Bright blooms coming out of the shadows.
Marilena
She grew in the shadows,
This plain beauty,
A flower that was
Most likely ready to blossom.
Or maybe she had already opened up,
And no one noticed. But then
It was difficult to get bright blooms
In the dimness where she was rooted.
Either way, she
Was only
Discovered
When a person of discernment
Ventured down the road
Where she lived and
Noticed the
Glow leaking
From the shadows,
Out of the darkness
Of her cave.
It was then that
Marilena was lifted
Out.
Susan Patterson
03-2014
She grew in the shadows,
This plain beauty,
A flower that was
Most likely ready to blossom.
Or maybe she had already opened up,
And no one noticed. But then
It was difficult to get bright blooms
In the dimness where she was rooted.
Either way, she
Was only
Discovered
When a person of discernment
Ventured down the road
Where she lived and
Noticed the
Glow leaking
From the shadows,
Out of the darkness
Of her cave.
It was then that
Marilena was lifted
Out.
Susan Patterson
03-2014
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Discussion of Marilena
Marilena...grown in the shadows, but blooming, never the less. This poem could be about birth, rebirth, death, rescue, escape or simply natural growth. It doesn't really matter, unless it matters to you. When I first read the poem to husband, James, he said "I like it! I don't have any idea what it means, but I like it." Well you may feel the same way. It's a poem to think about for sure. I would love to hear your opinions. skp
Iz Music Will Move You
Have you ever heard of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole? If so, then you will know about his music and how transforming it can be. Israel (known as Iz) was an Hawaiian singer who passed in 1997. Even so, the number of his followers is growing and they devoted to him and his music. He was most famous for his version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow." I won't bore you with information that you can get on Wikipedia, but I do urge you to listen to his music. He was quite the message of peace, healing and love.
I have the CD, IZ, Alone in IZ World. It has music sung in both English and Hawaiian. But the language doesn't matter. A listener can hear and feel the music, no matter what the language is or words are. I put the CD on in my kitchen and sway and dance to the sounds, absorbing the vibrations and the energy they give out Try the music of IZ . I'm sure that you will like it. skp
I have the CD, IZ, Alone in IZ World. It has music sung in both English and Hawaiian. But the language doesn't matter. A listener can hear and feel the music, no matter what the language is or words are. I put the CD on in my kitchen and sway and dance to the sounds, absorbing the vibrations and the energy they give out Try the music of IZ . I'm sure that you will like it. skp
▶Civility is being God-like in our humanity. Earlene Grey
Susan Patterson, enjoying a formal evening aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA.
The Queen Mary is an extrordinary cruise ship that was launched in 1936 from Scotland. She was named for the wife of King George V and she set the benchmark for transatlantic travel. Royalty, Hollywood stars and world statesmen enjoyed her exquisite passages.
However at the start of WWII, the Queen Mary became a transport ship taking Americans overseas to fight in the War. In fact, James' father, Cecil Patterson, sailed on the ship when he went to war. We still have the ticket with the room number. Even though the ship's elegance is timeless, when boarding the Queen Mary, you can still feel the sadness for the men who lost their lives ensuring freedom world from Nazi Germany.
Since 1967, the Queen Mary has been docked at Long Beach, CA. She is now a floating hotel and even center. California is proud to have her grace its shores.
The Queen Mary is an extrordinary cruise ship that was launched in 1936 from Scotland. She was named for the wife of King George V and she set the benchmark for transatlantic travel. Royalty, Hollywood stars and world statesmen enjoyed her exquisite passages.
However at the start of WWII, the Queen Mary became a transport ship taking Americans overseas to fight in the War. In fact, James' father, Cecil Patterson, sailed on the ship when he went to war. We still have the ticket with the room number. Even though the ship's elegance is timeless, when boarding the Queen Mary, you can still feel the sadness for the men who lost their lives ensuring freedom world from Nazi Germany.
Since 1967, the Queen Mary has been docked at Long Beach, CA. She is now a floating hotel and even center. California is proud to have her grace its shores.
Queen Mary docked at Long Beach, California.
À bientôt. skp
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