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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Sunrise over Transco Tower magnificent Houston morn. How beautiful the lights of sky... Sometimes it feels like home. Yesterday is miles away left back a long, long lane with pine tree groves. There, love still grows. Yet still, I'll find a way. From back that lane, I saw much rain... mostly pain unhealing. Now I drive a harder road and have no time for past pain feeling. These jagged thoughts with pot-hole thumps I'm afflicted with now and then Are like the road I drive each day. Perhaps, time with soften them. Houston roads, 'tho bumpy, they have become a friend. Even with the traffic jams, I see more sky than then. |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Very good work! I'm ready to head to Houston! (In my dreams!!!) Grover. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
You wouldn't want to see all the potholes we have in Honolulu recently following the big rains...James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Grover -- thanks, the weather's much warmer here! .......jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
JamesMichael -- Oh no? I sure would like to see Honolulu, though! Thanks for posting. It's always good to hear from you!  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Jo, I understand the potholes so wel, our highways in Denver used to be just terrible, and now they're having T-Rex a huge transportation restoration project that's causing intense traffic but helping improve the roads! (big hugggsssssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, 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 |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Mistletoe sweet one -- Thanks for your ever-so-sweet post! You are an angel! ....hugs |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
this is a nice bittersweet read..  |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
The closest I ever felt to home was out on an early morning highway, alone. Thanks. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Muted -- yes, bittersweet...thanks for posting.  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Icebox -- I see you fully understand. Thank you for reading and commenting. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Deeply touching write. Melancholic ponderings, beautifully expressed. Love, Margherita |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thank you, Margherita, for your post -- yes, a transformation, as well. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
We're seeing the same scenery... should get together one of these days! *S* I like this very much... poignant... but determined. *S* |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Suthern, thanks for the post; yes, I think we are. Sounds good to me. |
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celestecat Junior Member
since 2004-02-02
Posts 29 |
I really liked this. Have you ever read Peter Skrzynecki? you remind me of him and his poem Postcard. He tries to deny his heritage, and says 'I refuse to answer/the beckoning of the river/ and the clear blue sky (of something to this effect, terrible memory-but 'on the rivers edge/ a lone tree whispers/we will meet, before you die.' |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Celestecat - Thank you for the tremendous compliment. I will have to check him out the next time I go to library or bookstore. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you for the scenery |
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Laoha Member
since 2003-03-07
Posts 161Nevada, USA |
It's very informative. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Thank you for this poem.....it stirred up an old memory of a young man on a similar road. _______ice ><> |
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colbalt Junior Member
since 2004-02-03
Posts 20 |
I like the rhythm of this. You have managed to take the reader on a journey with you. I have a great view, thank you. regards colbalt |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Jo - It sounds like you are looking ahead now - there is so much promise in the world for somebody as talented as you. I hope you miss more potholes along your way. Good luck you won't need to take with you - it tends to follow those who have love in their hearts - as you will always have. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Jo, I read this a while back and thought I'd post against it later when I had more time. This is beautiful and so true. I know somewhat how hard it is to move from the land you love trying to establish a new life. (Remember me and Ga.?) You've done a great job. Love ya, Lil Sis |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
iliana I like the metaphor you used here with life and the road...we have roads like that here in California too. I wish you well. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I won't be able to drive along the highway with the same thoughts anymore... That's probably a good thing. You're good with metaphors, well done! Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Lovely phrasing iliana, each one of them... but I have to tell you, the last verse was sure to send me! Enjoyed this so much, thanks~ |
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C? Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 190 |
Excellent. Just excellents...takes the imagination away, very good C? |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
At one time I was thinking of moving to Houston to be near my sister, but while visiting she passed away. Coming home to Ohio was a peaceful feeling. Lovely poem. Love Bon-Bon  |
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