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OwlSA
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0 posted 2012-10-06 03:55 AM



PAUSE
5 October 2012

It was that single note
of some song
she heard
that stopped her breath,
and she and time
blended into a forgotten sculpture. . .

and chimes of beloved clocks long stilled,
and fragrances of night flowers
as milky as the moon,
and poetry so sweet on the tongue
to make her cat purr louder
and her dog nuzzle closer,
and rough barked trunks
which pressed their secrets
into her adoring hands,
and little waves rushing
their salt-water horses
on to the beach
under the stars,
and shadow whispers
and sunshine touch,
pervaded her mind
and her heart
and her smile . . .

for a moment,
that night
of recall.

Owl

© Copyright 2012 Diana van den Berg - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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South Louisiana
1 posted 2012-10-06 07:48 AM


What lovely thoughts she discovered when she paused and recalled.

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

OwlSA
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2 posted 2012-10-06 09:39 AM


Thank you, Jerry.  Yes, she thought so too.

Owl

Richy
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3 posted 2012-10-06 10:08 AM


Diana, you poetry is as exquisite as ever.. this was mesmerizing..

such a wonderful talent

OwlSA
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4 posted 2012-10-06 11:07 AM


Thank you, Richy, for your sweet thoughts and kind words.  

Owl

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
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Spring, Texas
5 posted 2012-10-06 04:16 PM


I love the play of memory(ies) in one's life, and the effects it has... this was wonderfully done, my friend.

j.

OwlSA
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6 posted 2012-10-06 05:14 PM


Coming from you, Jimmy, the memory-master, this really means a lot.  Thank you.

Owl

2islander2
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by the sea
7 posted 2012-10-07 12:48 PM


very nice, loved the atmosphere and images,
thanks diana,

yann


OwlSA
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Durban, South Africa
8 posted 2012-10-07 02:29 AM


Thank you, Yann.  I am glad you enjoyed it.

Owl

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California
9 posted 2012-10-07 08:33 PM


Sometimes recall can be such a joy especially when you can share it, Diana.
                                   Ida

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