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For Now the Fern
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For Now the Fern |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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 For Now the Fern Pathways and fern crossed feeling an ever glade delight of day with voices like music all around stop along the path and watch the sun it streams across the air tatting sky to deep dark loam How grateful this moment caught the eye stops and tells the spirit bless you under the canopy of whatever the sky a fern requests the shade you see though I so love the sun shine on me This week before the closing summer’s door not locked but opening fall the change comes quietly yet noisesome my cry was born into this place within the cusp of miracles two seasons play Stay this minute now my heart delight this art of growing old and knowing something to unfold then on the dropping leaves will tell how tomorrow will be more for now the fern |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
(((((((Martie)))))), thank you for this beauty! Yes, I am beholding this season's change too ... there is a sweet melancholy to it, as you masterfully express. Love, Margherita  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The beautiful things of California are found in its obstinate diversity and acceptance of what shouldn't go together yet still does, and one makes room for all. Such is life, like the fern...ever reaching, and living in reach through every season, as it does, uncurling furls of look at me... yet hiding under the redwood's majesty... and I know this photo isn't anywhere near the redwoods, but such beautiful memories that you've brought home to me. It's going to be a good week, Martie...and a very special one.   |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you, Margherita...yes, time passing has its sweet melancholy as well as delight. Sissie...thanks for helping me get my photo posted...one day I'll do it myself. Your reply is beautiful, like you! I took the photo yesterday at the Los Angeles County fair...looks like a place out in the wilderness, doesn't it? Who would guess that thousands of people were there to share the beauty. [This message has been edited by Martie (09-17-2006 01:58 PM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Outstanding Martie! This is my favourite of yours now. Oh so lovely this, and you!!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"within the cusp of miracles two seasons play" ~ and you have masterfully captured their interplay. May your Fall be a blessed one.  Love & Seasons' Light, Linda |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
lovely and full of special feelings Martie - Paul |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"This week before the closing summer’s door not locked but opening fall the change comes quietly yet noisesome my cry was born into this place within the cusp of miracles two seasons play" Ah, a Virgo/Libra cusper are you? Martie this is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever read here at Pip. Into my library this goes. ~Smiles & hugs to you, Nancy~ ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
 Love it, Martie! *hugs*...jo |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
lovely poem Martie and I love the picture...  "Who would guess that thousands of people were there to share the beauty." and each of them beheld it differently... wonderful place this world of ours thanks for reminding us |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
For now.....is forever. The question is, which forever, and when? Got me thinking, birthday girl -- like you always do! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this picture is surreal, and your lovely words compliment what is there, and then some. Radiant and insightful...lovely, lush and full of life....absolutely georgeous, Martie, Thank you for sharing. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Such a wonderful musing on this moment in your life. Your phrasing and word selection is awesome. I love this line... "tatting sky to deep dark loam" Hugs, Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Martie - Your words had me standing right there feeling it all. "my cry was born into this place within the cusp of miracles" my favourite lines! Lovely write, Martie! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
gosh Martie this is just a fine piece of work here, as always very touching |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I'm in full agreement with every compliment. It's outstanding. Rae |
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