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VAS
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0 posted 2002-09-01 11:58 AM


Early Autumn Garden

caterpillars
cling atop spindly spindles
waving, dancing, pirouetting
in the breeze

and in the leas
they drink in a bit too much sunshine
and in their stupors
wave and wobble
above the earth
till breeze slows
and they seek equilibrium
as if they’ve disembarked
the carousel
or downed a fifth
of vermouth
and lost their couth

while lamenting
they’re just weeds
who’ve gone to seed
flailing in the breeze

©September 1, 2002


watching the grasses in my flower bed, the ones that planted themselves and survive heartily above the pink petunias and beside the ferns

their fuzzy heads look so much like caterpillars clinging to green poles

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2002 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-09-01 12:33 PM


I truly enjoyed the imagery and the feelings that the images elicited in me. The mood was so comforting. This poem is a keeper for me.

I think you would enjoy my poem SUMMER DAYS, currently on page 14 (and dropping!). We seem to see nature with the same eyes.

Linda

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2 posted 2002-09-01 01:26 PM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, I tried getting that iage in my head and it sounds sooooo cute! (kiss on cheek) This is beautifully detailed, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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Canada eh.
3 posted 2002-09-01 01:35 PM


Oh so beautiful Virginia...love this one.
~Hugs~

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