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Looking For Mountains
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Looking For Mountains |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced 
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Looking For Mountains I'm looking for mountains and you are only miles of sea that I've been drowning slowly in, years play a tug of war with me. Exhausted, but not defeated, I wash up limp onto the shore, I know that something has to change, a challenge to show that life is more. I’ve been to grassy hills and meadows, walked wooded acres with quiet streams, I've fallen into canyons and valleys losing site of my many dreams. I will remember each moment of beauty and the way that weeping willows bow after dancing with wind at dusk, things that kept me then, but now... I'm looking for mountains. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Kudos lady.... to both the message and beautiful writing you have displayed here. I truly believe this to be one of your best ever Dix. I too, look for those mountains dear gal.... (we share the same mirror yanno? ) |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Loved this, Dixie! The mountains may very well be "within" but somehow never big and imposing enough to satisfy so keep looking. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Dixie, put on those hiking boots and make it to the top of that mountain. The view is excellent from there. You Are Loved.... |
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RogueandPoet Member
since 2007-06-04
Posts 126Oregon |
That was a really great read. I really liked how you ended it.....nice. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
this is one of my most favorites from you....so amazing...love this!!  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 thank youan oldie from long ago trying to find some inspiration these days |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Dixie, that is a beautiful poem my friend and the meaning is so clear, what we search must be over the horizon, as you, the mountains can not be seen and so the inner needs can not be met as yet. We shall keep searching my friend and one day down some hidden track the mountains we'll see and our joy will come back to you and to me. Rick |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
it's like music Dixie...I just love this...I know I already said that, but I can say it again, right? |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
wonderfully expressed Dixie... RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Such fluid imagery in your poem Dix. Nice flow, great meter. Enjoyed the style of your expression here. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Your best ever! Beautiful in word and scene. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you each I'm so glad you enjoyed this |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Terrifc write my friend! Don't remember the name, but wasn't it you a few years ago or so that wrote one about climbing to the top of a tree and reach to the sky, or God, or something similar?? I'd like to see that one again. If you would email me when you post it as I'm only here sporatically anymore it seems and I'd don't want to miss it. jimmy |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
And ... If I could send you a box of them ... I would. I always wish, for you, a world of happiness and love. Hugs, A |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
They're to the west...and they rae beautiful just like your poem Dixie!!!! Take care!!! JulieAnn ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
Very pretty I like it. |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Passing shadows, Not too bad. I like the neat twist at the end. Bobby |
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paullallady Member
since 2007-04-03
Posts 262Michigan |
what wonderful imagery, a truly great poem! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
yes Dixie this seems a favorite for me too |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
wow, does this bring back memories, I use to draw these mountains as a kid, then as a teen, and every now and then, i find myself, doodling them, always the same picture, mountains coming together,a big round object, behind them, a river flowing in front of them, I also take alot of pictures of mountains, interesting write, thanks for sharing, I have been thinking about those mountains lately also My spirit will rise |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Well come on over? You and your poetry are always welcome in my neck of the woods. Love, reg |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful thoughts here...James |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Dixie ... I just loved this. I enjoyed how you wove this all together, bringing it back to the mountains as a new quest in closing. Wonderful writing indeed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
and this would be exactly why God gave us mountains to climb. Although the pathways may be rocky, we DO indeed conquer them don't we?  Truly, an inspirational piece and I needed to come back to it today and breathe in the message it holds. Hope...much hope indeed. And where there is hope, there is always...tomorrow.  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine ‘write’! I especially love: “I will remember each moment of beauty and the way that weeping willows bow after dancing with wind at dusk…” and: “I've fallen into canyons and valleys losing site of my many dreams.” serious applause!! |
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