tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44059910044364162712024-03-13T06:27:39.087-07:00SEASONS OF PASSING INSPIRATIONWRITINGS BY MICHAEL COLDHAM-FUSSELLMichael Coldham-Fussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829565953694178763noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405991004436416271.post-46977918737071498552024-02-09T15:48:00.000-08:002024-02-09T15:48:08.601-08:00BIN SPIN<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <strong>Bin Spin</strong></span></p><div aria-description="" class="content" tabindex="0"><div class="ac-container ac-adaptiveCard" streaming=""><div class="ac-textBlock"><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the heart of a bustling city, there existed a peculiar alleyway known as <strong>“Rejection Lane.”</strong> It was a narrow path, hidden between towering skyscrapers, where the echoes of shattered dreams reverberated. The air there was thick with disappointment, and the cobblestones bore the weight of countless souls who had stumbled upon it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">At the entrance of Rejection Lane stood an old man named <strong>Ezra</strong>, his face etched with wrinkles that told stories of a lifetime spent navigating the twists and turns of fate. Ezra was the <strong>Keeper of the Bins</strong>, a title he had inherited from his ancestors. His duty was simple yet profound: to collect the discarded hopes and aspirations of those who had faced rejection.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The bins were not ordinary receptacles. They were ornate, each one representing a different facet of human longing. There was the <strong>Love Bin</strong>, adorned with delicate lace, where heartbroken lovers tossed their unrequited affections. The <strong>Career Bin</strong> was made of polished oak, its lid engraved with the names of job seekers who had received rejection letters. And then there was the <strong>Dream Bin</strong>, a shimmering silver vessel, where artists, writers, and visionaries deposited their shattered ambitions.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ezra moved silently through the alley, his gnarled fingers adjusting the bins, ensuring they were ready to receive their burdens. He knew that rejection was an inevitable part of life, like rain on a stormy day. But what fascinated him most was the resilience of the human spirit—the way people returned, time and again, to deposit their disappointments.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One chilly evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Ezra noticed a young woman standing at the entrance of Rejection Lane. Her eyes were swollen from tears, and her shoulders sagged under the weight of a recent rejection. She clutched a crumpled letter—the remnants of a shattered dream.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">“Come, child,” Ezra beckoned, his voice as gentle as the wind. “Place your burden in the appropriate bin.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The woman hesitated, her gaze shifting from bin to bin. She glanced at the <strong>Love Bin</strong>, remembering the lover who had left her heart in ruins. She considered the <strong>Career Bin</strong>, where her job application had met a cold rejection. But it was the <strong>Dream Bin</strong> that drew her—the silver vessel that promised solace for shattered aspirations.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">With trembling hands, she opened the lid and dropped the crumpled letter inside. The bin seemed to shimmer, absorbing her disappointment. Ezra nodded, acknowledging her pain. “Remember,” he said, “rejection is not the end. It’s merely a pivot—a redirection toward something greater.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As the woman walked away, Ezra watched her retreating figure. He wondered how many times she would return to Rejection Lane, how many dreams she would sacrifice before finding her true path. But he also knew that within those bins lay the seeds of resilience—the raw material for growth and transformation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">And so, every night, when the moon hung low, Ezra performed the <strong>Bin Spin</strong>. He would twirl each bin, sending their contents swirling like constellations. The rejected love letters danced with the discarded job applications, and the shattered dreams intermingled with unfulfilled desires. In that cosmic whirl, something magical happened—the fragments fused, creating new possibilities.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ezra believed that rejection was not a dead end but a crossroads. It was where one chapter closed, but another began. And as he spun the bins, he whispered to the night, “May these broken pieces birth resilience, courage, and the audacity to dream again.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">And so, in the heart of Rejection Lane, hope spun like a cyclone, weaving threads of possibility. For every rejection held the promise of a future yet unwritten—a chance to rise from the ashes and soar toward the stars.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">And Ezra, the Keeper of the Bins, stood there, his eyes reflecting the moon’s silver glow, knowing that even in the darkest alleys, hope never truly vanished—it merely transformed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><em>And that, my friend, is the tale of the Bin Spin.</em> 🌟</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">[Generated By AI from an idea of Michael Coldham-Fussell 10-02-2024]</span></p></div></div><cib-overlay></cib-overlay></div>Michael Coldham-Fussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829565953694178763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405991004436416271.post-63711378842086617512021-09-02T00:27:00.003-07:002021-09-04T00:09:35.547-07:00TO WHOM REVELATION REACHES<div><span><br /></span></div><span><div><b><span style="background-color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: white;">Stars resplendent with the Glory of God.</span></span></b></div><b><span style="background-color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: white;"><br />Angels radiant with the Word of God. <br /><br />Lampstands alight with the Spirit of God.<br /><br />Ekklesias alive with the People of God. <br /><br />Numbers exact with the Wisdom of God.<br /><br />Creation magnificent with the Power of God.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: white;">Mortals content with the Love of God.</span></span></b></span>Michael Coldham-Fussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829565953694178763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405991004436416271.post-18885286670789725292017-09-12T19:22:00.000-07:002024-03-07T22:51:23.770-08:00COUNT IT ALL JOY<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count it all joy, Count it all joy,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count it all joy, Count it all joy,</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When you face frequent tribulations.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When you feel very sad, And what’s happening is bad,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When your enemies throng, And they do you
great wrong,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count it all joy, Oh Count
it all joy, </span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When you face frequent tribulations.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When
you have enough pain, to be driven insane,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count
it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When
no help has arrived, and it seems you’re deprived,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count
it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy,</span></i></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 96px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When you face frequent tribulations.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When
your life becomes tough, and the going gets rough,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count
it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Stay
safe in God’s grace, and keep walking by faith,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">And
Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Yes, Count it all joy. Yes, Count it all
joy,</span></i></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 96px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"></span></i><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><i>When you face frequent tribulations.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">When
you’re tested for faults, make sure patience results,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count
it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">As you character build,
with God’s Spirit be filled, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count
it all joy, Oh Count it all joy.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Count it all joy, Oh Count it all joy,</span></i></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 96px;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"></span></i><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><i>When you face frequent tribulations.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span>Scriptures: James 1:2,3,4; Romans 5:3,4,5.</span> </i></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Michael Coldham-Fussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829565953694178763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405991004436416271.post-21113731069029763152017-08-26T22:18:00.001-07:002017-08-26T22:46:07.966-07:00POET - as per Rictameter Request<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Poet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Do not blow it<br />When you turn your poem<br />Into sublime inspiration<br />Richly adorned with glittering gems<br />And sparkling literary stars<br />Rather simply show it<br />If you are a<br />Poet.</span><br />
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<u><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Definition:</span></b></u><br />
<i><span style="color: #0b5394;">"Rictameter is a scheme similar to Cinquain. Starting your first line with a two syllable word, you then consecutively increase the number of syllables per line by two. i.e. <b>2, 4, 6, 8, 10</b> Then down again, <b>8, 6, 4, 2</b> Making the final line the same two syllable word you began with."</span></i> <br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;">Quote from</span> <a href="http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/rictameter.html">Shadow Poetry</a><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Michael Coldham-Fussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829565953694178763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405991004436416271.post-89714939872674872592016-05-04T18:39:00.001-07:002018-04-15T16:57:11.155-07:00SAD - IRONIC - GLAD - IDYLLIC <div>
<u><span style="color: #cc0000;">A SAD QUINTESSENCE OF AUTUMN</span></u><u><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></u></div>
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Sad.<br />
No joy yesterday,<br />
No yes today,<br />
No success tomorrow. <br />
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Sadness.<br />
No jesting lines, <br />
No zest of minds,<br />
No best of times.<br />
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Sad emptiness.<br />
No fresh insights,<br />
No restful nights,<br />
No equal human rights.<br />
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Sad nests, <br />
No harvest time blessing, <br />
No parental addressing, <br />
No fledglings impressing.<br />
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Sad empty nests,<br />
No hidden birds of a feather shown,<br />
No appeasement from those that have skyward flown.<br />
No easing from bare trees who stand alone.<br />
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Sad trees,<br />
Not keeping colours the same,<br />
Not restraining the winds of change,<br />
Not wearing a fashionable clothing range.<br />
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Sad naked trees,<br />
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I excuse your lachrymose loss of leaves,<br />
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My love encircles everyone of you that grieves,<br />
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In sacrifice we serve and then,<br />
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In faith our shared belief relieves...<br />
<span style="color: black;">A SAD QUINTESSENCE OF AUTUMN.</span></div>
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AN IRONIC EPITOME OF WINTER</u></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc3300;"><span style="color: black;">Son</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc3300;"><span style="color: black;"> Unreached <br /><br /> Son <br /> Unreaching<br /><br /> Son<br /> Estranged <br /> Acquaintance fleeting<br /><br /> Son<br /> Displeased<br /><br /> Son<br /> Displeasing<br /><br /> Son<br /> Indifferent<br /> Atmosphere freezing<br /><br /> Endure the absent warmth,<br /> Find faith to fuel the furnace of forgiveness,<br /> Clothe the coldest nights and days with hope,<br /> Blanket a sonless heart of ice with love.<br /><br /> Face the unmerciful elements with courage,<br /> Praying Son Of God please bring the thaw... <br /> Brace every fibre of being for war...<br /><br /> Else this could be forevermore...<br /> AN IRONIC EPITOME OF WINTER.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc3300;"><u>A GLAD JUVENESCENCE OF SPRING</u></span><br />
<span class="hw">Coming soon,</span><br />
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Won't be long now,<br />
Look lively.<br />
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Smile, laugh, rejoice,<br />
Show your beauty to the world.<br />
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Carefree, colourful, optimistic,<br />
That's the spirit.<br />
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Come on,<br />
See the jolly flowers in their juvenescence...<br />
AND BE GLAD BECAUSE IT'S SPRING.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>AN IDYLLIC EMBODIMENT OF SUMMER</u></span><br />
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Walk peacefully in the new day,<br />
Freely away from the homestead,<br />
Monumentally past the gum trees,<br />
Blissfully down the gentle slope, <br />
Happily through the flowering meadow.<br />
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Recline idly near the tree-lined river,<br />
Comfortably upon the green grass,<br />
Calmly in the safe seclusion.<br />
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Gaze aimlessly into the blue sky,<br />
Enjoying its placid genius,<br />
Content with the timeless pleasure <br />
Of passing in a leisurely way -<br />
<span style="color: black;">One </span><br />
Eminently,<br />
<span style="color: black;">Innocent, </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Idyllic, </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Summer </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Day.</span></div>
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Michael Coldham-Fussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829565953694178763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405991004436416271.post-53904457279787678192012-07-28T21:27:00.004-07:002016-05-04T19:24:13.433-07:00AN IDYLLIC EMBODIMENT OF SUMMERWalk peacefully in the new day,<br />
Freely away from the homestead,<br />
Monumentally past the gum trees,<br />
Blissfully down the gentle slope, <br />
Happily through the flowering meadow.<br />
<br />
Recline idly near the tree-lined river,<br />
Comfortably upon the green grass,<br />
Calmly in the safe seclusion.<br />
<br />
Gaze aimlessly into the blue sky,<br />
Enjoying its placid genius,<br />
Content with the timeless pleasure <br />
Of passing in a leisurely way -<br />
<span style="color: black;">One</span><br />
Emimently, <br />
I<span style="color: black;">nnocent, </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Idyllic, </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Summer </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Day.</span><br />
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<strong><u>Definitions:</u></strong><br />
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<span class="hw"><strong>embodiment</strong></span>
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<i>noun</i> <span class="Syn"><a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/personification">personification</a>,
<a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/example">example</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/model">model</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/type">type</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ideal">ideal</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/expression">expression</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/symbol">symbol</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/representation">representation</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/manifestation">manifestation</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/realization">realization</a>,
<a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/incarnation">incarnation</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/paradigm">paradigm</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/epitome">epitome</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/incorporation">incorporation</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/paragon">paragon</a>, perfect example, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/exemplar">exemplar</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/quintessence">quintessence</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/actualization">actualization</a>,
<a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/exemplification">exemplification</a>, <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/reification">reification</a></span> <span class="illustration">A baby is the
embodiment of vulnerability.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/_/misc/HarperCollinsProducts.aspx?EnglishThesaurus">Collins Thesaurus of
the English Language</a> – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 ©
HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002</div>
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<span class="hw"><strong>idyll</strong></span> <i>sometimes US</i>, <b>idyl</b> <span class="pron0x">[ˈɪdɪl]</span>
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<b>1.</b> (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a poem or
prose work describing an idealized rural life, pastoral scenes, etc.</div>
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<b>2.</b> (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) any simple
narrative or descriptive piece in poetry or prose</div>
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<b>3.</b> a charming or picturesque scene or event</div>
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<b>4.</b> (Music / Classical Music) a piece of music with a
calm or pastoral character
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[from Latin <i>Tdyllium,</i> from Greek <i>eidullion,</i> from
<i>eidos </i>shape, (literary) form]</div>
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English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged</a> © HarperCollins Publishers
1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003</div>
Michael Coldham-Fussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829565953694178763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405991004436416271.post-22191780620885692852012-07-14T22:47:00.001-07:002016-01-02T16:01:24.296-08:00A GLAD JUVENESCENCE OF SPRING<span class="hw">Coming soon,</span><br />
Won't be long now,<br />
Look lively.<br />
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Smile, laugh, rejoice,<br />
Show your beauty to the world.<br />
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Carefree, colourful, optimistic,<br />
That's the spirit.<br />
<br />
Come on,<br />
See the jolly flowers in their juvenescence,<br />
AND BE GLAD BECAUSE IT'S SPRING.<br />
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<span class="hw"><strong>Definitions:</strong></span><br />
<span class="hw">j</span><span class="hw">uvenescence</span> <span class="pron0x">[ˌdʒuːvɪˈnɛsəns]</span>
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<i>n</i>
<br />
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<b>1.</b> youth or immaturity</div>
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<b>2.</b> the act or process of growing from childhood to
youth</div>
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<b>3.</b> restoration of youth; rejuvenation</div>
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Unreached <br />
<br />
Son <br />
Unreaching<br />
<br />
Son<br />
Estranged <br />
Acquaintance fleeting<br />
<br />
Son<br />
Displeased<br />
<br />
Son<br />
Displeasing<br />
<br />
Son<br />
Indifferent<br />
Atmosphere freezing<br />
<br />
Endure the absent warmth,<br />
Find faith to fuel the furnace of forgiveness,<br />
Clothe the coldest nights and days with hope,<br />
Blanket a sonless heart of ice with love.<br />
<br />
Face the unmerciful elements with courage,<br />
Praying Son Of God please bring the thaw... <br />
Brace every fibre of being for war...<br />
<br />
Else this could be forevermore...<br />
AN IRONIC EPITOME OF WINTER.<br />
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<strong>Definitions:</strong><br />
<span class="hw"><strong>epitome</strong></span> <span class="pron0x">[ɪˈpɪtəmɪ]</span>
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<i>n</i>
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<b>1.</b> a typical example of a characteristic or class;
embodiment; personification <span class="illustration"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">he is the epitome of
sloth</span></span></div>
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<b>2.</b> (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a summary
of a written work; abstract
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[via Latin from Greek <i>epitomē,</i> from <i>epitemnein</i>
to abridge, from <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">epi-</span> +
<i>temnein</i> to cut]</div>
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<b>epitomical</b> <span class="pron0x">[ˌɛpɪˈtɒmɪk<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">ə</span></sup>l]</span>,
<b>epitomic</b> <i>adj</i><br />
<br />
<span class="hw"><strong>irony</strong></span><br />
<div>
<i>n</i> <i>pl</i> <b>-nies</b>
<br />
<div class="ds-list">
<b>1.</b> the humorous or mildly sarcastic use of words to
imply the opposite of what they normally mean</div>
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<b>2.</b> an instance of this, used to draw attention to some
incongruity or irrationality</div>
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<b>3.</b> incongruity between what is expected to be and what
actually is, or a situation or result showing such incongruity</div>
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<b>4.</b> (Performing Arts / Theatre) See <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dramatic+irony">dramatic irony</a></div>
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<b>5.</b> (Philosophy) <i>Philosophy</i> See <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Socratic+irony">Socratic irony</a>
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[from Latin <i>ironia,</i> from Greek <i>eirōneia,</i> from
<i>eirōn</i> dissembler, from <i>eirein</i> to speak]</div>
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<em>adj</em> <b>ironic(al)</b> <span class="pronOx">[aiˈronik(l)]</span><br />
<span class="pronOx"><em>adv</em> <b>iˈronically</b></span><br />
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No joy yesterday,<br />
No yes today,<br />
No success tomorrow. <br />
<br />
Sadness.<br />
No jesting lines, <br />
No zest of minds,<br />
No best of times.<br />
<br />
Sad emptiness.<br />
No fresh insights,<br />
No restful nights,<br />
No equal human rights.<br />
<br />
Sad nests, <br />
No harvest time blessing, <br />
No parental addressing, <br />
No fledglings impressing.<br />
<br />
Sad empty nests,<br />
No hidden birds of a feather shown,<br />
No appeasement from those that have skyward flown.<br />
No easing from bare trees who stand alone.<br />
<br />
Sad trees,<br />
Not keeping colours the same,<br />
Not restraining the winds of change,<br />
Not wearing a fashionable clothing range.<br />
<br />
Sad naked trees,<br />
<br />
I excuse your lachrymose loss of leaves,<br />
<br />
My love encircles everyone of you that grieves,<br />
<br />
In sacrifice we serve and then,<br />
<br />
In faith our shared belief relieves,<br />
<br />
<span style="color: black;">A SAD QUINTESSENCE OF AUTUMN.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span class="hw"><strong>Definitions:</strong> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span class="hw"><strong>quintessence</strong></span> <span class="pron0x">[kwɪnˈtɛsəns]</span>
</span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #e06666;"><i>n</i>
</span><br />
<div class="ds-list">
<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>1.</b> the most typical representation of a quality,
state, etc.</span></div>
<span style="color: #e06666;">
</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>2.</b> (Chemistry) an extract of a substance containing
its principle in its most concentrated form</span></div>
<span style="color: #e06666;">
</span><br />
<div class="ds-list">
<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>3.</b> (Philosophy) (in ancient and medieval philosophy)
ether, the fifth and highest essence or element after earth, water, air, and
fire, which was thought to be the constituent matter of the heavenly bodies and
latent in all things
</span><br />
<div class="etyseg">
<span style="color: #e06666;">[via French from Medieval Latin <i>quinta essentia</i> the
fifth essence, translation of Greek <i>pemptē ousia</i>]</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span class="def"><span class="hw"><strong>lachrymose</strong></span> <span class="pron0x">[ˈlækrɪˌməʊs -ˌməʊz]</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><em>adj</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;">1. given to weeping; tearful</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;">2. mournful; sad</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span class="def">[from Latin lacrimōsus, from lacrima a
tear]</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span class="def">lachrymosely </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span class="def"><em>adv</em></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span class="def">lachrymosity <span class="pron0x">[ˌlækrɪˈmɒsɪtɪ]</span>
</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span class="def"><em>n</em></span></span><br />
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