Reef . . . a tanka for Dixie

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Ratleader

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0 posted 2005-07-25 07:57 PM

Reef

Life here is color,
the vibrant swarm in rhythm,
every fish dancing,
turning, matched like love itself.
They seem to be friends,
but let one scale be twisted,
blood thread in the water, and--

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

1 posted 2005-07-25 08:06 PM

Enjoyed...James

INclan
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since 1999-07-20

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Indiana, USA

2 posted 2005-07-25 10:44 PM

I hope Dixie Likes it....I did.
INclan

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

3 posted 2005-07-26 09:18 AM

every fish dancing,
turning, matched like love itself.

I could get lost in this image... and never seek the exit. *S*

The entire poem is sheer excellence, my friend... and so true. *S* If Dixie likes it half as much as I do, she'll treasure it forever.

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

4 posted 2005-07-26 08:30 PM

nicely done...

M

was trying to respond to your email the other night when the electric went off...and it did so again today..so I will just wait for a cooler day to respond...but I loved the poem link you sent.

M

HopeS
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since 2000-12-22

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Perth Western Australia

5 posted 2005-07-31 05:23 AM

Well since dixie is my friend and always will be , I hope she enjoys your words

Hope

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

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On A Journey To The Unknown

6 posted 2005-07-31 09:53 AM

Awwww Ratleader, it was nice of you to write this for Dixie. I know she will like it.

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

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7 posted 2005-07-31 10:03 AM

life moves
in the warmth of your words

Ratleader

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8 posted 2005-08-07 10:08 AM

We turn so easily -- one moment close and the next moment snapping at each other. That's always disturbing to me, though I'm as bad about it as anyone here.

It even happened in this thread, someone I've always had cordial feelings toward, misread the intent of my poem, and wrote things I had to ask the moderators to remove.....and that's just the public response. There was another commentary made privately that has pushed me away from someone else I've been close to here.

Such a shame, and for a poem that tells my disappointment about that very thing....and a sour note to begin my vacation on.

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passing shadows
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displaced

9 posted 2005-08-10 03:48 AM

I know I said thank you
but I'm saying it again

Martie

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10 posted 2005-09-25 11:04 AM

Some times, life is a fish bowl, where we must be ever vigilant to keep the water clean so the fish stay happy and healthy. It's not always easy. Thank you for writing this, Ed.

Margherita
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Eternity

11 posted 2005-09-25 11:25 AM

... for one who injures our hearts, there is always someone who reaches out to help heal it, thanks to God.

I appreciate your write for dear Dixie.

Love,
Margherita

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

12 posted 2005-09-25 11:45 AM

Ed~
This was (and is) so very thoughtful ...
and I'm wanting you to know just how much your true friendship is cherished~
I like your ~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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Sharksbean
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jax

13 posted 2005-09-25 01:35 PM

Wow makes you think on what is going to happen next. nice.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

14 posted 2005-09-25 01:46 PM

You are such a kind and loving soul.
Thank you for this...it is so much appreciated.
Hugs~Nancy

Don't tell God how great the storm is..
tell the storm how great your God is.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

15 posted 2005-09-26 10:15 AM

Dixie is quite a character and I miss her omnipresence. Her chutzpah(?) has certainly stirred up Pip waters many a time ~ and made life interesting!

Here is a hug for each of you!

Love & Light,
Linda

Pilgrimage
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16 posted 2005-09-26 05:10 PM

Gosh-isn't that the truth. And such a lovely vision to say it with, too.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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