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1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

0 posted 2004-09-08 01:28 PM



Cattail’s Song


in awe I saw the symphony
beauty common among muck
nestled safely in its own row
sitting tall on the edge of waiting
each struggling to be first chair in
a musical arrangement for reeds
all around hushed and leaned in
just to hear the stirring song of
orchestrated compact brown puffs
that the wind communicated by breath
I thought it would have a hollow sound
but sighs always did move me
it twinkled like harmonic brass
made by the inverted wind chimes
I had to touch the music
hold the sound within my hands
and when I did, the notes exploded
and carried through the air

just some words cut out
from the diary of my heart



© Copyright 2004 Helen Chambers - All Rights Reserved
1slick_lady
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1 posted 2004-09-08 01:31 PM


ron…I call your cattail…and raise you one…your turn…giggle
Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2004-09-08 01:31 PM


1slick_lady
A delightful breath of air. Enjoyed

Krawdad
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3 posted 2004-09-08 01:34 PM


In a word . . .
WOW!
Very nice.

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Cpat Hair
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4 posted 2004-09-08 01:51 PM


very nice... now.. I posted one and raise your cattail by two..
Decaflame
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5 posted 2004-09-08 01:53 PM


Challenges are wonderful...
especially for the readers!

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6 posted 2004-09-08 01:56 PM


This is stunning! *S* Excellent work!
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7 posted 2004-09-08 02:04 PM


Wow -- you get better and better!

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8 posted 2004-09-08 02:13 PM


very moving .... and beautiful!

    is it MISStro ... either way, well conducted!!  

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