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OwlSA
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0 posted 2011-03-31 04:53 PM



TENTATIVE
31 March 2011

Furtive fingers stroking
deeply textured bark
like going up steps
two at a time
when nobody is looking
or remembering forever
that you have touched
Poseidon’s temple at Sounion
for a nanosecond.

Owl

© Copyright 2011 Diana van den Berg - All Rights Reserved
dreamgal
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1 posted 2011-03-31 06:22 PM


Owl,

You have such a way with words, your poetry is exquisite! I am always in awe after reading something from you. Thanks for sharing,


Dreamgal

OwlSA
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2 posted 2011-03-31 06:26 PM


Thank you Dreamgal - and you have such a heart-warming way of showing appreciation!  Smiles.

Owl

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3 posted 2011-03-31 08:54 PM


"like going up steps
two at a time
when nobody is looking"

...such a vivid definition for tentative...cool write

OwlSA
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4 posted 2011-04-01 12:38 PM


Thank you, Steaven. Smiles.

Owl

Spiros Zafiris
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5 posted 2011-04-02 01:41 AM


..yes, they're precious diamonds, these
worry beads, these memories, whose interconnectedness
inspires one to think of one's likeness to the all-knowing diamonds above rejoicing
over the continuing, virtuous lyricism
of similar breath..much enjoyed your poem

..spiros
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Margherita
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6 posted 2011-04-02 09:31 AM


Beautifully conveyed moment of bliss, dear Diana!

Love,
Margherita

OwlSA
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7 posted 2011-04-03 10:48 AM


Thank you, Spiros, for your beautiful reply.

Thank you, Margherita.  I am glad you enjoyed it so much.

Owl

Marchmadness
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8 posted 2011-04-03 03:19 PM


I love how you are able to share your special moments with us, Diana.
                            Ida

EmmaRose
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9 posted 2011-04-03 04:56 PM


This feels like a divine moment. Much conveyed here to me.
OwlSA
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10 posted 2011-04-04 10:54 AM


Thank you, Ida.  I love how I am able to as well, and it is thanks to you and other Pipsters who are so kind, compassionate, welcoming and appreciative, that I feel free to do so.

Thank you, Emma.  You have understood the heart of my poem very well.  Smiles.

Owl

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11 posted 2011-04-04 02:19 PM


What I enjoyed about this poem
is that you encouraged me to
explore the background.

Thank you, Diana!


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12 posted 2011-04-04 11:49 PM


Sometimes, I swear that your aura of poetry and your viewing of the world surrounds me.  It's a beautiful feeling, Owly one.

xoxoxo
Alison

OwlSA
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13 posted 2011-04-07 11:10 AM


I'm glad, Karilea.  Smiles.  Thank you for telling me.

What an exquisite thing to say, Alison!  I am stunned and honoured and very happy to hear it!  Thank you.

Owl

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