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Amaryllis
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0 posted 2010-11-09 11:52 AM


Mortar and Pestle
(to anyone who`s ever been either.)
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The tiny, pungent seed, dark with essence
given her at birth, by the great Mother-
she still has it, kernels hard within
the tenderized core.
Though  heavy hands have pressed,
have turned, have twisted-
grinding fine, shell and all are dust
now, just a powdered cinnamon
or nutmeg, cardamom mysterious
within her crucible of stone;
still, the architect of alchemy
can`t know: how the milling concentrates
this oil, changed perhaps, but stronger, lighter-
when lifted to the air, by breath or breeze.

© Copyright 2010 Amaryllis - All Rights Reserved
Eusta B. Mae
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1 posted 2010-11-09 12:07 PM


I LOVE THIS! It really spoke to me. Lovin' your stuff Amaryllis. ebm

Amaryllis
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2 posted 2010-11-09 12:08 PM


Thank you, ebm.  
My best~
Amaryllis

Dark Stranger
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3 posted 2010-11-09 12:25 PM


I put my oldest son's mortar up on a pestle, but that only lasted until the earthquake of overyou.  (sorry prozac again)  kewl stuff ms
Martie
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4 posted 2010-11-09 12:30 PM


Amaryllis....lovely use of language to create a mood.  I'm impressed.
Amaryllis
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5 posted 2010-11-09 12:32 PM


Thank you, Dark, and thank you, Martie... sure do appreciate your reading and comment!  
Best~
Amaryllis

JerryPat
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6 posted 2010-11-09 12:36 PM


There is one thing about something ground down to its powdery substance, it can rebuild in any form it pleases.
Amaryllis
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7 posted 2010-11-09 12:42 PM


Thanks Jerry... yep, that `tis true!  Thankfully  
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Best~
Amaryllis

Prasad Nataraj
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8 posted 2010-11-09 01:27 PM


Fine writing Amaryllis, I can feel those fine frangance in this write.

"Hardwork pays in the long run"

Amaryllis
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9 posted 2010-11-09 01:29 PM


Thank you, thank you, Prasad~!  
Best~
Amaryllis

Sunshine
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10 posted 2010-11-09 02:23 PM


quote:
...still, the architect of alchemy
can`t know:


Too true. Good stuff here!

s1nfully_1nn0c3nt
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11 posted 2010-11-09 03:18 PM


It is after one is crushed, when one finds true strength. Enjoyed this.

-Trina.

"To decieve ones self, is truly a grueling battle. One which we're destined to lose."

naturegirl
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12 posted 2010-11-09 04:53 PM


I feel many emotions with this poem but most of all I can smell those aromas like I was crushing them myself & I feel...damn hungry!
thanks for sharing.lol.

Earl Brinkman
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13 posted 2010-11-09 05:35 PM


I have a weakness for pieces that are unique and quirky and tell me of things that I have never experienced.  This is memorable.
Earl Brinkman
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14 posted 2010-11-09 05:42 PM


I reread this again.  The mortar and pestle (to anyone who has been either) took me to a different place.  If I read it that way I have been there.
Amaryllis
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15 posted 2010-11-09 05:52 PM


Thank you so much, Earl... yes, unfortunately many of us have been there... but we do emerge stronger for the crushing.
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Thank you, Sunshine! Much appreciated  
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And thank you too, Naturegirl, and Trina... I do appreciate your reading me, and commenting  
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My best to all~
Amaryllis

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