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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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FULL CIRCLE 18 July 2008 Wrenched out of the comfort of her solitude, she unfolded her wings slowly and exposed them to the blessings of the early rays of the rising sun, warming her deeply, too deeply and the sun exploded and she folded her wings slowly, too slowly, exposing her heart to the arrows of darkness which penetrated deeply, too deeply and she shivered and died. - Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes, it looks like it was a question of timing! This is a stunning write, dear Diana. This too, hurts! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Margherita. Your support means a lot. - Owl |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
A wonderful expression of life force. Thoroughly enjoyed the read! You do indeed possess a poet's heart. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
After reading it twice, I enjoyed your poem Owl, There is a kind of Icarius here and your poem is very beautiful....thanks for the poem yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Yann - for both reads!  - Owl |
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SkaaDee Member
since 2008-04-07
Posts 116Canada |
I like the repetition in it. It is effective. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I hope you are not writing about an...owl. Is everthing okay? I always worry about you with all those break-ins and such. Hugs, Ida |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
very passionate expression. a tinge of sadness makes it immortal |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Skaadee. I must say again, that the first poem of yours I read, just blew me away. I can't wait to read others. I will have to, though for a short while as have things that I need to go out and do! Thanks for the concern, Ida. I was, in fact, writing about me, though it wasn't literal - just a relationship - and it was a while ago. Talking about security, though, last night the globe in my security semi-spotlight blew and (I have had no street light outside my house for most of this year, in spite of repeated, repeated and repeated complaints) within 15 minutes (if not 10), there was a mugging across the road at the scout hall and a car broken into. As far as I have been able to establish, the muggee is OK. I will have more details on this tomorrow.Thank you, poddarku. I am glad you enjoyed it. - Owl |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
it's sad that she opened up but did not receive anything in return. the repetition drums in the poignancy |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Heng for noticing that what seemed like blessings, turned out not to be, and like Skaadee, noticing the repetition, and for your sensitive enjoyment of my poem. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yes, "FULL CIRCLE" ~ with a very sad ending. The butterfly was so delicate and hopeful. My spirit lifted with her ascent in the sunshine. But her subsequent scorching and fall into the darkness, caused my spirit to fall with hers. A very touching write, my friend. I hope all is well with you. With love, Linda  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Owl...Great title and poem. Really enjoyed even thou it is very sad, it captures reality so well...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Lynda for your beautiful and kind and caring words. They are very much appreciated. I'm sorta OK with all of that now, but my life is extremely stressful at the moment. I seem to say that a lot. Thanks Paul, for really feeling my poem. - Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
-Owl friend, I just want to enfold you in my arms and protect you from hurt and stress. You are a beautiful part of my PiP day and I think of you at odd times. You, my friend, have a beautiful heart -- With love, Alison |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Alison. You have no idea how much your beautiful kind, touching words and thoughts help - no, that is silly of me, of course you do, that is why you said/thought them! You have put a happy smile on my face. - Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Darlin', You often put a happy smile on my face. I am more than delighted to return the favor. xoxoxo Alison |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Ah, dearest Alison, you put a happy smile on my face often too! - Owl |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Great write Dianna, enjoyed. Lindsay |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks Lindsay - glad you enjoyed it. - Owl |
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hiddenIntheDark Junior Member
since 2008-08-27
Posts 20 |
hey I'm new here. I really like this poem!! Its amazing. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Sad ending indeed! ARCTIC WIND |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm so glad, Diana, that this was brought back to the top, full circle as it should be... a very melancholy write, but beautifully written!  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Hidden in the Dark - and welcome to PIP! Thank you Arctic Wind. Yes it is, isn't it? Thank you Karilea for your sweet words and the cleverness of the play on the title! - Owl |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Reality can sting sometimes, we can only hope that there are offsets of happiness in between to make up for moments such as these. I really enjoyed this alot. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you so much, nourzihane. I am enjoying the flowers! God bless you too.Thank you Mark. Thank you for the kind thoughts. There are always very happy moments for me in between. I enjoy my own company (and even more my cat's and dog's company!) and I am very blessed in my ability to celebrate my surroundings, such as my indigenous forest garden and my street light which is now working (it has only worked about 3 weeks this year) - as this makes me feel safer at night, especially as 3 of my security lights have also now had their globes replaced! - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Hey Nourzihane! I didn't realise that there really was a picture of flowers for me! I thought that your link was perhaps to your poetry and so I answered your answer first, and then went into the link - and hey presto! There was a really beautiful bunch of roses! Thank you. That was such a sweet thought. - Owl |
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viking_metal Senior Member
since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337In a Jeep, Minnesota. |
Effective. Full of life. Full of death. The scheme is awesome, I can never get my pieces to flow quite as well as that.... -P |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Paul and, for the record, I must tell you that I found your response, poetic, succinct and clever and I thought it flowed well. Glad you enjoyed it. - Owl |
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