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There are many things that get to me. I don't just have one channel; Like the feel of silk against my skin, Or soft, warm cotton flannel. I love to go out riding, Through the woods and fields, past streams. I love the smell of mountain air, And the sound of an eagle's scream, As he soars above the peaks, Amid the craggy splendor, Of the cliffs where eaglets nest, Safe from things that hinder. I love the feel of sunshine, 'Pon my face, shoulders and back, As it's warmth seeps deep inside my bones, As I lie in the sun and nap. I love the sound of birdsong, And the rain upon my roof, The sound the the wind makes 'round the eaves, And the lonely call of the wolf. So many things can speak to me, If I am wont to hear it; Things that calm and soothe me, It's like music to my spirit. For WHAT TURNS YOU ON Contest by Frank H.

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Date: 12/5/2011 4:23:00 PM
This is a lovely poem. Thank you for allowing us all to read such joyous words.
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Judy Ball
Date: 12/6/2011 8:22:00 AM
Thanks so much Daniel. Glad you liked it. God |Bless, JB
Date: 11/18/2011 8:51:00 PM
I get turned on by Judy's lovely poetry!
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/19/2011 1:37:00 PM
What a nice thing to say. Thanks so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/11/2011 5:24:00 PM
Congrats on your win on the contest Judy. I know I love the sound of rain on the roof and so many things do speak to us if only we will listen. Wonderful poem. love phyl
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Date: 11/7/2011 11:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Frank's "What Turns You On"contest Judy. Love, Carol
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/9/2011 4:03:00 PM
Thanks so much Carol. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/6/2011 5:42:00 PM
Congrats Judy on a superb win for this stunning write my friend..luv..
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Date: 11/7/2011 8:37:00 AM
Thanks so much Linda-Marie. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/6/2011 10:20:00 AM
A great poem Judy. Congratulations on your win
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/6/2011 12:56:00 PM
Thanks so much Bob. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/2/2011 12:57:00 AM
Enjoyed the reading of you poem Judy, and am wishing you well for contest..
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/4/2011 10:10:00 AM
Thanks so much Joe. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/1/2011 8:58:00 PM
so glad u enjoy my Thanksgiving Italiano.. this will truly be a blessed one with all my sons together with their families and our new home..praise God ..He is so GOOD..my friend..luv..
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/4/2011 10:20:00 AM
Yes indeed my friend. I do love real Italian food. And at Thanksgiving time we should remember all the reasons we have to be thankful for all God's goodness. He truly is a most generous God. How blessed we are to serve such a loving Father. Thanks for stopping by. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/31/2011 1:59:00 PM
I love the feel of nature more than anything else, because it’s always an honest feeling you can trust. Good luck in the contest
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/1/2011 8:21:00 AM
Thanks so much Edwin. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/29/2011 5:09:00 PM
Reads like a winner to me..I enjoy some of the same things..We don't have wolves here though..Sometimes in the night I will hear the sounds of a Bobcat though which is scary when one is not expecting it..Thanks for the kind review of my work....Sara
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/1/2011 8:25:00 AM
We get coyotes out here but in the NWT where we lived for 13 yrs. you could hear the wolves call late at night. When we first moved there we were warned not to feed our dog outside because the wolves would come in and eat him and his food. Thanks so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/29/2011 12:14:00 PM
speaking for many of us Judy in this vibrant and fluid piece of poetry.. amazing expressions and wonderful entry for the contest my friend.. things of beauty are free to behold and our Creator is very generous indeed..good luck luv..
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/29/2011 2:59:00 PM
Thanks so much Linda-Marie. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/25/2011 11:35:00 PM
wow, you are a super nature girl, Judy, and that's why you are a great poet too!
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/26/2011 5:18:00 PM
Thanks so much Andrea. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/25/2011 11:08:00 AM
I can tell that this is happiness for you. Tony
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/25/2011 12:29:00 PM
Thanks bunches Tony. So glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/25/2011 9:54:00 AM
i do have this outdoor moments, judy! sparkling as the words that can ever hte... love this and the images as welll.. good luck!..huggs!
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/25/2011 12:33:00 PM
Thanks so much Nette. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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Date: 10/25/2011 9:55:00 AM
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Date: 10/25/2011 9:23:00 AM
OOOO! Judy... the sound of rain .. is my #1 sound.. I don't know why it is such a delight and comfort to my soul... I love the way things speak to you... A wonderful poem,,Thank you for sharing.. Good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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Date: 10/25/2011 9:21:00 AM
OOOO! Judy... the sound of rain .. is my #1 sound.. I don't know why it is such a delight and comfort to my soul... I love the way things speak to you... A wonderful poem,,Thank you for sharing.. Good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/25/2011 9:22:00 AM
Thanks bunches my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/25/2011 9:13:00 AM
Is this for Frank's contest? You are ONE with nature in this very lovely rhyme...eagles always get to me...birdsong...and rain. Maybe we are bosom buddies? Good luck with this great write. Gwendolen
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Date: 10/25/2011 9:18:00 AM
Thanks so much Gwen. Yes it's for the contest. You read it before I wrote at the bottom that it's for the contest. Gladd you liked it. Yes, Nature really does it for me. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB

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