Miracle



I knew nothing of the world
not love, not wisdom, not life itself
Til I was handed miracles

born of love, real pain, pure joy 




A semaphore by ninotaziz

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I seldom write about my girls. And yet, every moment I think of at least one of them. 

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  1. AnonymousAugust 1, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Very nice poem. I think it also works as a micro story. The third verse is the climax. I like that it is open to a variety of interpretations.

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM

      Hi Adriana! Love your observation - I intended it to be open ended.

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  2. Brian MillerAugust 1, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    ah, yes our kids teach us so much..def of love and sometimes pain...ha...but its an adventure i would not turn back from...its a wonderful journey...

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 8:34 AM

      Oh yes they do Brian. I do not get to spend each and every day with all five. But when we do get together, all of us, it's heavenly. I cook. They bake. We shop. Tickle. Play water balloons. Watch OLD DVDs and movies. Sing. Read in silence.

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    2. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 8:34 AM

      This weekend they are all home. Yay!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 1, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Gorgeous poem, really says everything. Lovely!

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 8:40 AM

      Thanks Dianne! So glad you dropped by and liked what you see.

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  4. SuzAugust 1, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    oh yes
    say no more
    just amen

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  5. LaTonya BaldwinAugust 1, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    beautiful.

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  6. Laurie KolpAugust 1, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Aww... I know what you mean. Children are miracles indeed!

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      Smiles! I know…and we were all children once too.

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  7. Cressida de NovaAugust 2, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Five girls...What treasure!

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      My treasure, Cressida. And I am blessed. Thank you.

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    2. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      I do worry endlessly though. Their grades. Boyfriends? Strength in character. That little cough? Sneeze?

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  8. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    So sweet...you made me smile.

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  9. kaykualaAugust 2, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    Ninot Ma'am,
    They're a miracle, a joy forever! Whatever pain is just by the way. Nothing, if one considers the joys they bring! Great write, Ma'am!

    Hank

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 9:01 AM

      Thank you Sir Hank. I can see you are on a roll...

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  10. brudbergAugust 2, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Sweet and heartwarming - miracles indeed

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Oh yes. I am grateful. And pray that they find their way in this increasingly crazy world.

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  11. BeachannyAugust 2, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Pain and salvation indeed wizen us to the ways of the world. Truth in 140!

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks Gay. I am deep in thought and quite melancholy about the world tonight...

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  12. kelvin s.m.August 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    ...perfectly lovely piece Ninot... i can feel your sincerity and love and joy deep within... indeed miracles... & priceless... smiles..

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    1. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 9:54 AM

      Joy deep within. Yes Kelvin. That is how it is, even when I am mad at them!

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  13. ninotazizAugust 2, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    And yours was too. Thanks Heidi!

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  14. Katie Mia FrederickAugust 2, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Everything in this life is miracle all
    the pain and the suffering works
    together to make the love we all share
    that is the greatest love of al.

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    1. ninotazizAugust 3, 2013 at 8:58 PM

      Dear Kate, I have to agree with each and every word you say there. And I adore the way you look at life.

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  15. ClaudiaAugust 2, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    so you have five little girls... wow...and they're beautiful... and do teach us many valuable lessons and make us look at the world with new eyes as well

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    1. ninotazizAugust 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      Yes, Claudia. That is why I understand separation anxiety terribly! However, it's all about LOVE. Had a chat on life beyond college with one of them yesterday. And the cycle goes on.

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  16. Rosemary Nissen-WadeAugust 2, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    A lovely sentiment, and lovely response to the prompt.

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    1. ninotazizAugust 3, 2013 at 9:01 PM

      So glad you thought so Rosemary. I suddenly felt like writing about the girls. It was overwhelming.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful family--and a beautiful poem to go along. ~peaceful Friday, Jason

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  18. SemaphoreAugust 2, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Oh wow, this is amazing, absolutely loved this! A Twitter poem I wish I'd written!

    So happy you joined in and gave us this.

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    1. ninotazizAugust 3, 2013 at 9:03 PM

      Oh dear Sam. That made me feel teary, and honored. Thank you for sharing, I have learnt so much about poetry looking at it through your thoughtful articles and poems.

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