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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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3 AM Eyelash Poetry Like bombarding particles in some supercollider, the words whizzed past too fast for this 3 AM eyelash poet to capture. My recumbent body refused to move or acknowledge the patient pen and paper positioned strategically on nearby desk. Crystal clear images, precision-tuned phrases sped off at warp speeds to unknown galaxies (or other receptive minds). Meticulous metaphors were lost in space, perhaps now hide inside some black hole in the great void. But while these lashes fluttered, the streams of poetry were truly sublime! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, oh oh.... I know this moment! And you captured it!  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, This is lovely. Keep fluttering those eyelashes. Love Bobby |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, although the effects of the chemo kept you from noting those poetic images, at that difficult hour, you told us about them in your delightful poem, and you noted them for your own memories, and you had the wonderful experience without having to push physical limits at the time. All in all, I think we all won!   Love Owl |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
As frustrating as it may be to not be able to share such times with a "capture", I still love when this happens--it's like a private little poetry reading. Love you, kindheart.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Like your POV, Karen. Thanks friends, for reading and commenting. Yes, I really was awake at 3AM, but refused to pick up the pen until 5AM. By then, the really steller phrases were far beyond the boundaries of normal Earthlings. (Did I just imply I was normal???) |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
"Crystal clear images, precision-tuned phrases sped off at warp speeds... Meticulous metaphors were lost in space..." I believe elements of poetry would indeed make most fine intergalactic travelers! so the 'pen is (both) mightier than the sword' and faster than a warp-drive! applause for this 'write'! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy, you retained enough of that cosmic 'poetical' experience to be able to share it with others by writing this sublime poem!  Linda |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, This happens to me when I am driving. People stare at me at stop lights because I am muttering wildly and looking for a pen to write on the dashboard, the steering wheel, the closest dog, anything! Alison |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
This between state is indeed a wonderous plane - a lovely place to glide. Sometimes I reach for the pen and get it down, other times I try to fix it in my head 'til morning (never works) or I just enjoy the ride and let it go. Thanks for this, Kacy. |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
The concept and the expression conjures many thoughts. Great poem. clever talks delay friendship! |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Oh, how well I know this feeling. I have lost a lot of poems, because I would be in bed when something came to mind. And, I'd tell myself that I would surely remember it the next day. But, guess what? I couldn't remember! It was gone! |
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turtle Senior Member
since 2009-01-23
Posts 548Harbor |
lol.. "Crystal clear images, precision-tuned phrases sped off at warp speeds to unknown galaxies" I hate when this happens.  I enjoyed the read. very good midnight |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Heck I had the same thing happen to me while I was in the hospital for 11 days a week a go. I had this great poem about this shrivelled up little man at the end of the hall I could see from my window, and swoooooooshhhh - it was gone by the time I had the pen and paper in hand. This happens, more times than not to me too. LOL, another poem always takes its place. Stay you kiddo! Carpe' Diem, Mysteria |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Now that's a precious moment in time well expressed....Yep, I like this so much! Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: You said this with your usual mastery, dear Kacy! And this IS very refined poetry, even if it's not what crossed your mind at lightspeed... Love, Margherita |
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