26 Aug 2010

Magpie Tales 29




The Lamp

I hold steadfast vigil at this window,
clothed in red, ceramic solitude,
waiting to light your way through the night;  
my only purpose being to keep you safe
and guide you home once more, to hearth and heart.






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28 comments:

  1. Brigid O'Connor26 August 2010 at 09:09

    Lovely Magpie, warm imagery of coming home. lovely.

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  2. christine26 August 2010 at 11:18

    Yes this cottage makes one think of it as a haven.

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  3. anthonynorth26 August 2010 at 11:18

    Lovely, comforting words.

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  4. Unknown26 August 2010 at 11:45

    Oh kindly light,
    needing no oil
    in fifty five long years.

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  5. Sue J26 August 2010 at 12:15

    Lovely sentiments. Nice Magpie

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  6. Unknown26 August 2010 at 12:51

    Hello Jinksy,

    I made it over and have enjoyed your offerings in this new abode. This piece gives the same safe, warm glow as the lamp.

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  7. Doctor FTSE26 August 2010 at 13:35

    I'm with Derrick! A good idea to have a home just for your poetry, and a good poem to welcome us with.

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  8. Pan26 August 2010 at 14:17

    A nice take on this prompt. :-)

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  9. Arian Tejano26 August 2010 at 15:45

    another remarkable heroine in this prompt :D

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  10. signed...bkm26 August 2010 at 16:48

    Wonderful tribute to the lamp and the light that guides us...beautiful Magpie...bkm

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  11. Friko26 August 2010 at 16:50

    I knew I could rely on you, Jinksy,
    I'll tell you why later.

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  12. Tess Kincaid26 August 2010 at 18:05

    Jinksy, this is warm and wonderful!

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  13. Elizabeth26 August 2010 at 21:02

    The light that guides us home and to the heart of our existence. Simple and beautiful,

    Elizabeth

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  14. Martin26 August 2010 at 21:28

    Yes, there's no place like home. Thanks for the guiding light.

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  15. Tumblewords:26 August 2010 at 22:39

    Heartwarming vision. Lovely.

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  16. Paul Andrew Russell26 August 2010 at 22:46

    This is a lovely, warm piece of writing.

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  17. Teresa27 August 2010 at 01:19

    How sweet. Very comforting to think of someone waiting at home.

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  18. Dianne27 August 2010 at 02:02

    Lovely piece... Welcoming and warm...

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  19. ninotaziz27 August 2010 at 22:45

    Dear Jinsky,
    I felt the same way about the prompt. Someone there to look over happy occupants in the little haven - wonderful prompt Willow gave us...

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  20. Linda28 August 2010 at 02:14

    Heartwarming and comforting, keeping you safe. Nicely written.

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  21. Brian Miller28 August 2010 at 04:19

    we all need a guide...like the ceramic solitude...made me think og the little lantern boys that stand at the end of some peoples sidewalks...

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  22. Lydia28 August 2010 at 08:42

    Such light and warmth in so few words...classic!

    Congrats on the new blog.

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  23. Kathe W.28 August 2010 at 16:01

    wonderful words of comfort and love

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  24. Stafford Ray29 August 2010 at 06:52

    My impression is that you are a bit of a light in the window yourself, Jen. LOL.

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  25. PattiKen30 August 2010 at 05:09

    That's exactly what "home" is, isn't it? I like this a lot!

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  26. Fireblossom30 August 2010 at 14:51

    Oh now I LOVE this! yeah.

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  27. Helen1 September 2010 at 17:12

    .... one of my favorites this week!

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  28. ~T~4 September 2010 at 23:57

    Oh, so comforting. Keep the light on!

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