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Snap Shots of Time milestone 9003 and counting
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Snap Shots of Time milestone 9003 and counting |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Snap Shots of Time A feather drifts blown from a mother’s delight just a piece of fluff crossing the porch hesitating by the sheets in sun dry flapping passing the camellia bush and the laughter of a little girl falling falling The path behind the house around the plum tree a gallop of broom pony through the hole in the fence into spring green weeds of the vacant lot away away Catch me not grandfather with your fetid breath and big hands I will dazzle you with my bravery now and leave you to your war of feeling all unsure behind me grasping grasping I hold the words I seek though transient my mind change spills my color down halls of ivy and shouts upon the roof the opera into all the open windows listening listening Rock me my baby is gone take me to the place of grace where candles burn in wake of grief tiptoe across the porthole where peace resides let me be the holder of your warm again again Break me with your harsh judgment watch my pieces fall around you while I wait for something that I thought was cherish and find that there are many other feelings forgiving forgiving Take me now this love all wild and gleeful And rearrange my life all mixed and matted calm the tangled weave and breathe me sweet for hands can touch a place so kept a part with healing healing See this key that time has made to lock away the bitter feelings made of wood so finely crafted from a place far beyond this earth thrown into the curve of the rolling hills then grown a tree where I lay me down dreaming dreaming Two strong spirits came from seeds of youth all unsure and folly building boys all pout and playful who build another girl all dimpled sweet and love finds me still with my arms open smiling smiling In this place of day now I am a marveler of what I find in the search of all so keenly human that celebrate a soul of gladdened knowing nothing can take what cannot break for loving loving |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Congratulations on the Milestone, my dear, you've penned your recalls, woven your dreams, left us breathless with many a poem of sheer Martiesque delight, and I am pleased to know you as a fellow moderator and a poetess of persuasion, for if ever a person could take an average reader and make them a fan of poetry, it would be you.... |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Wow.Congratulations on this milestone.I have missed reading your writes.You awe me every time. Peaches |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) CLAPPING WILDLY!!! YAY!!! OH MY GOSH, CONGRATULATIONS ON 9000, SWEET FRIEND, JUST 1000 MORE AND YOU WILL BE MEMBER PATRICIUS!!! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSS) This is the perfect poem to top off this milestone, sweet friend, a celebration of sheer delight of the pleasures of life and love and memories we share together! (kiss on cheek) YAY!!! We all love you so much, sweet friend, we're all so proud of you! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Martie, I think you know by now I've always admired your works. This was certainly no exception. It was Exceptional ! Congrats as well on your 9000th. Doc |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
CONGRATULATIONS MARTIE, this is a wonderful poem you have written.If I am right I saw a bit of sadness in the memories. Wonderful poem. floria |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--what a dear you are...you make me smile with this reply. Peaches--Good to see you...thanks so much for stopping by and for this sweet reply. Noah--Thank you for sharing the celebration with your exuberance. Doc--If I didn't know before, now I do..thank you for being so sweet! Floria--thanks for the congratulations...and yes there is sadness in some of the memories..they all mix together to make me who I am. |
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Canuckster Member
since 2002-01-09
Posts 285New Mexico, USA |
Writing heals. The things you don't say here are just as powerful as what you do. The reading between the lines allows others to personalize your feelings and enter into the poem with you. That is powerful. I understand some of this. As much as I am able perhaps. You have taken a thing of pain and suffering and translated it into a vehicle of healing and beauty. Well done. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Fabulous write, Martie!! I have to tell you, I enjoy your work very much.  Congratulations on your 9000th post!!! Quite an accomplishment!!!  All writing comes |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
What a wonderful poem to celebrate that you are over 9000...what an awesome number that seems to me. CONGRADULATIONS!!! Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Sweetest sister of this heart ... I felt each page of this album turn in tender recall~ You leave me breathless with the depth of your thoughts~ Nobody ... but nobody does it better~ Yeppers ... still my bestest reads EVER~ What a wonderful championing spirit you share with us~ I love you .... congratulations sweet poet~ You are awesome my friend~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Rock me my baby is gone take me to the place of grace where candles burn in wake of grief tiptoe across the porthole where peace resides let me be the holder of your warm again again Break me with your harsh judgment watch my pieces fall around you while I wait for something that I thought was cherish and find that there are many other feelings forgiving forgiving Take me now this love all wild and gleeful And rearrange my life all mixed and matted calm the tangled weave and breathe me sweet for hands can touch a place so kept a part with healing healing See this key that time has made to lock away the bitter feelings made of wood so finely crafted from a place far beyond this earth thrown into the curve of the rolling hills then grown a tree where I lay me down dreaming dreaming ============================================== poet poet ... gifted gifted. Could you write any more touching? could you write any cooler? This is such a glorious gem of pen and a fitting poem to mark your milestone... Congrats sweet Martie...and thank you for the many replies and support of my work that make up some of this number. Most of all for sharing your poetry..for as I've said many times...the world is a far lovelier place when seen out your kitchen window thru your eyes.   love you girlie.Even thru the darkest phase, be it thick or thin |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Martie, there is so much to this one, so much. Congratulations this is a finely woven write. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Congrats and I never cease to marvel at your graace of chaos. Simply wonderful. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Martie, you have left me breathless with this tender write. A very beautiful and moving piece. Adding to my library Congratulations on 9000! Maree |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, Martie, you wrapped it all around and make all of the time sing, as only you can do. Congratulations to you...very gentle smile |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
CONGRATS! on your milestone. As usual you grace the page with beauty and charm seasoned with the depth of a poet's perspective. Marvelous writing! "Take me now this love all wild and gleeful And rearrange my life all mixed and matted calm the tangled weave and breathe me sweet for hands can touch a place so kept a part with healing healing" I just had to drop in and comment on this because you are such an excellent poetic gem of a writer. I loved all of it but I love the philosophy of that verse! Have a nice day! Eric |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you so much for such heart warming replies. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Congratulations on 9000 and thanks so much for sharing this with us, Martie. I can see all of the depth and color in your beautiful and vivid snapshots. A very heartfelt piece!  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
As I was packing for my move, I went through my photo albums and scrapbooks... and feel I've made that memory trip with all its highs and lows once again... such is the power of your words. You write your life... and capture the reader's heart. This is magnificent, Martie... one that begs reading again again... and so it shall be. *S* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, This is so much more than a milestone of time or events or of the spirit. It is a powerful and yet delicate blend of words, that somehow cling to me as I read. I have always loved your poetry, but there are certain ones that will always stay in my heart. I believe this is one of them. I admire you so much for your talents, and equally for who you are. Love you Liz |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Martie....you always seem to leave me speechless and fumbling over the proper words to say to convey what I am feeling after reading one of your writes...this one has had the same affect on me....so, I will just say, Thank You dear poetess and... Congratulations on the 9000 posts! ~Warm Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
CONGRATULTIONS on your 9000th post, my friend, and the grand tour down memory lane with the many things it took to grow you into not only the wonderful poet you are, but the truest of friends. BIG (((hugs))) and a kiss on the cheek. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I remember the first day I came to this site and read your work and sat in awe at your ability to animate almost anything. I read more of your work and felt the gentleness of your words, like you wove a poem of the finest thread, and wondered how does someone use the same words as I do, and re-arrange them to sound like this? Well here it is a year later, and I still am wondering the very same thing. I am in awe of your talent as a poet, and although I want to congratulate you on this enormous milestone, I wanted to say now that I know you so well- I have the answer to that question. The words you use come from the purest of hearts, and a soul of unconditional love, and compassion, with an appreciation for all living things around them, and you were given this gift to share with us those things that we do not see! I humbly bow before you in awe and appreciation for making me see things as they should be seen. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing your poetry with me. ~* CARPE' DIEM *~ |
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poeticdreamer Junior Member
since 2002-01-17
Posts 46 |
Awesome poem! Awesome accomplishment! |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Martie ...touching. Bob |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Martie, This one gave me chills and I had to start reading it all over again. Marvelous. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I'm overwhelmed by the responses to this poem...thank you so much those of you who have become such good friends, your words are priceless and treasures to me..and to those who have replied that I don't know well, hope that will change. Through poetry it is so easy to read pieces of the heart that are precious to friendship. Love and peace to you all! |
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