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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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SOLITUDE 1991 Can it be that to revel in moods of sun and wind and rain, To caress the velvet warmth of sunshine on my horse’s winter coat, To share opinions with him on matters of workaday importance, To walk in ecstasy through leafy forests bustling with little lives and little sounds, To wander through poetry books and piano music in the bowels of the night, I have to be alone? It seems I must choose between solitude and polystyrene conversations about false nails and BMW’s, while stringing my lips into plastic smiles that hurt my head. Oh Solitude cool, silent, soothing Solitude, forgive me for having doubted you so. Owl |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Solitude is dead-stone quiet. You're not alone.  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
powerful 'pennings'!! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Karilea. And for the hug! Thanks, Bruce. Owl |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Bravo! Makes me think of Poet, Edward Hirsch, his admonition---steal away into the dead quiet of night, and in being alone, get in touch with yourself. A wonderful read! art |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Art. I have never heard of Edward Hirsch, but will certainly see if I can find any of his poetry online somewhere. I like that bit you sorta quoted. Personally, I don't know if I have ever been out of touch with myself, whether in a crowd - or with one or two peope - or alone. However, I must admit that I really enjoy my own company because I appreciate who I am. Owl |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Owl, There's nothing wrong with solitude. It's always a safe condition. Bobby |
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peter griffin Member
since 2008-03-06
Posts 56 |
"It seems I must choose between solitude and polystyrene conversations about false nails and BMW’s, while stringing my lips into plastic smiles that hurt my head." Precisely. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Of course, your dear Flicka mitigated this sense of solitude, no doubt. Wonderfully written, dear Diana! I also feel well with myself, but even in solitude I am fully aware of being one with All there is, thus never truly alone. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Yes, Bobby, thank you. You are right. Safe can be good - is good. Thanks for your response, Peter. Yes, and solitude is a good choice, as you say . . . though sometimes a conversation - be it about whatever, can be good . . . sometimes. Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, I missed your response, Margherita. It must have come in while I was typing my last response. Yes, most certainly my beloved Flicka mitigated - in fact, negated - the feeling of being alone. I was referring to being without humans. "Being one with All there is, thus never truly alone" - I love that and that is exactly how I feel too. Sometimes, though, it would be nice to share that with someone who feels that sensitive intensity at the same level . . . but we can't have everything, can we? Owl |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ooooohhhh this is damn good....Just wonderful wording. I really like this reality part.... It seems I must choose between solitude and polystyrene conversations about false nails and BMW’s, while stringing my lips into plastic smiles that hurt my head. Ah, precious solitude.....Sometimes it's such a gift. Well done! Eric |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
To some, "solitude" is lonely isolation. Yet for others, it is 'soul'itude or perhaps 'sun'itude.  In those quiet moments, Flicka is but a heartbeat away. A lovely write, Diana. Linda |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Eric. Yes it is. Thank you Linda. You always understand so well about (all sorts of other things too, but especially) Flicka . . . and this particular thought of yours is SO perfect. I am going to remember those words so that I can enjoy them over and over and over again - in those quiet moments, Flicka is only a heartbeat away . . . oh, my goodness, Linda! Owl |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
This certainly puts a positive light on peace and quiet and things of import... and in such beauty of eloquence! I wanted to tag along on the nature walk... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Diana....Solitude...one of my best friends! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
You make solitude sound such a lovely place Dear Diana. A lovely poem. Love to you my dear. Lindsay |
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chweetkavi Junior Member
since 2009-02-05
Posts 15 |
I too think solitude is better...nice poem |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I know all about solitude. It is definitely a lonely place to be. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
beautiful...speaks volumes...well put (in words we can all relate to) nicely contrasted |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is absolutely lovely. *S* |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Klassy Lassy (great to see you back!) for reading and enjoying and your kind words. Peace and quiet are essential to my day. Yes, sure! You are welcome to come with me on a nature walk – but understand that we would talk very quietly (and not about the office or the concrete jungle or people who were nasty to us) otherwise we would miss out on seeing the birds and animals, and we’d stop from time to time to admire a miniscule insect . . . or a tiny flower . . . or a spiderweb with raindrops shining in the sun . . . or the way the sun shines through the canopy of forest leaves. Thanks Martie. I understand completely. Lindsay, it is – oh, it is. Thank you. Thank you chweetkavi. Sue, you will find that solitude isn’t a lonely place to be, if you are there too. Thanks, Steaven. Yes, many contrasts. Thanks for understanding the volumes. Owl |
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