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Before the flood
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Before the flood |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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Before the flood In a few hours hence The beast will be loosed The one that determines Where next, I abide The bird-like chittering Of the woodstove As it heats and cools Taps an impatient counterpoint To the regular checking Of the clock on the mantle (The Beasts’ Sepia fingers curl Grasping Ochred edges, Gain purchase and begin) This is the music That accompanies my musings As I try to determine Which parts Of this already spare life That I’m willing to give To the river outside (Inching his fluid bulk Over long-confining earthworks To eagerly explore And claim new land) And so, lose myself In the tangible fog That hangs above The billowed snow Like cotton wrapped dark Dripping timecicles Letting an unexpected peace Infuse my spirit Within the acceptance That he is What he is And cannot be denied (With a ravenous sweep He attempts to satisfy His desire for Terran Sacrifice) ______________________________ Gads! Too much snow, melted by too much rain, Makes Ed head for the hills! The river should crest(Again)sometime Monday. Sheesh! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sheesh is right! You do have a rowboat or at least a life vest dontcha? I'd toss you a spare lifeline, but I've misplaced mine during one of my recent moves. Dang Ed, hang on! |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I really liked this.  Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Dragon Mistress Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 289Washington, USA. |
Greatly enjoyed. Tanya |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Sorry to hear this ed you do have another place to stay i hope!! |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ed, So sorry about you circumstances but they certainly inspired a wonderful poem. This I like much: "And so lose myself In the tangible fog That hangs above The billowed snow" and THIS: "Like cotton wrapped dark Dripping timecircles." Please take care...God bless, Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Very nice.. . When I shall die, death shall not scare, nor have no thought.I shall be happy, and tis no lie! .... Dont ask.. =/ Anyone can write, But only poets can capture the heart. |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
you'll pardon the grin in grim times as these but this? is different for you....and good damngood yes.....the river carves a new path through the tangled underwordbrush tis a good thing...as long as the house stays dry |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
giggling here...good write! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"The bird-like chittering Of the woodstove As it heats and cools Taps an impatient counterpoint To the regular checking Of the clock on the mantle" Yeti? I find this so intimate...like the the clock pieces of your mind here. absolutely lovely lovely listening beauty. Yanno I love ya. Doncha?  |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Yes, the "Hills are alive with music," run to them and dry ground...well, damp ground. I love your "pictures" and your word fusings. Such a grasp you have on coinage of phrases. You truly evoke your feelings well, wranx! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Like cotton wrapped dark Dripping timecicles" Love this...your imagery is beyond compare. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
One does not master the river nor do they build on its banks with impunity... it lives in a desire to change itself as well as its course. Higher ground... kind of like this poem. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I really enjoyed this read....Thank You!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I have been there! Scary but exhillerating! Head for them thar hills, Mountain Man! Can't picture you as a Merman! You don't have a tail! Ahoy, there matey! EA |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Ah, a cool drink of wranx in the evening is better than a shot of Irish whiskey.... Two shots, now, we might do a deal.... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ed - dont know I missed this one - excuse me for arriving late - ahh the flood line: This is the music That accompanies my musings love this I do - and runnnnnnnnnn . . . xxoo |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Hope this flood didn't do the damage anticipated - both figuratively and litterally. Core |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'As I try to determine Which parts Of this already spare life That I’m willing to give To the river outside' Having lived on the banks of the Ohio...remember it well. |
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