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ThisDiamond
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0 posted 2007-04-01 11:05 PM



Speak Softly

Return to voice that swells my heart
As nature flourishes two beside
Where were they through silent winter?
Huddled between snow laden branches
Watching the sky for signs of blue
Thinking fire thoughts, warmed in each other
For all I know, we are the same
Amazed to discover the flavor of together
Grey skies have not left dark, a percolating chance

Subtleties of us, change color, holding breath for again
Flexed in the broadened range of emotions
Pearl of cream to champagne gold, we mime
Stocking more meaning folded into play, as eyes dance
Mirrored starlight, as vast a depth as endless a beat
Glistening in the thoughtful rain cured in shivers
Cool to the flushed cheeks of imminence
Where were they through silent winter?
These thoughts that fledge wing and take flight

Lifting consciousness to the gold of dawn’s intent
Just there, in a silver whisper, the breeze stirs
Renewal of hearts, for all I know, we are the same

Copyright Kkh 4/1/07

© Copyright 2007 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2007-04-01 11:27 PM


"Lifting consciousness to the gold of dawn’s intent
Just there, in a silver whisper, the breeze stirs"
Beautiful lines; in my opinion, the best in this write.

secondhanddreampoet
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2 posted 2007-04-01 11:39 PM


Grand imagery here! (such as):

“Pearl of cream to champagne gold”

or:

“Glistening in the thoughtful rain” and: “cured in shivers”
and: "Just there, in a silver whisper, the breeze stirs"

Also, I particularly like:

“Where were they through silent winter?
Huddled between snow laden branches
Watching the sky for signs of blue
Thinking fire thoughts, warmed in each other...”

but, I believe the following is in contention for
the very best line I have EVER seen!:

“Lifting consciousness to the gold of dawn’s intent”

much Applause!!

Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2007-04-02 08:29 AM


Kathleen~

'in a silver whisper, the breeze stirs'

... and you give it such a soft poetic voice~

Beautiful AGAIN dear lady~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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4 posted 2007-04-02 08:35 AM


dang

I'm in awe

Earth Angel
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5 posted 2007-04-02 10:06 AM


TD, there are so many memorable and quotable lines in this exceptionally beautiful and heart-touching write, that I am tucking this poem away in my special trove of poetic treasures. You are one talented poetess! ~ and the man who has your heart is fortunate indeed!

May your spring be a joyous one!

EA

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6 posted 2007-04-02 01:06 PM


quote:
Thinking fire thoughts, warmed in each other
For all I know, we are the same
Amazed to discover the flavor of together



Absolute poetic heights! But not only, there is also the deep awareness of Oneness that pleased my soul.

Love,
Margherita

steavenr
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7 posted 2007-04-02 06:55 PM


as he stands in awe, he bows in reverence to the master, and with hushed lips his thoughts reverberate of the majesty of this incredible write...and he bows as he dismisses himself from the presence of royalty...

yeah....I liked it a whole bunch

Robert Frazier
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8 posted 2007-04-02 07:14 PM


I read this over and again, and amazed at the number of original lines (at least to me)

"Watching the sky for signs of blue
Thinking fire thoughts
A percolating chance  (WONDERFUL!)
Subtleties . . . change color
Thoughtful rain
Cured in shivers  (STRONG!)
Gold of dawn’s intent
Silver whisper"

. . . wonderful, powerful poetry - touched both my heart and mind.

Robert

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9 posted 2007-04-02 10:01 PM


Your words are like a magnet that draws the
reader in and casts a spell upon them.  Well
done dear friend...

The Lady
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10 posted 2007-04-04 08:56 PM




your wealth of words
never ceases to amaze me TD

"Watching the sky for signs of blue
Thinking fire thoughts, warmed in each other"

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