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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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California The patterned inland is quilted in perfect symmetry from above in muted gold and brown, a beloved tapestry for harvesting this wealth from soil rich labor. Beside the mighty ocean the cliffs fall in ocean’s curl and the highway meanders in canyon’s wealth with a picket fence and wild flower faces and all the birds holding the wind then nestle in the curve that lifts them echoing the voice of sea to rest on driftwood’s castles strewn. The redwoods close into their wealth with mighty green enfolding and breath so many moon-topped years to hold the dear fern greenly splendid laying on this log beneath is like seeing creation’s beginning. The desert falls across the night and turns the eye in vast display of sky that shows such light that children from the city cry in awe that such a thing could be and perfume delights the air that is freshened daily by the wind across the brave and graceful land. Each city sparkles with uniqueness splaying rooftops red tile gleam and cabins out of logs retreat on mountains high with warm hearth nestle and there upon the ocean bluff with windows captured view pacific is my dream in splendor dangling. Clenched within the valleys fold families on cul de sacs watch from porches children ride on bikes with training wheels and couples walk the dog and crickets hum as evening falls across the parks and lakes and streams that whisper home. |
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DiObear Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 66Switzerland |
Martie, What a beautiful description of California. I have to move there for the summer from Minnesota, and haven't been to happy about that. Maybe I'll take your poem with me. Thanks, Sue |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ I swear you took me down the Pacific Coast Highway ... from the vineyards in the north to the beaches in the south ... all the way to the backyard of my friends in Palm Springs. (I didn't notice those 'ugly' windmills cranking out the power across the desert terrain ... thank you.)  I enjoyed the tour. You sure you don't work for the Chamber Of Commerce ? Love to you, California gal ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
You know of course, this is my home land, where I've lived for many years. Is it yours as well? Corinne [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 05-06-2000).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sue--There are wonderful things to see--where are you moving--I could show you around. Marge--If you look at those windmills just right, they are really quite beautiful...you better call me next time you're that close. Corinne--I'm sorry you deleted your wonderful poem...but I read it first...I hope you post it...so full of color..and I think I know the place. I didn't know you lived so near. |
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DiObear Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 66Switzerland |
Martie, I'm moving to Irvine in Southern California, but also spend a lot of time in San Jose. Let me know if you're close. Sue |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You almost make me feel guilty for living here, Martie. Beautiful imagery, ya know - I kind like it here... Michael |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sue--hope to see you Michael--sometimes people only look at the ugly--it's too bad, when there is so much beauty! |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Beautiful. Mike |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you for taking me there, Martie! Very beautiful! Denise |
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