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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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BYWAYS 31 January 2004 I have touched night whispers curved dark in secret corners; I have painted the folded sunlight warm on walls preening; I have listened to the taste of cold, sweet waters slow in a burning throat; I have revered the high palm leaves’ dance flowing with the grace of flames; for all but the fragile now is dead. - Owl |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Owl, this is poignant and beautifully written...I specially appreciate the "now" you describe with accuracy and your poem echoes deeply to my thoughts....Another gem of yours... best wishes yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Yann, for understanding my poem so well. I am glad that you felt it so deeply.  - Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Deeply touching, Diana. Your words always find me. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Ida. I am touched by your response. - Owl |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
May I give you an "oh, WOW" response? Good!   |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Karilea! - Owl |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo OwlSA, This is one of those outstanding poem that everyone seems to understand but me. It's well written. Love Bobby |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks Bobby. What I am saying is that I celebrate with passion everything I discover in the moment. - Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I started to highlight my favorite lines, but I would have been copying the entire poem! This definitely deserves a WOW! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
SUTHERN!!!!!! What a delight to see you again! I haven't seen you here for ages! Thank you for your lovely response. I am glad you enjoyed it so much. - Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: I don't hesitate to quote it in its integrity, because it is really awesome. The now is very powerful isn't it until it's gone. Thank you for this gem, I love it. Love, Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Margherita, and we all love you. - Owl |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
This is a beautiful way to show your understanding of our daily gifts that surround us all. Excellent phrasing and superb use of the language to paint the visuals. |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
There are times when all that matters is now. What a beautiful way of saying carpe diem. Do not go gentle into that good night. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Mark and David. Sometimes beauty is so overwhelming that a poem bursts forth. - Owl |
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