Open Poetry #47 |
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Tonight |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa ![]() |
TONIGHT November 1999 Tonight my wide African sky whispered its greeting to me in an artist’s palette of multitudinous blues and greys; and infinity ebbed into my breathing, my thinking, my being, like the serene voices of monks at evensong; and the clouds carried my reply to my brother, the sky. Owl |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
It must be a beautiful night sky, Diana M |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I love the indiginous feel of this...to me it expresses the spirit of many native cultures...something that is lost in modern society. Very much enjoyed. Lori |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Beautifully rendered, Owl. To give your thoughts to the heavens above is tantamount to bliss incarnate. ~ Clones are people two ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Maureen. Perhaps African sunsets are no different to anywhere else, but it feels to me as though they are. Thank you, Lori. There are so many people for whom Africa won’t ever be more than a magical dream. There are others who live on the continent of Africa, but for whom it could just as well be anywhere else. I am so very lucky as I have the best of both – I live on the continent of Africa, and I am constantly aware of its magic. Thank you, Jerry for your kind words. Your exquisite reply is a poem in itself and a mystical truth. Owl |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
another beauty...excellent poem! There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Faith. You are very kind. Owl |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
this is such a penetrating and captivating write...to the heart and soul of the reader...so enjoyed |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Beautiful! I can just picture it. Eric |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
It is a true gift be able to appreciate your world the way you do and to be gifted enough to share your enthusiasm with others, Diana. Ida |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..i must say it's quite pleasing reading your poems..>>spiros |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Steaven for your touching words. Thank you, Eric. I’m so glad you can, because the scene was very enchanting. Thank you, Ida. Again, you honour me and warm the cockles of my heart and make my day! Thank you Spiros. I am glad you like them. Owl |
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