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icebox
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in the shadows

0 posted 2004-04-30 09:19 PM



I am driving toward the river
where the highway runs in place,
every nuance of this path home
has been up in my face for decades;
I'd bet even money
I could drive it in my sleep,
but always,
along the river,
some unique gesture seals the day;
tonight is no different,
as I turn to seize the ramp,
a young falcon takes off hunting
from the park across the way,
lazy circles,
no great hurry,
there's an hour left of light,
in the park along the river
his sight will find a meal,
fast food for the flying
perfect hunter of the skies,
and I envy him his freedom
as my heart joins him to fly.


©2004 by icebox

© Copyright 2004 icebox - All Rights Reserved
Susan
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walking the surreal
1 posted 2004-04-30 09:38 PM


I envy him his freedom as well.  Enjoyed.  I was just recently driving along the river -- rivers inspire.

Susan

pictureme
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since 2003-11-28
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2 posted 2004-04-30 10:53 PM


icebox, :-)
An enjoyable river read,
with rich images of freedom
heartfelt!
I'd love to hear you recite this one!
Thanks for sharing,
pictureme :-)

passing shadows
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displaced
3 posted 2004-05-01 03:57 AM


I'm on that road too
bbent
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4 posted 2004-05-01 04:15 AM


Are the birds free of the chains of the skyway?...Dylan...just being a smart ass,good write...often wished my only purpose was to survive and procreate in as simple a manner.
Enjoyed.

Live like it's your last day...
Dance like nobody's watching...
Love like you've never been hurt...

A Romantic Heart
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Forever In Your Heart
5 posted 2004-05-01 05:47 AM


Nothing like the freedom of the wind beneath your wings...fly on, ice!

Great write!

Enjoyed the flight with you!

Love and Hugs
~ARH

Open your eyes, open your mind, open your heart, let me come in and show you love.....~ARH

Martie
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6 posted 2004-05-01 12:02 PM


icebox

"some unique gesture seals the day;"

I find this to be true as well.  Also, for me, something in the morning.

JL
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since 2004-04-01
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7 posted 2004-05-01 12:08 PM


I could hear his hunting screech as he soared in search for prey.  What a delightful vision in this write!  Enjoyed.
JL

She said: ”You look cute in the dark.”


iliana
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8 posted 2004-05-01 01:59 PM


There are two ways I can name that are nearly transcendental for me.  One is driving the daily route, and the other watching birds.  Suffice it to say, your poem left me with serenity and optimistic feelings.  Enjoyed the view.   .....jo
Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
9 posted 2004-05-02 07:31 AM


Dear icebox, as long as we can see what you see and join Nature's wonders, we are safe.
You captured the sweetness of it all so well.
Love, Margherita

Goodknight
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10 posted 2004-05-02 10:54 AM


joining ourselves to the beautiful and enduring things makes for a special experience and you write it very well - Paul
Earth Angel
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11 posted 2004-05-02 11:01 AM


May your box of ice have wings!

Literally, a very up-lifting read!

~ Fly high! Fly free!

Warm hugs,
EA

scorpio
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12 posted 2004-05-02 11:08 AM


To soar free with power and majesty is to be a hawk on the wing.  Great write Icebox.

believe in what your heart feels...

icebox
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in the shadows
13 posted 2004-05-04 05:50 PM


Thank you all for the gift of your time and for the kindness of your comments.
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