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Background- my sissy Angelflower

Written by my wonderful Bro: Cerulean

could twinkle of light be eternity
and shadows cast dim be temporary?
now Cheryl Harvey seems the type
never to allow the darkness power
over her sweet life's planned expanses.
now I've only just gotten to know her
so please bear with me while I pen
for the sake of this humble dedication
i for one feel she does in fact deserve.
riches could never ever duplicate
exposure to her awesome words.

A quote given to me by Lute on my guestbook...Too good to leave there

I should not aim so High:

On th' other side up rose

Belial, in act more graceful and humane.

A fairer person lost not Heaven; he seemed

For dignity composed, and high exploit.

But all was false and hollow; though his tongue

Dropped manna, and could make the worse appear

The better reason, to perplex and dash

Maturest counsels: for his thoughts were low—

To vice industrious, but to nobler deeds

Timorous and slothful. Yet he pleased the ear,

And with persuasive accent thus began:—

Book II, Paradise Lost, Milton.





ONE by Bono



Is it getting better, or do you feel the same?
Will it make it easier on you, now you got someone to blame?
You say one love, one life, when it's one need in the night.
One love, we get to share it
Leaves you baby if you don't care for it.

Did I disappoint you or leave a bad taste in your mouth?
You act like you never had love and you want me to go without.
Well, it's too late tonight to drag the past out into the light.
We're one, but we're not the same.
We get to carry each other, carry each other... one

Have you come here for forgiveness,
Have you come to raise the dead
Have you come here to play Jesus to the lepers in your head
Did I ask too much, more than a lot
You gave me nothing, now it's all I got.
We're one, but we're not the same.
Well, we hurt each other, then we do it again.

You say love is a temple, love a higher law
Love is a temple, love the higher law.
You ask me to enter, but then you make me crawl
And I can't be holding on to what you got, when all you got is hurt.

One love, one blood, one life, you got to do what you should.
One life with each other: sisters, brothers.
One life, but we're not the same.
We get to carry each other, carry each other.
One, one.


My mantra for life and for change

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Born of Stillness written for me by Pure Thought (thanks hun)


Stillness

Out of the stillness
wisdom curls forth
like smoke
from an ancient tribal fire.

Things

Leave all things behind
they do not quench us,
but deter from the true
blessings of spirituality and love.

Silence

Visit the Silence often
for within it, is true knowledge,
peace and understanding.

Teach

Share the wisdom
with all beings, adult, children
black, white, red and brown
strive to bring forth from all,
innate compassion.

Engage

As the world is small
engage all neighbors.
Succor the sick,
lend a hand to the weary,
befriend the lonely, and
most importantly, free the oppressed.

Coalesce

Become one world, one people
with differences that enrich us
not estrange us.

We are human beings,
Do NOT sit by dreaming and hoping.
It is time to DO!

**********************************************************News Updates:
WEEKLY DELIVERY OF GREAT MUSIC HELPS TO SAVE LIVES IN AFRICA

Led by Don MacKinnon, Founder of Hear Music

New York, NY – June 30, 2008 – In the fall of 2008, (RED) will unveil a simple, seamless way for people to receive music from artists they love and artists they will discover through (RED). By applying the (RED) idea to music this new model will create a new revenue stream for artists and labels and buy life-saving medicine for those living with AIDS in Africa.

Don MacKinnon, founder of HEAR Music and former Vice President of Music & Entertainment of Starbucks Coffee Company, conceived this concept.

“(RED) is such a powerful model,” said Don MacKinnon, President of (RED) Content. “The world’s best brands created (RED) products that have generated over $110 million. What we are doing now is applying the (RED) model to music. Every week you will receive great music from amazing artists and people living with AIDS in Africa will receive lifesaving antiretroviral medicine.”

For five dollars a month, members will receive weekly issues containing a selection of four elements:

* A (RED) SONG – an exclusive song from one of the world’s best artists.
* A Discovery – a great song by an emerging talent, selected by (RED).
* A “Crackerjack surprise” – a fun piece of non-music content (audio, video, text, images).
* Stories describing details of (RED) dollars being put to work in Africa.

All the songs are permanent downloads in unprotected MP3 format. The content is delivered via a small application that the user downloads to their computer’s desktop. The application was designed and developed in collaboration with IDEO - recently named by Fast Company as the #5 most innovative company in the world. It was built by PassAlong Networks, a media services company that powers over 200 digital content stores.

Half of each month’s membership fee will be contributed directly to the Global Fund. Just five subscribers will generate enough money annually to provide a person living with HIV with antiretroviral treatment for one year.

“Don MacKinnon just might be the penicillin the ailing music business needs. He is an innovator by nature and I have no doubt that some of the music software we are working on at (RED) will help change the way music is received, as well as changing the lives of Africans who will die without the AIDS drug that (RED) can provide,” said Bono.

This is the first (RED) proprietary initiative that allows for a direct link to customers. This digital platform provides an opportunity for delivering curated content along with stories describing the impact (RED) dollars are having in Africa. (RED) aims to build a large network of members, which will in turn create a sustainable flow of money to African AIDS programs. This idea lives at the core of the (RED) mission.

“This new direct link to customers is very important to (RED). Not only because it creates an annuity to buy lifesaving medicine for those living with AIDS in Africa, but also because it gives us a direct relationship with (RED) consumers, creating a new platform to communicate the impact (RED) purchases are having on people’s lives,” said Susan Smith Ellis, CEO, (RED).

To pre-register please visit WWW.JOINRED.COM.


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First book of poetry now done:

"Throw Your Arms Around the World"

available at www.lulu.com


An Acrostic by Night Hope
Dear friend and incredible poet


Cannonsfire - Acrostic


Choices we make in our lives
are rarely foreseen &
never easy to accomplish ~ we seem to
nurture what cannot bring us peace, only
obsolescence. We reach beyond our Selves,
not noticing the moments
swiftly moving
forward until they are
irretrievable ~ still, hope remains
radiant & we try to find the
elusive solace we seek for our Souls to hasten healing...
~ March 10, 2007
9:05 p.m.
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http://allpoetry.com/poem/2817946

Written for me by Kaibab
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Loss of Loss
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2473509

Written by Myrataal in response to one of my poems
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I care about changing the world changing attitudes and perceptions. I belong to the One Organisation and stand with Bono about Africa. To give them justice and allow them to live and trade with the rest of the world in freedom and peace.

If you feel the same and want to make a difference then I ask you to go take a look at these websites and lend your voice. It is all about making enough noise that will help governments realise that some need help to survive.
What we take for granted Africa can only look on in envy.

www.one.org
www.data.org
www.makepovertyhistory.com.au


I am just an Aussie, trying to make her way through life...the bumps and the tears, all the laughter and joy.
I started to write because an ex husband said I couldn't. Well...I am still here so I think that means someone is reading me!


I write from my heart, poetry is personal if you don't feel it then it is just words.


Hope you will come along on my journey put your feet up, stand on my soapbox and shout occasionally...oh and there is always a beer and a barbie in an Aussie home, so feel free to drop by anytime!


Have discovered many friends and wonderful poets on here. I sure would enjoy if while you are looking, go check them out too.

Weltt (he owns my heart over the horizon)
Night Hope
Tomisb (mentor)
Nicolette
Myrataal
Silent Cougar (bad influence)
Kaibab
Cat
Cupcrazy (soulsis)
Melissa Gayle
Faithbound
Dustookie2 (Sis)
Nature's Song (Sis)
Ten thousand cicadas (my best bug)
D P Robertson (my grammar nazi) lol joking!
Wbiro
Dalaney (the cat's pajamas )
Peteskid
Poetrality
Marc Creamore (soapbox buddy)
Just Rob (the voice of reason)
Alexandrathegreat
Ennovy
Eusebius
Namita
PassionsPromise
Lute (satan in disguise )
fortyninereasons (Best pal in the world)
Rowan (The person I would love to drink and write with all night)
CinfullyDelicious (Cuz)
Azure85 (First Sister)
JohnnyD (My Texas Fruitcake!)
Luna-Midnight (My new sis and soooo cute )
kiwigirljacks - (my kiwi kickass sister in law )
apples fell - (amazing poet, he can kiss me, criticize me and I still love him to bits )
edP -(another poet who frightens me he is so good)
Angelflower - (my tiny little sister )
phantasyintrigue-x: - (my cynical but loveable sister )
Cerulean - (my de facto brother but he's real to me )
Folklor - (my beautiful Irish friend, dia dhuit ma chara )
Sailor Ptolema - (a most talented poet who rocks with honesty)


So many more you will find here
to feast upon their words.


And if you haven't worked it out...

I LOVE U2...for the politics, their music and their compassion for the human race!

And I love...
Dogs
Cats
Horses
People (not necessarily in that order!)

And I listen to...

U2 - (www.u2.com)
Greenday
Jason Mraz - ( http://www.jasonmraz.com/ )
James Blunt
Panic at the Disco
30 Seconds to Mars
Ash
Good Charlotte
Dashboard Confessional
Gary Og
Foo Fighters
Matchbox 20
Maroon Five
One Republic
Justin Timberlake
Hard-Fi
The Last Goodnight
Newton Faulkner

Celine Dion (when I am low)

Well you get the picture!
I am up for pretty much anything
if it's good I'll listen.

I enjoy...

Freedom Fighting and causes
Travelling
Aussie Rules Football
Cricket (test match tragic!)
Horse Racing
Sunrise
Sunset
Holidays
Good friends
Smiling alot....

So that's me...what are you waiting for??
GO READ!!!!

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    Yeah, great detail for Jay Newton now.

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    *starts nitpicking on your brief descriptions of awesome people*

    "apples fell - (amazing poet)"
    That's all he gets?!
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    AWESOME description for Roo..."rocks with honesty"
    I might have to steal that phrase, like I stole "rocks my face off" from Dan.



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    Man, you have some cool friends. Although...Meg should be there.

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