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iliana
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since 2003-12-05

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USA

0 posted 2004-01-18 02:38 AM

The setting sun shown through
     the polluted atmosphere
          dispensing its light
               for the pleasure of the Watchers.

One Watcher said that the sky looked like Mother of Pearl.
That made sense somehow.
* * * * * * * * * * *
The sand is a source of friction
     and I am one grain.
Perhaps
     if I'm caught in the mouth of the oyster,
          I will be transformed.

passing shadows
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displaced

1 posted 2004-01-18 02:40 AM

neat write...neat thought

iliana
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2 posted 2004-01-18 02:49 AM

Dixie....thank you sweet one.

Kristin Eve
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since 2004-01-13

Posts 89
On, Canada

3 posted 2004-01-18 03:02 AM

This is a wonderful poem!

"The sand is a source of friction
     and I am one grain.
Perhaps
     if I'm caught in the mouth of the oyster,
          I will be transformed."

I want to say something unique and touching to you... but i fear my words won't be enough.

I would love to see this published... it touched me so... as i can empathize with this thought.

Thank you for finding a way to say this. These words might not have been for me... but i feel better knowing i've read them.

"Who you are speaks so loudly...I can hardly hear what you are saying"

jaicie114
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since 2003-09-27

Posts 750
On the edge of forever

4 posted 2004-01-18 03:07 AM

Incredible imagery, iliana...thank you!

Love and Light...jc

This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light.

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

5 posted 2004-01-18 03:14 AM

Kristin -- you sweetie pie! Of course, this was written for you (and everyone) and what a generous thing for you to say! You touched me with your words, too. .....hugs to you....jo

iliana
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6 posted 2004-01-18 03:17 AM

Jaicie114 -- thank you so much!

DavePage
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since 2003-12-21

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7 posted 2004-01-18 04:14 AM

The depth and range linked to the message and the subtleness of the link is very imaginative

I do love the way you have linked what I feel are 2 parts of a poem with the subtlety making them 2 parts

Very nice

Dave

Laoha
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since 2003-03-07

Posts 161
Nevada, USA

8 posted 2004-01-18 04:46 AM

"if I'm caught in the mouth of the oyster"

Fabulous! You are already there.

Laoha
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since 2003-03-07

Posts 161
Nevada, USA

9 posted 2004-01-18 04:47 AM

add a thread

McLean
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since 2004-01-05

Posts 484
state of marital bliss

10 posted 2004-01-18 06:00 AM

I get your pearly write, and appreciate it. On the other hand, the thought of lying in a bed made of oyster flesh makes me cringe. Ha Ha! I bet it's salty in there, though, so maybe it wouldn't be so bad!

McLean

J.Samm
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since 2004-01-12

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Iloilo City, Philippines

11 posted 2004-01-18 07:33 AM

(imagination + wisdom= art) need i say more?

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

12 posted 2004-01-18 08:55 AM

You created a beautiful gem with deep reflections.
Love, Margherita

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

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right...there

13 posted 2004-01-18 09:08 AM

Thought provoking write. Well done.

believe in what your heart feels...

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

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USA

14 posted 2004-01-18 09:16 PM

Dave -- thanks for your comment.  I had hoped that would work!

Laoha -- I wish.  Thank you for being so generous.

McLean -- LOL.  Thanks for the post.

JSamm -- You flatter me.  Thank you kindly.

Margherita -- a pearl!  No, really, thanks for your very sweet words.

Scorpio -- Your comment is much appreciated.

Sadelite
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since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

15 posted 2004-01-19 11:38 AM

iliana,
I can imagine that we engaged in a conversation about the beautiful sunset before. Yes, pollution, despite the downfalls, can set beautifully in the western sky. Also, neat reference to sand and pearl. This poem is right up my alley...
~Sadie~

iliana
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Posts 13434
USA

16 posted 2004-01-19 12:23 PM

Sadie, perhaps we did. Thanks for posting. By the way, I really loved the Rocking Chair poem; it was a wonderful coordination of words.

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

17 posted 2004-01-19 01:21 PM

ooh, I like them both, but that second one...

***BRAVO***

That second one could be a spring board for a daily devotion...or an entire sermon.

May I share it with our pastor? Giving you credit, of course.

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

iliana
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Posts 13434
USA

18 posted 2004-01-19 02:14 PM

VAS -- oh, you bring tears to my eyes with your sweetness! Certainly, you may share it. I hope it brings meaning to those who receive it! Thanks for your kindness.

redheart angrybraids
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19 posted 2004-01-19 08:04 PM

The setting sun shown through
     the polluted atmosphere
          dispensing its light
               for the pleasure of the Watchers.

this is beautiful,

Kindly,
Redheart Angrybraids

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

20 posted 2004-01-19 08:56 PM

(sigh) Yay! Let yourself be cradled in the bed of the oyster and paint milky white sparkley visions with your poetic paintbrush, God Bless You, this is magical, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

steavenr
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21 posted 2004-01-19 08:58 PM

very interesting and very nice. Good flow.

ice
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Pennsylvania

22 posted 2004-01-20 06:36 AM

This poem is more like a gem than a pearl...
Sometimes irritaions grow into large pearls of knowledge....very nice, iliana...enjoyed the read....:-)
_______ice
><>

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

23 posted 2004-01-20 08:06 AM

"The sand is a source of friction
and I am one grain."

Very cool line!

"sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.."
~Dido~

ThUnDeRkYsS
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since 1999-09-23

Posts 727
Wisconsin

24 posted 2004-01-20 09:38 AM

Very cool and creative, good job and thanks for the smile this morning

Strive for higher levels, if they seem out of reach... Grow, and they will get closer.

choshi
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since 2004-01-01

Posts 1184
New York

25 posted 2004-01-20 09:45 AM

The sand is a source of friction
     and I am one grain.
Perhaps
     if I'm caught in the mouth of the oyster,
          I will be transformed.

Oh  yes!  Such a transcendent quality here...grand!  ~C

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

26 posted 2004-01-20 10:08 AM

wow hon, this is great, and I love that last line....hugsss

~*~
In your light I learn how to love
In your beauty how to make poems
You dance inside my chest where
no one sees you and that sight becomes art

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

27 posted 2004-01-20 01:45 PM

The sand is a source of friction
     and I am one grain.
Perhaps
     if I'm caught in the mouth of the oyster,
          I will be transformed.

iliana, this is  perfect....
what more can I say? Just beautiful!!

Ethel

Iron Wolf
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since 2004-01-20

Posts 23

28 posted 2004-01-20 01:56 PM

I really liked that, it was one of the best pieces of poetry I have heard in a long while.

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

29 posted 2004-01-20 07:08 PM

Redheart Angrybraids -- muchos gracias!

Noah -- You are an angel. Thanks, I love you, too!

Steavnr -- You are so kind with your words, thank you.

Ice -- Sometimes, they do!  What a sweet thing to say.

ThUnDeRkYsS -- (really like your name) --  you are very welcome; thank you.

Susan -- My favorite line, too.  Thanks for stopping in.

Choshi -- Kinda thought you'd like that (can tell from your writing!).

Greeneyes -- Thanks    so much.

Garysgirl -- Like you, sweet lady, like you!

Ironwolf -- I am totally flattered.  I see you are new -- I'm going now to check out your postings.  Thank you for stopping in.

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