The Cliffs of Kinkora by lordoftherings at All poetry

~by Gregg Rowe~

for my brother who continues to watch over me
Kenneth Rowe
(1957-1995)

Diamond studs
dance and flicker
from a whisper wind ripple
upon the shimmering lake

After an afternoon picnic
upon the cliffs of Camp Kinkora
Shimmering musical notes
dance in my eyes and

Shine

Author notes

Camp Kinkora was my life saver after my HIV diagnosis. Every summer for a week I would go for my retreat into the country with another 100 people living with HIV/AIDS. We became a community and every year we meet in June for a reunion at Camp Kinkora . In 1997, I went up there a day early, packed a picnic for myself, climbed the mountain and sat on top overlooking the lake and valley. A second of wind rushing across the lake sent ripples of diamonds below and I was in awe. Camp Kinkora is my spiritual saver and I thank everyone there, the staff, directors and volunteers who every year make me feel like a person for one week.

Written August 1st, 1997

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A contest entry

Marvelous Things by Lucy Pevensie. 300 points, ended January 30, 2006, 11 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Love and Hope by StarEyes. 300 points, ended December 1, 2006, 22 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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StarEyes
November 24, 2006

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Thanks for the entry into the contest. I will leave full critiques at the close of the contest. Best of luck in the contest.
webspinner
December 24, 2005
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i liked it!!!!!!!
sanity
May 30, 2005
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This sends a message love, a memory of a person who helped you a place that is so speial and helped you survive, I am glad this place exists for if it didn't we would not be blessed with such beautiful poetry.... Stay strong my friend.........
Hugs and Love
LindaXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
xena0527
February 5, 2005
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Awww, I liked this. I know it's hard coping with HIV/AIDS but at least you obviously have the will to live and you do it well and help inspire others to do the same. God bless you. Thanks for sharing this with me.Love,Robin
EvilPinkBunny
November 30, 2004
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I love this poem. Everything about this is amazing. I was recently diagnosed with HIV. I had got it from working with blood for my college class and my glove ripped. It's a very scary thing being faced with HIV/AIDS and your poem is very beautiful, sounds like this place was amazing. Thanks for sharing it! BTY I love the picture you used and the background. Good luck in the contest!

Jenny
idontno
August 20, 2004
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awwww that lovey and a love the back grownd i can see u spent alot of time on this a it really really good thank you soo much 4 entring and good luck
lotes of love
sara ~
spiritree
May 31, 2004
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amazingly amazing
It sounds like a true spiritual experience. I love it, this makes me want to visit. When you're surrounded by beauty, its as if you cannot help but surrender. AWESOME!
PsydewaysTears
May 22, 2004
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*gold star*
That's so BEAUTIFUL!!!!! You couldn't have described that with better words. It's just an unchangable perfection of beauty. And this background to go with it is killer! Way to accessorize your poetry page Gregg, you've definitely got a nack for it!!!
Willow
May 14, 2004
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I hope that those melodic melodies sing for you for a very long time, Gregg. This poem for me was perfection. Also, a belated congratulations on winning the gold trophy.

Hugs,
Willow
angelica
April 29, 2004
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You're welcome my friend~anytime~ Joan
lordoftherings
April 29, 2004
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a million and to you and my undying thanks (wait, maybe that is not a good word ) anyways where was I, oh yeah for all your support and welcome here
angelica
April 29, 2004
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congratulations on your gold trophy Gregg, I was hoping you would win this~and you did~bravo~Love Joan
lordoftherings
April 28, 2004
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Thank you for the honor with this simple little poem. It is written upon bark and hangs on the cabin wall at camp signed by your truely at the request of the camp staff. I will be hosting contests later with the prize money I win, am in the middle of one right now, but am planning the next as I write. Love you poetry
Mari Goes
April 28, 2004
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This poem really shines through!
I wish that the musical notes keep on shining for you
Congratulations with the trophy, very well deserved!
Mari
poetryality
April 28, 2004
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This is stunning. I can feel your spiritual reunion within the very depths of me. The picture just adds to the spirituality of your words. Very beautiful entry lord. Your words say so much although you used few. Excellent work Gregg, thanks for entering my contest.

Renee
gwynethshugart
April 26, 2004
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This is simply an amazingly awesome poem... we all sometimes need a place to go to make some peace with ourselves and our lives... I am happy that you found such a place during your battle with life... I do not only wish you the best of luck in this contest but also with your life in general... I applause you for this beautiful poem.
mistressfialle
April 24, 2004
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This is very nice. I love that you have some place, but sad that you don't always feel like a human. Lots of love.
*~~MF~~*
carlspenc1
April 23, 2004
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hey` this is really beautiful poetry, good luck in the contest.
Clyde1023
April 21, 2004
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this was BEAUTIFUL gregg, really. i am happy that youre happy, beautiful write, as always!
caity
angelica
April 21, 2004
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Gregg, wonderful piece, I really love everything about it, the picture is magnificent. I'm glad you have a wonderful place to go to. A good idea to go a day early and tosit up on the mountain, very peaceful my friend~Joan
NurseChilly
April 21, 2004
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thanks hun.. but you don't have to worry.. I hear you.. just keep on doing what's best for you.. and unfortunately..keep taking the meds.. yick I know.. but ahh well.. Life can and will be GOOD
lordoftherings
April 21, 2004
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Thanks Gill, I try to applaud the your comment but I think I will have to wait until after the contest because we are only allowed one applause right now.

Sometimes I have to show the spiritual side of my life to balance the traumatic side and my recovery and show that as we grow older we become thinkers and question until we discover...and that is my beauty right now...here with sharing with other authors. I am Irish and believe there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, except for me it is not of a monatary value...it transcends to a peace and a comfort. (sorry for the ramble)
Edited on Apr 21, 2:25 because ''.
dying serin
April 21, 2004
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A lot of lovely imagery in here. And it's short and sweet.
Good write. ~Carrie
NurseChilly
April 21, 2004
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Not too much to say to this Gregg, because it's so personal and filled with such eloquent thoughts.. so I'll just say.. GOOD.. and leave it at that.. because life can be GOOD sometimes.. keep well hun

~GILL~xxx
lordoftherings
April 21, 2004
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The 'angel' is my brother who passed away in 1997, and I feel his presence at all times. Nothing religious to me about the picture, I found it more spiritual and just reminds me my brother is keeping me safe in this world.
barefoot contessa
April 21, 2004
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This was beautiful. A powerful for everything but the picture. It shows things that I have no faith in. So much imagery that you painted into my mind to make me that I was there. Awesome job Gregg. Best of Luck in the Contest. you better win
whispernthedark
April 21, 2004
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I am glad that you had a place to go to like that to help you deal with your battle. I can only imagine how scared you must have been. This poem leaves me with such a peaceful image, truly beautiful. Great poem, best of luck in the contest.

take care
~whisper