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My Solitude, I Adore You - An Ode
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My Solitude, I Adore You - An Ode |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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MY SOLITUDE, I ADORE YOU AN ODE 21 July 1983 Here in the living depth of this tranquil night, Warm in the haven of your gentle arms, I answer the call in your deep, true eyes. Oh, my Solitude, accept this hymn of adoration, For you are my strength, my friend, my confidant; With you my thoughts run wild and free; You share my bursting joys And my aching sorrows. You have taught me how To smile, To weep. You forgive my angers And my follies. You let me love you without restraint. I hurt you with my hate, and yet You take me back without reproach. You know me better than any And I am part of you, The perfect union. You are the very essence of my life … And … How can I but love/hate you, Knowing that At Death’s release, You will Share My improbable peace? Owl |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You make solitude a revery...blessed time with one's thoughts. How lovely!  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
This one is ESPECIALLY fine! VERY serious and long-sustained applause!! |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
A beautiful write. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Solitude as a friend and companion, you speak so beautifully and intimately with her, dear Diana. Precious work. I was struck by the last words ... who knows??! Peace is probably the result of our deep consciousness of being part of the Whole. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Yes, Karilea, solitude is a very necessary part of my day and my life - only child; parents divorced when I was 11; I was divorced in 1974; need my space.  Thank you for your lovely comments.Thank you Bruce! I am glad you thought so. Thank you, Stephen. Glad you liked it. Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Margherita. I enjoyed your thoughts on this - the fact that you gave Solitude a gender - and that peace is probably the result of our deep consciousness of being part of the Whole. You are making me ponder . . . Owl |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Just love these two works of yours on solitude. The perspective and wording is fresh and opens up nice avenues of thought. Excellent! Eric |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah...(sighs) the blessed solitude... something I rarely get anymore since moving here to Arkansas and getting married. Can't even go walking because it's so darn cold! Beautiful poetry! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks Eric. Actually there were three. Thanks, Dixie. It has its disadvantages too. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I enjoy a certain amount of solitude myself, Diana. It is neccessary for any kind of writing. Ida |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
This is a very special and sacred place that you write exceptionally well of |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
A beautiful ode; I love the form. The question mark at the end adds a touch of intrigue. art |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Ida. Yes, solitude certainly is necessary for writing. Thank you ink’d for your sensitive and very beautiful compliment and deep understanding. Thank you, art, for voicing your enjoyment of the poem so clearly. Owl |
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