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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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Here we are and we are here. I take the stick and dig a smile. I hand the cross of fire to you-- and watch you dig a deeper frown. No homilies no platitudes just the two of us in tune watching fire spit the runes of a pine cone that I tossed just because I like the sparks and the way woodflower wilts and sighs like rotting flesh let loose - rancid in denial...truth is waiting at the podium in silent dignity, she takes the cloth of blue flame as her mate strength around her shoulder bound she testifies: "Now I know hate." She placed the bead on her forehead-- the mark of widowed maidenhead: "namaste" prayer hands in nod sacred as she walked the way of the life that led her here like the flames that lick the night and stay as traces of the knife burning maps of humankind upon our eyes and to the sky as we look across the fire before we look away - before-- we recognize our selves and stay... wishing dark sparks of a pyre beating loyal fists to life upon the armor of our chests. We hear murmers of "The Quest" we look away when our eyes test truth of what a widow said as we burn her husband's head and a pine cone sparked. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
pine cones are my brothers and we are only children sometimes you make me look under your blankets ms... I enjoyed this one |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
hey you-- this was not a judgement, k?  We do what we have to do when we have to do it. I really do understand that.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQkcscDjJHk |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
in silent dignity, she takes the cloth of blue flame as her mate strength around her shoulder bound she testifies: "Now I know hate." She placed the bead on her forehead-- the mark of widowed maidenhead: "namaste" prayer hands in nod sacred as she walked the way of the life that led her here like the flames that lick the night and stay as traces of the knife burning maps of humankind upon our eyes and to the sky as we look across the fire before we look away - before-- we recognize our selves and stay... ========================== oh my my--and *sigh* me thinks you engraved this one on the night lovie......... candle dancing and cadence.... a powerful mix in your gifted hands. (ykikyk)  Writing poetry is easy. You need only stare at a piece of blank paper until your forehead bleeds. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Again, as I do now, I do not read others' comments, because I know mine will never tread upon them in this exclamation of your abilities. When you turn 50... talk to me...and I will share with you something you might not yet know...    and yes...the pinecones sparked memories albeit not quite as intense but memories just the same.  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
and NOW I watch the tube... oh girl... you make me dance... |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
erudite and awesomely powerful 'write'! [as I have come to expect from this author... who always leaves my thoughts percussively dancing off in a plethora of interesting directions!] v. serious applause!! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Karen, you have done with a few simple words, what Ian Anderson has done with Bach, and what the conductor has done with an orchestra! Delicate, intricate, exact and extremely cleverly woven. What a delight it always is to read you! - Owl |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I've always loved owls. Thanks all for taking the time to ponder this one--even though there is a lot of uncomfortable dark thought content. I appreciate your kind attention, very much. (and Jan? just...um--you know. )I hope you know. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks for the hug, Karen. It was particularly well-timed. Thanks also for loving owls (me and all other real owls). Your understanding (in both senses of the word) of everyone and everything always has me reeling. You say so much per word and so very well, in both your poetry and your comments, that it seems such a waste that you aren't a teacher or lecturer in English, fine arts, philosophy and/or the art of living. If I know you well enough, the last 2 may surprise you, but they shouldn't. - Owl |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karen, You part wisdom that urges one to review and ponder. But, for me, mostly you challenge. And you know I like a good challenge. 'tis nice to take comfort when you ramble. Thank you... If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
~~just passing through these blue pages...your poems always strike deep in the heart~~  ~Peace ~beLLe |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Karen......the sparks from a pinecone thrown into the fire, ignite your words within my heart. They are amazing and deep, but more...lyrical. |
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ameteurpoet101 Junior Member
since 2007-09-24
Posts 18The island of sunshine, Jamaica |
Your words touches something deep within my soul you have a gift to make people "feel". |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
wow... you truly are one of the great ones... and those like you are not common to say the least |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You guys make this place soooooooo very addictive. Thanks so much for the constant generosity and encouragement. and just...wow.  Love and thanks to all. |
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