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To Begin in White
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To Begin in White |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To begin in white To begin on white with some lopsided twisted thought a calypso from the past perhaps or the rock where I stubbed my toe it is all like chicken scratches numbering my thoughts click click faster now they come like black birds winged and mighty and dark dark they sing across my la la la in sharps that pierce my naked longing and they discord too rumble like the far left of piano thunder trouble sad sound and I listen as if to pick out a melody that would explain but I cannot tell you of auburn hair or of scarlet wishes cannot march you into my cadence so you can keep time how can you keep time I have been trying but my poem slips and I am off in circles again falling into rivers even the waterfall hears me coming and winks with sunlight for the joy of tossing me about Gentle is the wander when I float on wings of garden roses and prick my skin to feel the sun fill up all my surfaces with surprise and then today I lost my count and I whispered to the soft air where where is my lost thought and it lay me down again on this white page where I have clicked my life and said someday you will see but for now you must keep up the good search. ______ 11-00 |
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WhileIWasGone Member
since 2002-07-18
Posts 486 |
This is very beautiful....I love your work so much Martie. Enjoyed very much. H. |
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sigheyes Member
since 2001-04-25
Posts 323the winds of destiny |
I admire your work. This was lovely. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"and it lay me down again on this white page where I have clicked my life and said someday you will see but for now you must keep up the good search."  (big hugggssssssss) Oh Martie, I just love the wonderful words you pour out, sweet friend, it is funny how sometimes thoughts come like the traffic in a huge airport and rush for their place in the canvas when of course all can't make it and then somehow later on that lost thought finds a safe landing just where it needs to be! (smiles) This is marvelous, sweet friend, I love it, 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 "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, this is a beautiful poem. I like the way you put your feelings on this page of blue. thanks for sharing. Love To All, Ethel |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, A lovely bouquet of words. With the smell of fantasy. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
as usual... you set the mood and then paint the picture.. beautifully.... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Martie your words bring such vividness to the images. Well done and hugs. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I'm beginning to be repetitive when responding. There are just not enough words Martie to tell you how beautiful your writing is to me. You are such a talented writer..an inspiration, and a joy to read. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ Good Heaven's girl ! This one takes flight and captivates me in it's winging~ Hon ... this is SPECTACULAR~ Every thought presented in your unique, creative way .... you are the very Essence of Poetry~ I love you gal~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
they sing across my la la la in sharps that pierce my naked longing and they discord too rumble like the far left of piano thunder trouble sad sound and I listen as if to pick out a melody that would explain but I cannot tell you of auburn hair or of scarlet wishes cannot march you into my cadence so you can keep time how can you keep time I have been trying but my poem slips and I am off in circles again falling into rivers even the waterfall hears me coming and winks with sunlight for the joy of tossing me about ===================================== and then today I lost my count and I whispered to the soft air where where is my lost thought and it lay me down again on this white page where I have clicked my life and said someday you will see but for now you must keep up the good search. ================================= I do so love when you lalala  and a "good search" is when we go read your amazing collection of words on the pages of the Archives....for there is magic in the white...(and blue) pages of you. Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A fond poem returned to light circling blue like a lost bird's flight and treasured thought found on page with wisdom, borne, in hush of rage... hugging you for all you are worth, a priceless, priceless being.... |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - such wonderful poetry - you are so gifted and I appreciate your sharing this again for those of us who did not get a chance to see it before - I just love it - Paul |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
and then today I lost my count and I whispered to the soft air where where is my lost thought and it lay me down again on this white page where I have clicked my life and said someday you will see but for now you must keep up the good search. Martie, there are so many layers here that deserve more time than I can give them now, I shall return to this when I have time to fully savour this beautiful poem. The ladders of life that we scale merrily Move mysteriously around So that when you think you're climbing up, man In fact you're climbing down-Nick ca |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ Sheeeeeer p-o-e-t-r-y! Linda |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I could read your poetry all night, Martie... and never tire of it... You are so creative with your word use! This is very special  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Gentle is the wander when I float on wings of garden roses and prick my skin to feel the sun fill up all my surfaces with surprise Martie, Martie, Martie. hugs, Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Martie~ this is so lovely.....with much truth... hugssssss Lauren~ Deep inside the stillness |
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