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~Indigo~ Elga
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Poetry is a reflection of the human soul
Take my hand, walk with me, share my dreams, but never be afraid to live yours! ... Elga
The love of words and the English language, has been ever present. The idea of stringing words together which will form beauty, that the eyes, mind, heart and soul can savour and feast upon, is poetry within poetry.
We should all understand that in life, disappointments and situations will test our strength of character. We require knowledge and the courage of our convictions to hold our heads high, and show the world, that we can still smile and succeed through adversities. We can't change who we are, we should never seek to do so, but rather, always remember to be open and receptive ...
Elga
"If you view all the things that happen to you, both good and bad, as opportunities, then you operate out of a higher level of consciousness."
~ Les Brown~
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them."
~ Henry David Thoreau~
Thank you for visiting Elga ~Indigo~
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Birth Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
Accomplishments: Every breath an achievement,
Every smile and emotion a certificate, and
Every achievement... an Award.
© Elga ~Indigo~
"You see things; and you say "Why?"
But I dream things that never were;
and I say "Why not?"
~ George Bernard Shaw ~
*oOo*
God is Love—I dare say. But what a mischievous devil Love is!
~Samuel Butler~ (1612–1680)
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Short Stories
 Lost and Found by ~Indigo~ Elga This was written May 2004. Never thought of posting it then. But I now decided to take it out of "moth balls" Perhaps one of the reasons I never did post, I know I need to do plenty of polishing in m...
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Poetry
 Taste Your Sweetness by ~Indigo~ Elga
Inside Swirl the Emotions by ~Indigo~ Elga Stupidity does not consist in being without ideas. Such stupidity would be the sweet, blissful stupidity of animals, molluscs, and the gods. Human Stupidity consists in having lots of ideas, but stupi...
Sharp Shards of Morning by ~Indigo~ Elga
Dying Rose by ~Indigo~ Elga Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled
And paced upon the mountains overhead
And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.
W. B. Yeats (1865–1939)...
River of Emotion by ~Indigo~ Elga Despair is the one sin that cannot be forgiven.
Wa Thiong''o [James Ngugi] Ngugi (1938– )...
Let Slip a Silent Tear by ~Indigo~ Elga Come live with me, and be my love,
And we will some new pleasures prove
Of golden sands, and crystal brooks,
With silken lines, and silver hooks.
John Donne (1572?–1631)...
Under Silt by ~Indigo~ Elga For where no hope is left,
is left no fear.
John Milton (1608–1674), English poet.
Paradise Regained (1671)....
Fragile and Delicate by ~Indigo~ Elga Mere thoughts......
Life Turns Around! by ~Indigo~ Elga A huge bouquet of gratitude to all those special people who read and comment on my work, your comments are always so very dear and special, and mean a lot to me. Thank you also to those who do read my...
Magic Crystal by ~Indigo~ Elga Can we keep away from the most basic human desire? ... love ;)
love
Elga...
Swathing with Love by ~Indigo~ Elga Sad as it is, I don’t visit AD as much as I used to, circumstances changed, and so too the passion I used to have for writing, this unfortunately dwindled, as the muse left months ago... flitted into ...
The Tears that didn't ... by ~Indigo~ Elga No coward soul is mine,
No trembler in the world''s storm-troubled sphere:
I see Heaven''s glories shine,
And faith shines equal, arming me from fear.
Emily Brontë (1818–1848)
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To You Who Cared Enough by ~Indigo~ Elga This is a small token of thanks, to all the wonderful authors on AD, to all of you who have given constantly without receiving, those of you who have touched my heart with the kindness of your words. ...
Valentine by ~Indigo~ Elga A little late but nevertheless here :)
Happy Valentines Day to all
Warm hugs and love
Elga...
Shadows Playing with my Sentiments by ~Indigo~ Elga Where eldest Night
And Chaos, ancestors of Nature, hold
Eternal anarchy, amidst the noise
Of endless wars, and by confusion stand.
For Hot, Cold, Moist, and Dry, four champions fierce
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Hunger by ~Indigo~ Elga
And Finality... by ~Indigo~ Elga For where no hope is left, is left no fear.
John Milton (1608–1674)...
Doleful Eyes by ~Indigo~ Elga
Your Ardour by ~Indigo~ Elga And by her yielded, by him best received,
Yielded with coy submission, modest pride,
And sweet reluctant amorous delay.
John Milton (1608–1674)...
Delectable Repleteness by ~Indigo~ Elga
Touch Each New Dawn by ~Indigo~ Elga Why should we Always imagine Others to be Fools,
Just because they love us?
Ama Ata Aidoo (1942– )...
Soft Blush of Love by ~Indigo~ Elga Mirth, admit me of thy crew
To live with her, and live with thee,
In unreproved pleasures free.
John Milton (1608–1674), English poet.
Hope elevates, and joy
Brightens hi...
In Silence Spoken by ~Indigo~ Elga Society, friendship, and love,
Divinely bestowed upon man,
Oh, had I the wings of a dove,
How soon would I taste you again!
William Cowper (1731–1800)...
Invisible Hands (adult pic) by ~Indigo~ Elga Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
John Milton (1608–1674), English poet.
Paradise Regain''d...To Which is added Samson Agonistes "Samson Agonistes" (1671)....
Fragrant Essence by ~Indigo~ Elga Often in life trials and tribulations which impact on ones life tend to throw us out of kilter, it is in these moments that care and compassion ease and elevate the spirit, thus giving one the desire ...
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Articles
 Breaking Point? by ~Indigo~ Elga It''s been a while since I posted an article... actually a long time. This relates to marriages, relationships and the breakdown of such. I would be grateful to get some feedback, perhaps get a bett...
Happy New Year - Here's to 2005 by ~Indigo~ Elga To all my friends and amazing poets,
This has been a most wonderful time, so full of happy loving memories. I have "met" some truly amazing and delightful people, and superb poets. The associ...
Hello - I did not write this ! by ~Indigo~ Elga Hi All,
I left a message in my poetry section the other day, saying I am departing, although it will not be permanent. I may be erratic with my postings until I leave.
I am plannin...
Graphics !!! by ~Indigo~ Elga ~*~Come and join us.... and have some fun~*~...
Graphic Workshop by ~Indigo~ Elga ~*~ You are all so welcome... won''t you join us :) ~*~...
May the candle of Peace burn in your heart by ~Indigo~ Elga This was sent to a group I belong to, and I wanted to share it with all.
Warm and fond love Elga...
The Little Hut by ~Indigo~ Elga I did not write this, but I felt I would like to share it.
The only thing I did, was set up the graphics :)
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Paradise found.... by ~Indigo~ Elga I wrote this for a challenge on
~~~MENTAL IMAGERY~~~
If you believe that I have met the challenge,your comments would be appreciated
Warm Hugs
Elga...
Just Because ... You are so Special ! by ~Indigo~ Elga Appreciation ......
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 Graphics... are you keen !!! by ~Indigo~ Elga ~*~Come and join the fun... Graphics all the way...~*~...
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© Elga ~Indigo~
18 November 2005 – All rights reserved
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