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Update!
I've gotten behind!
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Once Redeemed By An Angel
This was originally published by the author but he is no longer active and it's no longer published It's very dear to me and I've copied it and am adding it back.
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A Mountainous Shadow of Doubt - a Poetic Response to Bill Holland's Challenge
~~ A poem of the reality of doubt and gloom, lifted by changing and looking up. ~~
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Rescue Flame on the Mountain
A little story written in response to A Writing Challenge: Are You Up For It? by Bill Holland. ://hubpages.com/literature/A-Writing-Challenge-Are-You-Up-For-It
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On Letting Go
All things in life and in Nature must let go in order to move forward and remain vital. ~©nhh
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Someday Is Here
If not now, when? - - -
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Ah! Glorious Love!
Love is a glorious state of being!
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Roses For Friends
There are special thoughts and vibrations between friends. Perhaps these poems will help to express some of mine in my own special way for each of my friends. ~©nhh,
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Tears For Dire Straits
Many beloveds seem trapped in their dire straits, unable to swim well in them. Their anguish becomes mine no matter how well I swim my own. May I inspire their own roses to replace the tears.~©nhh
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Trudging the Mirage
Tricks of light require special weather conditions: still air & layers of cooler or warmer air atop each other literally bend light, creating beguiling illusions beckoning one to seek them out. ~©nhh
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The Splendid Vexing Voice of the Poet
The impact of words is a personal, subjective experience for the recipient, having little to do with the composer of those words, once they fall on the recipient's eyes or ears. ©nhh
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Compelling the Wintry Sun
Winter Solstice in Northern Hemisphere, Summer Solstice in Southern Hemisphere bring Sol's rays to low angles for shorter, colder days, becoming more precious & vital to all living things. ~©nhh
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Polishing The Stone
A metaphor of polishing a stone lends itself to polishing one's work & one's life. From good natural materials, something of beauty & meaning emerges, available for sharing & further polishing. ~©nhh
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Sixty years ago today - Dec. 13, 1953
In loving memory of my eldest sister, Harriet Holdeman Saufley, and her family, who perished 53 years ago today. She was 14 years my elder but was only 35 then.
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DOING THE WORK
Inspiration is essential to creativity, but ia groundless without work. Work is essential, but is sterile till inspired. Occurring in different proportions, both are essential to creativity. ~©nhh
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The Mystic Allure of Romance
Who hasn't been drawn by the magical, mystical allure of romance into it like metal shards drawn to a magnet? The allure may even become our refuge and our home. ~©nhh
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BOUNTY OF BEAUTY
The beauty in bountiful nature which surrounds and fills each human heart is astounding and unbound! Let us never fail to notice, admire and appreciate it! ~©nhh
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Transparent Heart
Let our hearts be always crystal clear and ever exuding warmth. ~©nhh
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The Essence of Elegance
This essence is the quality of Quality, always unmistakeable wherever it is experienced or beheld and which several well-known persons exemplify. ~©nhh
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Playing It Again
We've all had them: déjà vu remembrances from past experiences. They're sometimes haunting, sometimes comforting, always irresistibly compelling. ~©nhh
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As The Mind Wanders
It's like srolling through mind wanderings and day-dreamings, given over to spontaneous, creative, internally generated thought, apart from fixed attention to external demands and distractions. ~©nhh
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Midnight Sun and Rainbows
The midnight sky trembles with flashes of lightning, while the day brings double rainbows.
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On wings of fantasy
A flight of fantasy! - Such freedom, such bliss, ~ such unsurpassed fun! ~©nhh
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Elements of Serenity
It originates not from without; it must begin and radiate from within, with or without further support. Only then does it abide.
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A Wee Bird Whispers
They surely observe us in our comings and goings. Wonder what they'd whisper in our ear if we would pause to hear?
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Velvet Legends
Life eras, like silken velvety chiffon, haunt one's memory and assume legendary auras.
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Vibrant Horizons
Magnificent horizons imprinted on my memory, reflected in my poetry, illustrating my amazing life in sweeping, generous, vibrant shapes and colors . . .
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Vital Resonance
From the smallest entity to infinity, from the mind to the heart, from philosophy to science, in music and in light . . . there is Resonance. ~©nhh
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Nooks, Nests & other Dazzling Diversions
Whether it's a physical getaway or mental and emotional, the value of a respite and place of personal freedom 'to be' is simply immeasurable!
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Find The Fugitive Sanctuary
Seeking silence midst the noise and respite midst the chaos.
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Belongingness - Restlessness
Exploring the glittery contrast of both feeling 'at home' and also of feeling unsettled among ordinary rocks and extraordinary stars.
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So Many Words - So Little Time
So much Depends on So little. Life Is such A fragile thing. __© Nellieanna H. Hay
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EPISODES AND THE MUSE
My muse, Emily Dickinson, weaves through my musings in various episodes. One Spring saw much of that as I found the time to intensely study her works and life.
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Love Is Many Splendored
My beloved made a card for me which still deeply touches my heart and inspires it!
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Silken Serenade
The silken softness of sweet memory, infused with strains of tunes or symphonies which have held the heart enthralled while life was being lived- return to thrill again.
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Secret Sanctuary
The secret things, from sublime to basal, from universal to personal, from actualized to fragmented, from purest white to passion's purple: are they not our most magical sanctuaries?
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Perspective = Art ~ Art = Perspective
A hub for the series: PERSPECTIVES': April's theme, ART; presenting my perspectives on this subject.
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Another Blue
If a person's favorite color is blue, blue tends to dominate the selections and surroundings of the person's life, with one more 'Blue' always still missing and needed for completion! ___nhh
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Destiny's Face
You meet a person whose face instantly etches on your heart. You recognize a kindred spirit, know you'll never again be the same. Destiny has touched your life forevermore. Even death ignites life.
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Lake O' The Pines
Poetic glimpses of lake scenes and memories .
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High Jinx
High-spirited poetry just for the fun of it. No other purpose; not a serious thought. Feels good to be carefree and spurn what I've wrought! ;-)
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Remembering "The Moon Is Blue"
This charming, enchanting film was released the year I graduated from college and went to work - 1953.
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Confidence In Spring
Yes Winter seems long and likes to tarry; - but I choose to bring in Spring!
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Life Is Energy
The spark of life is surely a form of energy and a product of energy. What else?
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Gentle Heart Beats
What is more delightful than the gentle language of the heart?
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The Prestigious Lollipop Award #7 on HubPages. . .goes to . . . ImKarn23!
The Unofficial HubPages Lollipop Award is given by its current holder to a Hubber who deserves its special recognition.
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February 2, 1932
Eighty-one years ago on this day was my personal beginning ~
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Pulling Strings
Who pulls your strings? Others or yourself? Do we really think we're independent? There's much to consider. . .
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Sock It To Me!
Tickle me toes, Cuddle me soles, The season is upon us.
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What Do I Tell My Heart?
The touching dramatic story of "Anna & the King" reveals that love blossomed between them which could not be fulfilled. It taught him that it would be possible to love just one woman; her, that, though a widow, she & her heart were still fully alive.
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It's A Puzzlement
A puzzlement's a puzzle, However we view it.
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FLIGHTS OF FANCY
Like swarms of butterflies, the heart learns how to fly its destiny, told whimsically in original poetry.
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See The Possibilities
THE MIRROR - The gentle heart looks out, Sees a gentle Earth On a gentle day In a gentle year. ____© Nellieanna H. Hay
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The Characters of "Gone With The Wind" -1
It would be difficult to find many people, at least on this continent, who've not seen this all-time classic film, based on the historic 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell, about the passing of "The Old South" in the Civil War, & all it involved in the history of the USA; nor can we forget the vivid...
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The Characters of "Gone With The Wind" - 2
Following the Entr'acte, the story continues into Acte 2, starting shortly before the Confederates have lost the Civil War in 1865, returning beaten and bedraggled to their lands, finding them devastated and the slaves freed. Scarlett, Rhett, Ashley, Melanie are personally affected & all the...
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What if - or not ?
We seem oddly inclined to overlook, to underestimate, even to dismiss what simply IS! Why do we do that?
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Lady Aglow
A collection of my original poetry about the glow of a lovely day and of a lovely lady.e.g: Every day's A beautiful Beginning. ____© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Life Bookmarks
Original poetry views events & associations as bookmarks of life. Each person has bookmark moments to treasure & recall life's events.
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Rose Forever
My original poetry themed by the metaphor of the rose, as relates to love and life's experiences.
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Bewitched - or - beWitched?
A second Halloween, 2012 hub, consisting of my original poetry pointing out two highly contrasting meanings of the term "Bewitched".
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The Resident Evil
Especially written original poetry for a Halloween thought, which expresses my deep feeling that what's scariest is evil lurking in humans' hearts, minds & souls, - rather than in monsters or demons.
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Choose Your Day's Colors
Prose & poetry based on a precious moment when my grown granddaughter was 6 & in a 'dark' mood, but responded favorably to a suggestion that her day could be colored brighter by choice.
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School Tools - Then and Now
Based on my experience and observance of the metamorphosis of present US education from earlier, including some of my original poetry relating to the subject.
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passion ~ music ~ dna
Young Columbian musicians' dedication to their music inspires a poetic outpouring.
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What A Difference a 'Do' Makes!
A 'fun' romp with cyberly 'trying on' various hairstyles, described in prose & original poetry.
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Soul Mate - Kindred Spirit
Poetic tribute to my late husband, in a collection of original self-narrated & texted poetry. Example: "If I can fill Your heart With gladness It is a gift I give myself." ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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TRANSITIONS SIGHTING
An outpouring of original poetry in anticipation of an oncoming Autumn, when summer just won't cease.
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Mayan Mayhem
An incredible exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art inspired this report and further research into the era of "The Plumed Serpent" featured in the exhibit.
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Think Earth Air & Water
A poetic reminder to not only be aware of care of the Earth and its limited resources but to FEEL a caring kinship with & love of our home spinning around in space: our habitat.
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Fertile Flux©
A poetic tribute to this term which occurred to me for an optimistic-realistic perspective during a 'down' period when it was a comfort just having a name for recurring limbo moments..
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The Shadow Of Your Smile
A reprise viewing of the movie "The Sandpiper" inspired this poetic tribute to its actors, Elizabeth & Richard Burton, and the gorgeous theme song.
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A Tribute to Dave Price - Rest In Peace, My Friend
He was a great friend and fellow-writer, a man of stature who exemplified the finest-tuned principles of his faith. R.I.P., Dave Price.
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The Butterflies Emerge
On the bright side, these original poems describe the feeling of release & freedom to spread wings & fly, to sing & joyfully embrace life!
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Oh! Those Eyes!
A look into the 'Bette Davis eyes' & her unexcelled film career, in which she reigned as a Hollywood Star for 57 yrs.
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Fountains of Joy
Poetry portraying the JOY of being, of loving, of living, e.g.: '" . . this is who & what you are at any moment you simply allow yourself to be. This is you, a fountain of joy." __© Nellieanna H. Hay
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No Other Love
A collection of my original poetry about exclusive love, highlighted by a long-favorite song based on a Chopin Etude.
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The Journey - Chapter 1
The 1st of a series of 16 collaborators who share personal wisdom for gracefully aging.
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The Cousins - Now and Then
At the funeral for my beloved sister, Ruth, there were several joyful and long-awaited reunitings of the cousins and me, their Aunt Nell,- last of my generation of our family.
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A Tribute To My Sister Ruth, (1920-2012)
Commemorating the life and liveliness - and the death of my sister, Ruth, the last of my natal family.
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MILK AND HONEY
A look at 'Milk & Honey': sources of nutrition & homey medical cures, representations of plenty throughout history, and inspiration for a collection of my original poetry.
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The Day is Here and Now
Ah! The here & now! Today! The moments of this day are life's time & place. Knowing that allows fully living life.
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A GIFT OF AIR
Poetic pondering about our most vital 'element' of the four in classical thought: AIR; easily taken for granted. How memorable, though, when a moment's air summons déjà vu to screens of head & heart!
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A Presence of Mine
Collection of my original poetry lifting the very presence of special people - family, friends, loved ones - out of the ordinary & into my highest circle of esteem.
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TRUE STORY - GHOST SHIP
My poetic account of a WWII experience on the Yangtze River while George delivered supplies to a remote China port.
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a-Maying we will go!
Celebrating the merry month of May and summer to follow - in poetry and song!
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Fleeting Images Lightly Held
In spring, my poetry recalls fleeting imagery invading the mind & heart, at times so wispy that it's evaporated or gone invisible before they can be identified.
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A Fish Watches A Butterfly
This is a mere poetic romp into tongue-in-cheek whimsy. I'm not sure where it's been or where it may propel us. But you're invited ~ ~ to play with me!
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a doll named fragile
Poet remembers a 6 year old self receiving a post office package marked "Fragile", which became the name she gave the contents of the package - a lovely doll.
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White Peacock
Poetry inspired by Charles Tomlinson Griffes' "The White Peacock" classical musical piece infused with mystical sounds of French impressionists.
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Jewelled Apple
An collection of original romantic poetry, which incorporates the subtle, sensual image of the succulent apple from early mytstical history.
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Kismet ~ Kasbah
Romantic poems celebrating romantic destiny & beautiful imagery of North African citadels, or casbahs, then journeying to other romantic destinations.
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Raison d'être
Poetry of deep love in which the beloved is the 'reason for being'.
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Corners, Kinks and Curves
Recalling O.Henry's quote about 'sobs, sniffles, & smiles' inspired this poetic focus on life's 'corners, kinks & curves' which often dominate our lives.
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BRINGING SPRING
First harbinger of Spring each February, beautiful blossoms of Japonica, inspires anticipation.
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Shafts of Sunlight
The majesty of sunlight as it fuels life on our planet & represents life's dearest emotions, here expressed in original poetry, beautiful photos & music.
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DIMENSIONAL LAYERS
Poetic, philosophic pause to ponder layers of life, from birth to its earthly conclusion ~ & then?
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TWINGES OF LIGHT
Light, life, love, linked & lavished on imagination's screen in this collection of original poetry.
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Breezes of Being
Looking at the creative process, sharing the process & its branches.
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Diary of the Day
Poetic diary shares its abundance & pictures itself with its handwritten poetry.
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The Return
We've all experienced a quest for a "return" to a place where we felt 'more ourselves'. Returns, - physical, geographical, emotional, intellectual or spiritual, - change lives.
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Turrets & Treehouses
The enchanting movie, "The Grass Harp" tickled a poetic pause for turrets & treehouses.
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Thank You, Mystery Giver
Christmas Tulips arrived on my doorstep with no ID for the sender! (found out it was my daughter!)
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Souvenir Pois de Senteur
Souvenirs may be 'things' or merely mementos of scenarios, encounters, goals reached or being honored.They're treasures in our hearts & may be kept among our poetry.
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Misty Mystical Memories
Poetic reflection of life's experience & growth, traced upon a misty, wintry window-glass.
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SHIPS THAT PASS
We've all experienced passing someone we enjoyed & we shared the moment; but it was only that once. Then the moment was gone, leaving us on our way again. We never forgot it.
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SWEET BITTERSWEET NOSTALGIA
Nostalgia is timeless, ageless & genderless. What's more static & sterile than a life without the full array of feelings?
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Afterglow Of The Kiss
What speaks of love & desire more universally than a kiss? From first timid ones as kids till last ones in maturity - a kiss is memorable.
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Heart Aloft
The heart fulfills itself, e.g.: "True hearts Beat constantly Together. " ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Fascination With Facts and Facets
My original poetry expresses both reality & fantasy, bringing these opposite facets of awareness together harmoniously, to be accented with special Noel Coward music.
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From Gauze To Canvas
Changes & contrasts all around, experiencing life in motion, a poetic notice of its textures & fabrics.
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Moiré Ripples of Light
Play of moiré patterns of light reminds the poet of love's shimmering facets.
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LENGTHENING SHADOWS
Original poetry captures evening's & autumn's long shadows, among my most precious reminders of those treasures of life's experiences.
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Sun-Kiss'd Orbs
"The one song Must end For another To begin." ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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IT'S ELEVEN-ELEVEN
Any day is 1440 minutes; only 2 minutes each day are represented with 4 identical numbers: 11:11. Our magical times!
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ENCHANTED CANOPIES
"Poetry Invisibly Writes upon The page of life." ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Kindred Spirit - Martie Coetser
A way of saying "Thank you, Martie!" to a dear fellow Hubber & friend.
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UNWRAPPING THE WONDER
Children have it unwrapped. Grown-ups must discover & unwrap wonderment for ourselves or miss one of life's prime treasures, unless realizing the futility of missing it. ©nhh
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MAGICAL MOMENTS
We think of moments as special highlights in our memory trove, but the most significant moments are in the present, real life; ~ a magic carpet!
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ALL OF IT
The poet must agree with the singer: it's "All Or Nothing At All" when it's love.
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Plaisir d'Amour
The pleasure of love when one believes it is reciprocated: an elusive dream or is it so?
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What A Difference A Day Made
Poetry remembers - even darkened days, relit: "Every day is a beautiful beginning." _________© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Mellow Legacy of Truth
Quietly contemplating life & the beloved with restrained awe.
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Distilling the Essence
Pondering meanings & lessons of experience.
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THIS IS THE DAY
"Denseness breaks, Crumbles; Reveals this Speck of clarity." _______© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Thimbles, Rhythm & Natures of Things - Part 4
When asked what instrument would I most want to play if I could have & play it really well; my answer: a fine grand piano.
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Thimbles, Rhythms & Natures of Things - Part 3
SO-SUMI This is for all human endeavors and experiences.
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Thimbles, Rhythms & Natures of Things - Part 2
Rhythm is an invisible action or quality, not a 'thing'.
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Thimbles, Rhythms & Natures of Things - Part 1
Mother promised her gold thimble to the daughter who became the best seamstress; I won it.
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Handmade Manuscripts ~
My handwritten poems in various notebooks, blank books, odd folders full of scraps of paper.
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A Sky Gallery
"If I can touch the sky, There is no reason why I can't touch you! I do!" ______© Nellieanna H. Hay
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SLUMBER SECRETS
Sleeping accesses one's subconscious where dreams, ideas, & even poetry are stirred.
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PETALS AND PORTALS
Intriguing playfulness & musicality of these words in tandem to be enjoyed with a bit of abandon.
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RESONANT REFLECTION
Reflections rippling on water and memories lingering in the mind, shimmering in the ether!
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MYSTERY OF BECOMING
Becoming one's fullest whole self can be a bumpy journey. Eagerly embraced, it brings enormous satisfaction.
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AWARENESS ~ FINE-TUNING
The basic senses provide keen perception of all around us; natural is superior to any manmade titillations
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Artistry Of Life
If I forget to paint the day The day reminds me To gather up my brushes. ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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"I Gotta Be Me"
I have learned that my authenticity provides the only strength and possession I have. ~©nhh
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LOVE LETTERS FROM MY HEART
You blew across my desert Like a sea-breeze. I send you back The blossoms Of my heart. __© Nellieanna H. Hay
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A House Is Not A Home
Just a house really isn't a home and a chair really is just a chair without someone sitting there . . .
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Isn't It Romantic
Heady scent of new mown hay, Glittered by a glowing harvest moon. __© Nellieanna H. Hay
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VERVE OF LIFE!
What am I doing the rest of my life? My views on becoming 80! Loving life!
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MORNING'S MOLTON GLORY
Collection of original poems with common theme of morning's effects on life & love. e.g: Morning is a friend Night ~ a parent. ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Sparkling Sassy Shadows
Parody of 'My Shadow", fav of "A Child's Garden of Verses".
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ONCE UPON A HILL
Upon a hill I climbed one day By accident, I found my soul & recognized it . . . _________© Nellieanna H. Hay
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RIBBONS OF TIME
Ribbons Of time Unwind From Infinity’s spool To loop & heap In convolutions On the floor of space Beyond recall. ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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To Have - Ergo - To Have Not
PREMISE: our language gears to possessiveness. Notice how even the premise assumes that we possess (our) language! So "now you have it". You may as well know.
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Crystal Lanterns
I find A new friction Polishing The rugged crystal Even more. ____© Nellieanna H Hay
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Espresso Thoughts
Life's textures & flavors compare to sipping espresso, tickling taste buds, leaving its effects.
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LOVE AND GLORY
Poetry & pictures depicting the glory of love & manifested in fresh beautiful japonica blossoms.
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Promenade
Poetry depicts strolling along life's promenade - experiencing & noticing the passing scene, extracting from it life's lessons & secrets, to be sorted out & fit into one's tenets & perspectives, as appropriate.
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Merriment
Spring brings a sense of renewal & joyfulness! Sharing its random thoughts in verse, from deep to titillating is merry good fun.
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The Festival That I Celebrate
The festival That I celebrate Is being close to you. My holiday Is simply in your arms. ____© Nellieanna H. Hay
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SWEET DESTINY
Destiny of any kind has a sweet taste about it, sometimes more bitter-sweet, perhaps, but always it beckons one to follow. ~©nhh
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My Greener Thumb
Resolution introduces live plants into living quarters improve its air.
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The Value In Some Days
The value in some days Is in their total Lack of value. Being only certain Of uncertainty Provides a certain Freedom from Uncertainty. . . . . . . . . ____© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Real 'Rock' Stars!
Exciting fossils & living 'stars' found on the ranch, along with an ancient clay tile, in response to an original photography contest.
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Rainbows 'Round My Day
One of the favorite themes - rainbows. They visit like a magic wand, vanish just as quickly, promising to come again.
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If I Were A Cantaloupe
My entry, from among the title choices for a hub-writing contest. . .
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Revolving Door
My poem depicts a sense of a fleeting encounter, having deep effects & connections.
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One Man Contrasts Two of America's Favorite National Sports
Focusing on George Carlin’s routine contrasting American football & baseball, one of his funniest.
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Echoes Of Life
Momentous poetry expressing belief in life beyond its echoes, written at a life-turning point, and in retrospect.
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Pebbles and Pearls
Sometimes we reach out and grab pebbles. Sometimes we open our palm to find it full of pearls! ~©nhh
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Inner Light Unquenchable
Curtains drawn aside For light Reveaing that They hide Imagination Only. ______© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Remembering Elvis
I wasn’t a person one would call an Elvis-freak; but a contemporary, I couldn't help but admire his talent, once he burst upon the scene.
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The Luxury of Touching
Each sense is among the greatest luxuries of being alive!
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Do You Do New Year's Resolutions?
OK, gang - It's soon time to set our resolutions
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Celestial Fantasies
Twinkle ♦ Sparkle ♦ Flow ♦ Bestow ~ Stardust ♦ Starburst ♦ Glow ♦ Below __© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Deep In The Forest
Deep, deep, Deep In the forest In India - a dream.
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Rhapsodies of Lilies I Have Loved
Cut flowers! I'm a sucker for them!! I can't resist them & am a bit partial to lilies. All kinds & colors of lilies dazzle & delight me!
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GLORIOUS SEASONS
Islands in the tropics Hope becomes Chasing winter’s cold away. ______© Nellieanna H. Hay
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A Day of Infamy
December 7, 1941: Our lives were ever-after changed by one horrid war
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Talisman
The talisman I wear, Naked love for life . . . Awe-inspired, Familiar. . . Alive, ever expanding . . . ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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WANT - An Autantonym
What is “want”? However it's defined, what it is to want is well known as a perpetual twinge.
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Venturing - Poems
Venturing beginner Into realms of Giants' sounds I am. Would that you could Take my hand. . . ___© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Lilies and Life's Transitions
A love of lilies: they're so alive, so authentic!
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Giving Thanks This Day
In this country, a fall day is set aside to give thanks for all we have, fittingly after harvest-time, as in its first celebration by pilgrims.
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Authenticity
Everyone must write His own book, Compose his own music And live each new day As it arrives. Those who know what they must do Are freest to And quickest to renew And live most fully. ____© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Poets and Poetry
Poetry Precedes its happenings, Or - follows. Living Needs no written lines, to be, - Unless they're all there is. . . . ______© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Elegant Epiphany
Thrice-stabbed left for dead, Soul staggers To its knees To finally creep Into light Of life again. __© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Un-Father's Day Tribute to Good Fathers
A good father is among the most precious of any jewels on earth. My notice was captured by a sweet father-son relationship in my neighborhood.
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Learning To "SEE"
Fascinating account of how a ground-breaking scientist, Louis Agassiz, taught his student, N.S. Shaler, who would become a leading scientist in the field, to "SEE" by being acutely alert and aware.
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My Muse - Emily Dickinson
Friends commented that handwritten poems I'd shared compared with Emily Dickinson's; also that my life at the time shared elements with hers. She became my muse, with whom I feel deep kinship.
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Serenity Is My Adornment
You're invited to join with me in contemplation of the meanings and the values of a personal state of serenity during (or in the face of) all life's rites of passages, both major and minor ones. Children have it unwrapped. Grown-ups must discover & unwrap wonderment for ourselves or miss one of...
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Pecorino
Teensy tiny tissue-thin slivers of Italian Pecorino Romano - elegant, intense, pungent and salty, randomly arranged on crisp broken sesame wheat Ak-Mak crackers. Fit for an émir.
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My Little Template
I've used templates for drafting plans & for making quilts. The one that thrills me is the one I played with as a kid!
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What If I Were Not I or You Were Not You?
Pondering 'destiny' or 'accident' of birth & becoming who we are.
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Instant Replay
At times it seems like déjà vu. Surely we've lived this moment before. But no; brand-new again.
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Trick or Treat At the Door
Whoo-o-o-o - - Halloween - - -
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House On The Hill - Part V
Mark feels like he's in another world, dizzy & unsure of all of it.
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House On The Hill - Part IV
It's “a rock and a hard place,” chimed Mark & Nancy. It's discouraging.
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House On The Hill - III
Out-of-the-ordinary, occult happenings occur.
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House On The Hill - Part II
Spooltown has boomed to become Spooltown USA, with a major Amusement Park! It’s made its name a shrine!
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House On The Hill - Part I
The spooky house on the hill had been unoccupied for years.
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KICKING SACRED COWS
". . .examine verities from time to time to see if they still are" is a line from my first webpage years ago. A good policy.
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Buried Treasures
Inner light unquenchable, Glows & variegates Into beautiful free patterns Upon the screen of life. ______© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Thoughts of Sinister Seraphim
OH! How to cope? We cannot know Where to go To find escape From this horrid fright, To avoid the rape Of decency And loss of hope. . . . . . . ____© Nellieanna H. Hay 10-10-10
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Tapestry Shadows
Subtle artistry Cannot define What lives in majesty Beyond this pale And yet pervades it All. ______© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Fall Fantasy
Ah - the feel of fall, Invisible, - and yet Its ambience, So palatable. I sing the songs Of autumn In my soul, Even before the first leaves FALL. ____© Nellieanna H. Hay
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Remembering "The Red Shoes"
Featuring the lovely 1948 movie "The Red Shoes" about the ballet and one ballerina, especially.
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Close To The Bone
Messages whispered among wind-blown trees on side of the hill stir my heart to write of nature responding to season's touch telling what life is "all about".