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"the First Day of Winter"

Walking down old familier streets Paths.... On such a beautiful day The first day of winter Clear and serene Gentle.... With a cool subtle breeze After the rains, they have all gone away White floating clouds, scattered amid the sky Blue.... With its sunshine, piercing through the trees Radiant; enchanting; like crowns of light Down Echo Avenue I stroll, once again of course Kimala, life, more.... Near the corner of Elizabeth I suddenly stop and I turn Looking back toward Pacifica Reaching.... Trying to touch, what once was mine The whistle of a train, begins to sound in the distance And in that moment; this moment, for an instant I feel the rush of love, flowing upon my heart! I turn back around And I look ahead.... And it hits me, it hits me How wonderful; how amazing Life, and all of its moments, its seasons, and its years Because of others; because of "God" How indiscribable.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ....This Gift!

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Date: 9/4/2010 6:20:00 AM
Thanks for the sweet comment :) this is so wonderful !! life is great!!you made me feel it more X)
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Date: 8/23/2010 7:18:00 AM
I can relate. In certain moments, tears well up at the beauty, the awesomness of life, in and out of seasons. Another fav. John. Thank you for the "soul" food! Always, Audrey
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Date: 8/9/2010 7:45:00 AM
lWonderful poem. We should all stop and really breathe in the wonder more often. Amazing writing. I am humbled that you enjoy mine. Thank you for your kindness. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/6/2010 8:32:00 PM
another masterfully written piece with such passion even for nature that flows easily and breathlessly written that leaves the reader peaceful and truly full of bliss,,,Blessings..Cecil
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Date: 8/6/2010 6:47:00 PM
just lovely, it was wonderful
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Date: 8/4/2010 7:06:00 PM
Returning to this most lovely poem of yours to tell you thanks for readng my poems. that is so sweet that you see yourself as a bunny rabbit! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 8/3/2010 3:32:00 AM
You Sure have a gift!!! thank you, your comments are as poetic as your poetry! love Simone
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Date: 8/2/2010 11:30:00 PM
senses and vision is such a wonderful thing, to be able to feel and see all such wondrous things, even better when realization dawns and your heart remembers that it could sing! thank you lovely John for your great comments :D I truly appreciate n.n and thank you for this lovely poem c:
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Date: 8/2/2010 6:52:00 PM
Beautiful imagery and words you have penned here John.......
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Date: 7/31/2010 11:34:00 PM
must be a lovely gift to have weather so great. the clouds you portray have a beautiful image. ~Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 7/29/2010 10:47:00 AM
very nice write John~May you be filled with inspiration~God bless~Rick
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Date: 7/28/2010 11:42:00 AM
Truly, life is an indiscribable gift and you've captured that quite well. Great imagery, John. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind comments with mine. Caroline.
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Date: 7/27/2010 1:09:00 PM
Indiscribable....yes great write x Thank you for such wonderful comments I did soup mail you ... sarah x
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Date: 7/27/2010 10:19:00 AM
very pleasant!
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Date: 7/25/2010 5:11:00 PM
Love it John, and all it stands for. This gift is God's Love in action all around us. Thanks for your awesome gracefulness in your comment, John. I don't get many of this magnitude. Your comment means a lot to me. Thanks very much. Agape, Moses
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Date: 7/24/2010 5:37:00 AM
Nice to see an optimistic poem! Very beautifully crafted indeed! Yes, we have to treasure every small 'gift' in this life...a smile, a sunset , a hug, a friend, a lover...The simple things make life beautiful! Kisses, Emily
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Date: 7/23/2010 7:48:00 PM
Excellent write!
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Date: 7/23/2010 4:10:00 AM
Surely is a gift to be treasured.. Enjoy the day John.. tc Wilma
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Date: 7/22/2010 11:24:00 PM
john, I love when you write like THIS. Please keep up with this kind of sweet poetry, ok? I just feel embarrassed when you leave more than one comment under a poem. I think something was going on with you several weeks ago and I never hold a grudge, especially when someone says sorry. So thanks for the apology and don't worry about it any more! Andrea
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Date: 7/22/2010 12:06:00 PM
beautiful thoughts you have penned!! Thank you for your welcome commet on my work!!
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Date: 7/22/2010 11:06:00 AM
Outstandingly beautiful. It was a joy reading this lovely masterpiece. Great write my friend and a heart touching one as well. I have made it a favorite Poem as well. And many thanks for your sweet and precious comments on The Rains have come. Love and best wishes .....Ravindra...........John Rhinem
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Date: 7/22/2010 4:44:00 AM
Great uplifting write in the end...Speaks of your faith..Sara
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Date: 7/20/2010 6:48:00 AM
Your poetry was a pleasure to read today John. Thank you for sharing it with us. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/20/2010 1:20:00 AM
lovely lovely write...thanks for sharing...
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Date: 7/20/2010 12:53:00 AM
Yes life is a gift,each breath a treasure. .beautiful poetry John,C.C.
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