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Mark Bohannan
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since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

0 posted 2009-05-12 12:21 PM

Depths of Resolution

I have tasted the sorrow
of the rainbow
through words of silence
written    between the bands
of color
where tears of lonliness
frolick in golden rays
to hide the clouds
of seperation

The blue of canvas
brushed in seven strokes
of masquerade
offering smiles    lending compassion
to broken souls

Were I to navigate
the footprints
of each tear
left    on golden dreams
and listen
to each stir
     each whisper
          each plea
Surely
I would find
linings of silver
serenading
the rainbows of silence

Silence entwined
in the blue of shadows
courting the resolution
of heart    as [it] builds
on crescendos of peace
where green and gold
gleam in the palms
of love    and each touch
lingers on
eternal trace of white moon
nursing the pains
of remembered opportunities lost

Were silence
to be broken down
into the simplicity of binary
with an understanding
and a desire of heart
then                     and only then
could two become
the all

The entirety
where a horizon
of comprehension
is showcased by the curator
in a gallery of blue canvas
illuminated
without the shadows
of despair

This [is] where the rainbow
shall find a path
leading to a passion
   spilling into
the depths of resolution
knowing no boundaries
free of silent storms
riding the currents
of tormented colors.

Mark Christopher

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

1 posted 2009-05-12 12:59 PM

ohhhh WOW, i will come back to this...but wanted you to know i read.....

stunning images....wow mark....

~~**~~
I never let one moment define me,
I define myself by all moments and how they teach and touch me......02

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2009-05-12 01:45 PM

Mark, may the colors of your rainbow be vibrant and your path be one that is ~

"leading to a passion
spilling into
the depths of resolution
knowing no boundaries
free of silent storms"

Love & Rainbow Light,

Linda

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2009-05-12 02:55 PM

I always expect excellence to flow from your pen and you do not disappoint. But sometimes, even the highest expectations can be brilliantly shattered... and you've done that here with words that flow as softly into hearts as they flow smoothly down the page. I can't pick a favorite part because I love every word. Bravo!!

Mark Bohannan
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since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

4 posted 2009-05-12 05:02 PM

Lauren - After that "WOW" I can't wait to see what you have to add. Thanks for letting me know you read it.

Linda - And may yours as well. Thank you much.

Ruth - Oh noooo!!!! Expectations??? LOL Thank you dearly for those kind words and for reading.

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

5 posted 2009-05-12 08:55 PM

Silence entwined
in the blue of shadows
courting the resolution
of heart    as [it] builds
on crescendos of peace
where green and gold
gleam in the palms
of love    and each touch
lingers on

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The beauty in this poem of yours is breathtaking,
had me star struck and made me cry.

I am in awe and deeply moved by your sincerity,
the charm, and elegance,  the sweet and subtle love that you convey.
It is a warm and wonderful feeling to read over and over again.

Your poetry is a rare gift and I thank you with all my heart for sharing your work here.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

6 posted 2009-05-13 05:37 AM

quote:
Were silence
to be broken down
into the simplicity of binary
with an understanding
and a desire of heart
then and only then
could two become
the all

True excellence flows off the page here ... beautiful imagery and profound soul wisdom too.

Love,
Margheriat

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

7 posted 2009-05-13 07:41 AM

..."Silence entwined
in the blue of shadows
courting the resolution
of heart    as [it] builds
on crescendos of peace
where green and gold
gleam in the palms
of love    and each touch
lingers on
eternal trace of white moon
nursing the pains
of remembered opportunities lost"...

Isn't it awesome the way great poetry touches each person, perhaps differently, yet intensely?

Difficult to pull out "only one" verse, but this one spoke to me of honoring the healing process with a quiet, compassionate outlook.  Sometimes, the heart must be broken, to make room for what is to come.

Excellent Poetry Mark.

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

8 posted 2009-05-13 11:52 AM

BluesSerenade - I thank you from the bottom of MY heart for your wonderful words and the those lavish comments. You humble me greatly.

Margherita - Thank you much and I do appreciate you always pointing out the lines you liked best.

ThisDiamond - Yes it is and yes, sometimes it does. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

9 posted 2009-05-13 05:54 PM

enjoyed

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

10 posted 2009-05-13 06:46 PM

A pleasure to read...James

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

11 posted 2009-05-14 12:48 PM

Surely
I would find
linings of silver
serenading
the rainbows of silence""

it can be found right? in all colors, again this is lovely.....the images it brings to mind are some of sorrow, and some of hope....

~~**~~
I never let one moment define me,
I define myself by all moments and how they teach and touch me......02

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

12 posted 2009-05-14 04:03 PM

Mark, this is stunning! I love the way you 'taste' the rainbow, bring the heart and spirit of another person's passion into compassionate focus. You never fail to touch the heart strings.

*library*

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

13 posted 2009-05-14 05:44 PM

Vandana - Thank you dearly.

James - Glad you enjoyed. Thank you

Lauren - Yes it can be found and I know you know to look inside yourself first.

Thank you again for the visit (s) and comments.

Midnitesun- You humble me with you words and I appreciate them and you very much. Thank you.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

14 posted 2009-05-19 10:11 AM

Yes, my friend... expectations. *S* But quitcher tremblin' in those boots... you've nothing to worry about. *S*

I needed another read of this beauty... it really is breathtaking!

SlowlyFallAway
Member

since 2008-08-29

Posts 279
North Carolina

15 posted 2009-05-19 10:19 AM

I've always had a thing for poetry informing of colors. Good write.

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

16 posted 2009-05-20 10:51 AM

Ruth - thank you for the return visit and I am happy you found it worth the second read. BTW ... my tremble??? yeah uh huh ... okay

SlowlyFallAway- Thank you much. I appreciate the visit

kindredspirit
Member

since 2009-05-19

Posts 156

17 posted 2009-05-22 10:44 PM

the emotions behind this are powerful, and conveyed well through beautiful imagery.

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

18 posted 2009-05-23 12:27 PM

Mark - you have outdone yourself with this writing, but then all of them are great...

BC

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

19 posted 2009-05-23 04:57 PM

This reminded me of a saying in our family. Your poetry always hits home somehow Mark.

Every rainbow needs a little sun AND a little rain.

Carpe' Diem,
Mysteria

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

20 posted 2009-05-23 08:00 PM

Very very nice, Mark.

I like the style of it very much, as I am strugging to get away from habitual rhyme myself. It reads well, and I think you used punctuation to your (our) advantage.

smiling

Much enjoyed this...rather like a very mellow cabernet.

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

21 posted 2009-05-24 10:00 AM

Thank you all very much for the visits and replies. I appreciate them all.

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