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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments 
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River I am a river, rain-washed and graying in the mists Echoes of laughter like brittle rays of sun cannot penetrate this fog I roll along my mysteries falling away in soft gatherings of shadow and in the curls of frigid water And do you watch me slide by like the final notes of a bitter requiem? I was once your river nourishing your breath but now all I can do is drown in me. *Krista Knutson* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
We all know that as long as the river is still flowing then it is cleansing itself over every rock and on each turn or fall. Somehow, I just can't picture you graying and just rolling along. Your words always give new meaning to portrait poetry and though not all are portraits of picnics in the park, the read is always a treat and a rare jewell of priceless poetry. Very well written and expressed as I have come to expect of you. Loved it. Recognize love for the gift it is and not a need that is out of focus. |
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Dusk Treader
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Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Such bleak images you use in this poem; it pains me to read it. These images of loneliness show a world of one hue... Excellent piece of poetry, love, such a river leaves pictures stained on the mind. "A hard, cold wisom is required for goodness to accomplish good. Goodness without wisdom always accomplishes evil" - Robert Heinlein |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Krista, I'm so sorry to hear of your loneliness here, sweet friend, always look ahead for the currents of change for your river will change course and soon, you will join another river of love and happiness which will take you clear sailing from here on in! (sigh) My thoughts are with you, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Krista, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
sadness and difficult images evoked by a well written poem - Paul |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I liked this gal....kinda like your picture too?....Do you make enough money to support both of us?..... [This message has been edited by Toerag (07-11-2002 10:14 AM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I roll along my mysteries falling away in soft gatherings of shadow and in the curls of frigid water Beautiful and striking imagery here, Krista... I love the starkness in your descriptions and the way you fit your words together...  ~ poetic hugsLyra |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Krista, your writing never fails to make me catch my breath...I never know where it is going to lead, only that I want to make the trip, and am always surprised at the end of the journey... |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This is a beautiful, sad image. I love the way you write. Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Boy oh boy ... this sure is a "BUMPY" river.  |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Mark- Thank you so much my friend. I always look forward to hearing what you have to say. My spirit can gray sometimes, but it can also be bright...like all spirits. Thanks again for your comments, I truly appreciate it.  Abrahm- Thanks for reading, my dear. I'm surprised you stumbled upon it so fast! LOL. Thanks again hon. Noah- it's great to hear from you, as always. You're always sweet and kind. Thanks for the response. Paul- Thank you so much. Toerag- LOL, thank ya much, mister. And nope, not at part-time daycare wages and starting college in a couple months. Ah well...thanks again for reading, it's nice to see your name around here again! Madame- Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words! Sunshine- Thanks a bunch, you're too sweet to me! I love your writings as well. Thanks again, dear one. Pilgrimage- Thank you! Mark- thanks for adding the 'bump' to my river.  *Krista Knutson* |
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