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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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I would Explain the Sky There are so many big things and yet I squint and catch some small winking just waiting for explanation. I would explain the sky, yet one small star holds me and whispers of shadows that stars make on night sky’s dark plane and the music in the void that causes angels to weep, they whisper of treasure and to imagine an opening where brilliance falls all around like marbles gay and melting color. There are so many dusty roads, and one time I found a dull stone shaped like a heart, not perfect but obvious, and it enlightened me and quenched my romance in a perfect minute. There are questions popping all around like bubbles the big hand blows sweet wind wild wind, hot wind, treacherous wind, and I lean into truth as if I could see it there with some enormous righteous intent displaying obvious answers invisible answers that I have to walk around and study with creased and pressed thought Because sometimes simple is so complicated [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 06-23-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
GOD, I JUST LOVE THIS POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!! It defines you as the talent you are... amazing, simply amazing jm |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Martie, indeed, sometimes simple is just that... and this is beautifully put, my friend. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Martie, Oh, I really like this style. Wonderful work!  Joy< !signature--> Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old time is still a-flying, And this same flower that smiles today To-morrow will be dying. -Robert Herrick [This message has been edited by JOY 14 (edited 06-22-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
You are just something else ! What a talent you possess ... I'm just sitting here shaking my head and giggling softly ... Yep ! You are something else ! AMAZING you are. Love you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Christopher J Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 94 |
Do you have any books? wonderful, wonderful...i have a thing for beautiful endings, and yours is one of the best I've read so far! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
One of my favorite poems of all time from any poet in history. It is truly great, Martie and should be in the book Liz |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet Marie--you say the nicest things. Claire--thank you sweet lady. Joy--Im so glad you liked this. Marge--you are the amazing one! Christopher--A book....I wish...sigh! I have a thing for endings too...thanks for such a wonderful compliment! Liz--You always make me feel so talented...you are the best!! |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
It seems so hard for me to pick a favorite of yours, Martie, they are all so beautiful! Denise |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I'll stuff the ballot box to get this one in!!  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise--thank you for always being there with such gracious replies. Deer--start stuffing! |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
An enchanting name, and an enchanting poem.. ^_^ Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
exceptional as always Martie... wonderful poetry. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
*sigh* this was beautiful... ~H |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Martie... your verse is always so exceptional in it's flow and pace and imagery. this is a wonderful piece. I can't wait to see it in print. |
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Rindercella Member
since 1999-11-12
Posts 64La La Land |
I like this. It is alive with image. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Martie~ This is a great piece of work...very well written and a lovely read Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
OK Martie - that's it...you're coming with me and we're writing poetry together...ok????? Please don't argue...lol K |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
So very talented you are, Martie. Any poem of yours would get my vote, which means you should publish all your work for our enjoyment! Corinne |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Yu Lan--you are the one with enchantment in your name...thank you for liking my poem. Mike--Thanks for the exceptional reply. X Angel--a sigh is a wonderful compliment. Doreen--I admire your writing and look forward to seeing it in print. Rindercella--thank you for such a nice reply. Tracie--I'm so glad you liked it. Kamla--I'd love to go with you, cause I think you are going somewhere!! Corinne--You write so beautifully, I'm so glad you like the way I write. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
I'm serious - I would actually love to write a poem with you Martie... and I didn't mention the first time how very much I adore the title of this one... K |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Martie, WOW, Im at a loss for words, any thing I could possiably come up with could not do this work of ART justice. WOW as Marge did shaking head in amazement!!!!! Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
I had to get up and walk around this insightful offering twice before I responded. This is just so beautiful and thought provoking. The majesty of simple things...how True and inspiring ! Hope you don't mind that again I must share your Heart's musings with others. Beautiful ! My Best, Geoffrey |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Martie, I remember this beauty back in open and how it took my breath away... It has done just that again... You are truly an amazing poet hon. VOTE! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kamla--you know I'm waiting Cerenity--Wow is a wonderful thing to say! Geoffrey--I am overwhelmed by your response to this poem...and of course I don't mind that you share it---that is a truly wonderful compliment! Dark Angel--thanks for the sweet words and the vote |
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