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Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

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Tamarac Fla

0 posted 2003-01-04 08:16 AM

Bob-o-Link

A bob-o-link sang in glee
It cannot wink but winked at me.
It wore the sarong of a leaf
And sang a song of disbelief.

It seemed to be a little coy
I listened with a heart of joy
And whistled back as best I could
And wished a wish it understood.

Moment’s paused then sang again
That sounded like a samisen
We did a duo in the morn
To greet the day as it was born.

And glory stopped a moment’s pause
In silence and without applause
And placed this moment’s revelry
Deep within my memory

This is the stay that paves my way
The touché drip of my decay

Samisen, A Japanese stringed instrument

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

1 posted 2003-01-04 08:24 AM

i like to sing with the birds that come
to my birdhouse in the spring,
i also read childrens books to my cat, michael at times,
but still, i am normal, i think
good morning

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

2 posted 2003-01-04 08:25 AM

A chirping good morning to you too Sy... This is great...

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

3 posted 2003-01-04 08:42 AM

Seymour darling heart, don’t look now but you’ve written something incredible again. This is a beautiful morning song and I love it utterly, this being one of those rare days I’ve managed to get myself in here, I’ve had my soul refreshed. Truly this is exquisite writing, as always you pass all expectation and lift your poem to the realms of real beauty. I love it utterly utterly utterly

Love and warm stuff
as always
Mushy

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the earthquake wind and fire

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2003-01-04 08:42 AM

inkedgoddess
Very normal and good morning.

Nan,
And a big

for you this morning.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

5 posted 2003-01-04 08:44 AM

Marsha
You slipped in while I was answering.
So a big good morning

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2003-01-04 08:47 AM

Mr. Seymour, I love to sing with the birds, too....

Good Morning!!!

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

7 posted 2003-01-04 08:57 AM

Ah this is so pretty Sy.
I miss hearing the birds sing during the winter.
Maybe that's part of what makes spring so special!
~Morning hugs and tea, Nancy Lee~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

8 posted 2003-01-04 09:38 AM

Sy,

Uplifting and fun read.

Enjoyed.

Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

9 posted 2003-01-04 10:07 AM

Seymour - the little sparrows are chirping with delight this morning - their feeder is full !! Enjoyed. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

10 posted 2003-01-04 10:13 AM

Sy....I know that you know what a doll you are...just can't deny it, don't even try.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

11 posted 2003-01-04 10:17 AM

garysgirl
Me too. :squeeze;

Nancy,
Tea sounds good. :squeze:

Pat,
Glad you enjoyed.

Chris,
Glad you feed the birds.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

12 posted 2003-01-04 10:19 AM

Martie
If I'm a doll would you adopt me? LOL

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

13 posted 2003-01-04 10:47 AM

A raggedy doll? Thanx for the dictionary,
I surely needed one with that one word...
But that is not unusual...you seem to sneak
little stinkers in on us all the time...

Yet another of your smiling writes..thanx
my friend...

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

14 posted 2003-01-04 11:15 AM

MY feathers are uplifted with this tune.

good morning!

Seymour Tabin
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Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

15 posted 2003-01-04 11:32 AM

Magnus
Glad you were amused.

Midnitesun
That's good.

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

16 posted 2003-01-04 12:50 PM

Seymour - great words from the pen of a master...

BC

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

17 posted 2003-01-05 07:52 AM

What pictures you paint!
I fantasized all of Disney's land
and the leader of the band...

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

18 posted 2003-01-05 07:57 AM

Sunshine,
You are a true love.

Fred Hobbs
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since 1999-06-08

Posts 329
Tallahassee, Florida, US

19 posted 2003-01-05 09:20 AM

Sy, this is a REALLY fine one! I love the meter and the image created.

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

20 posted 2003-01-05 09:52 AM

Fred,
A pleasure to have you comment.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

21 posted 2003-01-05 11:43 AM

I missed this yesterday but am so glad I found it this morning.

There is nothing more pleasant to the ear than the sound of happy birds chirping. My poor little ones are freezing and can barely find their feeder with all the snow. Yet, despite harsh conditions, they continue to sing. A lesson for all of us, perhaps!

Hugs, Marti

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

22 posted 2003-01-05 11:48 AM

Marti,
Yes a lesson for all of us, thank you my dear.

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

23 posted 2003-01-05 11:54 AM

Wonderfully lilting and thanks for doing the dictionary work on samisen...now I don't have to try to find it.

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

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

24 posted 2003-01-05 03:13 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Seymour, this is very touching, sweet friend, your words always warble like the early bird and get something much more precious than the worms! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Seymour, thank you for sharing!