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Seven Sides |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Seven Sides Soft of breeze purred to tickle of spring's touch Captured in the seven sides of her radiant smile Each angle reflected by memories held in clutch Where barriers of life lessons give us a new trial First side of innocence shortened in youth of age Placed at the feet of desire within judgment claim Color of bitterness seasoned against rose of sage Taken with exuberance by witness to life's game Wonderment of awareness fuels the fire of amaze Second stage of growth learns through open eyes Where brightness of colors attract dedicated gaze Enticing possibilities on horizon of promised skies Curiosity holds adventures for the heart to obtain Between feet in cruise and determination of eyes Diamond discovery captured in each drop of rain Dancing in splash of rhythm with shadowed skies Kaleidoscope of thought builds on vision so pure Where dreams become castles in journals of heart Motivation captured so easily in each soulful tour Caressing every new breath for passion to impart Liquid goals find no mercy as faith finds its pace When reality cradles the measure of steps in time Two cannot journey as one with very much grace With different views on every obstacle they climb Acceptance becomes a barrier that locks all gates Leading to floral paths laced in scent of new rose Responsibility leans on the back of parental traits Taking advantage of the decisions that were made Age of wisdom brings hunger for discovery dance As morning reflection promises rainbows at night Breath of dreams find youth when given a chance Nourished by whispered desires of jeweled flight Midlife brings full circle to the cycle of life . . . As we witness the seven sides of her radiant smile Mark Christopher |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Dear Mark, this is a masterfully written piece, to read certainly more than once. It's a keeper yes, because every single line and every stanza hold so much beauty and wisdom! They form a magical whole. You have been missed for quite a while, but this wonderful poem was well worth the wait. Love, Margherita  "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ahhh, you've not lost your poetic touch, nor inimitable wit. Well done, Sir. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang! I'm in awe! You surely have been missed! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Margherita - you honor me with your kind words and I do appreciate them and you. Thank you kindly. Kari- Thank you much Dixie - If it left you in awe then I am truely happy that my pen found a way to do so. Thank you. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I loved the thoughtful followthrough of this particular write. And I thought, the seven sides do not replace each other, just a new facet of an eternal smile, as the waltz of life continues. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hello Mark Christopher....Wonderful to hear this song and understand its lyrics. Though the rhythm remains the same, wisdom changes the words.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mark, these 7 Sides of spring, and life ~ and you, are radiant!  innocence awareness curiosity dreams reality acceptance reflection Love and Light, Linda |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
innocence awareness Curiosity dreams reality Acceptance reflection Excellent delivery of masterful writing! Eric |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Mark - well done with this write, intriguing, and also interesting... BC |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
As expressed here, so much beauty, life, and wisdom all discovered but within a smile seen from your most attentive poetic eye. Mark, very awe inspiring work. God bless you, my friend, -Bob |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I must have logged off just before you posted this multi-faceted beauty... and that was definitely my loss! *S* Curiosity, dreams, reflection... The whole is incredibly beautiful, but these were my favorite stanzas. *S* Thank you for looking at midlife so kindly! *S* |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
Master Mark...your art is the art's art, enjoyed it sir!! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Kathleen - You read it perfectly and I do appreciate your words. Thank you. Martie - Well hello my pier buddy of So Cal. Thank you much. Linda - Thank you much and I appreciate the kind words. Eric - Thank you my friend. I am glad you enjoyed. Bill - I am glad you found it interesting and I thank you. Bob - Always such a pleasure when you visit and I thank you much my friend. Ruth - I am glad you found favorites and as for the midlife ... let's hope I find it just as kind when I finally grow past my childhood. Thank you. Dark - Much thanks to you sir. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Diamond discovery captured in each drop of rain Dancing in splash of rhythm with shadowed skies After a week that was pure trial filled with life lessons I never wanted to learn... I return to the beautiful cadence and spectacular images you've penned... and have to hope you keep your grip on childhood if that's what inspires such words. *S* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Ruth - Thank you for the revisit and you know me well enough to know that the child in me is going strong and has no hope of growing up any time soon. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This deserved another read and a bump. kind as wise can be. Eric |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Eric - I thank you doubly for you kindness and it as well as you are much appreciated. |
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Sheree New Member
since 2009-03-01
Posts 6Xanadu |
I am trying to figure out the pattern. Nice format. Midlife... Your imagery is vivid. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark I really loved this such an eloquent and beautifully penned piece. One day when I’ve finished my degree I hope to write as well as this. There are those who say I shall never finish either the degree or be able to write well, and on days like this I have to agree with them. This is absolutely perfect As always Marsha X x x x x x x x Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sheree -Thank you much and I am glad you found the imagery vivid. Also welcome to Passions. Marsha - Thank you for the nice comments and I am glad you enjoyed. |
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