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Meadowmuse
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0 posted 2000-01-04 07:10 PM


The Willows

'Twas all but bare and fresh~frosted the morn
that I, still in nightdress, pulled slowly the door
and saw, through nighttime's long escape
'pon hallowed well, the ancient cape.
Nobility's cloak, 'twas lost it seemed
'neath mossy stones and misted dream.
And out I slipped to stroke its sleeve,
inhale its fragrant ageless weave.
And with each breath my mem'ry strayed
to the willows, the dewstrokes, the kisses' cascade.
As embraces, most humble in honor's recline,
rising treasures awakened, passion's gasp nonconfined.
And as I drew inward this christened cloak's scent,
'twas the willows at daybreak ... discovery's intent.

Dear LadyClaire



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Denise
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1 posted 2000-01-04 07:18 PM


Beautiful, Claire! Simply beautiful!

 Denise


Local Rebel
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2 posted 2000-01-04 07:25 PM


Serenity.  
Meadowmuse
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3 posted 2000-01-04 07:57 PM


Denise, Local Rebel...thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

Dear LadyClaire


Martie
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4 posted 2000-01-04 08:04 PM


Oh, I just loved the feel of this--so lovely.

 In the dew of little things,
the heart finds its morning
and is refreshed.
(ee cummings)

Kid Pedestal
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5 posted 2000-01-04 08:07 PM


Your work stirs in my mind, well done....
Nan
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6 posted 2000-01-04 08:07 PM


The Willows do have a flavor of their own, don't they? You've captured it nicely......
jaxjoy
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7 posted 2000-01-04 08:17 PM


I love this....very passionate and beautiful
Meadowmuse
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8 posted 2000-01-04 08:44 PM


Martie, Kid Pedestal, Nan, Jaxjoy...thank you all for taking time to let me know what you think. So glad you enjoyed this one.

Dear LadyClaire

Deborah
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9 posted 2000-01-04 09:56 PM


What a beautiful poem.  Relaxing and inspiring, thank you.
      Deborah

hoot_owl_rn
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10 posted 2000-01-05 12:41 PM


BRAVO!!!! Check out my publishing hints forum....need to  
Meadowmuse
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11 posted 2000-01-05 11:19 PM


Deborah, thank you...so glad you found beauty in this.
Hoot Owl, thank you...don't think I'm ready for publication though, but thank you just the same for your kind comment. Seems the heart trips a more tender gait when sharing the wonder of words.  

Dear LadyClaire


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12 posted 2000-01-06 12:25 PM


The imagery and mood created are first rate!
Meadowmuse
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13 posted 2000-01-06 01:41 AM


Thank you, Balladeer...I am pleased that you found it to your liking.

Dear LadyClaire

whiskey
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14 posted 2000-01-06 03:43 AM


Claire,
This is wonderful, left beautiful images in my mind  

Meadowmuse
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15 posted 2000-01-06 06:54 AM


Thank you, Whiskey...so glad you enjoyed it.

Dear LadyClaire


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16 posted 2004-08-16 12:25 PM


very nice
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