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ecrivan
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my own state

0 posted 2005-04-08 09:21 PM



Marked by a slight of wrist
a sweeping hand movement
gestures, pervasive silent gestures
as if air could never transmit sound
as if bodies alone had no presence
their movements cracked gelid floes
melted polar caps
raised greenhouse emissions
what would be our next condition
part and parcel of social tradition
contradictions of a slight of hand
flutter of finger tips
gestures blossom under moonlight
their petals close in full daylight
as if their bodies had no substance
...




[This message has been edited by ecrivan (04-10-2005 02:48 AM).]

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DavePage
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1 posted 2005-04-08 10:43 PM


Take these words further

The substance is there but I feel you missed an aim

Dave

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2 posted 2005-04-10 02:49 AM


amazing imagery
Sunshine
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3 posted 2005-04-10 08:38 AM



I like the way you left off, Martin,
with a few ellipses...

letting the reader take the beginning
of your thoughts

and wandering away with them on their own.

Smiling with you.

Seymour Tabin
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4 posted 2005-04-10 09:47 AM


ecrivan
Interesting read, enjoyed.

ecrivan
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5 posted 2005-04-14 12:37 PM


thank you all for commenting, I did well to extend the verse...


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6 posted 2005-04-17 11:41 AM


I like this Martin
:-)

Today the pond tomorrow the world

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7 posted 2005-04-17 11:43 AM


nice~
enjoyed~

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

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8 posted 2005-04-17 12:31 PM


good read
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