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freedom's quilt

Wheat Field with Rising Sun, Vincent Van Gogh, 1889
Courtesy of Tess Kincaid for Magpie Tales

sunflower dawn
pulled through 
the eye of a needle
a chore for the living
a feast for the spirit
a gift for the soul

Rene ~ July 4th, 2011


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  1. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Gorgeous and true, Rene.

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  2. MaggieJuly 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    "A gift to the living." Indeed. : )

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  3. FireblossomJuly 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I like "sunflower dawn".

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  4. Brian MillerJuly 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    nice...i am particularly fond of sunflowers as well...

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  5. JinksyJuly 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    A many faceted offering you've made...

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  6. Casey FreelandJuly 4, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Very pretty. The word chore threw me a bit, but I think I know where you were headed. And it has a wonderful phonetic flow.

    Cheers,

    Casey

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  7. hedgewitchJuly 4, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Deft work with the needle image, short and succinct.

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  8. MartinJuly 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    One of my favourites for this particular Magpie.

    Word verification = reneot

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  9. Michelle Wells GrantJuly 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Rene, I'm so glad I found you by way of my good buddy, Fragrant Liar. Having read some of your poems and your "few words about me," I can say that you are exactly my definition of a most excellent writer ... with the approach to writing that every writer should take! Fearless, uncensored, poignant! You're on my blog list and I'll be checking in faithfully!

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  10. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    thank you all for taking a break from your vacation day to read my stuff!
    mighty nice of you :)

    @Casey, creating a tapestry ( not unlike writing) can sometimes be a test to one's spirit. It can become a bit of a chore :)

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  11. Everyday GoddessJuly 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    beautiful expression Rene.

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  12. JingleJuly 4, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    great magpie.
    well done...

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  13. BAJuly 4, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Well done. Really like it.

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  14. Tumblewords:July 4, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Profound and beautiful.

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  15. R. Burnett BakerJuly 4, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Love this...It's almost a psalm!

    Rick

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  16. Sioux RoslawskiJuly 4, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I was a quilter in a former life (now I knit). Quilting IS a chore and a feast and a gift.

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  17. ReflectionsJuly 5, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Simply quilted together beautifully. Smiles.

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  18. Isabel DoyleJuly 5, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    what dreams one would have under such a quilt! lovely poem

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  19. Jenne' R. Andrews July 5, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    beautiful take on prompt...xxxj

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  20. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Wow this is absolutely stunning!

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  21. Other MaryJuly 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    WOW - I mean really, WOW! I think this is my favorite! Just amazing. Kudos Renee, and thanks.

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  22. HelenJuly 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    ... may I add magnificent? It is.

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  23. Fred MillerJuly 5, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I must need nap. This tiny poem seems so heavy on me. Too much holiday, maybe.

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  24. CMJuly 5, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Such a brief write, yet so beautiful!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    lovely little poem!

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  26. Tess KincaidJuly 6, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Simple. Beautiful. I love this, Rene.

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  27. KavitaJuly 6, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Aaahhh.. lovely!! And so snug.. I just feel like cuddling under this warm quilt..

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  28. Fragrant LiarJuly 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Sometimes less is so much more. Well done, Rene!

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  29. hyperCRYPTICalJuly 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Bravo Rene - a work of art in itself.

    Anna :o]

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  30. Vodka MomJuly 8, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    can't you just suck ONE TIME??



    As usual - A +


    x

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  31. jenny_oJuly 21, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Short and sweet and to the point. It's all there and I love it, maybe more so being a needlework person.

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