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They move among us
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They move among us |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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They move among us Waiting at the corner for the light Sharing an elevator Taking in the sights Tourists without cameras Visiting for a time to sample our culture Doing, as the Romans do You might be struck by one in a place of “High Art” Sitting aloof and alone, pensively silent Before Previati’s “The Dance of the Hours” Or Raphael’s “Nymph Galatea” Or where one might find music Leaking into the evening Form-fitted in the fabric of midnight Barely swaying to notes of blue smoke An uncommon woman in a basement “Jazz bar” Angels, do walk the world of men You can recognize them by their translucent beauty Or the weightless manner they walk down the street And some become intrigued with the notion of flesh So, if you’re lucky enough to find one And fortunate enough to find one willing Memorize well, what details you can Delight in the down that travels her spine Taste it with kisses from the base to her nape Remember the insistence From the urge of her heels, on the small of your back And the clear, light soprano of her songs of completion And later, in the quieting The furl of her wings that encompassed you both In a cone of white feathers and the silence of ages Recall all you are able, before you are parted [This message has been edited by wranx (05-05-2004 07:52 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A sensually superior write Ed!! Loved the images that the metaphors conjured up in my mind. This is by far one of if not 'the' best of yours. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Lost in you, I found myself. ~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I hope you know just how truly beautiful this is, Ed. I am stunned. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
wranx All that and more, enjoyed. |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Love does indeed seem to give one wings, yes? Tender words from the heart, Ed, enjoyed reading your words again. ~tier  |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Stirring. Susan |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"Angels, do walk the world of men... ...Recall all you are able, before you are parted" You betcha Red Ryder!!! |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
i had a look at the paintings...the are absolutely breathtaking....fit so well with this poem. this is such a sensual delicate journey of love and adulation...and seeing the whispers amongst the screams you truly have an eye for beauty, and hopefully it knows that its beholder is just as exquisite |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Jeez Bro...simply amazing, ab so lutely beautissimo, most definitely one of your best. It's a keeper! Maree  What are you my god? You touch me like you are my god |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...You captured the human and the ephemeral in this beautiful love poem! Much enjoyed! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Or where one might find music Leaking into the evening ~*~ Indeed they do... and they are not always women. |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
beautiful  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"Delight in the down that travels her spine Taste it with kisses from the base to her nape" That was so sensual, it made me shiver. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
You are right, of course, but they come in both genders! Wonderful poem and I liked the way you made your angel real.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
excellent! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Bro, I'm so glad I came across this heavenly piece again..it is still beautissimo. sighh. Maree The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colours, but the sea, does not change. |
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velociraptor Junior Member
since 2003-07-23
Posts 12 |
Nice going wranx that is true angels do walk the men,Nice going Daniel |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
amazing.. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This sizzles Wranx! Corinne |
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