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A Meandering of Tranquillity (A Springtime Poem)
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A Meandering of Tranquillity (A Springtime Poem) |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments 
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A meandering of light tranquillity Winds through this ancient soul ~I’ve known this place~ Where lichen gathers soft in corners And tree-fingers curl around Fiery morning sun... Fresh earth billows up behind me As onward I travel Through a shadowy, Faintly dampened wood. Sensual appears the curve of sky, Bending down to touch the grass That wafts on the horizon line ~Sacred are the grainy sunbeams~ That push past leaf-clusters And dapple ever so gently Upon my windblown hair. Sorrow once suspending heavy Within my winter-weary spirit Has faded into buoyancy ~And my darkness falls to hibernation~ I tread through these forests Feeling daylight shimmy upon my skin And knowing freedom Of thought...and of destiny... Once again. *Krista Knutson* |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh what do not I like about all these lines....lichen....tranquillity....the whole sense of calm.... oh yes....Alwye...oh yes.... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 03-22-2001).] |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is simply lovely!!! I think you should submit it... |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Spring of the earth and spring of the spirit are both beautiful and reliable events. You describe it all so beatifully, as ususal. You never disappoint. Thanks for sharing!  "Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel."-Machiavelli |
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Dusk Treader
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since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Once again another beautiful poem, my dear! Loved your imagery and subject matter, I've always enjoyed spring. I thought that "Where lichen gathers soft in corners And tree-fingers curl around Fiery morning sun..." was just way cool.. Especially "gathers soft." It is unique and I like it. Great piece, sweetheart!  "And every state of mind, left to itself, every shutting up of the creature within the dungeon of its own mind - is, in the end, Hell" - C.S. Lewis [This message has been edited by Dusk Treader (edited 03-22-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sensual appears the curve of sky, Bending down to touch the grass That wafts on the horizon line ~Sacred are the grainy sunbeams~ That push past leaf-clusters And dapple ever so gently Upon my windblown hair. Sorrow once suspending heavy Within my winter-weary spirit Has faded into buoyancy ~And my darkness falls to hibernation~ I tread through these forests Feeling daylight shimmy upon my skin And knowing freedom Of thought...and of destiny... Once again. =========================== Oh dear...not only is K wafting...but shes taking a poetic dapple and adding a shimmy  me muse is verdent in poetic envy again. *L* you never cease to amaze me girlie... things look so much more lovely when we see them thru your poetic vision and gifted pen. "Sensual appears the curve of sky, Bending down to touch the grass" I rest me case very very cool write K. oh you speak to me in riddles |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
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Ohh Krista, wow this is absolutely beautiful. I agree with Sharon, Submit!  Sensual appears the curve of sky, Bending down to touch the grass oh simply stunning! I may know the word but not say it I may know the truth but not face it I may hear a sound a whisper sacred and profound but turn my head indifferent. Natalie Merchant [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 03-23-2001).] |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I love spring! This is beautiful, Krista. |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Sunshine- Thank you so much, I appreciate it.  Sharon- Maybe I will, LOL....thanks for the reply my friend.  Erica- I'm glad you read and liked my friend, it's always great to hear from you!  Abrahm- Thank you for the kind words, my dear, they're always appreciated. And LOL @ you, I saw you edited out a certain non-word....you're a silly goose sometimes. JM- Tis been a while since I've been wafting...I'm glad to revisit that feeling. And I'm really really glad you read and enjoyed, it's always so nice to hear from you. Maree- Thank you my friend, I appreciate it! Elizabeth- Thank you! *Krista Knutson* |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Krista, your delicate images make this a stirring tale of transformation. Thanks for sharing it here. 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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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I must agree. . . I loved the images that you've used here. . . excellent. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
i would love to be able to hear this read aloud by someone other than myself.... lovely lovely poem. Jamie |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Krista--This is wonderful writing...I felt as if I was there ...and I know I have had that feeling that nature somehow brings, that renewal, strength..sigh...thanks for this! |
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