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Martie
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0 posted 2003-08-02 06:14 PM



On the other side of midway
Thought paints a line
And the mist falls   it falls
But it is made of air
Tell me       is it really there

If I catch it at burgeoning
Perception slants

It has a sound that you can touch
It is strong enough to hold me
Above my own mirror
So I don’t break in either place

The roar of travel has stopped here
The wings are in my ears
And the mist falls   it falls
The end of this is near
The places I have been holding dear

I want to be here in this sideways slant
Locked across the nub of time
Sliding past the dreary dirt
A cup under the flow of stars

But it is not my time to stay
I still have debts to pay and warm wood waits
Holding my place on the grass
Watching the bright of dragonfly stop above the pond
And then move on

© Copyright 2003 Martie Odell Ingebretsen - All Rights Reserved
Dark Angel
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1 posted 2003-08-02 06:22 PM


The imagery Martie, the imagery!

I saw it all... wondermous m'friend.

Love those little dragonflys.

Maree

fate is not just
whose cooking  smells good
but which way the wind blows

(Ani DiFranco)


Sunshine
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2 posted 2003-08-02 06:31 PM


Your thoughts
make the idea
of a fifth dimension
ever
so
real.

Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2003-08-02 06:35 PM


Martie
A delight to read.

Margherita
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4 posted 2003-08-02 06:38 PM


A cup under the flow of stars

This is magical, dear Martie.

Love, Margherita



Marge Tindal
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5 posted 2003-08-02 08:21 PM


MartieSis~
I've never looked at a dragonfly without thinking of you for the last three years~
'The thousand eyes ...' ... remember ?
Of course you do~

'It has a sound that you can touch
It is strong enough to hold me
Above my own mirror
So I don’t break in either place'


Just so very intriguing a thought ...
you touch fragility so very real~
Beautiful sweet Sis~

I love you~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Kethry
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6 posted 2003-08-02 08:23 PM


This transcends all - even death.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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7 posted 2003-08-02 09:11 PM




(smiles) Dragonflies are so magical to me, dearest friend, I'm blessed to have them here in Colorado too and I envy how they can dart so effortlessly and gracefully! (kiss on cheek) If we can fly like that, there is no stopping us ever, and we can fly like them with His grace under our wings, yay, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, 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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8 posted 2003-08-03 12:20 PM


This sounds very much like a place I'd like to be....whether there were peace in it or not. It just sounds good, feels good. I wish you'd had time to complete your own experience instead of leaving, as it seems you had to do. Better luck next time, sweet lady!

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9 posted 2003-08-03 12:55 PM


Absolutely stunning thoughts and imagery in this piece, Martie.

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10 posted 2003-08-03 01:15 AM


And then I’ll fly my love away
Beyond forever and a day
And read to her my rhymes divine
To sweep her up my sands of time


Marti, again your writing
has me in awe....
Hugs  
Ethel

Mark Bohannan
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11 posted 2003-08-03 03:55 PM


One of these days I am going to learn to sketch with my toes in the white sands of pen across tides of sky as you do but until then I will just sit here in awe and admire your works with dropped jaw.  Beautiful, fulfilling and even more beautiful with each read.  
JamesMichael
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12 posted 2003-08-03 04:16 PM


So nicely woven...James
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13 posted 2003-08-03 04:58 PM


Martie - thanks for sharing such a special place - I think I saw things my eyes couldn't comprehend but my heart did - thanks Paul
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14 posted 2003-08-03 06:25 PM


You always leave me in awe m'friend..
Beautiful..just beautiful.
~Summertime Smiles, Nancy~

~The breeze that kissed you on the face,
    Has held me in the same embrace~

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15 posted 2003-08-03 06:45 PM


May your life be as full of grace as is your writing...


EA

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16 posted 2003-08-04 10:27 AM


I want to be here in this sideways slant
Locked across the nub of time
Sliding past the dreary dirt
A cup under the flow of stars

But it is not my time to stay

You weave wishes and obligations into a tapestry of beauty... and make us all long for such a place... even a brief visit. *S*

Sudhir Iyer
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17 posted 2003-08-04 10:37 AM


the thoughts
the images
the feelings
absolutely
fabulous

Thanks Martie

regards
sudhir

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18 posted 2003-08-04 11:02 AM


I like dragonflies too.  Enjoyed this very much.
angelblueyes
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19 posted 2003-08-04 11:04 AM


The imagery here is great.You can write about anything with ease.Very well done.
angelblueyes

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20 posted 2003-08-04 11:21 AM


a wonderful trip through wisdom's lines

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

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21 posted 2003-08-04 11:22 AM


If I catch it at burgeoning
Perception slants

It has a sound that you can touch
It is strong enough to hold me
Above my own mirror
So I don’t break in either place

The roar of travel has stopped here
The wings are in my ears
And the mist falls   it falls
The end of this is near
The places I have been holding dear

I want to be here in this sideways slant
Locked across the nub of time
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the way your mind  consistantly captures a moment..or an image and then turns it into poetry is amazing my dear..

"How could I stand here with you and not be moved by you."

LH

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22 posted 2003-08-04 11:36 AM


You never fail to paint a picture that I can step right into and become a part of the scene. It's always a pleasure experiencing your words, Martie!
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23 posted 2003-08-04 08:03 PM



Very nice Sis,

watching the bright of dragonfly stop
above the pond and then move on...
I could do somehing with this, maybe
a haiku or tanka. Hummmmmm..?

dale


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24 posted 2003-08-05 03:52 AM


Martie, you are so rich and deep
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25 posted 2003-09-08 01:22 AM



Martie...I'm so glad I went digging for
treasures tonight.  This?...pure gold.  

As always a masterpiece from your pen.

Hugs you you...

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
--Mother Teresa

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26 posted 2003-09-16 09:39 PM


love it, you're an inspiration.

and even when everything was wrong, and we were mad at the world, it was still beautiful.

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27 posted 2003-09-16 09:44 PM


Martie, Martie, Martie,

What are we going to do with you?

This is STELLAR lady!


Ed...

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28 posted 2003-09-17 12:39 PM


Isn't she lovely?

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29 posted 2003-09-17 11:09 AM


It took me a while to find this one this morning Martie...glad I did though. It is wonderful! Definitely worth the read. Gonna keep this one!
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