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ctowen
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since 2001-10-18

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Green Mountains of VT

0 posted 2001-11-07 01:14 PM

Deep Within The Murky Soils

Deep within the murky soils
of the ancestors before me
I stretch, I wonder ...
how did I come to be?
My being began to tremble
my soul began to quake
I felt the urge to secure my roots
expand my awareness and awake
It had been a long, long winter
and time has now come to see
that my new life, my being
my soul, shall grow and take

At the first sign of steady warmth
I begin my upward flight
seeking almost forever it seems
the sun, it shall be my guiding light
Though clouds begin to cover my path
I do not begin to fear
the rain I will absorb and
in the process aid the clouds to clear
By this time sleep will overcome me
as closer comes the night
day in, day out
month after month
time passes year to year

My happiness will be well sought
but not always found
The bad times will be plenty
more so, it will seem, then anything around
But, as long as there is a purpose
a reason why I am here
I will stand tall, proud to be what I am
I will show no fear
As a thick mist blankets over me
and darkness creeps over the ground
I will know my time has come
my purpose well ended, I will shed but one tear

I would feel sorrow only for the knowledge
I have not learned,I would miss the clouds
and the rain they brought
for the sun I would have yearned
And as time creeps closer
I will be able to see
as my being settles and my soul begins to wander
I know where I am, how I came to be
This brief look
at my life I see
the long sleep which I have earned
deep within the murky soils
of the ancestors before me

[This message has been edited by ctowen (edited 11-07-2001).]

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

1 posted 2001-11-07 02:11 PM

Ah, that eternal search for the physical "who" brought us about...

well done...

RosePetal

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since 2001-08-26

Posts 2985
South Florida

2 posted 2001-11-08 05:44 PM

Hey there ctowen,

I enjoyed your poem, very well expressed with lots of truth behind it.
Good Write, Looking forward to reading more from you.

RP

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2001-11-08 05:49 PM

CTOwen~
This piece is rich and warm with wisdom~

'I would feel sorrow only for the knowledge
I have not learned'

Wow ... just a great read~
Thank you for sharing~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

4 posted 2001-11-08 05:49 PM

CT....a masterpiece...written well.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

5 posted 2001-11-08 06:47 PM

YES, this one is a keeper for me. I really like metamorphosis imagery, and searching for roots and the trail of life is such good subject matter. Well done, poet.

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25

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Virginia

6 posted 2001-11-08 07:00 PM

beautiful!!!

strength, endurance, hope...... written with grace and style

ctowen
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since 2001-10-18

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Green Mountains of VT

7 posted 2001-11-09 01:52 AM

I am deeply honored by each
and every one of you
thank you
for your kind comments
and sharing your
enjoyment
for this piece

I feel privileged
to be amongst you
again
thank you
*smile*

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

8 posted 2001-11-09 07:08 PM

This speaks to me, as I have been searching a lot lately, for the reasons, and the meaning of it all.You expresed this beautifully.
Sandra

ctowen
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since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

9 posted 2001-11-09 07:34 PM

Questions I can do, its someone with all the answers I have troubles with.
Sometimes I have found that to find the answer it is best to look at the root of the problem and search from there.
Its not always the best, or the shortest route, but its usually the "truest".

Keep a smile shining bright
as the moon on a warm lover's night
and your search will soon peak
as your heart finds words to speak

Thank you Sandra

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

10 posted 2001-11-09 10:45 PM

A deep introspective write here CT, I enjoyed it very much. Very well written. Made me think of my ancestors, and how I wish I knew more about them, and how I wish I'd asked more questions of my grandparents. (Mind you, my aunt did the family tree and says we're descended from an Irish king...but hey, she's more dreamy and fanciful than I am, so I don't know if I believe her!!! lol)

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

ctowen
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since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

11 posted 2001-11-10 10:49 AM

Fanciful, maybe, but dreamier ... I have my doubts!!
I would have to agree with your Aunt, I can sense the hot, royal Irish blood in you.
Its a very warm feeling!!
Glad you liked, thank you. *s*

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

12 posted 2001-11-10 12:51 PM

I would feel sorrow only for the knowledge
I have not learned,I would miss the clouds
and the rain they brought
for the sun I would have yearned
And as time creeps closer
I will be able to see
as my being settles and my soul begins to wander"

stunning....the whole poem....but this, wow....wished I had penned that!

Greeneyes~

****

I keep my ideals,
because in spite of everything,
I still believe that
people are really good at heart.
Anne Frank
09*12*01

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 11-10-2001).]

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