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Martie
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0 posted 2000-11-21 09:24 PM


    My Proud


The mountain rises and falls,
large boulders dot the road
and break in dots across the path,
the roots of the Manzanita
cling to the air,
their coppery branches reaching,
oak trees climb the ridge
and below, the river is so clear
you can see gold shimmer
like dust under its riffle.

My grown up child of green magic eyes,
the one I twirled round the room with
singing, "just like me,
they long to be, close to you"
and he just laughed, his blond head
thrown back, watching the ceiling spin
until the tumble of his energy
took him folded on the couch.

He, now so handsome and so sure
in his new sleek black car
taking the corners of view
up into and over the top of dizzy
‘til we sweep the valley from the window
and see the silver ocean
slanting across the horizon

Love is so boundless in this becoming
that he is, and I so warm to think
from my smile he took his lips
and he curved them into gentleness
that becomes him, for my proud
circles around him and I know he must
feel this treasure that his becoming
gave to me.



© Copyright 2000 Martie Odell Ingebretsen - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2000-11-21 09:43 PM


This is pure gold in great green eyes...

and I thank you for it!


Karilea
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I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




Mike
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2 posted 2000-11-21 10:28 PM


you never cease to amaze me with your abilities my friend... wonderful poetry.
Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2000-11-22 12:08 PM


Oh, Martie~
What loving thoughts from the ink of a mother.
Forever are those moments etched in timeless joy.

This is wonderful and you continue to be ...

*Heart-Hugs*
~*Marge*~


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4 posted 2000-11-22 12:14 PM


My grown up child of green magic eyes,
the one I twirled round the room with
singing, "just like me,
they long to be, close to you"
and he just laughed, his blond head
thrown back, watching the ceiling spin
until the tumble of his energy
took him folded on the couch.
======================
Love is so boundless in this becoming
that he is, and I so warm to think
from my smile he took his lips
and he curved them into gentleness
that becomes him, for my proud
circles around him and I know he must
feel this treasure that his becoming
gave to me.

========================
motherly love and pride becomes you ...
and him ... and this very special poem.
wonderful tribute sweet poet ...
seeing him thru your eyes...yes his becoming is a beautiful thing to behold
love ya
me

Martie
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5 posted 2000-11-22 11:08 AM


Karilea--Thank you for such sunshine words.

Mike--Hi, so glad that you stopped by.

Marge--Heart hugs back, my friend.

Janet--Love to you too!

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2000-11-22 11:13 AM


Martie,
Excellent, I do so enjoy your writing. Sy

Sven
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7 posted 2000-11-22 12:23 PM


A lovely tribute from a Mother to her Son. . .

Wonderful my friend. . .  

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Mark Bohannan
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8 posted 2000-11-22 12:27 PM


Would you be wantin to adopt an Irish cowboy my friend?  This is a lovely piece from your heart but knowing the beauty of your heart and soul, I would have expected nothing less.  No wonder I love your works and you at the same time my sweet dear friend.
Martie
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9 posted 2000-11-22 04:11 PM


Hi Sy...thanks so much for letting me know you like my poetry...I like yours too.

Sven--thanks for your kind words.

Mark--I would love to adopt you (and your horse too)...You are so sweet with  your words...how could anyone resist ...hugs to you!

Wilfred Yeats
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10 posted 2000-11-22 08:43 PM


Your way with words always amazes and pleases me so much - I run out of words trying to tell you - could 'feel' you justifiable pride and love in every phrase

Kit McCallum
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11 posted 2000-11-22 09:02 PM


Oh Martie ... your pride and heart-warming devotion shines so brilliantly through these endearing images you painted so beautifully. Very lovely indeed!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

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