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Dirt Bound
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Dirt Bound How loud the sweeping clouds talk! The sound takes me into the redwood tree’s chattering, their branches wildly expressing the music with a dance. Behind my chair the hedge taps at the window. Come out and blow your hair, I hear in staccato bursts, play now the stairs tune your feet the beat, come out of your careful warm, dip each strand until you understand the roots that keep you from flying. I would fly, I tell the hedge, dangle my feet in oceans of air, back stroke above the street, my hair like black rain if I were not dirt bound, my nails filled and pungent with earth, each breath a memory that holds me. Even as I say this, my spirit rides into the opening out the window where sky collides with mass. In the explosion I hear a voice sing to me so sweetly that I weep rain. To decorate this aging |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Martie, this is outstanding. You know I just love this kind of poem, one that reaches in and makes a difference. I guess I'm addicted to poetry...... Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, you're home. Welcome back. I would say "go away" more often if you were to treat us on your homecoming with such gems as this... and a Keeper it is! |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
its hard being a tree. But hey, at least your outside alot! Love is God. Love is war. Love is what your life is for. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Martie - This poem says so much about your wonderful spirit. You may be dirt bound, but your spirit will never be bound. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Martie, This was so well-written. And the last two lines knocked me out. Wonderful. Nan |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
dip each strand until you understand the roots that keep you from flying. I was gasping for air after reading these lines... your ending lines just about put me away. *S* But who needs air when I'd rather breathe your words? *S* This is magnificent. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Well your up to your usual wonderful. Only this is a little more. *L* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I would fly, I tell the hedge, dangle my feet in oceans of air, back stroke above the street, my hair like black rain if I were not dirt bound, my nails filled and pungent with earth, each breath a memory that holds me. Even as I say this, my spirit rides into the opening out the window where sky collides with mass. In the explosion I hear a voice sing to me so sweetly that I weep rain. ============================================ You do fly darlin...everytime you pick up your pen...and best of all...you take us with you. this is awesome....and?............  MARTIE IS BACK!!!   I ask why you come here, you say just because |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Martie - Absolutely wonderful !! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Martie, you just KNOW how much I love this don't you? Of course you do....Oh how I wish I could write like this!! Love it! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~* A dream is a wish your heart makes... *~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh my gosh, I just love how you express yourself, this is soooooo beautiful! (big hugggsssss) I love it, sweet friend, this is a true treasure from your loving heart, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Martie, this is so beautiful... you have me in tears you know. You were flying and I was up there right with you when reading this. I didn't know you were absent, but sure am glad you're back m'friend. It's so good to read you again, I've missed you. This is going into my library. Maree  |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
I like this. Sounds like Spring fever to me. Already. Very good. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kay--If this poem made a difference, then I am very pleased...thank you. Karilea--Must go away in order to be missed, don't you know...thanks for being so sweet. Eagle--Just like listening to them...haven't ever been one....thanks for the read. LongJohn--and your reply says something about how dear you really are. Nan--Thanks...like those one,two punches. Ruth--So glad to see you around a bit more...your poetry is wonderful, as are your replies. Aww, Sy...you are up to making me blush, I see. Janet Marie--You fly all by yourself..thank you for getting online long enough to reply to my poem. Chris--Thank you so much..appreciate your reply! Nancy--You write with a magic pen, you know that. Hugs! Noah--Your comments are much appreciated! Maree--So glad you could join me in a flight..and hugs for the tears. I miss talking to you. Mirror Man--I was away from the Southern Calif. sun for a bit...but it was beautiful just the same. Thanks for reading. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ You bind us with such beauty of thought~ 'my spirit rides into the opening out the window where sky collides with mass. In the explosion I hear a voice sing to me so sweetly that I weep rain.' Yes ... I can believe you do 'weep rain' ... for you are the essence of 'explosion' of thought~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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