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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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 The air inhales the tender pulsing of the birds. They leave the sky and carve the dirt, digging into the place where the sprinkler leaks. The steaming, invisible air has taken the lips from dew's child and is breathing upon an apple leaf. I can hear the brittle voice of the curled tree from the cleft of its shadow where the cat's listless tongue hangs loose. Time has ticked the water off, to keep it safe until the sun squeezes its last harvest and falls off the edge. [This message has been edited by Martie (09-03-2007 07:06 PM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...James |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"The steaming, invisible air has taken the lips from dew's child and is breathing upon an apple leaf. " Nice write! JL  Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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moonbeam
since 2005-12-24
Posts 2356 |
Indisputably the best poet in PiP. Heavens though, what's with the distracting centering? M |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
James, JL and Moonbeam...thank you for your replies. I've left aligned the poem now, Moonbeam, I didn't realize that it was distracting, thanks for letting me know; and thank you for what you said, there are so many wonderful poets here, I am honored.  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What beautiful pictures you always paint with your words Ruth I am nothing special...and my name will soon be forgotten,but I've loved another with all my heart and soul,and to me,this has always been enough.~N.S |
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moonbeam
since 2005-12-24
Posts 2356 |
That's much better Martie Thank you. |
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Will_Rhyme New Member
since 2007-08-18
Posts 7ky, usa |
enjoued the read Martie...and u saved the best line till last! great!! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Nice peaceful read Marite with some winsome lines as usual....... Eric |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You see worlds that most people never see. ~ and you open their eyes to them.  Loving hug, EA |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
autumn delight Martie |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Martie, I have missed reading your poetry and this was a treat! You do captivate my mind's eye with your word paints. *hugs*....jo |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
Wonderful imagery. MoonShadow . |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Dear beautiful Martie, my heartbeat tells me that this is high level, most refined POETRY. So good to read you! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a way to end the summer... heat, in all its ravenous glory... and come winter, a solemn reminder that we asked for the cool.... |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Martie dear, this has to go back up. You are a true poet and one sorely missed when you're not here. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You breathe life into words of nature like no other Martie. It's always a delight to read you ... you're soooooo visual. Loved this! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
you surround me with nature the shines wonderful images in my mind and parades wonderful sounds through me - great Martie - paul |
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