go "gentle into the night" one day, knowing we have truly lived.
Thank you,
xoxo
Wilopent

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[> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Arunansu
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Date Posted: 02:02:04 01/31/08 Thu

What a write, Willow. I can see the bridge, too.
Enjoyed the read.

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[> [> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Wilopent
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Date Posted: 17:06:58 02/04/08 Mon

Hi Arunansu,
It's so good to know that others see the bridge too! Here's to the great journey!
xoxo
Wilopent

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[> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
andy
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Date Posted: 04:49:20 01/31/08 Thu



Willow,

Revisiting the bridge with you
brings such a nice essence into my day.

I think you are an old soul
and certainly we are blessed to
have you amongst us.

I very much enjoy your muse.

thanks,
andy

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[> [> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Wilopent
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Date Posted: 17:14:09 02/04/08 Mon

Andy,
I think perhaps we are many old souls finding their way to the Motel. It seems to be the time and the calling for us to arrive here and share something very special.
Thanks to you and Sash for opening the doors.
xoxo
Wilo

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Author:
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Date Posted: 16:11:58 02/04/08 Mon

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Read of the Day
4th February, 2008
Chosen by Janel



CONGRATUATIONS on this honor, dear Wilopent

your poem now has today's ROTD spotlight!!!




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[> [> Subject: Re: I See the Bridge


Author:
Wilopent
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Date Posted: 17:16:11 02/04/08 Mon

Thank you, my friends,
I'm so honored and happy not to be crossing the bridge alone.
Hugs to all,
Wilo

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