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A Stream Called Noname.....reposted for Elizabeth Santos
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A Stream Called Noname.....reposted for Elizabeth Santos |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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 A Stream called Noname Still the loud sky sings to the grass awakening with dandelions. She came from a spring house, pure and clear and deep, falling sweet voiced into a stream with no name. I know, for a pond is in her eyes softened by moss, the deep of them in spring awakens, sighs.  The woods have called her back along the wagon trail of summer, where in giggle of youth she ran, a crystal darting across the roots of trees to dig the secret of bones on knees with strength of little rocks and sticks, an old cemetery she found was full of tricks. Her struggle absorbed the sun and dusk gathered in the oaks no longer rustling glee of tune but somber crunch of leaves and things. Could be she opened shift of time and dread to find, not understanding but the gore of death instead? Then to run with trip, the trail unseen, the deep impression of the wheels had gone with light it seems, and something crashes through the night pursuant, a demon carves her fright. It’s long now, the way she came had seemed so small and now great distance makes her call for the magic warmth of windows and her father’s arms; so steady she can feel them reach towards place to still the tears now trembling on her face. Like locust a buzz is singing in the copse frozen now she stops to listen find a scoop of the familiar lullaby her mother’s call, catching the singing rocks and she to follow until within those arms she docks. Still the loud sky sings to the grass awakening with dandelions.  ---------- Because it's her birthday! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah sweet Martie...I do remember this beauty. Thank you for reposting it today. ..and Elizabeth? Have a wonderful birthday dear lady!  Life is one great big canvas; |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Beautiful write Martie. Hugs and Happy Birthday Liz. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Happy Birthday to dear Elizabeth! And thank you dear Martie for your touchingly beautiful write! Love, Margherita |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hi Marti, I to, remember this, as it wasn't long before I had joined PIP...and this so aptly describes one very georgeous poet, mother, grand mama, and friend...a fine tribute to an extraordinarily blessed woman...happy birthday Liz!!!! |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Know what I love about Liz the most? She remembers where she is from,cherishes that to the point of reminding herself and others what a wonderful childhood can do to someone in later years. I recall this path, this ride to the country, and also recall the ache in my soul for not having a memory such as hers, but warmed by her memories. I am just so very grateful she came into my life and truly showed me what a real family looks, acts and sounds like. A true patriarch this woman, respected by all in her famil, her piers, and every soul she touches. Martie, you did her proud on this her day, but then you would be my choice of someone to do just that!  Happy Birthday Lizzie! You know you are sure my hero! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a beautiful, and timely, repost. Happy Birthday, Elizabeth. Lovely penning, Sissie... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I echo all the above |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
and I ditto PS - wonderful in heart - and happy happy to the birthday girl S If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh I do remember this beautiful poem... I'm so glad you reposted. Happy Birthday Elizabeth!  to you both Mxx "we all have wings, but some of us don't know why" Michael Hutchence (INXS) |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
The song of a peaceful time, a blissful place....you make me want to be there, then show me that in this way at least, I already am. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Lovely ppoetry Martie - your write gifts for persons so very well - thanks for giving this again - Paul |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
beautiful! I came from the mountain |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I was just about to slip into bed, but something was calling me back downstairs. I turned my computer back on and did some research on the web for half an hour. Then I wandered into PIP and then back into my childhood and the lovely woods of Chester county. I can feel the cold water rushing over my feet where I used to sit along my little "Brook with No Name". This is where a deep regard for nature was born and dreams were shaped. And now I have more recent memories of going back accompanied by my PIP friends. This is an example of what Passions has done for us all: brought us together into each others realm of imagination and truth, sharing the realities of the day and the memories of the past. Thank you, Martie for posting this. Your responses are very warming. I hope, Sharon, that you will return to Pa THank you, thank you, thank you Liz |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie Extraordinary poem for an extraordinary person. Happy Birthday dear Elizabeth. |
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