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The River |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The River The river gathers strength to the sea to the sea It awakens the rocks the fire puts out holds the life of rainbows digs a whole to grow to grow The river is a story a song it is peace it is raging listen Ride it white foaming into the shallow lay next to her in dream life sustaining power life taking scream Walk along the headlands listen to the touch of great things water to water the giver the taker a whisper a scream a dance a dream The river is a story a song it is peace it is raging it is a poem listen forgive me if I throw words around and melt when you say my name, for I am still just a traveler trying to find a home yet, knowing that I carry it around, and sometimes its just too heavy! [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 11-01-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I am so glad you heard all this... I'm even more glad you took time to share it... thank you... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ There is motion in the river of your thoughts~ 'The river is a story a song it is peace it is raging it is a poem listen' Beautifully written~ *Hugs*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* I love rivers. In the spring when they are swollen from the melting snow I love the feeling of power that fills me as I watch them rush by. In the summer when they are tranquil and calm I love the way they fill me with such a feeling of serenity. BRAVO!!!! I love this poem.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. [This message has been edited by Startime (edited 11-01-2001).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I've heard the babble of the brook I've heard the gurgle of the stream I've heard the raging torrent scream I've read a poem to put in my book. Well done, as usual. You bring nature to life Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
[qupte]The river is a story a song it is peace it is raging it is a poem listen[qupte] I listen..... Beautiful work, Martie. God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Martie, This is a beautiful poem, and would also make a very beautiful song. Thanks for sharing with us. Dawn |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, Martie, gentle one, it reminds me of the song of Ol Man River. Having seen the Mississippi in different guises, makes the feel of this very real...very well done as usual from you...very gentle smile |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Thank you for this one, Martie. I've always loved rivers and have spent much time in them panning for gold, or just fishing. I love the music they make and it seems that you've captured that music well in this poem, sweet friend. (((hugs))) Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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