Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, 2008

October 1, 2008 | 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
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)











Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[Majie Purple]

Thanks much, re: # 1,006 response!
:)

[Billie]

Am glad you had a good day, got some things done, and didn't have to do too much math homework tonight. :)

'Nite, Amy!

[Majie Purple]

Dear,Caring Kitty...Thanks for Your always sweet replies!...Goodnight in return.

[Billie]

I just love your red and black combinations! Well, I just love *you*! Thanks for always being so sweet and thoughtful, Meg.

[Billie]

I'm tard. Nite all. Thanks for being here.

[Majie Purple]

Thanks ever so, for the Tuesday presentations/poems/ pings!!!!!

[Majie Purple]

I really like Hershey's w/ almonds too! But I like sooooo many chocolate things...



Awww! That puppy is so sweet,my Friend!

I'm fine, but Tuesday kept me busy and away from home pretty much allafternoon and evening...

[MEG33]

*HUGS*
My new kittens have my schedule of sleeping way off...or I would have been here earlier to “celebrate:.

[Majie Purple]

My pleasure!

Same sentiments to You!!
& I hope You had/have a great day too...

[Majie Purple]

Opps meant to place You on my Thank You’s ping recipient line...so,You get a Thank You reply all to Yourself now!
LOL!

That jigsaw pic sure is pretty!

I went straight for the auto post button,LOL!
:)

[Majie Purple]

oops, I meant “auto solve” button.

[yorkie]

Majie, I posted the first two puzzles to “all”. Only a couple replied.

I posted this last one to all my buddies here (OMG, I hope I didn’t forget any of my friends). I just wanted to offer some “Autumn” fun for all of Amy’s regulars. Hope you enjoyed it, Majie! :-) Thank you.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Alright Chickee.......I just wasted a boat load of time doing one of these. I STINK at these puzzles!! LOLOLOL!!!

However. I DID do MUCH better at ...... (I know, I know)...THIS one!

http://www.jigzone.com/puzzles/16055D4CAFB1

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

October 15, 2008

Joy To The World

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READ: Deuteronomy 31:9-13

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. —John 1:14

When Christmas displays go up before Halloween displays come down, I long for the days when people didn’t think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving. However, there may be a legitimate reason to celebrate Christmas in October.

No one knows the exact day when Jesus was born, but December 25 is unlikely. His birth may have been in autumn, when the weather was still warm enough for shepherds to be outdoors with their flocks. We know that Jesus was crucified on Passover, and that the Holy Spirit came on Pentecost. So some scholars have reasoned that Jesus’ birth may have occurred on another Jewish holiday, the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot.

Although we cannot know for sure, we do know that it would be in keeping with God’s way of working to send His Son—the Word made flesh who “dwelt” (“tabernacled”) among us (John 1:14)—on the Feast of Tabernacles. Sukkot was a time when observant Jews lived in temporary dwellings and listened to the Word of the Lord being read (Deut. 31:10-13).

For Jews, Sukkot is “the time of our rejoicing.” For all of us, our time of rejoicing is the birth of Christ, who brings the joy of salvation to all the world.

Tidings, glad tidings! God is love,
To man He sends His salvation!
His Son beloved, His only Son,
The work of mercy hath begun. —Montgomery

The date of Christ’s birth may be debatable, but the fact of His life is indisputable.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 37–39; Proverbs 6:12-19

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank you!

I hope you are doing well! It's been a busy time here.
I can't wait till this election is over. Prayers McCain/Palin win!

Have a great day!

[silent_jonny]

Happy Wednesday, Purple One :)

[gardengirl]

**I guess the day before one’s 40th birthday it’s okay, but the next day you’re too old for long hair!**

Evidently! I can’t tell if they’re mad or jealous! LOL What’s that old saying? Growing up is mandatory, growing old is optional? I don’t intend to ever grow old.

[MEG33]

Happy Wednesday...WOO HOO!
It's raining . Have a great day.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY WARM AND FUZZY WEDNESDAY!

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Happy Wednesday to Amy’s Place!!!

[JustAmy]

October 15, 2008



Graphic by MamaBear

The Wild Swans at Coole
William Butler Yeats (1919)

The trees are in their autumn beauty,
The woodland paths are dry,
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky;
Upon the brimming water among the stones
Are nine-and-fifty swans.

The nineteenth autumn has come upon me
Since I first made my count;
I saw, before I had well finished,
All suddenly mount
And scatter wheeling in great broken rings
Upon their clamorous wings.

I have looked upon those brilliant creatures,
And now my heart is sore.
All’s changed since I, hearing at twilight,
The first time on this shore,
The bell-beat of their wings above my head,
Trod with a lighter tread.

Unwearied still, lover by lover,
They paddle in the cold
Companionable streams or climb the air;
Their hearts have not grown old;
Passion or conquest, wander where they will,
Attend upon them still.

But now they drift on the still water,
Mysterious, beautiful;
Among what rushes will they build,
By what lake’s edge or pool
Delight men’s eyes when I awake some day
To find they have flown away?

(submitted by Yorkie)