http://lemonade.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Virginia M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:07:48 GMT 2009-12-31T00:07:48Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961096 This is a re-post from 2008, but I thought it may bring a smile to someone.                                                        ~~~ . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:48:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961096 Virginia M. 2009-12-24T01:48:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961052 From finite Garner nostalgia From olden days; Golden rays, Green boughs, Soft meadows, Stars reflecting hope. The elder watched The constellations, . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:28:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961052 Virginia M. 2009-12-24T00:28:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846728 From the heart Garner passion as from olden days; The stars reflecting hope.   Stifled tears stand as watchmen Against the strain of an unfaithful steward.   From finite Garner . . . Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:45:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977846728 Virginia M. 2009-10-10T00:45:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807149 Stagger ye drunkard, having drank the beauty of intoxication the harvest brings; russet colours, frosted hillsides, and look to the Goldenrod as it falters . . . Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:28:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807149 Virginia M. 2009-09-10T14:28:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762112   If I could gather shadows drop them into a bag shake them like dice then pour them back into my life, I wonder would fate be any kinder? Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:29:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762112 Virginia M. 2009-08-04T13:29:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761605 Your accusations are disputable, but useless against indifference. Go ahead. Knock yourself out shadow boxing. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:08:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761605 Virginia M. 2009-08-04T02:08:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761441 Memories of childhood sleepovers; silly games, Mom calling, “Lights out!” flashlights shinning under covers, then the walls.   Whispers, “Can you make this shape?” . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:09:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977761441 Virginia M. 2009-08-03T23:09:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760302   My life is a photographic experience cast into the light. With tones and color reversed, my shadow , the negative . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:09:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760302 Virginia M. 2009-08-03T01:09:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977756458       P erhaps a common request ignored L eading someone to ask with urgency E xcusing the proud spirit that refuses to beg . . . Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977756458 Virginia M. 2009-07-30T15:15:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750703 How dare I claim a friendship With someone of such eloquence of speech? Expressing in such flowing words I’m sure I’ll never master: The beauty of a sunrise, . . . Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:57:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750703 Virginia M. 2009-07-25T22:57:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750212   Morning wakes timid, As the sun stretches upon the crest. Birds stir, rising in song- The Jay, an outcast. Dawn embraces her children, Weeping for those that are lost. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:11:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977750212 Virginia M. 2009-07-25T11:11:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741228 Velvet night With provisional light, Upon the sea and palm trees glow. Frothy waves around my feet A respite from summer’s heat, As passion from stolen kisses . . . Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:30:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741228 Virginia M. 2009-07-18T03:30:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739771  Dale put me on a tight budget. Whenever Dale questioned how well I was saving for our vacation, I’d wink and smile. I’d be ready in time.  One month before the departure date, . . . Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:24:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739771 Virginia M. 2009-07-17T00:24:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733319    I ran blindly into the dark and stormy night, not wanting to believe the horror I knew.  A lonely stretch of highway divided my neighbors from the hilltop mansion I'd once . . . Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:18:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733319 Virginia M. 2009-07-09T22:18:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724466 against my desk I lay my weary head ailing of sully thoughts. the prediction of an angry ruler a shadow above me. dreading to rise and face the wrath, the answer . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:34:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724466 Virginia M. 2009-06-29T15:34:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719681   HAPPY (acrostic)     H ello sunshine! A gainst all darkness P roving the strength of spirit P aving the way for smiles Y earned for . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:22:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719681 Virginia M. 2009-06-23T23:22:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719678   Find HAPPY here: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719681 SAD (acrostic)   S orry there isn't a smile. A . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:15:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719678 Virginia M. 2009-06-23T23:15:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717712 Daring my dragons to rampage And slaying them each in turn, Dad, you are my hero!       Happy Father's Day, Dad. I miss you!   Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:52:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717712 Virginia M. 2009-06-21T22:52:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715627    A time-niched clock- the face worn, with numbers set, the hands reaching. slipping into a new day, everything blends, a heartbeat away.     Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:34:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715627 Virginia M. 2009-06-19T13:34:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697983 A snick-et, a snack-et, a snippet Fast words need not a tippet Sharp wits translating a thought There's one rule we cannot ignore . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:09:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697983 Virginia M. 2009-06-01T14:09:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689443   Are you gonna hold your horses?   Well, you could tie them at the hitching post, over at the Drawing Challenge Group. I'm sure Teresa W. would help take real good care of them!. . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 21:42:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689443 Virginia M. 2009-05-22T21:42:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681915   Spring brings rain. Grass becomes tender green. It rains. Flowers bloom. More rain. Lawns grow lush. Rain, rain. The grass, ankle high and thriving. Rains drench. . . . Wed, 13 May 2009 22:43:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681915 Virginia M. 2009-05-13T22:43:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677675   Thunder grumbles in discontent, warning man.   Sprites flash lightening smiles, enticing the wind to dance. Swirling, pirouette, entwining, . . . Fri, 08 May 2009 22:50:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677675 Virginia M. 2009-05-08T22:50:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668628  I won't be online much for awhile. I am having to deal with life outside of Gather, but I wanted eveyone to know all their comments/ratings/page views are greatly appreciated. (groans) Gee, . . . Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:35:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668628 Virginia M. 2009-04-28T22:35:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665291   Oh, dear Ghosts Of Comments, (and Raters, too) I sense your presence, just on the other side contained in each, your own lighted box. Human digits posed slightly, . . . Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:15:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665291 Virginia M. 2009-04-25T01:15:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665253     fowl, flighty, guarded strutting, pecking, turning- provincial kingdom of foolery, blooding, running, chuffing abject, ignorant chicken   . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:58:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977665253 Virginia M. 2009-04-24T23:58:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658620   Coffee, I don't drink a lot, not even half-a-pot!   Coffee, a plain dark brew, add creamer-one or two.   Coffee, if it seems to be too hot, . . . Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:23:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658620 Virginia M. 2009-04-17T14:23:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652305   The lion roars from hunger. The reverberations echo, sounding, and rebounding distance.   She sits alone.   Blue, hazy . . . Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:27:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977652305 Virginia M. 2009-04-10T18:27:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651635   My Mood Tag Survey- Below is My Mood Tag Survey about me and the FIVE friends I have tagged to fill it out next! Return to healthyliving.gather.com  to start your own survey!   . . . Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:48:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651635 Virginia M. 2009-04-10T00:48:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651482   Tender expressions, a soliloquy unspoken reflects joy in brown eyes; Moments treasured, as bonding, of mother and child transpires- A smile imprinted forever on the others' . . . Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:54:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651482 Virginia M. 2009-04-09T20:54:04Z