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This Cleaving has no Number
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This Cleaving has no Number |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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This Cleaving has no Number It has been such a long time, love. Such a road that weaves its magic into this song now, love. I remember the newness of skin we melted in that first sublime embrace, you with your sweet youth in ardor and I withered by this passion’s door you opened with some magic that glanced and feathered toward me from the blue of your blue gaze. I played into your soul a rhythm born from sagacity and travail of heart. I played it and you fell into a depth I didn’t know. Was it so many nights that I cannot count which starry or mooned, cannot count the times my back has warmed by your sweet chest that heaved in slumber and sent me sweetly to dream in safe and delirious familiarity. You, who freed me with your cageless door, have met me with a blessed timeless grace that keeps the wings for opening and joys in the flight to watch. We have both danced around winging our lovely song with living and the years have fallen thus across the meandering mix of spirit two, as if our twirling was held by forces from a plan already known. Can it be so long, love? This cleaving has no number for the counting is too precious and we are still ongoing in dance. < !signature--> In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 01-19-2000).] |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
This is a very beautiful poem, Martie. Nathan |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nathan, thank you for reading and for the beautiful, I appreciate it. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Martie... Once again a most wonderful piece of poetry you offer. I find in very difficult to write free, but your heart sings within this format and we of PIP are blessed for the song. I bow to you and yours for the constant quality of work. Two thumbs up and a pair of toes too boot! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ahhh, Martie, such a beautiful dance! I love it!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Your song was heard like the trill of a bird. I found it all of love and nothing absurd. Well done. Sy |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Scott--What a lovely thing to say--I feel very complimented, Thank you! Denise--thanks for dancing with me Sy--Loved your verse in reply--thank you for reading. It always trills me when you comment on my work. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 01-19-2000).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Martie, I had to check back on the title cause I thought it said "this cleavage has no number"...ooops, cause I was going to say mine can't make up its mind either...my apologies for my humour..and I love the poem..  HUGS< !signature--> Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 01-19-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I find myself again inside your poetry. Everything comes to life in your words Wonderful, Martie Love Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
*sighs* What a lovely dance of words |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
RG--Thanks so much for the laugh and for reading. Liz--thank you for your wonderful comment Ruth--thanks for the lovely dance. |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
That's a beautiful poem Martie ... really enjoyed it ... Rainbow, ROFLMAO @ clevage ... I told you not to post when you don't have your glasses ! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Oh yeah.... Can I have this dance - for the rest of my life.... Somebody said that, didn't they?... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie- I hear the music of a heart in a lovely duet with love. Beautiful, lady. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
This is outstanding A very nice poem you have written there Thank you Martie The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Martie, I really loved this one. It gives so much belief in long lasting love. You are so lucky. Parker |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
"and sent me sweetly to dream in safe and delirious familiarity" I love this line Martie.... Most beautiful piece.... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
JTF--I'm so glad you enjoyed reading this poem and thank you. Nan--yes, somebody did say that, but I can't think who. It was a beautiful song. Thank you beautiful Marge for your read and comment. Helmut--Thanks for the outstanding. I appreciate your comment. Parker--I am lucky, and thank you. Pepper--thanks so much for reading and for your comment so sweet. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
May your dance continue. *S* Beautiful poem, Martie. (And Anne Murray sang "Can I have this dance for the rest of my life" *S*) |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thanks, suthern, now I remember. I can even hear her singing it. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 01-21-2000).] |
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