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I Feel Brand New
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I Feel Brand New |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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I Feel Brand New Along the cracked patio the cement is algae green and a Johnny jump up is poking its head, small and bright from the asphalt. Bent and taking glory from small promises of spring this gardener grips and pulls and piles from the soggy earth glorious weed’s rampant climb. I can cut the wet logs for a smoky fire come evening where this hearth is heart. I feel brand new, this day is so familiar. Where are the voices, spilling play of children darting in the tumble that was this morning’s glory? I am so full of the vibrancy of their curled and blond youth that I am watchful and on guard. No, that time has passed me and stained this place where I stand in easing-back ink that I see now is blurring even as I read. The lawn that is covered with new leaf and berry is as familiar as a lullaby that rocks time into believing it is safe from moving. It is only this day that is brand new. Truth is as apparent as my blue-veined hands. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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KathieO Junior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 14Canada |
Great stuff Martie! Cycles too can be freshing and brand new....your attitude was definatley brand new, that's whats counts....how we start each day. KathieO |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
But gardening does tend to rejuvenate... *S* I can't be young again... but I can still rejoice in the growing. This is lovely! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
MARTIE!!! Second to the last verse, ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE, as is the entire poem. You continue to leave me breathless with your talent. Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-29-2000).] |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
How I envy your ability to write free verse... Absolutely wonderful... flows so smoothly. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Move over Mike, make a little room for me, okay?...Martie, nothing can be said of perfection, so I will merely thank you for the touching gift you've shared with this poem. Each day is brand new, and each day after. ~ Claire |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful, Martie! Excellent writing! I can relate to that feeling so well, too!  Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kathy O--Circles are my favorite shape and so are new days. Thanks for reading and comenting. Suthern--you are so right...rejoyce in the growing. Thank you. Liz--To leave you breathless leaves me breathless. What a wonderful compliment. Mike--I am the one with envy for you. Claire--A wonderful compliment from such a poet as yourself. Denise--Thank you--you are great at understanding. |
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