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Treasures of Tranquility -- duet with snowpants
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Treasures of Tranquility -- duet with snowpants |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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 Lace of mist from turbulent cascades Forming bridal veil over virgin braids ... Kisses of promise dancing on the breeze In a ceremony of spirits in floral seas ... Mystery of sorrow’s bestowed luxuries Joining serenity’s tide with instinctive ease ... Haven of synchronized silence providing reprieve ... Marigold swirling violet into its weave ... Wisdom of ancients flood destiny’s eyes As tears of elation greet crimson skies Embrace of centuries unite with intimate pledge Releasing our vows across emerald ledge ... Silken breath of chance’s bountiful hand Granting respite from unyielding reality’s demand ... Tomorrow’s certainty allowing uninhibited expression As residual droplets trail in succession ... The birth of today washes my spirit clean As yesterday’s oblivion is now visibly seen ... Tomorrow’s tranquility flows in thundering falls Through treasures of nature as she calls ... Mark Bohannan Kris Hartley I have found in you ... a reflection of me ... and a path to the peace I have sought. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 06-08-2001).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smilkes widely) OH MY GOSH, THIS IS SOOOO GORGEOUS!!! My mind flooded with the lovely visions both you and snowpants golden hearts reflect, the iridescent muses of the waterfalls, the bridal veil mist, the silence, all painting like an artists masterpiece before my falls! STANDING OVATION!!! MARVELOUS DUO!!! You two have shared the magic of Mother Nature in all your splendors! I love it!!! You have such a beautiful heart, dear friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Well now! THIS is certainl a beautiful write, you two! It certainly deserves an awestruck look from me!  I love it! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Beautiful poetry! Poetry written in it's finest form.....This is a wonderful duet and I commend both of you for your skills....... "wisdom of ancients flood destiny’s eyes as tears of elation greet crimson skies embrace of centuries unite with intimate pledge releasing our vows across emerald ledge..." Pure refreshing poetry! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
the birth of today washes my spirit clean as yesterday’s oblivion is now visibly seen... tomorrow’s tranquility flows in thundering falls through treasures of nature as she calls... ****** oh my, how beautiful....what a treat to read...enjoyed every line, this is truly a fabulous write. love it....my dear friends. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Just stunning. Beautiful! What a lovely way for me to start my day |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
This is very beautiful..the imagery is amazing and the flow is perfection. It would appear that this duet was indeed a hit! Great job to you both, and thank you so much for sharing it with all of us~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Words of "teach" and "pupil" blend with perfection in a description of one of nature's gifts I personally appreciate most. *S* This is an absolute delight to read... the imagery is stunning and the rhyme is flawless. Thank you for this visit to a place where tranquillity and peace reign. *S* And congratulations to you both... you've given us a treasure! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
wow you two this is incredible. dare i say one of the best duets i've seen at this fine place! wonderful absolutely lovely writing from both of your pens. you should do this more often, the result is completely breath-taking. encore please  love ya both. amy "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wow!! This is wonderful you two...awsome imagery..perfect flow! |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Lovely! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Lace of mist from turbulent cascades Forming bridal veil over virgin braids ... ============================ Haven of synchronized silence providing reprieve ... Marigold swirling violet into its weave ... Wisdom of ancients flood destiny’s eyes As tears of elation greet crimson skies Embrace of centuries unite with intimate pledge Releasing our vows across emerald ledge ... Silken breath of chance’s bountiful hand Granting respite from unyielding reality’s demand ... Tomorrow’s certainty allowing uninhibited expression As residual droplets trail in succession ... The birth of today washes my spirit clean As yesterday’s oblivion is now visibly seen ... Tomorrow’s tranquility flows in thundering falls Through treasures of nature as she calls ... ===================== you guys make it really hard to pic a fave line here.... With both of yours alway impressive gift to pen imagery its no surprise this is full of so many beautiful images and visions as well as the poetically perfect turn of phrase... and of course the impressive mix of Kris's vocabulary...and Mark's gift of cadence and rhyme flow... all wrapped up in the continued quest to find inner peace and harmony with ones soul and its connection to nature and the spirit who lived here first. this is poetry in motion...absolutely beautiful guys.  she said I dont know why you ever would lie to me like I'm a little untrusting when I think that the truth is gonna hurt ya ~MB20~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 06-08-2001).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Noah--thank you very much for an enthusiastic reply. And I do appreciate it as I know Kris will. Temptress--to leave you awestruck is a great compliment. Thank you for the wonderful reply. Ethome--thank you for your always sincere and complimentary replies. Your support means much my friend. Charisma--Im so glad you love the poem and that you found it a treat. Thank you very much for your kindness wonderful friend. RP25--stunning and beautiful are great compliments, thank you very much. Holly--to have your sweet words is a treasure in its self, Im glad you enjoyed the poem, Hit?...well I dont know about that but it was a pleasure to write. Thank you my sweet butterfly friend. Ruth--Im so very glad you enjoyed this and I do know that you appreciate nature in all of her splendor. Thank you much for the wonderful reply and the treasure of your friendship. Amy--So glad you found it breathtaking and I would be honored someday if there were an oncore as I enjoyed writing with Kris very much, however it may be awhile until I can get back on line and be able to reply to all of my friends here. Thank you so much. Martie--Im so glad you found the imagery awesome and for you to find the flow perfect means the world to me as do your wows. (you know how I can be about that)  thank you dearly my sweet friend. Karilea--thanks JM--I wont make you type your own thank you so you will have to wait for Kris to put it down for me. gv ge yuhi my friend.Kris--thank you so very much for allowing me the honor or writing with you. I think maybe the roles of teacher-pupil have been reversed. I truly enjoyed the experience of wriing with you, and also learning some new aspects of poetry. Now its your turn to get in here and thank these wonderful people. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
~these are all found in North Carolina        [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 06-09-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SnowPants and MarkB~ Such a lovely cascading of thoughts blended here in gentle caress~ Mark~ Gv ge yuhi ! I miss you and can tell you are still enjoying the calling of your name by the spirit fathers. *As for the lovely waterfall graphics, I've probably visited almost all of the waterfalls in North Carolina and thank JanetMarie for the introduction of the photos in her reply. I certainly enjoyed this ! Love n' stuff~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Absolutely took my breath away...beautiful beyond my words to express... Smiles to you, dawn |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I needed absolute quiet while I read this and that is the highest compliment I can pay you, as I needed to hear the waterfall and feel the spray, which you did. Your images were utterly as perfect as the flow and rhyme. Oh, did I say I loved it? ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them ~*~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Luscious poeic thoughts. Much enjoyed. Sandra |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Noah: yes, thank you for your very enthusiastic reply...it's great to know you liked it so much! Temptress: thank you for your kind words...I am glad you enjoyed this! ethome: thanks so much...this is actually my first duet, and, who better to do it with than the Teach himself? Charisma: thank you...I'm happy to know how much you enjoyed it! rp25: why thank you...I'm glad we could start your day nicely for you! butterflies: thank you for reading...I'm glad you liked this...it was definitely an honor to have my work enhanced by Mark's talent! suthern: yes, I do give him the credit for showing me another side of writing...but thank you so much...I am glad that you liked this! Aims: hey girlie...the best? wow...that is definitely flattering! I'd love to do an encore...hmmm...we'll see, I guess! thanks so much, m'friend...yer da best!! -e ~~~~ Martie: thank you so much...I appreciate your kind reply! LIW: thanks so much! JM: well, m'friend...you flatter me, and Mark, too, I'm sure, with your compliments...but, I thank you so much, and I am happy that you liked this! and thanks for the very cool pics, too! they're beautiful! Marge: thank you, my friend, for your wonderful comments! I'm glad you enjoyed this! Martha: thank you so much for your kind words...I'm happy you enjoyed this so much! Mysteria: well, that is definitely a great compliment! thank you so much for reading! Sandra: thanks...glad you could stop by! happy you liked it! And a special thanks to Mark for the privilege of this "duet." I enjoyed this immensely and hope for that encore that Aims asked for!  sp  I hopelessly, helplessly, wonder why |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Mark & Kris:  Bravo! What an absolutely beautiful, imagery-packed and serene poem. You should be very proud of this masterpiece (And I truly mean that!) Into my library this goes~Take care, Melissa~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
White Feathers--Gv ge yuhi ! Thank you dear sweet Marge for all your support and guidence in this time of my questing, and your friendship since I came to Passions. Martha & Mysteria--thank you both so very much for such a wonderful, generous replies...I know you both joined Passions fairly recently and that you read my work while Im not there to return the favor means much.I look forward to when I can get back on-line full time and read your work as you so kindly do mine Sandra--thank you much my friend, so glad you enjoyed this. Melissa--thank you sweet poet for such an enthusiastic and sincere reply. Thank you all for your continued support...I appreciate your kindness in my absence more than my words will convey |
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