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Dr.Moose1
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0 posted 2002-06-11 09:37 PM


They rise and fall as wing-beats on the breeze,
such notes in gentle cadence it would seem,
conducted by an other-worldly being,
had woven them to this, my waking dream.

The muted wood-winds flute is softly heard,
now once again to traipse imagined verde,
its' voice is that of myriad smaller birds,
companions in this song that has no words.

The drum of partridge sounds a tympani,
as insects string their notes in harmony.
A gentle flow of water spilling free
in vibrant pool, the fool I've been, now sees...

The image of a traveller, tired, who longs
to once again become part of the song.

© Copyright 2002 William E.Kleist - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2002-06-11 09:44 PM



Doc...this is lovely...
and read aloud, lovelier still...thank you...

Dr.Moose1
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2 posted 2002-06-11 10:10 PM


Sunshine,
No, my thanks to you. I am among the displaced. Perhaps part of the penance for being who I am. My connection to this world
is yet to be complete. I see the artificial,
which I embrace, yet,long for what's been lost in its' pursuit. Given enough time, I may be able to reconcile these opposing forces. I do fear, however, that once this happens, I will no longer write.Thanks again for indulging me.
Doc

Elan
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3 posted 2002-06-20 11:38 AM



I don't know that we would want
a world, quit of your voice...
keep writing while you search, Doc...
we need your voice
and your wisdom

Munda
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4 posted 2002-06-20 05:02 PM


I hope you'll find what seems lost, but don't you dare to stop writing ever! I'll send Red into "bewilderment"  to haunt you! Geesh, that by itself should be enough to keep writing.

Enjoyed this much Doc.

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5 posted 2002-06-21 09:43 AM


I like this very much, Doc. *S*
Dr.Moose1
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6 posted 2002-06-22 03:00 PM


Elan,
Thank you. I get kind of maudlin at times. Feeling as if I'm so wrapped up in the pace
of things that I'm missing what's truly important.
Doc

Munda,
Thank you my friend. No need to send "Red" out just yet, although she's welcome to drop
by anytime, as are you.
Doc

suthern,
Thanks,
I've got a little shack about three miles from nowhere, right next to nobody. I think it's about time I got back up there for some R&R.Thanks again.
Doc

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