Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. November 12-13-14, 2004

11-12-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry. 'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
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Never Forget!



Howdy!
I'm the mouser at Amy's Place. Amy named me 'cootblanch'.... (don't ask why. hahaha)







Amy's personal guardian ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[international american]

Not a bad mix

Friday= beer and pizza(no anchovies)
Saturday=I will not pick on Martin Sheen
Sunday=Impressionist painters,chips and guacamole.

[Borax Queen]

Good morning!

[Darksheare]

Morning from the rain zone of NY state.

[tuliptree76]

Good morning, Amy!

[tuliptree76]

Happy Pizza But No Anchovies Day!

They have a card for everything...LOL!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for this precious poem and graphic!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Friends? What are those?

* BBPPLLLTTT!!! * A big raspberry to you C.G.!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Indian Festivals: Diwali

This is perhaps the most well-known of the Indian festivals: it is celebrated throughout India, as well as in Indian communities throughout the diaspora. It usually takes place eighteen days after Dusshera. It is colloquially known as the "festival of lights", for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (called diyas) and place them around the home, in courtyards, verandahs, and gardens, as well as on roof-tops and outer walls. In urban areas, especially, candles are substituted for diyas; and among the nouveau riche, neon lights are made to substitute for candles. The celebration of the festival is invariably accompanied by the exchange of sweets and the explosion of fireworks. As with other Indian festivals, Diwali signifies many different things to people across the country. In north India, Diwali celebrates Rama's homecoming, that is his return to Ayodhya after the defeat of Ravana and his coronation as king; in Gujarat, the festival honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; and in Bengal, it is associated with the goddess Kali. Everywhere, it signifies the renewal of life, and accordingly it is common to wear new clothes on the day of the festival; similarly, it heralds the approach of winter and the beginning of the sowing season.

At another site...

Diwali is a festival of celebrations in India and among Indians all over the world. It is an occasion for happiness and togetherness. This is an occasion where everyone, irrespective of their religious and economic background celebrate Diwali. It teaches us to uphold the true values of life, to destroy ignorance that prevents humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge.

The word “Diwali” comes from the Sanskrit word “Deepavali”. “Deep” means light and “Avali” means a row, ie. A row of lights. Diwali is celebrated 20 days after Dussera, on New Moon Day. It is the last day of the year in the month of Ashwin or Aaso.

People show their happiness by lighting earthen diyas and decorating their houses with rangoli, bursting firecrackers and inviting family and friends for a feast. In Jainism, the lighting of lamps is symbolic of lighting the lamp within us. Just as a light brightens everything around it, our presence should brighten people around us – we should be of help to others and bring peace and happiness to ourselves and others. (PAL's note: this is the same culture that has a caste system.)

It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and as a brand new beginning for all. Diwali is celebrated for five days, each day has it’s own significance and myths.

More found here:
http://www.anekant.org/diwali.htm

[Victoria Delsoul]

Morning all. Yep, I'm taking it easy today... just hangin' around. ;-)

Scooby Doo, My Hero

Scooby Doo, he is my hero
For it is very plain to see,
Not afraid to show emotion
Can be brave, when needed be.
Always hungry, always eating
Would leap buildings for a treat.
Can be loving, can be gentle
As a doggie, he is so sweet.
When faced with fear, he starts to shiver
And backs off as in retreat,
But to protect those meddling teenagers,
He would be impossible to defeat.
So if you have in your life, a Scooby,
Please be patient, and be kind
For he is a special someone
And he is a friend of mine.

-- Pauline Hamblin

[Victoria Delsoul]

No anchovies? I love anchovies.

[JustAmy]

:( I missed yesterday this one yesterday.

COMMON SOLDIER

He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.

And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.

He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.

When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.

Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?

A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives
Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.

It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago
That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know
It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?

He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.

A. Lawrence Vaincourt


Remember our Veterans and our Military everyday!! A soldier died today.

[Conspiracy Guy]

It needs to be on yesterday's thread too.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Awesome Amy. (Stop makin' people cry around here.)

[JustAmy]

I'll add it to yesterday's collection.

[Conspiracy Guy]

good!

[JustAmy]

Sorry about making ya cry but reminding everyone about the sacrifices of our military is important.

Last week, we lost two young marines from Fresno. AT our Friday night rally, we had a moment of silence and a prayer for them.

These young men were best friends; they went to high school together, played football together and joined the marines together. A week ago yesterday, they died together. Yesterday they were buried together. It has been a very sad time for the people of Fresno.

I did not know these young men but they were protecting our freedoms and they need to be remembered. We need to continue to pray for God's blessing and protection for our troops.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

* sniff * I SAID STOP! * blows nose like a trumpet *

[OESY]

Here's my contribution -- for Happy Hour:

I thought these guys needed a Happy Hour!

[Mike Bates]

Thanks, JustAmy!

[Conspiracy Guy]

God Bless them all.