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ThisDiamond
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0 posted 2007-02-10 03:55 PM



Persistently Gentle

My lips kiss your mind
Tempting open parted exhale
Longing to be softly nimble
Affinity to explore sovereign details of yes

This innate sense of discovery
Recognition of sameness and entropy
Probing my fingers slowly between the thoughts
Seeking vision, in the waters of an aching river

All that holds me here is defined in my own will
Tracing the plunging neckline of chance
Unlacing the eyelets of restlessness, vigorously
Releasing to the sun, pink blossoms

My hand to the throbbing earth for compass
Speaking to the pleasantries of wind and wanderer
There I lay beside the water, eager to drink
Compelled in the drizzle of your fingers
Persistently gentle

Copyright Kkh 2/10/07

© Copyright 2007 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
iliana
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1 posted 2007-02-10 04:30 PM


Kathleen, this is an awesome beauty!  My favorite of yours now and a keeper which I will re-read many times.   ....jo
garysgirl
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2 posted 2007-02-10 04:47 PM


Kathleen, this is so beautiful. Yes,
a very gentle work of art.
Hugs,
Ethel

JamesMichael
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3 posted 2007-02-10 09:42 PM


Enjoyed...James
passing shadows
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4 posted 2007-02-10 09:57 PM


I'm always in awe!
The Lady
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since 2005-12-26
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5 posted 2007-02-11 02:11 PM



"My lips kiss your mind"

you grabbed me hard
with that first line TD
and didn't let go

yes, excellent!


JL
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since 2004-04-01
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6 posted 2007-02-11 04:11 PM


This innate sense of discovery
Recognition of sameness and entropy
Probing my fingers slowly between the thoughts
Seeking vision, in the waters of an aching river

This is absolutely beautiful.

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

DennisTheMenace
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since 2005-09-04
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7 posted 2007-02-11 04:20 PM


loved the title
enjoyed the poem


steavenr
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8 posted 2007-02-11 09:53 PM


"My hand to the throbbing earth for compass
Speaking to the pleasantries of wind and wanderer
There I lay beside the water, eager to drink
Compelled in the drizzle of your fingers
Persistently gentle"

this entire write is beautiful, but this last stanza, in my humble opinion, is just outstanding...truly awe inspiring...

Barbara Tschudy
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since 2007-02-13
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New Berlin, WI.
9 posted 2007-02-13 02:45 AM


Full of imagery.
Enjoyed this very much.


sewasham
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Oklahoma, USA
10 posted 2007-02-13 09:14 AM


Beautiful and gentle words. Great. Take care and Have fun. Steve


Gentle Spirit
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11 posted 2007-02-13 09:40 AM


Most exquisite, and lovely!  Well done
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