Open Poetry #40 |
Nor'easter |
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Nor'easter blown frozen-tendrilled unsuspecting vines of cascading images, surreal scenes. Life, strewn dispassionately like yesterday's dreams in savage streams, silencing Susquehana's song. Thoughts snagged menacingly on once-verdant branches mid debris of plans and promises, forlorn flotsam, storm-tossed spirits spun in shallow eddies merged into chaos; while on a distant shore a hopeful heron stood, anchored deep in mud and thought waiting out the storm. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hiya Kacy! good to read you again! excellent poem! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Kacy, I have heard Susquehana's song and I have seen her raging and also at peace. Through your words here, I can vividly recall those moments. It's so nice, to have you back again hon. |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
In my ever-most-humble opinion, this is a superb 'write'! [grand-fine imagery!] I long to be the steadfast Heron, rather than the humans whose grand dreams, plans, and promises have washed away in storm and turbulent chaos! As a Universalist/'Complexity' scientist; 'natural philosopher' (passionate 'student' of Nature) and Pennsylvanian; I was powerfully transported back to Nor'easter and flood experiences past and memories of how impressively "life always finds a way" (to recover/thrive after such; etc.).... [This message has been edited by secondhanddreampoet (03-21-2007 06:56 PM).] |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beautiful! Eric |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Hey there, Kacy! Good to see you. This is so pretty.... ....jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I'm getting bad about forgetting to press that keeper button....lol |
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jak Member
since 2007-03-14
Posts 85Charlotte, NC |
I feel scattered. Jak |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Spring hugs to each of you! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
your Nor'easter takes me home Kacy quells the storm in my heart |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Good to read you and see you here.You have been missed. martyjo |
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jennirey Member
since 2002-01-24
Posts 198North Richland HillsTx |
I could write many pages of a paper about the hidden message in this poem. I am awed by your talent. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy! Kacy! Kacy! Your presence is always like a balmy spring breeze, yet your writing has the strength and presence of a nor'easter! Your closing lines were the perfect juxtaposition! (If I'm using that term correctly! ) So good to have you back at out pip hearth 'n home! Giving you a humongous welcome-back hug! Linda |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Kacy....I hope you are doing well...I've missed your poetry. I love the way you used nature in this....especially the conclusion...vivid and touching. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for the welcome back, and the generous warm replies! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I believe that I posted a second reply/comment to the same 'write' only once in the past; however, I hope this additional posting will bring this poem to the top of the 'P.I.P.' queue again for awhile so that more folks might notice (and read) it?! It finely captures the majestic (often unpredictable/uncontrollable) power of Nature's changing boundary between order and chaos....particularly at this transition of seasons; etc. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, I know someone like that. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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