ALONG THE MILKY WAY (with photos)

 
ALONG THE MILKY WAY

Flowers dancing
with shining stars,
twinkling along
the Milky Way,
fill my heart
with pleasure,
even glee,
as I float
with the clouds
way above
the hills and trees.



(c) barbara kausteklis 3-28-12

A second piece written for "Pick-Apart Poetry"
which this month welcomed spring with
some poetry of Wordsworth.

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/85245/85245/

Thanks always for your visits and comments.


~barb~

BEYOND THE BEYOND -- Blogophilia 5.5 (with photos)

As I'm always looking forward to and thankful for
the gift of each new day, I'm glad to share another
one along with this week's Blogophilia theme . . . .

Blogophilia week 5.5 - "A new day"

Bonus Points: (Hard, 2pts): incorporate a 60s dance move
(Easy, 1pt): mention a song title by The Eagles

Final date to post BLOG: March 31th, 2012 - Saturday, midnight Pacific Time
Final date to post ALL GUESSES: March 30th, 2012 - Friday, midnight Pacific Time

Please highlight or otherwise point out your bonus points attempts.

Guess correctly who submitted the topic... and a correct guess at who submitted the picture earns you additional points!!

Guess correctly the secret "word or phrase" earns a chance at more points. Including the secret word or phrase within your blog content earns an additional point.

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BEYOND THE BEYOND

Drifting off to sleep
and welcoming sweet dreams,
journeying toward midnight,
I hitch-hike upon moonbeams,
cocooned in a blanket
of twinkling stars
and carried upon
sweet angels' wings.

I'm a Midnight Flyer
as I dream through the night,
looking forward to the morning
and awaiting the Dawn's first light.
Tranquil harmonies serenade
as I lay down my head,
lifting my heart
and comforting me.

And beyond the horizon
of midnight I see,
my soul once more stirred,
a new fabric to weave
as morning breaks
and the new day begins
to a symphony of song
that the morning birds sing.
And I join in their song,
in their glorious melody,
welcoming a new day
that has risen with the sun.
And together we go forward
into the hope and promise
as the clouds of yesterday
have begun to drift away.
And I meet the day
right where it is,
beyond just what I can see,
and look forward to the future
and another brand new day.




(c) barbara kausteklis 3-28-12

Written for Blogophilia 5.5/"A New Day."

http://www.myspace.com/blogophilia/blog/545492956

GUESSES:

Theme submitted by: Sharonlee

Picture submitted by: Spirit Free





Phrases: Heavenly peace, Paradise dreaming, Blowing bubbles, mother and child, sleep in heavenly peace, I'm forever blowing bubbles, like a fish out of water, mini-me, Medusa and child, room with a view, window seat, serene siren, window to the world, M is for Mermaid, matching dreadlocks, "like mother, like child" "Earth, Sea and Sky", under the sea, swimming with sharks, under the sea, deep sleep

60's Dance Move used -- Hitch hike

Eagles' Song Title used -- "Midnight Flyer"

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Thanks always for your visits and comments
and for sharing another Blogophilia week with me.

~barb~

NATURE'S BLISS (with photos)

NATURE’S BLISS

My thoughts play

in the solitude

of the hills,

dancing to notes

heard in the breeze,

measured bliss

of every flower,

every cloud,

every leaf,

and enjoying

Nature’s sweet company.

(c) barbara kausteklis 3-27-12

Written for CPC "Pick Apart Poetry Welcomes Spring."

this month featuring Wordsworth and a couple of

his well-known spring poems.

Co-Hosting with Cherie/Silver Lining. 

All are welcome to participate and share.

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/85245/85245/

Thanks always for your visits and comments.

Big Hugs.

~barb~

NATURE'S SOOTHING BALM -- "A Simple Sunday"

Artist: Darrell Shepherd

NATURE'S SOOTHING BALM

I've heard the voice of wisdom
as it rustled through the trees;
I've heard it in the ocean's waves
and whispered in the breeze.
And once more I hear it
in the rivers flowing
from high above,
Nature's soothing balm
washing over a land
so parched and dry ,
in dire need
of her soothing hand,
her waters passing
over the desert floor,
as life is restored,
renewed once more.

And with the flowing waters
of springtime and beyond,
my own heart is renewed,
also parched and dry,
as I once more fill my cup
at the river's edge
dipping into that water
so crystal clear and pure;
flowing from that place
where wisdom and hope reside,
passed down through generations,
which no barriers can restrain,
sweet wisdom flowing as day begins
and darkness gives way once more to light.

(c) barbara kausteklis 3-25-12

Written for "A Simple Sunday Featuring
the Art of Darrell Shepherd."

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/85081/cpc-sunday-share-host-artist-darrell-shepherd/

Thanks always for your visits and comments.

~barb~

WITHIN THE DAWN (Collab with photo)

 
WITHIN THE DAWN

Even when clouds are stormy and gray,
begin to enjoy life and do it today;
throw all your worries and troubles away;
for it is the dawning of a brand new day.

Let the light of love lead you there,
step forward and leave behind every care.
Toss aside any darkness you might find there;
for light and love can penetrate anywhere.

Go forward with love and never look back
as the dark of night gives way to the dawn;
let the light of love lead all the way,
and enjoy your life each and every day.

Throw all your worries and troubles away;
for it is the dawning of a brand new day.

(c) barbara kausteklis 3-24-12

Thanks for sharing your lines with me:
Angel Love, Michelle K, Diane and Me, Barbara.

A Collab written for the CPC "Saturday Share."

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/84932/saturday-share-20/

Lines used in addition to my own:

The dawning of a brand new day (Angel Love) REQUIRED
Even when clouds are stormy and gray (Michelle K)
Throw all your worries and troubles away (Angel Love)
Enjoying life in every way (Diane)
Let the light of love lead the way (Angel Love)
Worries you don’t have to dwell upon (Angel Love)
Just in all the beauty and live on (Diane)
Go forward with love and never look back (Angel Love)
A new day is full of hope and joy (Angel Love)

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Thanks always for your visits and precious comments.

Hoping this weekend has been a most excellent
and peaceful one for All.

~barb~

NO BETTER WAY (with photo)

NO BETTER WAY

What
better
way to start
my day than with
toast and jam and a tall cup of heaven
shared with fam'ly and friends and those who care?
No better way,
I would say,
than that
way.

(c) barbara kausteklis 3-23-12

A Tetractys written for "Friday Fling/
Friday Fling Tetractyscally Toasts Toast."

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/84766/friday-fling-toasts-toast/

The Tetractys Format:
According to ShadowPoetry.com

Tetractys, a poetic form invented by Ray Stebbing, consists of at least 5 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 syllables (total of 20). Tetractys can be written with more than one verse, but must follow suit with an inverted syllable count. Tetractys can also be reversed and written 10, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Double Tetractys: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 10, 4, 3, 2, 1

Triple Tetractys: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 10, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 10

and so on.

“Euclid, the mathematician of classical times, considered the number series 1, 2, 3, 4 to have mystical significance because its sum is 10, so he dignified it with a name of its own – Tetractys. The tetractys could be Britain’s answer to the haiku. Its challenge is to express a complete thought, profound or comic, witty or wise, within the narrow compass of twenty syllables.” – Ray Stebbing

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Thanks always for your visits and comments
~barb~

SECOND CHANCES (with photo)

SECOND CHANCES

Each day as I awaken,
before my feet
even touch the floor,
I’m thankful for the day ahead
and another chance to ride
this crazy merry-go-round.

The first time around
I just didn’t notice,
or, rather,
didn’t really
take the time,
to see what was right
there in front of me,
daily gifts to see.

And then
something happened
that caused me
to stop in my tracks;
and I watched in awe
and amazement
how others handled
almost insurmountable pain
and circumstances
with such amazing grace.
No longer could I sit back
and watch my life go by,
taking each day for granted
when others had paid
such a huge and terrible price
for the second chances
they had at life.

And what they went through
forever changed my life.
The small things
taken for granted
became the big things to me.
Priorities shifted
in my life
as their second chances
became my second chance
to look around
and to really see
and appreciate each day
and what I have,
to focus
on what’s important
and to eliminate
what’s not.
And for that lesson
and for what it did
in my life,
I am forever
grateful.

(c) barbara kausteklis 3-22-12

Written for "Thematic Attic/Second Chances."

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/84867/cpc-thematic-attic-thursdaysecond-chance/

Thanks always for finding my pieces 
and for all visits and precious comments.

~barb~