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Psyche
post Dec 24 13, 18:06
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Take this parcel on your lap
and, while trimmings you unwrap,
this scene you may enact:
to migrants crushed in camps it seems
that our Christmas is a dream,
for so much hope has flown away
in decades or a day,
from homeless without solace
who yearn for warm embrace.

Is our feast thereby less real?
I think the joys that we may feel
are blessings from above,
bestowed with gentle love
on our redeemer’s natal date
which we chose to celebrate.

Others cower amidst the roar
and scourge of far-off wars,
so pray remember that this day
is our lauded lord's birthday;
gifts we hold within our hand
are like golden grains of sand,
all things grasped to merely save
are washed away by ether´s waves.

Better realize in our life
humane actions to halt strife
for frail souls trapped on roads
-so harsh, bereft of charms-
to firmaments or thresholds
illumined by one savior’s arms.

Faith informs the eternal One awaits
at an all-embracing golden gate.

By Psyche

Sylvia Evelyn, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2013
All rights reserved.


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The Lord replied, my precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.


"There is no life higher than the grasstops
Or the hearts of sheep, and the wind
Pours by like destiny, bending
Everything in one direction."

Sylvia Plath, Crossing the Water, Wuthering Heights.



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Psyche
post Dec 24 13, 18:18
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Lori, I was moving house and up to my neck in related work, so I hope you don´t mind these late posts. mickeymouse.gif

I´ve only had Internet and a phone for a couple of days. Neither are properly installed yet, I appear to be sharing wifi as in a public place. Don´t have a password of my own! magiccool.gif

I also wish you very happy festivities, that is, to all friends and members of MM!! GroupHug.gif

Love,
Syl*** cheer.gif ...Still using a laptop...aargh!!


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The Lord replied, my precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.


"There is no life higher than the grasstops
Or the hearts of sheep, and the wind
Pours by like destiny, bending
Everything in one direction."

Sylvia Plath, Crossing the Water, Wuthering Heights.



Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!

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Cleo_Serapis
post Dec 30 13, 11:56
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Thank you for your Holiday entry, Sylvia! holly.gif

Best of luck! dove.gif

May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season! blueorn.gif

~ Mosaic Musings Staff knight.gif Pharoah.gif Viking.gif vic.gif princess.gif troy.gif cali.gif tut.gif knight.gif



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post Dec 30 13, 11:57
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Thanks Sylvia! I hope you had a good Christmas acclimating to your new home! xmaswindow.gif

No Worries Sylvia. I have been away for 5 days and at work today.
I hope you get a password soon as public wifi is dangerous for personal account stuff.

How are you? I must read the poems now and send a request for judges.

Happy New year! PartyFavor.gif champagne.gif rose.gif

~Cleo sprite.gif


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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind.

"I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter

Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!

"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.

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post May 21 14, 10:37
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What a lovely, poignant poem representing the true spirit of Christmas and what we should hold dear: faith and remembrance.

Congrats on placing third with this lovely poem Sylvia. lovie.gif I think its a winner!

~Lori sun.gif


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"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind.

"I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter

Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!

"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.

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post May 23 14, 13:13
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Hi Sylvia,

What a beautiful and poignant message you have shared with us. I feel that same way as you that although there
are boundless problems in this world, that should not detract from our Christmas celebrations; just make us more
aware of how blessed we are to even be able to celebrate that season in relative peace.

We should never forget the reason for the season and His teachings about love and care for one's fellow man!

As Lori says, I feel all of us are winners because we cared enough to give our gifts of poetry to a seemingly uncaring world.

Larry


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When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy



Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers.
Larry D. Jennings

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