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A SOFT PLACE TO LAND....................




Most of my life has been happenstance
Nothing much was planned
But, always foremost in my mind ~ was
Looking for that soft place to land



People come and people go
Not much planning there
Many of them on time clocks
But most just going nowhere




Me, I'm of  a different bent
No time clock in my life
My calendar is empty
Yet life is sometimes strife


Today my goal is still the same
I'm really just like you
Just taking life as it comes
Still paying my life's due


When at last I'm called to rest
My soul at last set free 
I hope to land upon a cloud
Having all creation to see




My wish at last is granted
It really wasn't planned
My great God gave this gift to me
My own soft place to land




Hugs....gentle souls,

Jo             
Poem written by me......Photos by me~last photo Filkr
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  1. PamelaMay 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful poem Jo!!!

    Pamela xo

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  2. Miss SandraMay 20, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Dear Jo,
    Thank you..that was beautiful. xo
    Sandra

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  3. Joy TiltonMay 20, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Beautiful, your poem touched my heart this morning and reminded me of all the blessings I enjoy. All I have to do is open my eyes and look around!

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  4. VictoriaMay 20, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Jo!!(hugs)Wow..powerful.. poetic just beautifully brilliant and soul-touching..thanks for sharing this magical heartwarming post..both in words and imagery to match!
    You are such a wonderful writer my friend!
    HUgs
    victoria

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  5. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)May 20, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Jo,

    The photos all beautiful and the poem Perfect and Lovely!
    Hugs

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  6. CindyMay 20, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    what a delightful interlude, reading your words and looking at those beautiful photos...

    cindy

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  7. Terra May 20, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful poem and photos. I especially love the last photo and stanza. So true.

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  8. Angelsdoor * PennyMay 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Dear Jo
    I had no idea you were such a marvelous POET!
    Just beautiful.
    Blessings to you this fine day
    Penny

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  9. Mary Sullivan FrasierMay 20, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a beautiful poem, Jo! And your photos are stunning! You are one seriously talented lady, my friend. Stopping by to visit you never ceases to warm my heart...

    Gentle Hugs,
    Mrs B

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  10. Cheryl @ TFDMay 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful poem! You are so very talented. The photos are just fabulous....the last one is my favorite. Have a great weekend.

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  11. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Jo, what lovely photos! I love that first photo! Beautiful poem, perfect for the photos!

    Hugs,
    Mitzi

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  12. mxtodis123May 20, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Everything was stunning. So much talent.
    Mary

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  13. It's Just DottieMay 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Lovely words,dear friend.

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  14. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Oh Jo, your prose and photos are stunning! Your entire being just shines through your art.

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  15. Carol.............May 21, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Wonderful thoughts made into a beautiful poem....

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  16. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesMay 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    What a lovely poem Jo...beautiful!!! I love the bit about the time clock and nowhere to go...Dzintra

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  17. Serena LewisMay 21, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Beautiful!

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  18. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Dear Sweet Jo...

    your poem and pictures
    are my soft place to land on this
    beautiful SONday morning...

    thank you
    ~victoria~

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  19. Vicki/JakeMay 22, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    You have a way of telling it like it so beautifully. Hope you've found your soft place Jo. I'm still searching...

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  20. Grandma Yellow HairMay 22, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Jo honey only you my sweet friend could write such a lovely poem.
    Great way to spend some time on Sunday reading this and enjoying your beautiful pictures.
    Just had to come by say hello and see how you are.
    So sorry I am so behind on visits. Please know though I think of you often
    Have a wonderful week Jo
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  21. Frog Hollow Farm GirlMay 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Hello from Frog Hollow Farm - what a beautiful poem - so meaningful. I try to keep those kinds of thoughts in my mind throughout my day, even beginning to appreciate some of the little negative things that happen. Ciao, bella xxoo

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  22. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I love your blog.... I too adored my Grandma even though she left me when I was 12 & I am now nearly 60 my memories are vivid & many!!
    Come back sometime for another visit!
    Marilyn

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