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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Peeking through mid morning's eyelashes alizarin crimson splashes covered the cobalt blue horizon, as morning dew's hues softened and smoothed the roughest edges of the day's view, like silken threads spread over cobblestoned thoughts tempered by verdant memories of a summer long past on veranda chaised lounges you and me sipping love's sweetest wines as I sat suspended within your constant gaze, days slipping into longer sultry nights underneath a starlit blanket, hiding us from all the day's worries and any tomorrow blues in advance. I should be as the dragonfly, in blue iridescence, a silent flitting spirit wandering carefree over yonder pond, or perhaps the slippery sliding snake departing silently through the tall grasses, seemingly oblivious to the hovering hawk. The fish pay no attention to my musings. Even the loon keeps a silent vigil at the edge of the lagoon, awaiting her mate's anticipated return. All is as it should be, I heard someone say. And I could have accepted that as a truth, were it not for the audible sigh that fell from my trembling lips in remembering the moment we said goodbye. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (08-03-2003 09:09 PM).] |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other. -- Laurence Sterne but we'd take the pain rather than never having.. that tide of 'was' you do well holding your own brush m'lady |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
you mix two emotions, like two colors. exelent job  insanity is not a crime |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
All is as it should be, I heard someone say. And I could have accepted that as a truth, were it not for the audible sigh that fell from my trembling lips in remembering the moment we said goodbye. Kacy, this is beautiful, but it hurts, too.  Hugs  Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Peace prevails when we honor such watercolor memories while letting go of those with rough edges... Kacy, this is an exceptionally beautiful poem....  Blessed be, Linda |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"the roughest edges of the day's view, like silken threads spread over cobblestoned thoughts" A perfect image. It is true there is no other ache like that which is so clearly expressed in this poem. All you can do is open the windows and let it blow on through. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Reb, you always have a thoughtful reply that offers me another angle, a slightly different POV, and I thank you for this. Wind, I'm glad you enjoyed the pallete. Ethel, thank you, I felt a hug in that reply. Linda, some memories are more vivid, more in technicolor than others. Ice, thank you for that reply. Though the window has been left open, there remains a pocket of memories hanging in the air that refuses to leave. Such is life. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (08-05-2003 12:50 AM).] |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
One of my favorites from you, Kacy. This is a flavor whose aftertaste has never left me... You're lucky when it's "only a sigh" which escapes you... -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Peeking through mid morning's eyelashes alizarin crimson splashes covered the cobalt blue horizon, as morning dew's hues softened and smoothed the roughest edges of the day's view, like silken threads spread over cobblestoned thoughts tempered by verdant memories of a summer long past on veranda chaised lounges you and me sipping love's sweetest wines as I sat suspended within your constant gaze, days slipping into longer sultry nights underneath a starlit blanket, hiding us from all the day's worries and any tomorrow blues in advance. I should be as the dragonfly, in blue iridescence, a silent flitting spirit wandering carefree over yonder pond, ===================================== HOLY COW.... I need to go where you are on vacation... Kacy this rocks!! That first verse is flat out stunning.. High inspire girlie...very very cool write!! "How could I stand here with you and not be moved by you." |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MidniteSun~ You are growing and glowing in your poetry my dear lady~ This is stunningly beautiful~ *sighs* ... yes ... *sighs* Lovely, Kacy~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, Mark, a sigh is just the first layer of emotional release. Thanks for spending a moment with me, my friend. JM? you made my night! To get such a response from you puts a rosy glow on my cheeks. THANK YOU! I'm so glad you enjoyed this write. Marge, thank you! I am honored to get a read and reply from you.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a quietly sad write |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
yep, it was (still is) a sad moment thanks for your time, Dixie |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Kacy - your writing and style is impeccable here . . . I must say quite amazing in itself . . . beautiful sadness xxoo |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
wonderful write and bittersweet. perfect title. ~K~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
yep, impeccable is the right word to describe your writing... enjoyed muchly regards sudhir |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
WOW! Where have you been keeping this? It's the sort of writing I always want to read when I visit the site. It was a few pages back...but glad to have taken the journey to discover it. Ed |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
After all the sigh occupies only one little moment, the rest is beauty that no one will ever be able to destroy. Truly beautiful write, dear Kacy. Love, Margherita  |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Bitter sweet memories ... oh how they do haunt. Well written piece here, dear Lady. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
And I could have accepted that as a truth, were it not for the audible sigh that fell from my trembling lips in remembering the moment we said goodbye. *************** Again, you have kept my attention, though this is a longer piece of art. This line just absolutely sums the whole thing up, and makes the whole piece worth reading. Great job. We are all equal but we’re individually different |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
truly lovely and of the heart, nice to see you, think its been a bit, no? |
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