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December 30, 2003

New year coming

It comes with a truly brilliant start. It is already sending generous invitations to grow and learn, live and be true to myself.

I am blessed. 2003 was a wonder … wonder-filled, wonderful. It had some rough stuff in it, but oh how my world grew! I crossed the Atlantic Ocean! (I know, you’d think we were in the age of Lief Erikson the way I talk about it; but hey, it was absolutely huge for me.) I fell in love with a country. I was already in love with someone who lives there. I also got to meet the person who taught me the word “whitter.” She is every bit as lovely as I always knew she was. A dear friend.

I have learned much; there is so much more for me to learn. Of love, of life, of others, of myself.

I do not make New Year’s Resolutions. They always seem futile, limited, and doomed to almost automatic failure. I don’t know what this coming year holds for me. My only resolve is to do everything in my power to embrace it; to not drink or take other mind altering self-prescribed drugs; to move toward what light I find for my soul’s warmth and vision. One day at a time.

I wish you, and those you love, health, prosperity, happiness and ever expanding horizons in the coming year and beyond.

Stream

Strings of words swirl and shift
distant echoes of other circumstances
dance free toward the spectrum that draws you
into its light
its colors

What is of import
too long at the day
the morning sends a warning
of its coming blaze
in the pastel shades of just before midnight
they practice
the soft welcome of sleep
beckons me toward
new things

Borders

I have not known it
no choice but to be
to live in the very soul of history
seeing beloved spirits broken
cracked and besieged

In a photo I see fire
not in some wild conflagration
but in a stare from behind arms crossed
how much youth has been devoured
by the gaping maw of implacable injustice

It is not hard to love a land
its reclamation incomplete cuts
hearts break along artificial borders
gashes in geography
and the young defy the perpetrators
generation through generation

Woman of many hats..

December 31, 2003

“dance free toward the spectrum that draws you” love it. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Your plan sounds good to me. 🙂

LiteBrite

mmmm, such lovely words…. I hope the very same for you on this new years! 🙂

In love with Eire??? I love Ecosse. Never been to the island-state.

True seekers always find 🙂 Thanks for being here and sharing your beautiful self and poetry. Peace & Love sweet poet

I’ve never been across the ocean, but if I ever do I will consider it a Leif Ericson type event. 🙂 Your end of the year whitters are lovely. Hugs and Happy New Year!

The Rickster

Happy New Year, Sweetie! 🙂

where did you travel to? was it ireland? i am happy you had a year of growth and learning. that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it. i liked what you had to say as you reflected on 2003 and looked forward to 2004. lovely indeed. dance free toward the spectrum that draws you into its light, its colors i envision scarves. beautiful scarves of all different colors being used by a dancer.

beautiful vision in my mind. *smiles* Happy New Years my dear friend. i value your friendship. much love,

I’d count crossing the ocean as a truly great historic event too! Thank you so much for sharing all about the challenges, healing and growth as you go. What a year! You are a fine whitterer and a fine friend. Hope you have a good year’s end and enjoy a Happy New Year! Best wishes for a great year in 2004! Smiles, Hugs & Love

RealSimple

You crossed the Atlantic Ocean, and I crossed the Pacific. A vast world we live in, yet so connected. You are a lovely writer, whitterer with a tender heart, and it has been my pleasure to meet someone like you here in OD. All the very best to you and those you love, ME!

Singing Nun

I wish so much for you, your love and your family. You truly are a very special woman. How fortunate I am to have found you in this place. Happy New Year Sweet Whitterer!

Starr418

*hugs* hope you have a happy new year

Lá Cóille 2004 anseo anóis. Síocháin san ath Bhliain. I guess I’ll be asleep before the crystal ball drops in Times Square (I’ve got very bad jet lag this year) Happy New Year See You Soon.

This has been one hell of a year, no? Wow… what we’ve all been through. I’m listening to Billy Boyd sing the “mist and shadow” song from The Return of the King and it is so poignant… As we pass into 2004, may all your dreams come true, gentle spirit. You are a blessing to all who know you.

Was the stuff of my most recent posting a little too much? It’s heavy, as Harley says, but it’s the culmination of all Li Chang has taught me for the past 10 years, and it’s my truth… and I do like to share, hehehe. Hope it spake to you on some level… 😉

Gilraen Tinehtele

love it 🙂 happy new year my friend. i hope this new one brings more whittering from you 🙂

Hi, I don’t know what’s wrong with me lately. It’s like my thoughts are working overtime to rock me out of the boat I’m in. No matter how I put on a happy face I don’t feel it inside. I feel lost somewhere. I don’t have anyone to talk to about this even my friends online can’t seem to find any words of wisdom. I do hope your New Year’s is a good one.

have a Happy New Year!

Armiel

January 1, 2004

HAAAPPY NEW YEAR! XOXO,

A very happy new year to you dear seeker. “To live in the very soul of history….” a wonderful line! Smiles & Hugs

I, like you, dont make any resolutions….. well i have thought of one…….BE TRUE TO ONESELF………maybe thats what i will strive for………you are a passionate writer that is good to see………Words jump out and you capture what a writer should protray..Well Done…..i am enjoying

noko

The very best to you. May your fears be smaller when faced and your dreams alive when tasted.

Happy new year and thank you for your beautiful friendship and constant support! i love you dear friend *hugs* -Colette

Beautiful…as usual…you sure had a lovely and full year…Happy New Year and much love.