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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Pacific I have a secret stash of time of value only to me, a bank of imagery engraved into interiors, framed in mortal fragility. Flashes have been captured within a core of light - with all that is true. Someday, I’ll restore them, faded, but still within view. From hills, golden in God’s hands to fallow trees of winter reminders of life & death’s reality, while the ocean’s siren-song ceaselessly calls to me. A tiny finger of boundless trust held in mother’s hand - walked a pier over the sea when he was only two, locked into memory. Wellspring of harmony, my fair, untroubled girl, with vibrato tones softly sung, the ever watchful yet always playful one. Green hues transcending the clarity of beryl, a quintessential Celtic soul, my Pacific sends serenity in waves that ever roll. Learning to live with the ache of love’s separation, the alienation undermines, stretches across and around the distance it entwines. Other moments embraced so integral to self, carried innate within hold them and in return create the cycle again. © 2001 Corinne Bailey [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 01-05-2001).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is wonderful... very well done!! "my Pacific sends serenity in waves that ever roll" - Thanks for sharing! *S* |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
My mental pictures of the Pacific - stored in my memory - returned full force with this glorious poem - Thank you  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Bravo for an amazing work. Corinne, this is excellent poetry. Makes me proud to be Irish!! "Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Braveheart Kathleen |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
All these flashes captured are stored in a core of light of all that is true. Someday, I’ll restore them, faded but still within my view I agree this is excellent poetry *s ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Suthern! Bill, Irish Rose and Naked Thoughts, thank you! Corinne |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Corinne, How wonderful! Enjoyed this masterpiece thoroughly. 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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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Absolutely beautiful, Corinne!! Denise |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Daniel and Denise! Corinne |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
I have a secret stash of time meaningful to me, a bank of imagery engraved into interiors framed in mortal fragility. All these flashes captured are stored in a core of light of all that is true. Someday, I’ll restore them, faded but still within my view. Corinnee, as always wonderfully written, the first two verses especially spoke to me. It's in your eyes a fire that's wild and glorious Unhibited, unfinished in everything I do Let the morning rise like our hearts desire" whipping boy |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I'd have to say I hope that you never lose that time in a bottle and that you take it out every once in awhile and reflect like you have here...yes the beautiful Pacific! what a well done work of thought this is! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, sweet poet, nice to see you. This is a wonderful write, as always from you. I love the whole piece but the second last verse spoke right to me. Parker |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Darlin' - This really brings images into view. I can see your daughter holding your hand as you stand on the pier. What a lovely picture it must have made. |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
"From hills, golden in God’s hands to fallow trees of winter reminders of life & death’s reality, while the ocean’s siren-song ceaselessly calls to me." Corinne--Beautifully written. Enjoyed the read. Poeminister [This message has been edited by Poeminister (edited 01-05-2001).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Brian, Ethome, Park, Lngjhn, and Poemininster, thank you very much! Corinne |
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