AMONG THE GIANTS

I stepped into the forest

among the giants 

who presided in majestic

silence and power.

And in the solitude there

and the peace I found,

I found something else

deep within the forest

and beneath its canopy.

In the serenity of the woods

and the quiet of the day

I managed to find a bit

of what I was looking for,

a glimpse of myself

often buried deep inside,

some thoughts about life,

and connections made

and perspective clarified,

as reminded once more

in such a powerful way

that I'm just passing through

this magical place,

this world and this life.

And as the sun filtered 

through the cathedraled ceiling

the gentle giants had created,

I stepped out of the quiet darkness

and into the rest of my day

with spirit renewed 

as I took a bit of the forest

with me in my heart

until the next time.

(c) bak 2-25-11

barbara kausteklis

Written for Legacy Writers II "Along a Redwood Forest Byway."

Link to "Byways":

Friday Byways With Barbara

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"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

~ Semisonic, Closing Time~ 

ONE MORE DAY . . . .

Awakened gently to the silence of dawn

when all is quiet and the birds still asleep,

before they begin their sweet symphony

that greets the sunrise and stirs something

within my soul and makes me smile

And as they begin their chorus of dawn,

the sun beginning to shine once more,

I must join in their magical song

as thankful am I 

to dance in the sunshine

for one more day

among the flowers that bloom

and birds soaring so high

and the butterflies' magic

and clouds in the sky.

(c) bak 2-24-11

barbara kausteklis

Written for Legacy Writers II "Mad Tea Party."

The following link takes you there:

Mad Tea Party

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NATURE'S DANCE

Transported to places

so very deep within,

tranquil, serene

and peace therein,

soft melodies plucked

upon strings of gold

caressing my emotions 

and soothing my soul.

And within the notes

that dance across my heart,

I become as one

with the world around me,

as closing my eyes

I join in their dance

to the sweet refrains

that Nature sings.

(c) bak 2-24-11

barbara kausteklis

Written for Spirit Free's Surreal Picture Challenge.

The link will take you there:

Surreal Picture Challenge

Thanks for your visits and comments.  

I'm still in catch-up mode here on Boomer

and working on catching up with your beautiful words and blogs.  

~Barb~

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Written for fun but with a measure of truth . . . .

Blogophilia 52.3

Topic: "Love Bites"

Bonus Points:

(Hard, 2pts): incorporate Black Widow
(Easy, 1pt) : use the phrase Double Dog Dare

Final date to post:

March 1st, 2011 GMT midnight

Final date to post ALL GUESSES:

February 26th, 2011 GMT midnight

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SAID SHE TO HE or
A Lesson in Love

Two black widow spiders,
a he and a she,
happened to meet
under the woodpile
where no one could see.
And She said to He,
"Don't come near me,
if you know what's
good for thee,
but if you must,
you will see
just what I have
in mind, you see."

"On second thought,"
She said to He,
"I double-dog dare you
to come close to me."

And before he even knew
what had happened to him,
he was gone,
no more left of him
for he had come too close
and the deed had been done
and in just two love bites,
he was gone,
gone,
gone.

(c) bak 2-21-11
barbara kausteklis

GUESSES

Topic

Ruggi

Photo

slj/steve

Phrases



Mirror Lake
smooth as glass
upside down
Reflections
In the mirror
Purple Mountain Majesty
In the looking glass

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Link to Blogophilia 52.3:

http://www.myspace.com/blogophilia/blog/542166952

Thanks so much for your visits
and precious comments.

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ROCK ON, LITTLE ROCK STAR

Rocking horse Rock Star

with dreams so big

carried to the moon

and galaxies beyond.

His rocket ship tailor-made

just for him, he sails

above the clouds 

and midnight dreams

where cradled and

gently rocked to sleep,

he dreams the dreams

that little boys dream,

the stage, the lights,

the galaxies and beyond,

little boy Rock Star

rocketman of night.

So rock on, Little Rock Star,

sing into the night

where dreams are made

for little boys like you.

Remember your dreams

and hold on to them tight,

and carry them with you

wherever you go.

(c) bak 2-23-11

barbara kausteklis

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ABOVE AND BEYOND

I search a silent path
for that inner voice,
deep within;
I search overhead
as it rises,
slowly and strong,
above rock
and crevice,
above the danger
and dark of the night.

(c) bak 2-22-11
barbara kausteklis

Written for CPC "Pick-Apart Poetry"
featuring the poetry of Lady Seda.

The goal is to select 25 different words
from the posted poetry and create a new piece
of your own using only those 25 words.
The chosen words may be repeated.

The following link will take you to
"Pick-Apart Poetry" and Lady Seda's
two featured poems:

http://www.myspace.com/mom_holtz/blog/542181363

Thanks so much for your visits and comments.
I always do look forward to this monthly challenge.

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BFF #87

BLOGGING FOR FUN

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TRANSFORMING

Transformed within
the darkness of night,
the city's bright lights
a distant view.



And in the morning,
a new world opens up
and comes into view
within the forest
not far away,
as following the trail



to Nature's cathedral,
the light shining through



and discovering once more
a renewed perspective



and peace in my soul.

(c) bak 2-22-11
barbara kausteklis

Written for BFF #87/"Otherworld."

I look forward to reading all of the BFF posts.
The challenge is posted in several places,
including Facebook and Friendburst

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WITHIN COMFORT'S EMBRACE


Subtle hues and melodies,
Serenity's tender breath,
Dusk and dawn whispering softly to me,
Comforting my soul and setting me free.

Serenity's tender breath
Upon butterflies' wings taking flight
Comforting my soul and setting me free
From winter's chill and stormy nights.

Upon butterflies' wings taking flight,
Lifted high above and freed
From winter's chill and stormy nights,
High above all worldly cares.

Lifted  high above and freed,
Beyond the clouds and rainbow's end,
High above all worldly cares,
Within peaceful tones and comfort's embrace.

(c) bak 2-19-11
barbara kausteklis 

A free-verse Pantoum written for Legacy Writers II Sonnets Saturday Sound.  Thanks so much for your visits and precious comments.

  Will be heading home today and I look forward to catching up with what I have missed here on Boomer since last week.  But our daughter's wedding was gorgeous and everything went so very well.  Lots of family time and very little computer time.

  ~Barb~

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