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Adventurous Spirit 32

And true to form Maria and Mrs Papadoplos did plan

a big country wedding. It was right there in the yard

between the two properties ans Ari and Essie asked.

Maria and Mrs P along with Delitha altered Mama's

wedding dress to fit Essie. Maria had worn it in her

wedding but Essie was much taller. All they did to

make it longer was to add a duster under the hem

and it fit Essie perfectly.

Mrs P made the wedding cakes. All were the same

recipe but with so any people she only made one

three layer with a silver heart on top and fresh

Nasturtiums trailing over the side. Each serving

of the oblong pans would receive a Nasturtium

flower on their piece.

The other foods would be made by friends and

Rasmussen would Barbecue while

Sophia provided breads and buns. Georgios

Nick and Zeus were in charge of liquor and

non alcoholic drinks.

Various people volunteered to keep the tables

clear of any trash.

Music was provided by local bands.

Soon The bands quieted to a slight humm.

A few very close friends came forward:

Mr Papadoplos spoke:

Love is the only flower

that grows and blossoms

without the aid of seasons

Mrs Papadoplos spoke:

I saw friendship strengthen

between Ari and Essie

their confident in the other

grew greater each day

with trust secure

Maria spoke:

My dear brother Ari so happy

with my dearest friend Essie

I welcome her to our family

as a sister I do love her so

Ari and Essie spoke:

You are here as my companion

along the path of life

my aid in understanding

the meaning of hidden truth

you are my dearest love

and that fact is cherished

I will love you forever

The wedding vows were performed

Not a dry eye on the grounds

Zeus and Omega came out tossing roses and other flowers saying

Let the bride and groom have the first dance

then we all dance and eat all the wonderful foods.

Ari and Essie swirled around the yard dancing hugging

and even a few kisses.

Maria and Nick joined in then the others. The band played on

more guests arrived and soon it was time to ring the bell.

“Ari and Essie, husband and wife, let us cut the cake and

make the wedding the best ever” said Rasmussen.

What a joyful party. New and old friends came to celebrate.

It was announced with the invitations that no gifts

to the bride and groom.

If you felt you needed to provide a gift then please

bring spare coins to distributed to the needy

fund. People brought their spare coins and the

cans filled quickly. All proceeds were to be donated

from the wedding party. That was sure to start

a trend. Nick and Maria were happy to see the

generosity. It would not only fill bellies with

food but also be used to help people with low funds

and in need of any medicines needed.

Off on a trip went Ari and

Essie. They had tickets to some where

neither had ever been. On the coast of

Live Your Life Your Way

Adventure awaits!

Tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Live your best life while you can still remember it!

People’s opinions are just that, their opinions not mine.

I no longer care what they think.

Don’t wait until you get too old to enjoy your life on your terms.

Don’t allow people that don’t matter to dictate your happiness.

Catch up with mates for coffee or wine and cherish your family.

Life is too short to care.

What other people think of you is none of your business.

Live your life!

Live joyously.

Love deeply.

Care with compassion.

Today is God's gift!

Use it to bring joy to others and yourself

! Give God glory for each moment.

Happiness is in your hands.

Do whatever you want and don’t care what anyone has to say.

The older I get, the less I care about what others think of me.

The older I get, the more I enjoy Life.

Yes, live your life as you want.

Hoping your dreams come true.

If there is something you want to do.

That you want to see. You can if you want to work hard for it.

Put a bit to the side in an account you don’t see.

You will be surprised how much you can save up.

For whatever you want.

I wear whatever makes me feel good.

I'm too tired to listen to what other people's opinions

are because they're only opinions.

I just choose to live my life the way I desire

because I'm too tired to change!

Every time my friend and I take a trip

I tell them when I act crazy or do something silly

so that these people don’t know us and I laugh.

They decided to go to Schoinoussa.

Schoinoussa belongs to the Lesser Cyclades complex,

located south of Naxos. Because of its small size

(9 sq. Km.) and location there are no frequent routes

from Piraeus and usually it is reached via Naxos or Amorgos.

There is no transportation or car rental on the island.

Schoinoussa is famous for its 18 wonderful beaches

with fine sand and natural shade.

Since it is not a tourist island, you can find the

old-fashioned Greek hospitality there.

A perfect place for the honeymooners.

© Julia A Knaake

JULIAK

Adventurous Spirit 31

Adventurous Spirit 31

“The miracle is this: the more we share the more we have.”

—Leonard Nimoy (1931-2015)

Ari and Nick came up to Essie's apartment.

Maria was in the kitchen finishing the wrapping of the

Melitzanokeftedes (eggplant dish ). Good you

came up my dears. Nick will you carry this hot

dish down for me. Ari your Essie is up in the

library. She's probably sleeping. Said she was

tired and going to go lay down with a good book.

“She had hardly any sleep. I'll go wake her.” said Ari.

“Why not give her another half hour or so?

You both worked hard yesterday and today.

We'll call you.” said Maria.

Ari took his shoes off and went up to the library.

There she was fast asleep reading a Gladys Tabor

book. Essie had written on her paper pad:

It is better to love than to analyze. - Gladys Tabor.

He looked at her sleeping peacefully and made himself

comfortable in an over sized chair across the room.

He thought if I fall asleep and she wakes up she

will see me in the chair.

Reminiscing and remembering he and Papa's long

discussions about marriage he thought of Papas words:

There is only one way to unlock a heart,

I love you,

I cherish you.

Let me in please.

Ari fell asleep in the chair for almost two hours.

When he awakened to the smell of barbecued meat

wafting from the yard. A din of people talking and

laughing.

He also heard music. Looking around he saw that his

feet had been propped up on a foot stool. There was

a red plaid cover on his legs.

Essie was still on her love seat sofa also covered with

a quilt. Humm someone was up here.

Bet it was my dear Sissy. She loves

Essie and is elated I have finally found

the most perfect lady.

I thank my lucky stars in heaven for

that rainy night we met.

Bouncing up the stairs, making a racket

came Maria and Nick.

“Wake up you two. The party has started.

Good grief. The first time you both fell

asleep together and nothing to show for it.”

laughed Maria.

Essie, red faced, threw a pillow at her.

Ari went to Essie's side and said once

we are wed my dear you're going to have

to get a hard crust because you will inherit

my sister and all her antics.

You, Nick and I will try to make a lady

out of her. That will take forever.”

Maria pulled a fake set of tears and tried

to put on her best Sara Bernhardt act.

“I already love your sister the way she is

and I will be honored to inherit her.” said Essie.

“ Our wedding. Do you have anything in mind? Any plans?

Any wishes we should be planning together?” asked Ari softly.

“Yes, well Ari my personal wishes are that when we

set a date we really might have it very very simple.

Possibly right here downstairs right between Nick

and his Papas properties. In our gardens with all

of out beloved friends. You have had a lifetime

of relatives and friends right here. I am new and

have all your friends and some new people you or

Maria know. This is my only wedding and it is special.”

“You are special to me my love. This is my only wedding

also. Many years ago I was going to ask a lady

to marry me but that did not materialize.

She grew tired of practical me and ran off with another.

She did not love me. She loved my parents wealth

but my parents did not tell me. They let me learn

on my own. That is why I am so close to my dear

sister. You love her too and you know she tells it

like it is. That is why I love her.”

“Yes, as do I. Lets have her

plan the wedding here.” said Essie.

They heard Maria bounding up the stairs.

“Hey you two, you better be dressed. OK sorry

Essie I know you are blushing.

You have to get over that when you

marry into this family.” laughed Maria

as she popped her head into the room.

“Silly Sissy laughed Essie as she tossed

a small pillow at Maria. We were up here

talking about you.”

“Oh, wahoo was it juicy?” said Maria.

“No my dear sister you and Mrs Papadoplos

have a wedding to plan and all we want is

for it to be right here between this house and

Nicks. A sort of country with friends wedding.

We don't have a date set so we'll leave that

up to you and Mrs P. You better contact

Delitha and Georgios before they sale off

to some unknown port.” said Ari.

"Twenty years from now you will be more

disappointed by the things you didn't do

than by the ones you did do.

So throw off the bowlines.

Sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore.

Dream.

Discover." -Mark Twain

© Julia A Knaake

JULIAK

Adventurous Spirit 30

Adventurous Spirit 30

Ari consumed a teaspoon of pure honey in the mornings along with

a tablespoon of olive oil as did his ancestors of yore.

His Papa had told him as a child it was a kind of preventative medicine

that helps everything work better. It worked well for Ari and

Mr and Mrs Papadopoulas but his sister, Maria scoffed at the idea.

Essie saw Ari and his cousins do this practice every day so she

also started this routine along with always having a glass of water

with small slice of lemon or lime squeezed into the water.

She also chewed the rind eating the whole thing.

Maria winced every time she saw this and asked why.

Essie told her citrus was good for the body to prevent scurvy.

Ugg was Maris's reply. Then but why eat the rind.

Essie said so the body does not get parasites!

That kept Maria quiet. Anyone around would laugh inside and

say to themselves Essie can take care of herself in any situation. Bravo Essie!

Back in Mrs Papadoplos kitchen Maria presented

her with the Kourabiedes for the Share the Food program.

Ari and Essie had already filled the kitchen with fresh produce

and vegetables from the previous days purchase at the stand.

Mrs Papadoplos picked through the clothes to see if anything

needed repairing or buttons. No and dear Delitha had everything

bundled and labeled according to size,

and what the items were appropriate to use for.

Some of the evening gowns would be placed in the consignment shops

for tourists to carry back to their countries

and brag as a great buy in Greece while on vacation.

These shops would then use the monies collected for basic necessities

to help the Share the Food program. Everyone helped their communities.

The Share the Food boxes, bags and other items were

packed and ready to be taken to the warehouse to be

sorted and distributed to the less fortunate ones.

Maria quoted:

“I have found that among its other benefits,

giving liberates the soul of the giver.”

—Maya Angelou (1928-2014) Poet, dancer, producer, playwright, director, author

The food and clothing was a big hit with Share the Food.

The vegetables were needed to go with the many packages of frozen fish

and other sea foods donated by Nick, Zeus and Omega.

Zeus and Omega were also the ones that collected herbs

many timeless hours while on long walks. They both spread the word

about Sharing the Food especially for the elderly. They were both

great ambassadors an knew how to get to the heart strings

of those lazy ones that would rather let the food extras like fruit and nuts

waste in their gardens than pick it up and place it out front for

Zeus and Omega to put on the truck Nick was driving.

Only a few days later Maria and Essie made the Melitzanokeftedes recipe

for Mamas Eggplant.

Ari and Rasmussen had planned a big party and

Mr and Mrs Papadoplos had been invited. Maria was a bit nervous

but Essie told her to just say she got the recipe from an elder on the beach

when they were on their last trip. “Why not say the truth. The elder knew

your Mama and she made it to share at the beach outings we attended

and now I have the recipe to make for Ari when we have our own home.

I just tweaked the story a little bit.

But then again if you want to tell it exactly the way It happened

and risk hurting a dear ladies feelings then have it your way.

Either way I will back you up dear sister to be.”

“Oh you are so sly and diplomatic

and have been hanging around Omega too much Dear sister to be.

I'll do it your way and be safe.”

Essie said she was tired and was going up to the library to relax.

She left Maria in the kitchen.

Essie pulled a small book off the shelve and made herself

Comfortable in one of the huge over stuffed chairs to read.

A Sanskirt proverb written by Kalidasa

yesterday is

already a dream

and tomorrow

is only a vision

but today,

well lived

makes every

yesterday

a dream of

happiness and

every tomorrow

a vision of

hope

That did it. She went right to sleep dreaming.

Passing Thoughts

No Clue What People Will Think

When I Pass On

But I Hope It Will Be Only

The Good Times And

The Fun Times

They Had With Me And Will

Have Laughter

In Their Hearts

Instead Of

Sadness And

Melancholy

That Can Not Be Fun

The Things I Still Do With

Passed loved Ones Is

Say Out-loud

Or Think

A Thought To Them

What Else Is There To Do

One Can Be Sad And Gloomy

Or Go On With Life

I Prefer To Go On With Life

And Not Allow

Sadness or sorrow

Melancholy To Rule.

Keep On Floating Down

The Unknown River

Of Life

Towards New

And Uncharted

Destinations

©Julia A Knaake

JULIAK

Adventurous Spirit 29

The week vacation went too quickly. The trio had to head back home

to their regular lives. Maria was missing Nick and she and Essie

were eager to try the Melitzanokeftedes recipe for Mamas Eggplant

again. This time up in Essie's kitchen. They were thinking about

Mrs Papadoplos feelings.

Essie and Ari went out to the beach for a last night stroll.

Essie was quiet and in deep thought.

“What are you thinking about my love?” asked Ari.

“At the end of the day, its not about what you have or

even what you have accomplished in your life. It's

really about who you have lifted up, and given back.”

Said Essie.

On the way home Maria and Essie stopped at the shop

that sold kitchen towels and pot holders again. They

went in to shop while Ari went in a different direction.

He ended up in an antique shop. There was a nice

two seat bench and foot stool he had his eyes on

made of oak. He bought them on the spot and carried

them wrapped in a long red and white oilcloth.

Back at the truck he had secured them. He then went

to another shop that sold plain sturdy baskets for carrying

fruit and vegetables. By then Maria and Essie had

finished their shopping.

“Looks like brother's been doing some shopping. What did

you get besides baskets?”

He said stuff for Essie and Omegas garden and a

tablecloth for the picnic table. Rasmussen Sophia

should be making some fine barbqs and bread.

That table will need a sturdy cover to wipe.

About two hours down the road they stopped

for cool drinks and a bite to eat at a taverna.

Next door was a fruit stand run by the small children

of the taverna owners. They explained they

were learning gardening from their grandparents

and helping out while grandparents were

back at the garden.

Ari liked young entrepreneurs and decided to

give them a small lesson in salesmanship.

Quickly he found out this brother sister team

were no pushovers.

He, Essie and Maria filled the baskets with

fruit and vegetables.

The grandpa came to the stand with some

small cardboard boxes with live herb plants.

Ari said he would take them all. The Taverna

made excellent Baklava and Kourabiedes (Almond Cookies).

Maria tasted them and asked if she could buy a dozen.

The owner said she could buy all of them because they

were not selling quickly. Maria said they were delicious

Kourabiedes.

"The locals associate them with Christmas so they do

not buy and the tourists are all in a hurry and complain

the powdered sugar is messy. So take them all. I will

give you a good price and even box them up."said the owner.

You have a deal said Maria. We have many people we feed

in our village. They will be happy to eat them up quickly.

This is why we bought many fruits and vegetables from

the stand. We also bought the herb starts for our

elder neighbors who garden and donate many fresh

greens to our Share the Food program.

The owner asked for a phone number or address saying

when the figs are too plentiful and drop to the ground

she would call them to harvest for Share the Food. Often

others we know will have grains and nuts to share if you

do not mind picking.

Maria said Ari and Essie will scramble up the ladders to pick

and she would bring a folding table to pack the fruit and nuts.

The deal was made.

Back at the house of Essie the goodies were all unloaded.

Rasmussen had the grill going, Sophia her delicious breads

baking in the wood oven. Zeus and Omega in charge of

salads and Nick at the bar with alcoholic and non alcoholic

drinks on ice. The truck was unloaded with the precious

filled baskets under cover out of the sun.

Ari's surprise for Essie and Omega was a lovely two

seater bench to set near the garden for well deserved

rests and the little foot stool for Essie to use in her kitchen

or library.

“It's for the hard to reach shelves in

your kitchen and up in the library. Let's go on up

and see how it works.” said Ari.

Up the steps they both went alone. No one followed

because they all wanted them to be alone.

When into the kitchen Ari carried the stool

up to the library while Essie put packages away.

Ari pulled a package from his pocket and placed

ti on a top shelf. A note attached saying :

Open me and say yes. Inside a modest engagement

ring that had been his Mothers.

He said to try the stool she did and saw the

package opening it. A large smile and the

most wonderful kiss to seal the yes I will.

Out the open top window Ari howled

“She said yes, she actually said yes”

everyone cheered especially Maria

who had been in on the surprise.

JULIAK

Adventurous Spirit 28

When you drop that pebble in the lake

the ripples spread out and out,

one friend brings another

and the chain of love lengthens and strengthens.

A productive day is ahead and

progress will move us in a forward environment.

Essie wrote this on a paper pad next to her bed

but Delitha had called her and Maria to a quick breakfast

before they were to meet Philomena and the others on the beach.

This was an extra early meet so they could all get together

to give a surprise welcome to the neighborhood for Faustina and little Joey.

Her husband, Peter already was welcomed by the men.

They all worked together well. Faustina was painfully shy

and felt out of place in the fishing village.

Essie seemed to be the only one she communicated with.

“Essie we will not be here and Delitha

will only be in and out. Philomena said

she will gather the others to welcome Faustina.

They have planned a house warming party

on the beach until the apartment is ready.

We will gather things and wrap them.

Maria and I made welcome cards from

you, Maria and I. Now all we have to do

is make some gifts.” said Delitha.

“ I have two sets of kitchen towels,

a couple of potholders and a measuring cup

that I bought in a shop on the way here.

I will donate.” said Essie.

Maria asked was that the shop we stopped at

on the way here? The one we stopped at for

Cold drinks and fruit?

Yes I bought them for myself for upstairs.

I will ask Ari to stop there on the way back

if it is open. I can get the same thing on

the way home. They also had some place mats

and a red and white checkered tablecloth

I liked but could not decide what to purchase.

I stopped to see if they had wooden spoons

and a large bowl for salad. We had to go.

At the beach Philomena was almost dancing in

her new sand pads. Hugs and kisses for Maria

and Essie all around.

The ladies had all been there since early morning

when no one else was on the beach. The men all

came early to put together a picnic table to

hold the gifts and a large cake Philomena and her

daughters made the night before. All sorts of

gifts were piled on the table. Two new clothes

baskets were filled with many household gifts

and necessities right down to clothes line and pins.

The other basket a bit empty. Delitha Maria and

Essie placed their gifts in almost filling the basket.

Next were sturdy cardboard boxes filled with

packages of staples and seasonings for cooking.

Yet another filled with pots and pans and a

few dishes. The cake at the very end .

Everything was covered with a sturdy plastic cover.

Ari and Essie took off down the beach to meet

up with Franklin, Faustina and their little boy Joey.

They saw them heading toward the beach. Franklin

was told about the party and to get his wife and

son to the beach.

“Hello and welcome to a party on the beach. One of

many to come for you three. While we men are

working the ladies are making a lunch for all

and cleaning the beach. We have signs this is a

private beach but often tourists or the stuff

they toss overboard wanders in on our beautiful

beaches. Sometimes the younger ladies walk

the beach with metal detectors and find the

most delightful items. Anything of value is

sold and given to our treasurer Philomena and

she uses it to fund anything to maintain our beach.”

said Ari.

The party was started and Franklin, Faustina and Joey

were introduced as the new family residing in number 1.

Soon the gifts were presented. Faustina wept with

happiness. “Our whole household was lost

in that awful fire. Even Joeys kitty perished. We

were so thankful and blessed that we survived.

You are all so kind and we thank you.” sad Faustina.

Off the men carried the new items up to the new

home. Only Franklin knew it had been sparsely

furnished. Ari and Essie had provided new beds,

mattresses and bedding. It would be up to

Faustina and her new friends to pick out the rest.

A new stove and refrigerator were from

Delitha and Georgios. They would have to

do their own decorating.

Franklin now had a steady job.

Back on the beach most of the children

were getting to know Joey.

Two children had walked away. Only a few

had noticed. They whispered something to

their Mother. She nodded her head and they

headed back to their home.

The party went on and they finally returned

carrying a basket and a bag.

They asked Mama to ring a bell. Then Joey's

father motioned him over.

“What is it Papa?” he asked.

“Your new friends have a gift for you. Come see

what they brought and remember to thank them.”

Inside were two little kittens. One as white as salt

the other as black as pepper.

Joey was elated.

“Thank you. Thank you. I will call them salty and

Pepper. Papa can we make a kitty house on the porch?”

“I think that can be arranged.” replied Franklin.

The party continued. Franklin and a friend

picked up the couples auto and brought it

within a safe distance to a safe parking area and

unloaded the items taking them up to the new home.

By the time the party was finished there was a little

kitty house on the porch with a secure door

so kitties did not get out at night and wander.

They were still kitties and later the door would be

latched open. All was a lovely day turning into

an amazing night.

Back at the yacht the five friends talked about

the day over a glass of red wine. All was well

and productive another day.

JULIAK

Adventurous Spirit 27

Georgios and Ari left very early I the morning. Leaving a note for Delitha.

Georgios explained they had a short time to work with the men who would

be tending to the renovation. These men were very good workers and would

be left on their own after they left. Georgios and Ari wanted to be sure

there were no shortcuts to save money. Ari and Georgios was going to

make sure all electric and plumbing would be up to code for safety.

The men were well paid for their labors with a bonus for good workmanship.

Before left for the beach the mail flew in and the box with the sand pads

had arrived. Delitha and Essie followed instructions and assembled them for

Philomena. This would be a great surprise indeed. A light breakfast was

prepared and a large pan of cinnamon buns Delitha removed from the freezer

was placed in a cardboard box to carry to the beach. “I made many sweets

and other baking items at home. They are frozen and as I need them I

bring them out to thaw and sometimes heat a bit. I do not want to spend

my time to visit my friends and their children at the oven. They always

have a big pot with them on the beach for cooking seafood soup. Some

will bring a grill for fresh fish. We want to enjoy our time together.”

Essie was quiet and Maria asked why so serious. Essie said

Good times with friends are memories you'll never forget.The best

memories you'll ever have are those enjoyable moments with friends.

Please don't take friends for granted.

Maria and Delitha backed away out of Essie's hearing range where

Maria said: “She is so right for my brother. I hope so much they

will plan a life together.” Delitha shook her head a yes.

Both ladies went off into the pantry collecting chocolate bars.

Essie called out asking where they had gone to.

“We're almost ready to go and I forgot the chocolate bars for

the kids.” answered Delitha.

“May I have one for the little boy I taught how to fly a kite?

He is new here and has no friends yet.”

“Yes you may and why don't we get him and his Mama over

closer to the beach to meet the other ladies and children”

came from Delitha.

Philomena was there and the first to meet them. “Look at me! I am actually wearing ladies trousers.

They are so much more practical for me to wear on the beach.

I thank you dear Essie from the bottom of my heart. I can actually

get around better at home. I am working in my garden alone. I feel so alive.”

Delitha told her to wait and see the gift Ari and Essie had for her today.

“Ari had it flown in on the mail plane then boated over to our yacht.

They brought out the sand pads and after trying them out Philomena,

Delitha,Maria and Essie all jumped with joy and started dancing

in a circle singing.

Piraeus children

from my window, I send off

one, two and three and four kisses

that reach the harbour

(as though) one and two and three and four birds

how I wished I had

one and two and three and four children

once they would all grow up

to become "dashing" lads, for Piraeus's sake

no matter how I search, I cannot find another harbour

to make me "wild" over, as much as the Piraeus

where, as soon as night falls, (it) pours out "songs" for me

and its "pen-sketches" changes, gets filled up with children

as soon as I walk out my door

there's no one I would not "love"

and as I go to sleep at night

I know that, I know that I will be dreaming of him (/her)

gems, on the neck I set

and a bead (as a) charm

for at night I await,

as I go out to the harbour

a certain "stranger" to find

no matter how I search .

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The other ladies came over to see what the festivities were.

Woo hoo howled Maria and Delitha. The men had come over to the beach

for hot drinks and breakfast. “Ari, Ari, come see. The sand pads

are working well called Maria.Everyone was elated to see their friend

walking upright in the sand. Ari called Essie to him whispered something.

He called to Maria o save him four helpings of breakfast and they would be right back.

As soon as they got around a bid sand drift Ari kissed Essie

she responded back.

“I want you to come with me and introduce that little boy's Mama

and hime to me so they will not be so shy. Her husband works for me.

They will be living in the house of our father soon. It is almost ready

to mve into. I would like you to come with her up to the living space.

I want you to help her pick out colors and furniture so they will be comfortable.

Maria said for you to do that and she will get the other ladies here to

welcome the family. I hear she is a very shy woman and the little boy

does need friendship with the other children here.” Will you do that?

“You know I will. I even have a chocolate bar for him right now.”

JULIAK

LIVE THE MOMENT

BEHIND THE DOOR

OF MY LOVER

THE MOMENT WE

TOUCHED OUR HANDS

WE KNEW THERE

BECAME A FIERCE

SPARK OF PASSION

WHEN OUR ARMS

CLOSED TIGHTLY AROUND

EACH OTHERS, TOGETHER

SEDUCTION WAS CREATED

LIFE WENT FORWARD

LIVE THE MOMENT

YOU CAN RADIATE

EVERYTHING YOU ARE

07 09 23

JULIAK

Thoughts 7

My Angel Do Not Be Sad

My child. Why do you weep?

You are at peace now.

Father I hurt.

My child this is Heaven

there is no pain here.

Father I hurt in my soul.

My angel do not have tears

you are here to shine.

Father I am not worthy.

My child you are perfect.

I made you perfect.

Father I have flaws.

No My cherished child

It was time for you.

Father I left my loves.

My angel they have you

in their hearts forever.

Father I will not see them.

My child yes you will

You will see them every day.

Father I will not touch them.

My child yes you will

this is Heaven above all.

Father I will not see them.

Dear child you will see

your loves forever.

Father I will not hear them.

My child you are new here

you will be able to be with them.

Father my wing feathers fall.

My child each time your loves

see a feather they will feel you.

Father I feel better now.

Yes my child, you will feel the

warmth, the shine you are free.

Father thank you, I am home.

©Julia A Knaake

The Many Shades of Red

The color of blood spurting

violently from anger and rage

In danger from wrath and malice

The Many Shades of Red

Roaring fire heating the hearth

creating a warm feeling to bodies

with vibrant radiance of glowing logs

The Many Shades of Red

With the love, passion and desire

of two lovers longing with lusty

sexuality sensitized by romance

The Many Shades of Red

The strength of leadership with

courage, vigor and willpower creates

stress with determined action

The Many Shades of Red

©Julia A Knaake

Thoughts from He to She

You are attracted to the shy one

Do not tell me that M'dear

You are unique with star-like fun

Showing curiosity with no fear

Your sweet childlike purity

No way trying to be coy

That is a rare obscurity

Instead of the cunning ploy

Sadly all the women I am knowing

Keep what they feel under covers

You with wind blasted hair blowing

Have many unknown following lovers

Lady I feel you under value the worth

You have in and around your presence

At the very early hour of your birth

You emit a feeling of extreme pleasance

I find your vivid color of life compositions

To be more to me than just entertaining

Not even overtaken by cunning magicians

You unknowingly encourage our sustaining

Strength to carry on throughout the day

Our long unpleasant daily tasks at hand

Until we hear your sweet voice say

Today we will laugh as it is my command

©Julia A Knaake

Angel on the tree

Looking down

At you and me

Your presence

Is warming

So pleasant to see

Feeling the warmth

Seeing the glow

You spread smiles

To everyone you meet

Happiness spread

Fondest Memories

Always remembered

Eternal Angel

©Julia A Knaake

WE ARE US

YES WE ARE A PAIR

A PAIR OF LOVING PEOPLE

WHO WILL VALUE THE HEART

FEEL LOVE AND DEEPLY AWARE

IT'S NOT JUST THE WORDS

SAID TO FLATTER, JUST AGREE

WITH THE STATEMENTS, WE HEAR

OUR NEEDS ARE VERY SIMPLE

SIMPLE BUT DEEPLY OUR WANT

WE ALL NEED TO LOVE

BE LOVED. BE HELD. BE.

I CHERISH YOU WITH LOVE

COMPLETELY YOU ONLY YOU. YOU.

YOU ADORE ME WITH LOVE

YES I THINK WE ARE

BECOMING A PAIR, OUR HEARTS

SEEM TO PUMP MUCH OF

THE SAME FLAVOR OF BLOOD

WE LOOK AT THE MOON

SIMILAR SQUINTS OF THE EYES

TRYING TO SEE THE HORIZON

EACH TO THE OTHER LOVER

YES A PAIR OF PEOPLE

WHO EACH VALUE TRUE LOVE

IN THE DEEPEST FELT WAY

NOT JUST CASUAL FLATTERING WORDS

LOVE TO YOU! MY DEAREST.

FLY HIGH AND YOU SOAR

PLEASE DON'T SNAG A STAR

AND PULL IT TO EARTH

WE, OTHERS NEED STARS WHERE

THEY ARE TO GUIDE US

GUIDE US ON OUR WAY

WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE US

BEING DEEPLY LOVED BY ANYONE,

SOMEONE, THAT GIVES US STRENGTH

LOVING SOMEONE DEEPLY GIVES COURAGE

Imagination

You sit quietly

off in your mind

While all the rest

are loud and mouthy

Blaring Indistinguishably

Crazy Noises Abound

Your mind full of images

Ideas and sensations

Vivid images run wild

How would you eliminate

Those irritating images

With imagined changes

YES this is a count your blessings moment

Every time I don't get what

I want I pull up my cow gal boots

Jump on a dry cow pie

And float down the stream of life

Whatever way the stream takes me

To the left, the right or full speed ahead

God is the guide so we go by the map

Our Family Circle

Once one

Then two

We multiplied

Quickly grew

Outsiders came

Their needs

We helped

With love

Our friendship

Multiplied and

We Are Family

Premonition

Sometimes you just have a feeling

that something is amiss. A quiet veil

of stillness overtakes surrounding area

. You stifle any noises around your

personal space. It is quiet and soon

the idea enters your thoughts. No one

is there except you. No one speaks.

All is quiet. Sometimes moving images

fill your brain. It is like a short movie.

Everything happening you never saw before.

It never happened. You never thought of

anything like this would happen.

Shaking your head to free yourself

from this dreamlike idea. It gets tossed.

Somewhere in your brains files.

Then one day it comes true.

Even years later.

The whole short movie becomes true

It was real. On future hold. “Eureka!”

Natures Slipcover

Today the snow fell

The piles were high

Clouds quite dark

Children playing

Building snow balls

Sneaking up on friends

Tossing hard, laughing

They knocked em' down

Autos skidding to a stop

The skies threatened more

Some with power outages

A tree uprooted a line

Water power went down

The roof was booming

Snow crashing off trees

Sounded like freight train

Over our heads. Boom!

We ate dinner expecting

To use our candle light

Alas! Mother Nature

Changed her mind

Rain! first lightly

More steady now

What comes tomorrow

JULIAK

Thoughts 6

Laugh Within Your Heart

Smiling comes with a grin,

curving the lips up like a cup

that becomes infectious to all.

laugh within your heart...

Your laughter is always inside

just waiting to come out

and soon the merriment starts.

laugh within your heart...

First its a little hee hee -

a hey, drifting into louder

audible sounds

laugh within your heart...

It's creating a state not been in

a long while. Happiness is looking up!

Soon its contagious and you have a ball.

laugh within your heart...

Others whose happiness has died

will keep up a roaring bout

spilling smiles from their hearts.

laugh within your heart...

Always you will hear hurrah

we almost split our belt buckles

when your laughter made the rounds.

laugh within your heart...

The Garden Riders

Hello my name is Colette but call me Gigi

I love my rider and his gentle caressing touch

I am a motorcycle riding down the road

winding, twisting and turning every curve

My bright color is sexy candy apple red

we stop in the country in a colorful garden

The flowers are bold, ugly the will never be

the trees sway and the grasses are so mild

We stop to rest under the tall leafy trees

I rest and cool down while he has some lunch

My owner is pleasing and good to me

keeping me in running order very much

My rider is wiry and not a heavy load

he's smart and safe but with lots of nerve

A rider must be joyful and lively and not dead

our love for one another will never harden

My tires are the best that take us to see

all the countryside on roads that are wild

Riding along and singing in the cool breeze

my owner and I really like each other a bunch

Can collector

Tirelessly up and down the street

Mr. Sid busily collected the cans

toiling with his endless energy too.

collecting cans all day long.....

Every day he continually rummaged in and out

looking through all the boxes and large bins

walking the long streets with a shopping cart.

collecting cans all day long.....

His appearance is shabby but very clean

and to everyone he happens to greet

he will give all a large infectious smile.

collecting cans all day long..

...

Never from his mouth is anything obscene

even if someone spouts "you dirty bum"

you see he is not a bum, just a little poor.

collecting cans all day long.....

People notice his shoes big for his feet

others notice he also collects pans

for various animals and his dog "Boo".

collecting cans all day long....

" Mr. Sid, Mr Sid" all the children shout

circling around like sharks with big fins

they love him and he is so kind with a big heart.

collecting cans all day long...

He talks to them about not being hurtful or mean

then gives them balloons as they run down the street

waving and laughing because that's his style.

collecting cans all day long...

One day, in spanking brand new clothes, he was seen

collecting cans but in a truck, as he was not dumb

he won the big Lottery and was poor no more.

collecting cans all day long.....

Circle of you

Where does the future

of any human take them

when they walk the

twisting winding roads

of their life through

the ups and downs

of everyday living

turning at each bend in the path.

It is a fact that you are born live and die.

No one of us are able to change this cycle.

There is no way possible

because it is fact not fiction.

Some are born with a silver spoon

getting everything they desire

while others have nothing

but struggles every moment of their life.

Often the life you live is through circumstances

beyond your control often repeated by your

care takers although many pull out of this

repetitious circle making their lives better

and more bearable throughout the years.

When death finally takes you

often there are words about you

kind or unkind bringing you home full circle.

Do you know the circle of you?

Taunting to rule

the fear still lingers in the background

tauntingly reminding you what was there

with the mental and physical scars

...fear still taunting to rule

the slightest memory of an event

will open the forgotten memory banks

stiffening your nerves opening your senses

...fear still taunting to rule

the hairs on the back of the neck are wound up

and you pull and twist at your hair

the thoughts and memory of it still mars

...fear still taunting to rule

trying to forget is good for a difficult dent

and is working because you give thanks to friends

who help mending your fences

...fear still taunting to rule

JULIAK

Thoughts 5

A yellow Leaf

yes it is falling so very free

twisting and twirling all around

away from the sky so blue

using all its mighty power

finally unhinged from the tree

falling to the ground

to decompose and turn

a new and spring into a dear flower

To Dream

To dream of a good life

with the happiest of times

bringing all goodness within.