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and some are not

 

Ordinary houses reflect

What is inside them.

Some are light.

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One Single Impression: Thanks to my friend Geraldine of My Poetic Path brings us this week's prompt, lighthouse.   Visit there for many other takes on this one singular word!

Published Monday, December 07, 2009 11:07 AM by Beth Patterson

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Sweetest in the Gale said:

This is lovely...lighthouses are just like people.

December 7, 2009 12:30 PM
 

zoya gautam said:

lovely ..

December 7, 2009 1:05 PM
 

Tumblewords said:

Terrific! I love the way my mind wanders through 'known' houses after reading your delightful words.

December 7, 2009 1:07 PM
 

Sandy said:

so right, some are not

words from a wise woman

December 7, 2009 3:53 PM
 

Pearl said:

woah. that's a vivid one. kudos!

nice pics too.

December 7, 2009 8:35 PM
 

SandyCarlson said:

You give me heart through this poem. Thanks.

December 7, 2009 8:48 PM
 

Maggie said:

Indeed there can be too much darkness found in too many houses.

I am thankful for all the ones which do have a light in their home.

December 8, 2009 1:16 PM
 

Tammie said:

wonderful insight. Love these photos too.

December 8, 2009 2:11 PM
 

Amias said:

You surprise me with this one ... short and sweet. From some houses, even when the light are on, they are lost in darkness. Such a profound post.

December 9, 2009 8:07 PM
 

Carlos Gesmundo said:

Some things are not what the seem -- which is why life is so interesting.

December 9, 2009 9:09 PM
 

patti said:

With my utter fascination with houses...I LOVE this- so very true!

December 9, 2009 9:49 PM

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The Virtual Tea House website became 'word-ripe' when, over a cup of jasmine green, I realized that the web has an expanding part to play in the communal aspects of spiritual growth.

With a master's degree in religion, my career spans 20 years in end of life care and I currently work in the field of child abuse intervention and advocacy.

Here in beautiful Central Oregon, my spiritual homes of the high desert and the mountains are both in proximity. And for good measure, four hours away is Grandmother Ocean and the stunning Oregon Coast.

I'm making decent progress on the goal set by my mother early on: she taught us that the goal of humanity should be to become ever-more eccentric, i.e. more fully human.

Entering the 'forest-dweller' phase of life, I am honored to host the Virtual Tea House for all who wish to explore how our lives are enriched and made new a thousand times each day by the spirituality we embody. Exploring this engagement together is the purpose of the Virtual Tea House.

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