Meet me here, Nevada, 2006
Meet me here
Meet me here
With your heart open.
Meet me at the start of your day
Or perhaps, when the sun goes down.
Meet me for tea wearing pajamas
Or in the studio to play with paints.
Meet me in colors, words, crayons.
Meet me in the pictures they lost
and now we collect.
Meet me here
with a truth and a tale.
Show me the view from your room
The snow on your window and
The smile of your kid.
Meet me at the red swing in the park,
Where the sunshine meets our shoulders
And we fly up and high
Towards the sky.
Meet me here
With your favorite costume
And the key to that safe place
Where we are ~ once again ~
Little children with dreams.
Meet me here
Where it's you and I
Plus hope.
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I just learned that I was nominated for the "Share the Love Blog Awards" - created by Heather at One Woman's World. I'm so surprised and excited to be included in this group of fantastic women, among which are some of my favorite reads: Tara, Liz, Laini, Alexandra, Asma, Frida, Karen and Andrea (which I'll never stop reading...).
I must say though, I'm especially blown away by being chosen for the category: "Blogger that you most would like to meet!" I feel lucky to be part of this virtual revolution of goodness! I also need your stories, images and hope. You make a huge positive impact in my world and it's indeed my very own wish to meet you too... In words over here or in real life someday.
Big thank you for this gift!
Vote for your favorites here by Feb 6 and share the love!
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Voting to determine five finalists in each of ten categories concludes at midnight Tuesday, Feb. 6. Voters may vote only once in each category. Finalists will be announced on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Final voting will then continue until midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Winners and runners-up will be announced on Valentine's Day, February 14. So please help "Share the Love" and vote!
Comments (10)
Dearest Alex... I would meet you anywhere- even on the moon...
Posted by Regina Clare Jane | February 3, 2007 10:12 PM
Posted on February 3, 2007 22:12
Alex, your poem is beautiful. And your prose - truly it's a privilege to be part of this international blogging community and find such kindred spirits. Thank you.
Posted by Paris Parfait | February 3, 2007 11:56 PM
Posted on February 3, 2007 23:56
And I forgot to say, a very well-deserved nomination for your blog! Bonne chance!
Posted by Paris Parfait | February 4, 2007 12:16 AM
Posted on February 4, 2007 00:16
Oooooh Alex! I love this! What a wonderful piece of child-work. An invitation for a play date. I think what I like most about this is the repeated invitation – gently – “meet me here”. Meet me here in the now, in the moment, two adults, bring your child, show me truths, it’s safe, let’s play! Just beautiful!!! Also, love the pic!!
Posted by Dennis Tkon | February 4, 2007 6:14 AM
Posted on February 4, 2007 06:14
How lovely - the poem and the sentiment. Meeting for play dates is exactly what it feels like to sit at my computer and "visit" with all the inspiring, creative voices out there.
Good luck with the award ~ you have my vote :)
Posted by Becca | February 4, 2007 7:50 AM
Posted on February 4, 2007 07:50
Beautiful poem.
I love your blog and not surprised you were nominated!
barefoot
MMB(Sark)
Posted by Gabrielle | February 4, 2007 12:45 PM
Posted on February 4, 2007 12:45
ohhh...congrats on the nomination girlfriend!
this picture of you totally rocks my world.
xoxoxo
Posted by boho | February 4, 2007 11:52 PM
Posted on February 4, 2007 23:52
how exciting - congratulations! great photo!!
xox
Posted by stef | February 5, 2007 1:22 PM
Posted on February 5, 2007 13:22
Alex, you know you have my vote. I fell in love with your blog from the first day. You are so awesome and full of love...
...and your picture is so AWESOME! Exactly how I would have envisioned you!
Novel
Posted by Novel Nymph | February 5, 2007 3:38 PM
Posted on February 5, 2007 15:38
I cherish SARK's books so dearly. When I moved overseas to Bulgaria and could bring little with me I still brought all her books to keep me sane, and our little world of bloggers, is a precious one indeed. SO glad to have crossed paths with you Alex and hope we will get to meet at some point too!
Posted by Alexandra | February 5, 2007 11:13 PM
Posted on February 5, 2007 23:13