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The Magic Show
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The Magic Show |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Magic Show Oh, I always knew the magic of rainbows in the morning dew, and necklaces of spider’s web after a storm, or the sound that serenades dreams in cozy flannel winters, but I always looked with human eyes. Today, I saw the magic in raindrops through the eyes of my black feline friend, with fur bejeweled in rich display of natures’ jewels. She refused to come in out of the rain, instead she lounged on table just outside the window, mesmerized by raindrops sliding down a plastic sheet across the chair and down onto the patio where a pool was growing. Each drop was like a diamond, a marble of translucent hue, that teased her paw, for when she had it it was gone and another slid gracefully to just beyond her reach. The capture had her baffled as she flaunted, chasing feline prowess with sideways glance then pounced with great stealth upon a myriad of crystal balls rolling-rolling down down into a pool of liquid silver. ‘Twas so, I saw embarrassment fleeting across whiskers as she slid with grace undaunted, like a skate boarder on stairs that lead into a crash, hers, the waiting sterling of a cold splash. Then with great dignity she exited the stage and left me with her caprice and a smile. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
WHat joy our pets can bring. I never really cared for cats.....but you have me wanting to go and steal my next door neighbors now.....  What a wonderful image you have given in your wordsThere are two kinds of pedestrians...the quick and the dead. Drive it like you stole it. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
And me thinks your poetry is a touch of magic... wonderful my friend. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
First Knight--pets are delightful most of the time...thanks so much for likeing my poem. Mike--Your words in reply are magic--thank you. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ What are you ... a magician or something?  Only you, Martie-The-Magnificient, could pull this one out of your hat. 'I saw embarrassment fleeting across whiskers' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Enjoyed your kitty's near cat~astrophe through your grand poetic storytelling. ~ Claire |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Always look forward to your poems, Martie! They are all so beautiful! Corinne |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Delightful, Martie!!  Denise |
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MyPenNameIsSam Member
since 2000-03-06
Posts 94usa |
loved it  love your descriptions -molly aka sam |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Martie, This was wonderful, its neat that she did not want to come out of the rain. Cerenity |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
i must concur - to me your poetry is magic in itself. michael |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Martie~ Wonderful.... I was there watching your cat! You made me smile and laugh,thank you. -SEA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You capture a moment so beautifully... and share it magnificently... I love this, Martie! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
My cat would be so surprised to know that her antics pleased so many people--she dropped into our lives as a wild kitten from the alley--that's why her name is Needful. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments!! |
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