Open Poetry #49 |
Sacramento |
Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Come morning I see as geese do the river because the sky to my eye is what geese see Sound holds them together formation affirmation the river a path to the green pleated grass and the woven fields of corn even bright heads of sunflowers to the vine-covered trees blackberry brambles and tule grasses of the delta That cool delta breeze makes a song from just leaves and blesses the wind chimes awake through the night in the quiet forgotten Shadows fall from houses where heat closes windows and kisses tomatoes until plump and ready to settle the meaning that was never a question I thought that the sun slipping into the ocean had the curve of a love song wrapped in its cheek until I saw it melt in the river beside me swallowing diamonds around my bare feet Softly the pigeons sip from the morning dipping reflection from just watered lawns knowing life is always delirious with change and lasting like love and front doors finds the way home just like geese do ---------- |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh Martie, the fourth and fifth stanza's are so beautiful and descriptive. This is a fantastic poem. We've (at least me Heh.Heh) have missed your poetic skills. Dammit I'm Mad is Dammit I'm Mad spelled backward. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Definitely miss your writing, my friend - and you haven't lost a beat since last I read you. Beautiful, poignant piece ... loved it. jimmy |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Beautiful Martie. Welcome back you have been missed. jo |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
What a nice surprise to read you here today Martie. Your poetry is so pretty and full of wisdom from a life well lived. Or so that's my take and I'm sticking to it. missed you... |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
It is a treat to read you again! We are glad you stopped by for the Holidays! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Just beautiful, Martie. What a gifted poet you are. Ida |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
very beautiful verses, indeed, reading them, i can't imagine it is winter in Sacrmamento, it is surprising yann |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I thought that the sun slipping into the ocean had the curve of a love song wrapped in its cheek until I saw it melt in the river beside me swallowing diamonds around my bare feet Oh, Martie, Martie, your verses are breathtakingly gorgeous! Such a gift that you came in here, please do that more often, for you are pure inspiration! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jerry Pat…thanks for being so quick to comment and for letting me know what you enjoyed. It is good to see you here holding the fort. Hi Jimmy…nice to see you. Thanks so much for reading. Hi Jo…thanks for the "welcome back" Hi Lori…I hope all is well in your life. It's nice to see you too! Thanks for such a nice comment Ida. Yann…I didn't write that poem in winter…it's just a look at the things in Sacramento that I love. It's been raining & cold today. Margherita You have an amazing way of making someone feel very special. Thanks for the lovely review. I think you are the one that is special. |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
Alive with empathy for nature, and a treat to read. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Wonderful imagery. Geese never grow old. |
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Grouse Junior Member Posts 10 |
Martie .... some things, like your gift, never change. Hello. RMW |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Beautiful imagery, Martie. I feel as though I an there. Ida |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: Pleated grass... woven fields... tule... Only you make visual, reality... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
wonderful...james |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand-fine magnificent imagery ... I am especially fond though, of the line: "...life is always delirious with change" great writing! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Descriptions of delight, such imagery you let us peep at, but only you can see the magic behind how the world ticks...loved this poem Martie..thank you..hope you are well? Goldenrose. |
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