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serenity blaze
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0 posted 2012-03-22 05:56 AM



* * *

listen

it is raining now

hear the sizzle of the day

relinquihed as reluctant sigh

surrenduring himself to night

crazy moon astride him rides

across the hidden stars and cries

in triumph

of the reconcile

rosy red twilight

amiss

of nearly touching fingertips

in loving longing listlessnes

cicada sing the hymn as dirge

acknowledging the day

they pray

hidden there within the leaves

chanting dhildrens eyes away

stay innocent

"Go home and bathe"

blow bubbles in the tub

and pray

before your feathered lashes fall

together in the rapt enthrall

in ponder of the history

of what this day might have conceived

fecund fraught fertility

sprawled across the bed between

linen sheets of comforting

too eager for more restless days.


Humans--they are grown this way--

kissed by mystery.

* * *

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyC59VuGbMs

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JerryPat2
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1 posted 2012-03-22 06:19 AM


Like the message of this one, Serenity. And, even as I write this in an early morning time it is still raining.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

serenity blaze
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2 posted 2012-03-22 06:22 AM


*smile*

There was poetry in that last band of rain, it's really nice to have a friend nearby who heard it too.

thank you lovie.

OwlSA
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3 posted 2012-03-22 07:17 AM


This is the most beautiful lullaby I have ever heard (and yes, I heard it, along with the rain), Karen.

Owl

Ron63
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4 posted 2012-03-22 01:42 PM


I love the sound of rain and the smell it kicks up from the earth and reading the first couple of lines in your poem brought that sound (and smell) right back into me mind.

I like the night sky too, being an amateur astronomer, so you poem hit the right cord for me.

Good poem and very enjoyable.

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5 posted 2012-03-22 03:50 PM


Humans--they are grown this way--

kissed by mystery.

~*~

Love it!


serenity blaze
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6 posted 2012-03-22 09:54 PM


Thank you all so much for reading...and that rain Jerry and I discussed earlier is just going on and on.

I think I'll let it.

It sounds so nice...sleepytime tea and my bri-bear, early.



My love to you all. ty again

OwlSA
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7 posted 2012-03-23 04:02 AM


What is a bri-bear, Karen?

Owl

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8 posted 2012-03-23 12:46 PM


We had the rain before it moved across the Sabine... but it didn't whisper such inspiration into my ears! LOL I love this soft and sultry beauty!
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9 posted 2012-03-23 09:21 PM


stay innocent

If there was only a world where this could continue, with the soft fall of rain nodding us off, with no other cares and a smile on our face...loved this write

JL
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10 posted 2012-03-23 09:46 PM


"sprawled across the bed between

linen sheets of comforting

too eager for more restless days.


Humans--they are grown this way--

kissed by mystery."

Beautiful poetry!
Great insight...

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

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11 posted 2012-03-23 10:03 PM


girlie~*~*~

your words here harness the rhythm of the rainstorm in the loveliest way~*~*~

~write on~

XOXO

              

serenity blaze
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12 posted 2012-03-24 03:58 AM


*smile*

Bri-bear...I sleep with a teddy bear--two, in fact. There is Bri-bear, who has been everywhere with me...from hospitals to Tennessee, Crowley, and? He comforts me so much I got him his own bear, a baby-bri-bear.

And I don't mind if the whole world knows it.

It rained a lot and I slept a lot. I heard the French Quarter lost power for a bit, and I'm sorry I missed that. It's interesting when that happen, candles, and a bit encouraged lock down, via unplugged music and spirited free drinks. I've experienced that a few times and it's really nice.

I think I'm gonna try for more sleep now. I appreciate your time time and thoughts.

My love to you all.

ebonygirl
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13 posted 2012-03-24 11:08 AM


Loved your poem, Serenity and Jewel's song.
Ms. E

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14 posted 2012-03-24 01:24 PM


Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah, Sweet Serinity!
Huggles
Jaime

OwlSA
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15 posted 2012-03-24 05:52 PM


Oh, Karen, that is just too beautiful.  I adore teddy bears (have a pair of teddy bear slippers, the left one is Teddy and the right one is Bear - used to have rabbit slippers called Ambi and Dextrous, but they were stolen) and I when I see teddy bears and cuddly animals toys in a shop I want to buy every single one partly because I love them all and partly because I would hate any of them to feel unwanted.  I just love that you gave Bri-bear his own baby Bri-bear!  I bet they are the happiest teddy bears in the world.  Thank you for making them so happy.  Where does the Bri part of Daddy Bri-bear come from?  

Owl

serenity blaze
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16 posted 2012-03-24 08:03 PM


Brian.

and I am thinking of ordering these for my daughter's birthday--she loves psychology, and when I saw them I thought I was seeing things:
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/freudian-slippers


Isn't that just the cutest thing???

OwlSA
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17 posted 2012-03-29 02:44 PM


Thanks for the explanation, Karen.  I should have thought of "Brian", duh!  Sorta did momentarily, but discarded it immediately and forgot all about it because it seemed to easy to be the answer, lol.

Yes, the Freudian slippers are very cute (for being based on a mere human, lol!).  Love the write-up on it:

"Slip into a pair of Freudian slippers for the ultimate foot therapy session. These plush, comfy slippers will keep feet cozy and supported, and Freud's red tongue will wiggle when you move your toes. Now all you have to do is lay down on the couch and talk about your childhood. Made in China."

Owl

JamesMichael
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18 posted 2012-03-29 10:19 PM


Fine writing...James
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19 posted 2012-09-30 04:18 PM



~Humans--they are grown this way--

kissed by mystery.~


beautifully penned, loved it!!

Marchmadness
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20 posted 2012-09-30 09:04 PM


I hope when it finally rains here I will be so inspireed. That last line is genius.
                                   Ida

JamesMichael
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21 posted 2012-10-04 10:01 PM


Fine writing...James
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