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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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ALONE 1991 Perhaps it was intended that I walk alone. Perhaps there is none who can feel song and sun and colour and sweetness of hay and honey, as I. Perhaps one greygreen autumn day a rugged stranger will, with silent footfall, and respect for forest creatures, come wandering through the green mists of my garden trees and perhaps we will understand each other, and perhaps not. Owl |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
You have beautifully captured solitude in these three pieces. Enjoyed these tremendously...  kat |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Perhaps one greygreen autumn day a rugged stranger will, with silent footfall, and respect for forest creatures, come wandering through the green mists of my garden trees and perhaps ~*~ Once I stopped looking... he was there.   |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
These are VERY well written!! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Three excellent pieces. More woman than others realize, revel in solitude. Thank you. latearrival |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Karilea. I stopped looking long ago. Too many rugged strangers were just not the right one. I was reminded of this and the other 2 poems on Solitude after reading Peter Griffin's poem, called something to the effect of "Occasionally I have a visitor". Thanks, Bruce, for your kind words. Thanks, latearrival. Yes, solitude is a luxury. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ahhh, to be perfectly matched is such a dream, but then it seems opposites attract even more! There is comfort and bliss combined in dreaming like you did, the words painted wonderful images, dear Diana! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Margherita. Personally, I am not so keen on the opposites. Yes, there is comfort and bliss in dreaming forwards and backwards. Thank you for seeing what I tried to paint. Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oops! Kat, I thought I had replied to you. Thank you for your very kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the three poems on Solitude. Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
You've captured the state of 'aloneness' very poetically, and have avoided falling into the 'trap' of suggesting that being alone is the same as being lonely. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I like your reply, Kacy. It is just what I think about "alone" and "lonely." I love all three of your poems, Diana and understand what you are saying completely. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Kacy. You are so right about the two (lonely and alone) not being the same. Thank you Ida. I just know you do (understand about what I meant). Owl |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Dear Owl, thank you for sharing this beautiful write perhaps we will understand each other, and perhaps not. this is quite philosophical and moving....Everyone seek for understanding and support, this is called love and it is the most reasonable thing. have a nice day yann |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I sure understand this, and know how you feel. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sometimes walking alone is shuffling along, head down and heart heavy. But walking side by side can be a dreadful march if the companion is wrong. Until someone makes you want to skip, walk in peace with yourself. *S* |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Yann, you certainly have understood a dilemma that everybody experiences, but few people recognise or can put into words. Sadly, very few people "get" me, and that, very little of the time - but perhaps everyone feels that way - or perhaps it is only the deep thinkers that do . . . Sue, thank you for your understanding. Oh, boy! Have you got it right, Ruth, or have you got it right! - except that being alone doesn't have to be shuffling with head down and a heavy heart. One can CHOOSE to dance (as a double negative, in other words, to avoid sadness) or one can delight in dancing one's freedom spontaneously for its own sake - whether joyous and energetic - or slow and melancholic! Personally, I understand myself very well - and myself understands "I" equally well, and we get on very well together! Owl |
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