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ThisDiamond
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0 posted 2008-11-14 02:28 AM


Present Tense

The subtle fragrance of winter rain
Feeds the recesses of sleeplessness
Stilled in the fog, its arms around the moon
Visibly a chilly embrace
Yet there glows from within a pulsing light
Ebbing in the throes of windy breath
Wisdom born of fire, pure and unpretentious
Tranquil and strong in this image
Perceived as haunted hours
Restless in my own sight
Until realized, the hours pass
My breath grows cold
Hypnotic sways brush by
So far I have traveled
Coming back to you

Copyright Kkh 11/14/08


© Copyright 2008 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song
1 posted 2008-11-14 04:03 PM


Always enjoy the nuances of your poetry and this line
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Stilled in the fog, its arms around the moon
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begs to be remembered.  Enjoyed

Midnitesun
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Gaia
2 posted 2008-11-14 09:40 PM


Some fine imagery, Kathleen. I also liked the line Mark highlighted.
secondhanddreampoet
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3 posted 2008-11-14 11:24 PM


yes indeed, more fine imagery ...

and what a grand beginning!:

"The subtle fragrance of winter rain
Feeds the recesses of sleeplessness
Stilled in the fog, its arms around the moon
... a chilly embrace..."

serious applause!

Marchmadness
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4 posted 2008-11-14 11:43 PM


Lovely, eloquent write, Kathleen.
                           Ida

Bill Charles
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5 posted 2008-11-15 02:41 PM


Kathleen - nicely written with many visions when I read the words...

BC

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6 posted 2008-11-17 01:04 AM


Lovely, Kathleen.

A

Oklahoma Rose
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7 posted 2008-11-17 10:44 AM


Kathleen, this is so beautiful. You are a wonderful poetess.
steavenr
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8 posted 2008-11-17 02:21 PM


a lovely write...filled with beautiful word images...thank you for sharing...enjoyed once again
1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace
9 posted 2008-11-17 02:24 PM


life is a circle

Artic Wind
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Realm of Supernatural
10 posted 2008-11-17 03:09 PM


Beautifully Written!
~Yes indeed, Life is an circle!


ARCTIC WIND

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