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Life's Matrix
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Life's Matrix |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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The petals fell one-by-one disintegrating, far too soon. The long winter wait for Spring came and went with the scent of sweet blossoms saturating the air. Lavender and sweet clover mixed with rosebuds, sage, apple blossoms and wildflowers. Right on schedule, wildfire winds rolled the days into a summer-sizzle blaze of hot colored goldenrod, yarrow, bright marigolds and coreopsis boldly bursting with color, competing with giant sunflowers for some coveted Flower-of-the-Day crown. The prick of an old world rosebush thorn leaves me dripping with life’s blood and tears. I survey the unfolding matrix of life’s garden, subdued by layers of fears gathering momentum as time marches swiftly forward into the inevitable detritus pile of life. The sun still reigns today. Fall seems far away. Yet each ominous sway of barren flower stems leaves the edges of my spirit curled in desiccation. Winter sits silently on the edge of night, and waits. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
those "barren flower stems" get to me,too~~ Good Sunday Morning to you! M |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Maureen.  |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
Right on schedule, wildfire winds rolled the days into a summer-sizzle blaze of hot colored goldenrod, yarrow, bright marigolds and coreopsis boldly bursting with color, competing with giant sunflowers for some coveted Flower-of-the-Day crown. ~wow...what a rich description...your knowledge of flowers paints lovely images! ~s |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
bravo Midnitsun, this is an explosion of flowers, a vivid fire of words and a great appreciation of mother nature...The more I read the more I enjoy. thanks for the poem. yann |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I know these scenes that you paint so masterfully Kaci. Mood and moments sway in the wind, but time is non-commital in its wisdom. Watch for the ever blooms, they are your kindred spirit. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, This is summer - wildland fires, smoke, hot sun, pricks from rose thorns and knowing winter is just looming and waiting for its return. I love winter. I love all the seasons, but summer makes me tired sometimes. It's like mandatory appreciation time - gotta take it all in before winter comes back. Maybe that's because our summers are intense and short. Thank you, my friend. Alison |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, This is okay, nice work Hon. That's the way winter is, it just sits there and waits. Love Bobby |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I really enjoyed this poem Kacy. ~ I liked the beginning sentence and how it connects to the following...  ARCTIC WIND |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Your poetry has always touched me, Kacy, but it seems more powerful than ever. Back in #32, I responded to someone who was worried about a friend. I wrote, "Forever Green and a Little Risky". It came to mind when I read Life's Matrix. My favorite of my poem is the part is about how coal and diamonds are made. If you would wish to read it, below is the link. luv, misce' /main/forumdisplay.cgi?action=displayarchive&number=89&topic=000101 |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you each for taking time to visit the matrix. TD, I do love those perennials Cathy, thank you! What a perfect start to the day. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Thought I have saved this...Guess not! Will now! Hope your day goes well. hugs, cathy |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, misce. I feel a lot better today than yesterday, when I had a medication change over the weekend that left me in near-zombie state, feeling like I was trapped in some deep dark tunnel without an exit! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Truly brilliant! Gosh, Kacy, I could read your poetry morning, noon, and night. You have the quintessential ingredients for being a poet extraordinaire ~ You have eyes that see, a heart that feels, a mind that thinks, and a spirit that knows. You are the complete package ~ and so is your writing. You ought to start charging me for all the poems of yours that I have been saving! I wouldn't mind! It would be worth it! ~ and more!  Love & Light, Linda  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Aw, Linda, that's a mighty generous comment! If you insist, then this one costs a dollar donated to your favorite charity. I'd just spend it on more flowers. LOL  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The melancholy due to even one withered flower in midst of a full garden of blooming beauties, shows your deep perception of "life's matrix". This tugs at my heartstrings. Listen to the chorus of all of your flowers, they all sing "we love you". Winter is in no hurry, he sleeps peacefully. ((((Kacy)))) thank you for this exquisite, refined poem. Love, Margherita  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  |
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Bloodline Member
since 2009-05-23
Posts 236Oklahoma |
I say it beats the heat, and pulls the mind from the mirror to beyond, cooling the vortex, Bloodline |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Midnitesun - excellent writing. Even though winter sits in the shadows and waits, I pray that it doesn't come for a long time... BC |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, there is everything in this poem. I read it o-o-o-o-oh, s-o-o-o-o-o-o-o slo-o-o-o-o-o-wly, imbibing every burst of frilly flower-colour, every patch of sunlight, every shadow, every scent, every emotion, every fear, every shining glow of courage. I am trying so hard not to say this is my favourite of yours, because it must be getting boring to hear me saying that over and over. I feel so enriched by this exquisite work of art. We are very lucky that you are here at Pip. Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry with us. Also thank you for taking so much care to paint it so exquisitely. Owl |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
There's a wistful and melancholic touch to this bonny picture poem. I know the feeling, already now where I am this evening there is a keener, sharper edge to the air although only the middle of July. You have some verdant and gorgeous lines in your fine write m'dear A pleasure to read you as always.Heart2Heart |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
kacy this is my new fav of yours |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"The prick of an old world rosebush thorn leaves me dripping with life’s blood and tears. I survey the unfolding matrix of life’s garden, subdued by layers of fears gathering momentum as time marches swiftly forward into the inevitable detritus pile of life." Nailed it! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Areally lovely poem dear Kacy, a delight to read as most of your poems are. thanks for sharing, love. Lindsay |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Margherita, hugs to you, thank you. You always read both heart and soul. vandana, thank you very much for reading and replying. bloodline, you are a keen writer and sensitive reader. Thank you! BC, it can sit and wait a lot longer LOL Owl, I knew you'd love this mixed bouquet  Poet-moods are so sensitive to slight changes, anticipating what's around the corner.Helen, thanks! I am so happy you liked it. Mr C, thank you, Lindsay, thank you for that kind comment. |
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