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Little Kate

Location: Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Birthday: September 13

Bio: When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. ~ Author Unknown

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JANUARY 15, 2011 6:51AM

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Australian Sunset

Like the falling twilight
Love of life fades
And darkness becomes my companion
All within me near withers
Yet the circle of life, of living
Brings the promise of a new day
A reawakening to light
Where happiness and love are found once more
Such is the magic and beauty of life
Twilight and discovery … hand in hand

Dedicated to those who have lost so much in the floods in Australia

Words by K A Little 2011

Image: www.wix.com

An Australian Sunset

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Little Kate I'm applauding this! It's way too early in the morning here. This made me glad to be up. That's how powerful poetry can be when it's good. And the fact that the technology lets us pair that poem with that picture actually makes me like the technology --at least for right this minute.

Chicago Guy

January 15, 2011 07:01 AM

very nice.

Blinddream

January 15, 2011 07:01 AM

Always. Always you are able to find beauty and magic. Am lifted by your words and thoughts and the sunset here. Hope calm walks with you tonight and that rest will wrap you in healing peace.

anna1liese

January 15, 2011 07:09 AM

Endings and renewings - the cycle of life, and of joy!

skypixie0

January 15, 2011 07:10 AM

^R^

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skypixie0

January 15, 2011 07:10 AM

Chicago Guy: Oh now I'm embarrassed! You read my comment about applauding poets! But thank you ... honestly ... thank you so very much!

Blinddream: Thank you too! It's lovely to meet you.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 07:11 AM

The beauty of this poem stands on its own, but it gains added resonance in the context of what Queensland is going through.

"Such is the magic and beauty of" your poetry.

AtHomePilgrim

January 15, 2011 07:19 AM

anna1: And always you make my heart sing with sheer delight and a joy of peace with your kind and thoughtful words. Thank you my friend.

skypixe0: What a dull life it would be if life wasn't full of learning and discovery ... of change ... of renewal. Thank you for reading!

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 07:21 AM

Pilgrim: Your words touch my heart and give me pause to reflect on how very lucky I am that my family has been spared the tragedy that many have suffered in recent days. Thank you, dear Pilgrim.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 07:31 AM

this poem offers hope while showing the depth of spirit. yes to the magic and beauty of life. yes to well crafted verse.

Chuck A. Stetson

January 15, 2011 07:47 AM

Chuck: Such kind words. Thank you. So very much appreciated.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 08:07 AM

Kate from the recent series of posts you have written here, I feel like my hand has been holding yours....... I got tears streaming here this poem has touched me so deeply.
TY!!

Mission

January 15, 2011 08:28 AM

Beautiful and sad. Somehow hopeful as well. Thank you...I've heard the drumbeat in the back of my mind on the disaster in Queensland.

Linnnn

January 15, 2011 08:36 AM

Mission, my friend ... your hand HAS been holding mine. Thank you.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 08:52 AM

Linnnn, I'm glad you see the hope within it ... I like to think there is always hope. Thank you for reading and your thoughts for those having gone through so much in Queensland are so very much appreciated.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 09:06 AM

Wonderful, insightful poem. The wisdom found in endings and beginnings...the eternal promise of hope.

Cathy GF

January 15, 2011 10:04 AM

So lovely and welcome. My thoughts and prayers are with the folks down under.

R

Poor Woman

January 15, 2011 10:48 AM

… hand in hand~
companionship saves the day, and the twilight, every time.
thinking of you Aussies. Thanks, little kate.

catch-22

January 15, 2011 10:48 AM

This poem is love in its purest. Finding light in the darkness, discovery and hope in the worst of times. A true gift to all those who have suffered in this tragedy and in this life.
rated with love

RomanticPoetess

January 15, 2011 10:49 AM

Oh Kate..
This is so wonderful and I wish I could be there and give you a personal hug. I feel like I have known you forever.
rated with hugs

Linda Seccaspina

January 15, 2011 11:22 AM

Lovely and true. I salute you all.

SheilaTGTG55

January 15, 2011 12:10 PM

Little Kate, we share disasters half way around the world, different kinds, in desert oases. A flood of anger, a flood of water, many things wiped away. A love of life must be challenged, after all, to see its strength. You have expressed that beautifully. My sympathies to your friends and family, I can only imagine how horrible it is to actually have your life possessions washed away.

Oryoki Bowl

January 15, 2011 12:20 PM

Wonderful!

zumalicious

January 15, 2011 12:30 PM

And darkness becomes my companion
All within me near withers

I am so sorry for all their misery. And have you see the news about Brazil? Yikes. Beautiful poem. Like can be so awful, and then wham, something happens and the heart turns. Very hopeful. Keep dry and safe. Your family is fine?

Janice Wood

January 15, 2011 01:00 PM

very nice Kate.

hyblaean- Julie

January 15, 2011 01:24 PM

So beautiful, I can't even imagine the loss, and love that you find hope in the new morning daylight.

Lunchlady 2

January 15, 2011 02:26 PM

A beautiful sentiment, Little Kate. "The promise of a new day," a "reawakening"--exactly so. I like Lawrence Ferlinghetti's line: every day should be "a renaissance of wonder." Once that's gone, once hope take flight, well, probably should start looking around for the nearest millstone.

Jerry DeNuccio

January 15, 2011 02:45 PM

And we are all holding hands here with you Kate. " the promise of a new day" there is always that promise. You express this so very, very well.

trilogy

January 15, 2011 02:46 PM

Just Cathy: I wrote recently of hope ...

Be hope.
Desire and faith
In concert. Together
As one sweet, melodious voice.
Believe.

I believe.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 03:56 PM

Grand words of love for those who suffer.
Rated.

Scylla the Rock

January 15, 2011 04:03 PM

Poor Woman: Thank you dear friend. Much appreciated.

catch-22: Thank you for kind words and thoughts of Aussies. You're wonderful!

RomanticPoetess: Thank you for seeing all of this. Your words touch my heart too.

Linda: Hi there friend! I feel much the same way! And that hug ... I'm feeling that right now too! Thank you!!!

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 04:25 PM

Sheila: You bring me a smile when I see that you've dropped by to read. Thank you!

Oryoki Bowl: Everything washed away and replaced with mud ... thick, dirty mud ... everywhere! I am very grateful that you hold all those affected in your heart and mind. Thank you.

xenon-lit: Thank you so much.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 05:05 PM

Janice: Yes, I saw a few days back about Brazil too and so many lives lost there in mudslides. Our southern state of Victoria is now also undergoing flooding and evacuations in a number of towns too. It seems never-ending at the moment but, yes, there is faith and hope and love and kindness in the hearts of so many that will help to pull so many through.

h-Julie: Thank you friend. Much appreciated. I owe you some reading soon too!

Lunchlady: The spirit of love and care and kindness that is on display in Queensland at the moment is so very, very moving.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 06:22 PM

Jerry: Oh, that IS lovely ... every day should be a "renaissance of wonder". I agree with you about hope ... if it takes flight then we give up and that never resolves anything. Hope is so very important in order to move forward.

trilogy: Holding hands. I knew you were and I've been holding tight, not so much for me but for all of those poor souls that have lost loved ones and their homes ... they've lost nearly everything ... except I think hope, love and the well wishes of so many.

Scylla: I can't tell you how much the suffering of these poor people have touched my heart. Thank you for your kind words.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 06:56 PM

I, too, feel as though I have been holding your hand.

And darkness becomes my companion
All within me near withers

These two lines spoke to where my heart is today. I am not ready to write about it yet. However, the promise f hope remains in your poem and in my heart. The strength abiding in Queensland throughout this tragedy pales my personal trauma.

pastvoices

January 15, 2011 09:48 PM

pastvoices: As I have indeed felt you holding my hand these past few days, let me now hold yours. A good friend of mine, has told me before that your pain is your pain. It does not matter that just because you perceive your pain unworthy in the light of what others might be feeling, it is still your pain. It is very real for you. So when you are ready, I am here for you. I do not judge your pain to that of another's. Your pain is real and I am here for you.

Little Kate

January 15, 2011 10:13 PM

So beautiful. So happy you and yours are doing well.r

hugs, me

January 15, 2011 10:42 PM

I haven't been around very much lately, but am trying to get back into the swing of things concerning OpenSalon. This poem is beautiful....a perfect reintroduction to OpenSalon!

I Love Life

January 15, 2011 10:51 PM

hugs, me: Thank you. Yes, all well!

patricia k: Hi! It's so good to see you back! I hope you're well. Thank you for such kind words too!

Little Kate

January 16, 2011 07:37 AM

Kate, this is just beautiful The promise of a new day.

Fay Paxton

January 16, 2011 07:52 AM

Fay, Thank you. I'm happy that you liked it. Cheers!

Little Kate

January 16, 2011 12:19 PM

Inspirational and full of hope. Your words make me smile with comfort. Rated.

Michelle Coulter

January 19, 2011 08:50 PM

Michelle: What lovely words! And, that I bring a smile to your face makes me smile with thanks to you for saying so.

Little Kate

January 20, 2011 08:03 PM

"A reawakening to light..." I like that. In a sense, all survivors are sojourners, seeking to reawaken the light.

Maureen J Andrade

January 20, 2011 10:12 PM

Rei Momo: Thank you. A slight temptation was there to write "awakening to the light" but "reawakening" is correct. I appreciate you reading and commenting.

Little Kate

January 20, 2011 10:55 PM

You inspire such feeling here!
So well done!