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Arizona's Beauty |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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 Arizona's Beauty Eastern horizon kissed as morning sun shines Joshua trees perk up with arms raised high Yuccas sprout forth in jest of pointed spines Sagebrush nestled with one half opened eye Reptilians race for their favorite place to bake Basking early as they shed the nightime chill Yawns of lizards and stretches of desert snake Roadrunners dashing against mornings thrill Saguaros cushion life under feet of western finch Cholla cactus huddled against the paloverde trees Fuchsia,orange, and yellow of bottlebrush clinch Adorning desert's floor dancing in morning breeze Desert tortoise lumbers along with decades of age Jackrabbits bound in distorted visions of rising heat Desert rats playing hide-n-seek with shadow's cage Wildflowers misting the air with aromas so sweet The desert's beauty is ours on this wonderful day As it beckons us to share in nature's perfect view I awaken with wonderful promises of natural play Finding Arizona's beauty within the wonders of you Mark Bohannan   |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh my ... simply stunning Mark! What an incredibly descriptive poem, so full of visuals, it just played out beautifully through my mind the whole read. Wonderful wording ... excellent writing my friend (and gorgeous pics)!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~What a display mister,...what a display. Of words and images. Beautiful. Fav. line,...'Yawns of lizards and stretches of desert snake',...how cool. *Peace. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Mark~ I have yet to get to Arizona, but now I'm thinking I just might have to go.....you have painted beautiful images in my mind with your magical words...... -SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ The display of your words are beautiful ... the photos exquisite. What a beautiful combination they make. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
"The desert's beauty is ours on this wonderful day As it beckons us to share in nature's perfect view I awaken with wonderful promises of natural play Finding Arizona's beauty within the wonders of you" What an inspiring presentation, Mark. Your last verse, so very in"sigh"tful. Beauty is found by eyes that know how to see. Thank you! Rainydays |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautiful presentation, Mark. It reminds me of the lines of the immortal poet Claude Horshank who wrote: I was so sad when I left Phoenix I went through a box of Kleenix love your work  |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mark- WOW! this is so beautiful.you've painted such a wonderful picture in words here...i can almost see it now, as i look out my window. i love this.  hugs, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--this poem is just the way it is...I love Arizona...beautifully done!! |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Mark, this one is beautiful, but not as beautiful as the sunset glinting off high ice clouds, turning the Foothills into a prism of corscating hues. I drove through Arizona back in November, then came back down in August...still here, come to think of it...although, at times, it feels like Satan's jockstrap, only not as humid.  Alicat, the Yuman Zonie If I were any more laid back, I'd be in a coma. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'The desert's beauty is ours on this wonderful day As it beckons us to share in nature's perfect view I awaken with wonderful promises of natural play Finding Arizona's beauty within the wonders of you' Very romantic ending to a great poem, my friend! Excellent read!! sp  Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Saguaros cushion life under feet of western finch Cholla cactus huddled against the paloverde trees Fuchsia,orange, and yellow of bottlebrush clinch Adorning desert's floor dancing in morning breeze ================= The desert's beauty is ours on this wonderful day As it beckons us to share in nature's perfect view I awaken with wonderful promises of natural play Finding Arizona's beauty within the wonders of you ===================== Well just as I said you would... you painted us all there... who better than the king of imagery to write us a portrait of so many views and visions .. I dont think ya left one detail or desert creature out ... and the pics are an added bonus .. makes me want to jump in that cowboy chevy and ride into the sunset EXCELLENT write me cowboy arteeest .. but then I knew it would be when ya told me about it.... we bow to the masters pen.. later-desert-dweller-gator me |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Mark, I have never been to Arizona, but you have surely taken me there through this masterpiece. It tells me a great deal of nature's call for us to listen. Well done! Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
wow! very beautiful mark  seems there are many wonders to be found in arizona...  hugs ,dg my soul is painted like the wings of butterflies...fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die...i can fly--my friends -Queen |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Mark~ This sure is beautiful...excellent write my friend, great vision and visuals, just loved those pictures Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh my, big brother.....you are the master of the craft, and you've given us some magic with this one!!! This is so special, but to me even more so, as I lived in the desert for years, and miss it's beauty. Thank you for stirring up some very wonderful memories!  Follow your dream! |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
I live this piece every day. You wrote it through the eyes of a poet. Brava!! Snow |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
Oh, Mark! Exquisite,exquisite,exquisite! ( I think I need to take a road trip )Thank you for this! ~ Beth |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Awesome Mark my friend simply awesome, Oh how I love this, such clear and beautiful images. As for the pics they are wonderful, utterly stunning. Only the master of craft could have produced such a wonder, and you have in spades. Now this is one definitely for the the notice board, think how many people this will inspire and lift today. Just love this one truly Take care and thank you for posting this, it's such a special poem. Marsha |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
wonderful.....thank you for showing arizona's beauty....it must be wonderful to live in a country with such a beautiful sight next door, and as always superb. Charisma |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I'm sure this is exactly how it looks Mark...as those from Arizona here have mentioned. Hmmmm with the mention of snakes and rats though I think I'll stay where I'm at...  Beautiful imagery and weaving creating a painting across the page today~ |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
As much as I love my home, this makes me want to jump on a plane and take an extended look at what you have to offer over there. Beautiful poem, Mark. Dee |
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Poet's Sister Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 80North Carolina |
God made it...you described it...what a partnership! Beautifully written and the pictures compliment it so well. |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Well Mark, I've never been to Arizona, until now....You have written so beautifully of it I feel as though I've seen it all with my own eyes. Wonderful! Bonnie |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Mark, As always, stunning in write and imagery. You do make Arizona sound inviting... except for a few snakes EEEEKS!! I'll just stick with my gator's... hehehe Deb |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Thank you everyone for your kind replies. My time is not as free as it used to be. I would normally reply to everyone individually so please forgive me for not this time. The time I save will be spent replying to as many of you that I can. I am deeply appreciative of all of your wonderful comments and I cherish each and everyone of them. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Saguaros, ruffed lizards...I spent some time on a desert area once...dry hot days, the coldest night I ever spent...wonderful in its diversity... as is this... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
"I awaken with wonderful promises of natural play Finding Arizona's beauty within the wonders of you" Yep - polishing that crown of yours - you're gonna get this one back my way - AZ is a Favorite Location for me too |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Vicky-thank you for the friendly smile and the second visit. Karilea-Yes it is indeed and if one were to ever visit for just a 24 hour period it would be enough to haunt them and entice them forever. Thank you much. Wilfred-Polish it well my friend as you will be wearing one of mirrored reflection for the rest of your days. Thank you greatly my friend. |
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Passions Voice Member
since 2000-10-23
Posts 291Michigan |
Wow, this is wonderful. I've never been to Arizona, but you made me feel as if I was on your guided tour. Great poem! passion is life. . . |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Hey Mark...I was thinking...how about submitting this to the Arizona Office of Tourism? I've reread this one several times, and coupled with the graphics, I'm sure it would be a winner. Alicat |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Mark, THank you for the beautiful visions and the wonderful photos. Since I was a little girl, I always wanted to see Arizona, and now I have seen it through your eyes Liz |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend, I came back for another read, well actually I've come back several times, but not left messages. This is so beautiful, truly wonderous, I've added this to my library naturally. The reason I've left one this time is that this was enjoyed by all who walked by it. And being in the main entrance of the hospital that was quite a few, it's a very busy hospital. Quite a few asked me to extend their thanks to you. So on behalf of the majority of visitors, staff and patients many many thanks. Take care Marsha :  /font>< !signature-->Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 10-24-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Passions Voice-Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed the tour. Alicat-Thank you for the site info and I did send them the poem and will wait to see what happens. I am glad that you enjoyed it enough to come back again. Liz-I am glad that you could finally see a part of it. You must make time to go see it though when possible. Thank you. Marsha-Thank you for coming back and also for posting it on the board at your work. I am honored that you would do that. |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Right on Mark! Must be a wonderful place. Sounds like it is by your words. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mark- i know you KNOW how special this one is to me...i LOVE it! the beauty you've penned here is a direct reflection of the beauty of your heart. missing you...hurry back. hugs to you, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
Mark, this is wonderful and so, so true; you made me miss it so!!! I lived in Phoenix for eight years....and all around there on many trips....Arizona is a beautiful place; thanks for the trip down memory lane Pepper "A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth." Percy Bysshe Shelley |
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