
illustrator: Nicolag Djatschenko
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tiny black hairs reach
to play in leaves, leave cares behind!
ALL FOXES FROLIC!
Jeanne Poland's Poetry Blog
04 Oct 2016 1 Comment
in Maternal Lines: Gestures of Devotion, Poetry Tags: all foxes frolic, illustrator:Nicolag Djatschenko, leave cares behind, Maternal Lines: Gestures of Devotion, reach to play in leaves, tiny black hairs

illustrator: Nicolag Djatschenko
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tiny black hairs reach
to play in leaves, leave cares behind!
ALL FOXES FROLIC!
03 Oct 2016 Leave a comment
in Poetry, The Miracle in Thesaurus Tags: brilliant, calligraphic designs, dazzling, glistening, lustrous, miracles, Molly Idle, shimmering, splendid, synonyms, The Miracle in Thesaurus

synonyms for “miracles”
(recently Molly Idle posted that she loved the thesaurus; I do too. So have posted one of my calligraphic designs with synonyms for miracles)
glistening, splendid
lustrous, shimmering, brilliant,
dazzling miracles
02 Oct 2016 Leave a comment
in Poetry, Snoopy, I miss you. Tags: "Snoopy, 3-D Peanuts, 65th anniversary, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Garfield, I miss you.", Jim Davis, Tanked out by RoZo.

by RoZo (Tanked Out)
When Jim Davis, creator of Garfield, showed his two-year-old son a drawing of the famous fat tabby cat, the boy promptly and joyfully cried out, “Snoopy!”
Last year, a new 3-D Peanuts feature film hit the theaters to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the strip,
and the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the first animated Peanuts special.
01 Oct 2016 2 Comments
in Libra Man, Poetry Tags: Beachery, Compatibility, dislikes, great friends, in a flash, Libra's Horoscope, likes, strengths, to Donald, traits, truth and justice

From Beachery to Donald (in a flash)
Don’s Birthday is October 17th, 1954
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Libra’s Horoscope
Element: Air
Quality: Cardinal
Color: Blue, Green
Day: Friday
Ruler: Venus
Greatest Overall Compatibility: Gemini, Aquarius
Best for Marriage and Partnerships: Aries
Lucky Numbers: 6, 15, 24, 33, 42, 51, 60
Date range: September 23 – October 22
Libra traits
Strengths: Cooperative,diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social
Weaknesses: Indecisive, avoids confrontations, will carry a grudge, self-pity
Libra likes: Harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors
Libra dislikes: Violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity
People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful and fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for Libra -born, and with their victorious mentality and cooperation, they cannot stand to be alone. The Libra is an Air sign, with expressed intellect and a keen mind. They can be inspired by good books, insurmountable discussions and interesting people.
The ruling planet of Libra is Venus, who is a lover of beautiful things, so the quality is always more important than the quantity for people born under the Libra sign. They are often surrounded by art, music and beautiful places. They are cooperative by nature, so they often work in teams.
Libra is fascinated by the balance and symmetry. Libra-born prefer justice and equality, and they cannot tolerate injustice. They avoid indulging in all types of conflicts and prefer to keep the peace, where this is possible. They like to do everything in pairs and not alone.
The biggest problem for Libra-born, is when they are forced to choose sides, because they are very indecisive and sometimes they forget that they have their own opinion
Finding a compatible partner will be a priority in the life of people born under the sign of Libra. For Libra-born who are already in a relationship, maintaining peace and harmony is the most important thing. Loneliness is unnatural and very sad for the Libra. As lovers, they are expressive, creative and balanced. They will do all that is necessary to please their partners. Their charming personality and their dedication, makes their compatibility with others intresting and them wonderful partners.
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Libra Friends and Family
Libra-born are fun and always willing to help, which makes them great friends. They may be inclined to delays and may be indecisive, but they are truly amazing friends and others desire to remain in their company. This flexible zodiac sign loves spending time with friends and family and will not hesitate when it’s needed to organize some gathering. Libra is social, lovable and knows how to create a harmonious environment in which really enjoys. When it comes to challenges, Libra-born know how to see the solution to disagreements which makes them excellent for solving problems.
Libra Career and Money
For a Libra, maintaining the balance of harmony is of the utmost importance. They can be great leaders, and also will work hard to earn and deserve privileges. Truth and justice always prevail in decision-making. Partnership or working in team is ideal for this social character. People born under the sign of Libra are also very convincing and gifted speakers.
Jobs that imply justice as a police officer, a lawyer or a judge are an excellent choice for Libra. They can have successful careers as diplomats, civil servants, interior designers, composers and fashion designers. Working in group is not a problem for Libra and their strong sense of diplomacy will help them in performing almost all tasks.
If you go on a shopping with a Libra, the best you can do is to plan extra time. When it comes to buying, they can be very hesitant. They are very talented in balancing between saving and spending money. They love fashion and good clothes, so you may see them very often in some shopping mall.
How to Attract the Libra Man
Perhaps one of the best Libra traits is the fact that people born under this sign are devoted to finding solutions. If you want to seduce a Libra man, first you must look good, because he is very superficial person. Libra men appreciate all that is beautiful and they will never be with someone they or others don’t consider physically attractive.
One of the negative Libra characteristics is the fact that they are very indecisive and have a tough time committing. The man born under the Libra astrology sign often has difficulty forming opinions on his own and making decisions.
The Libra man wants to discuss everything with his partner, but any deep talk or emotional talk can scare him. He is afraid of commitment at least the beginning of as relationship, and they want things light and casual. The Libra man has no problems talking, so all you need to do in order to seduce him is to talk to him.
The key to seducing a Libra man, is to focus on being sexy and confident. He has a compassionate side, so if you show compassion and vulnerability, he can let you into his heart. Be honest with him and admit when you are wrong. The Libra man wants true love and marriage, so with him you can expect a real and long-term relationship, and not only sex.
How to Attract the Libra Woman
The Libra personality is very intriguing because the seventh zodiac sign often appears to be a mass of contradictions. Libra women enjoy being the center of attention and they expect to be treated like queens. The most important thing to know in order to seduce a Libra woman is that you will need to be a good conversationalist and listener. She enjoys being taught about new things and enjoys talking about herself and her interests.
The woman born under the Libra zodiac sign is charming, intelligent and solution-oriented. Sex comes second to love for the Libra woman, which does not mean that she is not passionate. She can be a bit lazy about love, so you will need to keep her interested. If you want to seduce her, you should be complimentary towards her body, as she will never tire of hearing about how amazing she is. However, the woman born under the Libra star sign has a natural tendency to have mood swings, so don’t expect to have sex that follows a regular pattern.
One of the best ways to keep her attention is to allow her to be the star of your relationship. Pay more attention to your appearance, because the Libra woman wants to feel like she is with someone who is almost as special as she is.
Keeping her interest is definitely not easy, but if you remember to let her shine as brightly as she wants to, you will have better chances of developing a strong long-lasting love.
Compatible Signs Libra Should Consider: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius
30 Sep 2016 Leave a comment
in Good and Bad, Poetry Tags: catalyst for the scientific revolution, Good and Bad, literary works for everyman, the Gutenberg Bible, the Protestant Reformation, the Renaissance

the Gutenberg Bible
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As Mark Twain wrote in 1900,
in a congratulatory letter to mark the opening of the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, “What the world is today, good and bad, it owes to Gutenberg. Everything can be traced to this source, but we are bound to bring him homage … for the bad that his colossal invention has brought about is overshadowed a thousand times by the good with which mankind has been favored.”
29 Sep 2016 Leave a comment
in Poetry, Wild Boy in the Hut Tags: alert, aware, Oliver in the Litz, secure, what aura shines to light the hut, What waits the wild boy in the hut?, wild boy smiles

Oliver in the “Litz
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What aura shines to
light the hut where wild-boy smiles
secure alert aware?
28 Sep 2016 Leave a comment
in Poetry
The storm
with its gray buttocks of sky squatted
over us for days.
from Sarah Freligh “What I’ve lost”
28 Sep 2016 Leave a comment
in Poetry, the woods Tags: Five Year Old Oliver tries his path, I must ride down through the woods today, the lonely woods and blue sky

Five Year Old Oliver tries his path
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I must ride down through
the woods today; the lonely
woods and blue sky
27 Sep 2016 Leave a comment
in Owls, Poetry Tags: or honor her wisdom and sight, Owl in waiting, sometimes I heed my lady's commands

metallic color pencil by Jeanne
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sometimes I heed my
lady’s commands; or honor
her wisdom and sight
26 Sep 2016 Leave a comment
in Owls, Poetry Tags: a spirit of compassion, endurance, he has a soul, his voice helps man endure, Nobel Prize, sacrifice, the poet writes about these things, William Faulkner

William Faulkner said:
in his Nobel Prize acceptance speech:
“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. The poet’s, the writer’s duty is to write about these things. … The poet’s voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to help him endure and prevail.”
He also said:
“It is my ambition to be, as a private individual, abolished and voided from history, leaving it markless, no refuse save the printed books; I wish I had had enough sense to see ahead thirty years ago and, like some of the Elizabethans, not signed them. It is my aim, and every effort bent, that the sum and history of my life, which in the same sentence is my obit and epitaph too, shall be them both: he made the books, and he died.” His obituaries, when they were written upon his death in 1962, were substantially longer. The epitaph on his grave doesn’t mention his books. It reads simply, “Belove’d/ Go With God.”