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It's a Need Thing (or Why I Write Poetry - secondhanddreampoet's challenge) |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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It's a stirring against my breast thing, as if thoughts are trying to find freedom. It's soul melding with dark of night and basking in sun on ice. It's being led by one word down a road of poetic expression. And it's waking up under the moon shining through the skylight and capturing memories of a dream. It's seeing dogs frolicking in the snow, faces pushed deep, following a scent. It's my Mother's laughter calling to hold this moment hostage forever. It's the afterglow of a dance shared, fingers linked, faces close in conversation. And it's simply need demanding satiation, pictures that must be painted, and stories only told in a poem. ... Alison [This message has been edited by Alison (03-02-2008 09:41 PM).] |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
I never knew you had it in you... Well actually I did, but I ...No,never mind, Im not going there.. Jayel |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
very good!!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"And it's waking up under the moon shining through the skylight and capturing memories of a dream."  Yes, it is all that of which you have so eloquently spoken, Poetess Alison. And your closing stanza was perfect! "And it's simply need demanding satiation, pictures that must be painted, and stories only told in a poem." ~ and m'dear, you paint pictures and tell stories with the best of them! Love & Poet Light, Linda  |
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Indigo Senior Member
since 2001-05-17
Posts 602 |
Alison- You've captured the motivation perfectly! Indigo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"It's being led by one word down a road of poetic expression." This is a wonderful challenge response, Alison. For me, it is often one song, one expression facial expression, one moment in space-time. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
this is quite a superb response to that 'poetic challenge!' For a VERY long time, I have been trying to figure out why any of us 'write'... for me, 'imaging' is second nature...'sculpting' cascading images into some kind of (hopefully) 'meaningful'/cohesive whole (poem) is, on the other hand, excruciating painful...often like tearing off pieces of my soul...and yet, something that I cannot seem to quit doing (perhaps it is simple compulsive/addictive behaviour... or escapism from hard-cruel 'reality?' in my case?!) It is MOST 'instructive' to read what the "P.I.P.-land" poets have been saying pursuant to that particular challenge! Most serious and long-sustained applause for this grand-fine 'penning!' |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Beautifully Penned! ARCTIC WIND |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Ali ... and listen to your dreams. Your dreams will tell you what to do... and what to write. I am so curious about what your Arctic sky must look like ... Can you view the stars in your daytime winter sky. maybe there is not enough daylight in winter to obscure the Moon and stars? Midnitesun, could you view the stars in the daytime sky when you lived in Fairbankis? |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, You have done very good work on this poem. It's very descriptive. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
It's a great write Alison So much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Jayel, Big good now! Behave! Oh, forget that - just say what you gotta say and make me laugh some more!  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lady Tom, Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linda, Thank you, my friend. You make glow from your praise. You are a wonderful lady. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Indigo, I can't think of a nicer thing to tell me. Thank you so much. xoxoxo A |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Midnitesun, "For me, it is often one song, one expression facial expression, one moment in space-time." ... Exactly! xoxoxo Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Bruce You know, I love your challenges. I think they are the best - I get inspired by them and enjoy the responses of others too. I also think you are a beautiful word artist. You know, I see the landscape from your eyes and feel like I have travelled. That, my friend, is a gift. Hugs to you, Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
AW, Thank you. A |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Jaime, Thank you. I love your questions and thoughts. This is for you - /pip/Forum105/HTML/000927.html --- Your friend, Ali |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Bobby, Thank you. I think that the words you share are very special. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lindsay, Thank you, my friend. Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Whatever the reason we are just glad you write poetry and do it so well. Ida |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
my sweet Ali-girl... you rock!! This is an awesome poem and I'm sending it to my library like all the rest !  love you lots RDB xBe kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Yes, I do recognize the Poet's mind and soul in your words here, dear Alison! It is also deeply inspiring! Love. Margherita |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Now I know I done did lost m'mind cuz I coulda sworn I replied to this already. Lovely lovely writing A. big ole hugs to you m'friend. xoxoxox |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
'n you know what? I been missin' you lots. So, I am kinda glad that you thought you wrote to this here poem piece, cause I am thinkin' of you all day. 'N here you are. Itsa magic thing. A |
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matronmedusa Member
since 2008-03-08
Posts 89Alabama, USA |
"a stirring against my breast thing..." I know, right? LOL... Good job! |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Ida, Thank you for sending such kind words my way. Alison |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
RDB You are the one who rocks! I love ya, darlin'. xoxox A |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Margherita, You recognize a poet's mind, because you have a poet's mind. You make me smile - you are so gentle to us all. Alison |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
vandana, Hugs are being sent your way. Thank you. Alison |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Well told! Loved the pictures you brought to mind! miscellanea |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Help, dear Moderators, please ... /pip/Forum13/HTML/001411.html I am hoping to remove the 4 'aziza' responses and repost them under my name "Alison". If this is a non issue, just ignore my request please. Thank you. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
miscellania, Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to drop a line. It's nice to know what others think. Hugs and all that good stuff  Alison |
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