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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! 
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Certainties Pure moonlight on eternal waves, forever slipping through this world like a dream within a dream, all is passing in transience and flux… the only resonant truths of an infinitely expanding cosmos, that cannot acknowledge your scream. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Perhaps, the story behind Edward Munch's painting 'The Scream'? |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Bruce this is very thoughtful , it transports you in heaven.... yann |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
Midnitesun's reply is insightful, Kind Readers, as Munch's famous painting is thought to represent mankind over-wrought by existential angst. Munch said of that painting, reacting to the sight of a vermillion setting sun, "I stood there trembling with anxiety—and I sensed an infinite scream passing through nature." As our Poet refers here to the moon, one wonders if this fine poem might be the Scream's postmodern companion piece. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Hmmm, guess mine head's in a different place...(or maybe it's just because I'm at work!!). I read it much darker than ya'll seem to have done. But, then again, Munch's painting IS pretty dark, huh? Enjoyed it though... j. |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
JWesley, yes, you are correct about both Munch's The Scream and this poem. Both are dark. Both are fine works of art. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This one has a bit more of an edge than usual, Bruce. Sometimes even us easy going, nature lovers feel a scream coming on. Ida |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I like your choice of words and how it drowns out the sound, as if to highlight the beauty and diminish any negative thoughts that come to mind. Yea, like a dream within a dream, I can do that.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I had to come back to this eternal 'scream.' |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
VERY descriptive words that you described! ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Secondhanddreampoet, This is a well written poem. However, its veracity is questioned by many of us believers. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Bruce, I love the concept of a dream within a dream. You give me so much just to reflect upon in this poem. Beautiful work. Alison |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Heraclitus said that 'There is nothing permanent except change. Change is the only constant'. You have hooked onto a cosmic truth here in a wonderfully expressive way. Nature will have its way with us. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Bruce, I so relate to your beautiful poem, right now. Although all of your poems that I have read are wonderful, this is your very best, in my humble opinion. I enjoyed all the responses too. I would like to say to Bobby, I understand what you mean, but I don't think that Bruce was saying that there is only one truth - I think he was referring to a momentary feeling - and after all, isn't that what emotion is all about? - Owl |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Bruce.. this has to be one of my favourites from you... thank you for sharing... and in your words if I may... a standing ovation and serious sustained applause for this very fine offering... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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