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A Meadow for The Bruised

by Gentle Ben

Rated: E · In & Out · Relationship · #637499

This is a place where members of The Bruised can meet.

This is a meadow for "Invalid Item" . It is a place of safety, peaceful and beautiful, where members of The Bruised can meet one another for support, love, hugs, or just being together. Members of The Bruised may see the meadow differently as they desire and have need.

The meadow is lush with green grass and a sprinkling of colorful flowers here and there, with some areas more concentrated than others. The blue flowers of recently planted licorice root owe their thanks to Christa. Lots of daisies and yellow roses flourish at the hands of Angel. The air is clean and fresh, with a sweet aroma, but there is nothing that will arouse allergies. Physical ailments melt away.

There are small rolling hills and a gentle stream bubbling in places over smooth stones. The stream is cool and refreshing with a wonderful foot bridge across. Down stream at the pond, a fountain shoots various patterns of water lit by colorful lights at night. One angel sits at the base while holding a smaller angel close to her, a reminder of how good it feels to be held and loved. A giant oak tree has a swing hanging down from high, thick branches and provides the perfect shade for picnics too. Several willow trees are near the pond, two of which host a hammock donated by Skittles, as well as a few delightful and colorful faries.

Butterflies dance through the air and touch many flowers. Pleasant animals grace the meadow here and there. Birds lightly chirp in the distance. Squirrels scamper among some trees. Bunnies hop with attentive ears. Deer graze peacefully when they’re not taking a cool dip in the spring-fed pond or playing chase for fun. A shy unicorn named Zillia is a peaceful, pale beige adorned with an emerald horn. She loves to watch from a distance, but will sometimes draw near in peace and quiet. To a few bruised souls, she has overcome shyness to gently nuzzle needy hands in warm affection. Fish play in the reflective pond with a smirk on their faces as they eye those with fishing poles. And there are a number of personal stuffed animals around, very huggable and friendly.

The sky is usually a bright blue, save for the incredible sun rises and sun sets. The bright sun shines down like angels dancing on the air. Clouds often roll lazily along, depicting all manner of animals and wonderful shapes. Light rain showers are generally falling somewhere in the meadow, giving life and providing a rainbow for Skittles to play upon.

There is a cottage nestled among some trees along a bend in the creek. Sunflowers and a fruitful patch of delicious strawberries reside nearby. The cottage appears deceptively small, but inside there are private places for each soul to relax in added safety. A wonderful cook is always baking fresh bread, pastries, and cookies. Chocolate is in bountiful supply. Tea leaves, mint leaves and coffee beans source wonderful elixirs that sooth the pallet and calm nerves. Picnic fixings are readily available.

This magical land includes an area of snow which may be cool to the touch for some, and even warm to others. It does not melt unless you put some in your mouth, and then it trickles down your throat with a sweet, refreshing coolness. This area of the meadow is home to blue spruce trees and the most wonderful polar bears, including a special baby polar bear named "Halo" by Heather Baby.

Members of The Bruised: Please visit the meadow and personalize it for yourselves. Let me know what you would like so I can add to it above. Make it a special place of encouragement for our love-bound group.

: Gentle Ben
: 02-07-07 @ 12:07pm
: You are my friend, My Lady. I cherish your love and love you in return. I still believe, one day, all will be well.

: Gentle Ben
: 02-05-07 @ 8:57am
: Whispering softly, "My Lady ..." I gently wrap my arms around the beautiful lady and shed a soft tear.

: Goldie
: 01-01-06 @ 3:08pm
: Jump bounce bounce bounce jump!

: Gentle Ben
: 12-30-05 @ 8:32pm
: Gentleben thanks AJ for putting a smile on his face. Flickering fireflys and reverse-calorie delights ... what could be better!

: AJ wants U 2 meet The CanMan!
: 12-30-05 @ 7:07pm
: It's a teddy bear picnic in the cool of the night when fireflies flicker and moonbeams dance. We wish together on the same falling star!

: AJ wants U 2 meet The CanMan!
: 12-30-05 @ 7:04pm
: In time, others who are in the mood to be dream-sharing, reverse-calorie-comfort-food-eating teddy bears join us, and we decide this must be a teddy bear picnic.

: AJ wants U 2 meet The CanMan!
: 12-30-05 @ 7:01pm
: After my refreshing waterfall shower, I share some reverse-calorie comfort foods with a big, cuddly teddy bear who is none other than Gentle Ben, and we share our dreams with each other as well.

: AJ wants U 2 meet The CanMan!
: 12-30-05 @ 6:53pm
: There is a melodious waterfall of a perfect bathing temperature with a natural, smooth stone bench where I sit and shower--a variety of liquid shampoos, soaps, lotions, and oils at my disposal. Candlelight, moonbeams, and fireflies add to the serenity.

: Goldie
: 10-14-05 @ 9:53am
: Goldie wanders in. Unsure why she never saw this place before. Perhaps it is magic she thought.

: Raven
: 09-25-05 @ 10:45pm
: Raven looks around the medow. All is quiet tonight. (which is good) Tonight is a night for dreaming, a night where she can gather her star and hold him close. Tonight is a night for reflection for tomorrow brings a day where she must act.

: Gentle Ben
: 07-14-05 @ 12:37pm
: Ben finds a cloud to shroud him in warmth and privacy, and allows it to carry him near a waterfall where he can float and listen to the sound of falling water, drowning his emotions, and giving him a restful peace.

: Gentle Ben
: 06-21-05 @ 11:48pm
: After a tender embrace, with more expressed than mere words could convey toward Karen and Jacqueline, Benjamin sees Janna looking in wonder. He manages a welcoming smile and bids her welcome.

: Gentle Ben
: 06-15-05 @ 11:57am
: Ben looks at Karen with a dry tear and a smile. His eyes convey a longing for her well being and strength. His heart is warm with tender feelings of love. He approaches her and Jacqueline softly, careful not to intrude.

: Gentle Ben
: 06-10-05 @ 6:51am
: Ben waives to the energetic young man exercising his energies toward a challenge. There seems little energy left in Ben, but the soothing calm of The Meadow gives him an inner strength. With contentment, he smiles at Aaron and the memory of younger days.

: Supersonic-Hyper Writing Turbo
: 06-10-05 @ 1:09am
: Aaron smiles to jaye I'm playing Castlevanina: Aria of Soworrow

: Supersonic-Hyper Writing Turbo
: 06-10-05 @ 1:09am
: Aaron smiles to jaye I'm playing Super Street Fighter:)

: Supersonic-Hyper Writing Turbo
: 06-10-05 @ 12:37am
: Aaron waves to Jaye and Ben as he sits down and plays his GBA

: Gentle Ben
: 06-09-05 @ 11:00pm
: With that, Ben sat next to his friend and reached around her for one of those eternal hugs that never quits, even after the embrace has parted. The joy of it was like hearts beating in unison. The soul was revived in sweet company.

: Gentle Ben
: 06-09-05 @ 12:08pm
: The Living Word. It created and sustains this entire meadow. I'm so glad it also oversees our relationship and makes it possible for all our sorrows to melt away. It's great to see you. May I relax next to you?

: Gentle Ben
: 06-08-05 @ 4:46pm
: With the cares of work and the world crowding in, Ben breaks free into the meadow in time to witness a beautiful woman and good friend. As he approaches, he asks, "What book are you reading?"

: Gentle Ben
: 11-11-04 @ 4:39pm
: Ben hides on the edge of the meadow, somewhere between rock and hedge with overshadowing trees. He does not feel presentable, or worthy of anyone or anything. It would be good to cry a cleansing cry.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-31-04 @ 9:49am
: Heather Baby wants to play with Jennifer on the rainbow, she so hopes that Jennifer will come and play with her.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-31-04 @ 9:47am
: Heather enjoys sitting and spending time with Ben and Karen at the fountain. Can't help but to splash her friends a little, though. LOL

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-31-04 @ 9:29am
: Heather picks a bouquet of flowers for teardrop and hands them to her, welcoming her to the Meadow.

: Gentle Ben
: 08-30-04 @ 9:21pm
: gives Teardrop a warm smile, but does not disturb her peaceful entrance and her settlement under the grand tree. Her smile is medicine for his soul.

: Gentle Ben
: 08-30-04 @ 9:18pm
: never turns down an offer for hugs. He lowers himself from the hammock and enjoys the cool grass on his feet before emersing them in the fountain next to his loved ones.

: teardrop
: 08-30-04 @ 7:19pm
: Teardrop walks tentatively into the meadow and sits down cautiously at the foot of a tree.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-29-04 @ 4:52pm
: Heather holds Jennifer tight as they sit together at the angel fountain. Heather strokes Jennifer's hair while telling her what a wonderful and beautiful little girl she is.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-29-04 @ 4:50pm
: Heather hold onto Karen tight and tells her that everything will be okay, just to trust in her.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-29-04 @ 4:42pm
: Jennifer with her teddy wants to sit with Heather to hold her tight

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-29-04 @ 4:41pm
: Karen takes Heathers hand and it holds it tight for security and love, needing it much so much right now.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-29-04 @ 4:29pm
: Heather requests a special cheer from Ben since that tickles her heart and warms her soul.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-29-04 @ 4:28pm
: Heather takes Karen and Jaqueline hand and walks them to the pond for a cool dip and for a nice pinic afterwards. She soooo hopes they both feel better and safer here at the Meadow.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-29-04 @ 4:08pm
: Heather Baby misses her friend Halo so she enjoys some time sledding down the snowy hills will her cuddly little bear.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 08-29-04 @ 4:07pm
: Heather joins Ze*ve beside the tree for a quick hi and some welcoming hugs to the meadow.

: Gentle Ben
: 08-19-04 @ 3:54pm
: smiles at Lin, Jacqueline, and Ze*ev. To each one he thanks for making this a special place. For himself, he makes use of a hammock and dreams of God's love.

: Laart1-Season of the Heart
: 08-01-04 @ 6:38pm
: I have found an old oak tree that I want to sit under. It provides shelter and rest for a weary soul. I will sit here and become familiar with this wonderful place. Rest my back against it's strong trunk and let it support me for a time.

: Of Fire Born mourns Mama
: 07-16-04 @ 6:54pm
: ....sighs and wishes Steve Ellen were closer to my age....

: Steev the Friction Wizurd
: 03-03-04 @ 9:03pm
: Steve hugs himself and whispers "I'll always be with you big guy. Hang in there. Never give up hope and remember... Oops! Excuse me, I've got a call on my other line..."

: Amber is excited
: 03-03-04 @ 7:57pm
: Amber hugs the people who walk towards her. "I wish I had the time to be with you all more often, but know I still think of you sometimes..."

: Amber is excited
: 11-05-03 @ 8:37am
: Amber walks back into the meadow after months of absence with a shy smile on her face. I wonder what everyone's been upto?

: Pen Name
: 08-23-03 @ 5:37pm
: Lois would like a separate library placed around another bend in the creek, next to a shady patch of woods. There are books of all kinds, and anyone can take a book anywhere in the meadow to read.

: Gentle Ben
: 07-29-03 @ 9:15pm
: Enjoy yourself, my friend. Shed all those cares and relax. Let each of your senses melt with the colors and fragrance and feel of this wonderful place. It is soothing to your soul.

: Gentle Ben
: 07-14-03 @ 12:23pm
: Lois, you may certainly have a library in the Meadow. Would you prefer it to be within the cottage, or separate?

: Pen Name
: 07-13-03 @ 5:46pm
: Lois can feel the stress ebbing away in the meadow. She asks hopefully for a little library where she and her friends could cozy up with cinnamon twists and tea.

: Supersonic-Hyper Writing Turbo
: 06-11-03 @ 7:03pm
: Aaron gets Heather Baby a new puppy to play with, hoping she'll feel better

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 06-11-03 @ 6:03pm
: Heather Baby rocks for a long time in Karen's arms but secretly still wishing that Five could be there with her. Heather Baby wonders if Karen misses Five too?

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 06-11-03 @ 6:01pm
: Heather Baby smiles at Ben she loves her new snow bear. Heather Baby adds a hat and some stone black eyes and a nose, not to forget his pipe too. Thanks

: Gentle Ben
: 06-11-03 @ 4:30pm
: Benjamin is very pleased to see Heather and Heather Baby. He relaxes and sips some tea for a bit before finding a spot in the snow where he carefully builds a gentle snow bear and looks for Heather Baby's approval.

: MysticMirror luvz GFTB
: 06-11-03 @ 3:22pm
: Heather Baby finds Halo and sits and cuddles it, hoping to feel better. She hopes that she still has other friends here in the Meadow.

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