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The Falling
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The Falling |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
 The Falling When the wind is still And the Earth falls silent, Drifting on the currents Of a daydream Is the only flight Of freedom. But the longing remains, The desire to take wing-- The surging release of energy, And liberty, Pulses through the limbs Creating a feathery stir In an imitation acted out, Untimely, By a bristling beating Of the astonished, quiet air Who complains of being bustled From her inert passivity, Throwing dust and leaves Into the sky In a fit Of discomfiture. It might be better to wait Until she stirs of her own volition, Lifting life willingly, Carrying spirits upward With eager hands. But oh, how she can rage When disquieted. A shade of deadly Fate Lurks ominously within her skirts Just on the edge of sensing, Daring breathe to exhale-- Even time stands reverently In the lingering pause. But a bold and wild aggression Overcomes the caution within-- Fueled by ages of instinct And the knowledge Of the smell Of the rushing wind. Nothing can withstand This boundless spring of energy, Nothing can stop The bold plunge into uncertainty. Nothing can dismay A leap of willing faith. Nothing that is, Except perhaps… Death. And why He chose here, Why now, Is beyond sane reckoning. Though, there is no greater protest To be spoken Than to be found by him In the act Of living free. But now eyes have closed, And the teeming, vibrant defiance Which once had fiercely driven Is as still As the surrounding air. The grimace in the face Of stricken loss Is found now On this masked visage, Frozen in the moment As thoughts race homeward To those Who should have followed after-- Alone now, cold in the nest. Who will look after them For me? The answer does not come As breathe and time Make undignified desertion, And this body prepares To plummet From the highest heights Like a teardrop That falls to the ground Containing the dreams And the pain of The whole world. This Poem Was Based On The Accompanying Photograph By GALEN SCHLICH http://www.galenschlich.com ©The Falling.jpg 2008 ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Very intense and masterfully woven. Appealed to me on many levels. My humor, begged to ask, "not a morning person"? but the artisan and carefully descript wordplay induced a feeling yearning. Very good!  |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
There is great faith in the human spirit. Very compelling poetry. |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Thanks to you both. I rather wish, Diamond, that you had given in to your humorous side. I'm ready for a good laugh, heh. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
You, Gar, are just to dang good! |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Lady Grae, I was explaining to a fellow Pipper that I am merely a gifted amatuer and deserve no such praise. But it warms my heart to know you enjoyed this piece. It had my imagination and passion the moment I saw the picture. Thank you! ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Once, when I was on the point of fainting and feared being at the threshold to beyond, this was just my thought ... Another fine work, dear Garapan, I love the combination of picture and words. Both exquisite. Love, Margherita |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Thank you, thank you, M. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
That was one compelling write ~ and read!!! Your pen has some mighty powerful ink in it! ~ May I borrow a drop or two? Pretty please?  EA |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
lol Please, take the whole pen. I have more... ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Wonderful write! Eric |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I consider this to be the work of a master port, Garapan. Ida |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
You are both very kind in your assessment. Thank you! ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Wordless tears at photo and poem. -Owl |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Pleased, and moved by your sensitivity. That's what it felt like writing this piece. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I read this over and over, and interpret it as falling from grace, as if it were inevitable. Your poem is deeply effective, so much so that the stillness in the air gave me chills. Me thinks you're going to have to get used to the idea that you are indeed a wise and extremely talented poet. I always look forward to reading you Garapan, and I'm so glad you're here. I was wondering what Garapan stands for? Curious minds want to know, you know.  Happy day to you~ |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. Very good John . |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
A fine job here dear poet. You have fallen into your groove. The only way out now is to dig on through to the other side. Or at least collapse trying. Let me know what it looks like when you get there. Rich |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Well done, this takes the reader on a ride that carries many thoughts.. |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Blues, Huan and Richy, I am blessed by your graciousness. Thank you. Blues, if you get back in here for a reply to your inquiry, Garapan is the town overlooking my homeland on Saipan in the Marianas Islands. I was born in the Marianas, but was raised in Hawaii, and am now in the States. My heart longs for home, so I remind myself of it with this name. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
And thank you Magnus of the many million posts! ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A great write this one Garapan, a delight to read. Have a great day my friend. Lindsay |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Thanks muchly mate! ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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