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Martie
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0 posted 2001-02-01 04:58 PM


The Sky Admirer

Sometimes I wish
that I could find
an empty land
where I could stand
pure
in the desert dust,
swim on a glass lake.
I could be
a serene swan
or a lily,
the sky my admirer.

But one lone lily
hears no laughter,
a swan
in a lake without ripples
feels no touch
and the sky does not admire me
I admire the sky.

Still, sometimes I wish
that I could find
an empty land
that I could fill,
where sweet stars fall
and noble deeds grow
and songs sing each to each
and home is the heart.



In the dew of little things,
the heart finds its morning
and is refreshed.
(ee cummings)


[This message has been edited by Martie (edited 02-01-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Martie Odell Ingebretsen - All Rights Reserved
suthern
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1 posted 2001-02-01 05:15 PM


You give us the sky every time you post a poem, Martie. *S* (and I'm pretty sure that cloud just winked that the sky is a Martie admirer, too. *G*)
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2 posted 2001-02-01 05:44 PM


Oh Martie, this poem is splendid...
Ya know it brought a tear to my eyes and then quickly I felt the warmth of a smile...
Geepers sweetie, you have such a way with words...
I thank you for this enjoyed read
coco

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3 posted 2001-02-01 05:49 PM


And congratulations Martie on joining the Moderator team!!! See you in the Mod Forum! :D :D
Nan
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4 posted 2001-02-01 06:19 PM


Welcome to the moderate world of sanctity... This is a lovely poem, my friend... the only kind you know how to write..


Sunshine
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5 posted 2001-02-01 09:03 PM


Look at Martie....moderating....

Hugs you!


Karilea
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I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




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6 posted 2001-02-01 09:24 PM


Pure and utter beauty here Martie.  This is so gorgeous.  Thanks for sharing and welcome to the moderator team!  

*Krista Knutson*

I'm a slow dying flower
In a frost-killing hour
The sweet turning sour and untouchable...
-Natalie Merchant

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7 posted 2001-02-01 10:17 PM


Martie, this piece touched me deeply. Your beautiful writing style only adds to the beauty of your message. Thanks for sharing!

"Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather
"Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav



Martie
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8 posted 2001-02-01 10:44 PM


Friends--I hope we all have a place in our hearts, a haven that keeps us safe when all around is crazy...or even a place to be crazy when all around is safe...hugs!
Elizabeth
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9 posted 2001-02-01 11:12 PM


This is ideal for the Haven.
Wilfred Yeats
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10 posted 2001-02-02 12:52 PM


Somewhere - over the rainbow perhaps?
Let's both look - whoever gets there first - Throw a line out (or directions)
(I'm a rare male - I ask for directions)
It sounds a most lovely place

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11 posted 2001-02-03 04:14 AM


Martie,
I forgot to extend my congrats to you
On becoming a PIP moderator

CONGRATS SWEETIE"

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12 posted 2001-02-03 11:49 AM


Nicely done here Martie!!! I loved the glass lake part. A great read!



I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

JOY 14
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13 posted 2001-02-05 10:41 PM


The lily is one of my favorite flowers. A surly serene poem.  

Joy


Our doubts are traitors,
And make us loose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt.
~Shakespeare

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14 posted 2001-02-06 08:43 AM


This is a joy to read, Martie.

"I walked beside the evening sea and dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis



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15 posted 2001-02-08 02:25 PM


Congrats on joining the Mod Squad Martie, the moderator who writes heavenly.  
Martie
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16 posted 2001-02-08 04:48 PM


Hey...thank you all so much for your wonderful replies!  Group hug!
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