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Hold Me Songs |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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HOLD ME SONGS 27 September 2011 Today when I drew the curtains at the end of a soft grey-green rain-day, I smiled in deep and blessed content, touching the mists and rain-wet leaves you wore. You turned to me and took my hand and smiled, softly, as can only you, tiptoeing into the secret corners of my soul, I reserve for you alone. The joy you brought to me this perfect day, wrapping your shimmer words around me like the seven veils, sang me your heart’s water music songs in tones that fused my being with yours. Owl |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
There is a magic to your words, owl. I always feel like an eavesdropper when reading your work. Truely a pleasure. Michael |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Michael, for your very beautiful words. Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Beautifully done, Owl. Damn near misted this old guys eyes. ~~ Those who are silent are the first to be shot. ~~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Jerry. Smiling. Giggling at the "damn near"! Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is so lovely... I thought I'd copy my favorite lines, but it's every bit perfect! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Deep unmet yearning here. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Ruth, for enjoying it so much. Thank you, Charly. At first, I didn't understand the "unmet", but yes, I suppose, in a way, it is so. Owl [This message has been edited by Sunshine (10-07-2011 11:53 AM).] |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
O the colors that run amok when the leaves feel hydration lovely colorful poem  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Sorry I missed your reply, Emma, earlier. Life sometimes happens so very jam-packed, as it did this week - all positive, but nevertheless, jam-packed and exhausting! Thank you very much. Owl |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Diana... this brought a smile, so soft, so tender are the dream words. Lovely! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Karilea for the beautiful reply and for editing a message as requested. Smiles. Owl |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
I am a rainbow dreamer, so with slightly crossed eyes, I read this. The words are beautiful-profound, and they sparked the fire of my experiences. In that dream state, I saw Rita Dove speaking about your poem. "In the nighttime kiss the press of desert to liquid sky we learned to see star-wise deeply into what is danced down at the surface. And there you were, veiled, leaning "star-wise" With your talent flowing onto paper by your pen. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, ice, for the really beautiful poetry (not just of Rita Dove's) and kindness and appreciation of your reply. Wow! Rita Dove! I had never heard of her, but with your mentioning her and that exquisite extract I googled her, and I am truly honoured to be mentioned in the same breath as her. Smiles. Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (10-09-2011 03:38 AM).] |
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