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For Taylor |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Who'd think the spreading bark of the Eucalyptus tree, holding the heavy scent of lethargy and darned to the bitter greens of earth, could feel the gentle pull of hand, a considerate host? Even the lustful grape bends to allow this touch to vine, already consummated, dripping, gone, its purple succulent flavor ebbed, a raisin in the sun, instead. Dried and bent, a vine cut back does not complain for lack, for though tangled with a lover’s haste then stripped of leaf and warmed, it is molded into the circle of a wreath, and has thus, conformed. Bent of shoulder and heavy shoe dirt-clogged, I see how time takes years and leaves the heart. Each moment casts a shadow on a rock then moves away without a thought of kings or the weight of air, even songs forget the finger picking but leave the mood of dancing in the dark. The measure then is how to take a minute and shape it as a gardener would, within it. ---------------------- A birth day poem 11-21, for my husband |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a poem! There must be a very special time and day for this to have been pulled from your inkwell. I'm liking Taylor's Poem!  |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Happy Birthday Taylor! Martie what fitting song sung for Taylor - it is great as are you two!! My love to you both - Paul |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Happy birthday greetings and wishes for Taylor. This exceptionally poetic gift from your  to his , must surely be his favourite present of the day! ~ perhaps, year!  Linda |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Beautifully conceived, and written with the inner life that is a hallmark of your poetry. Well done! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
This was extra special wonderful, Martie  Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Makes me warm sis... best wishes, dale |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"The measure then is how to take a minute and shape it as a gardener would, within it." Exactly! Happy Birthday to Taylor! I am keeping this one tucked into my library. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Your husband must have felt very happy when he read your touching poem Martie and I wish him a happy birthday too, well done and thanks for sharing. Lindsay |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie, you have cultivated a rare gem into a rare and polished gem....IF words were ever written of me like these, My but would I ever feel the passion......always, Barry |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Fine birthday present! I am especially fond of: “…time takes years and leaves the heart. Each moment casts a shadow on a rock then moves away without a thought” This poem “leave(s) the mood of dancing in the dark(!)” Applause! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ A lovely birth-of-day *gift* for Taylor~ So much love in the bouquet~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Life can be hard. Love can make living easier. This poem is a clear gift of love. I hope you have both had a wonderful birthweek. c. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Happy Birthday to you (tra-la-la) Happy Birthday to you (tra-la-la) Happy Birthday dear Tay-lor(tra-la-la) Happy Birthday to you (tra-la-la). Lovely birthday gift, Martie. Taylor obviously has green fingers and a loving heart, and you obviously love him dearly. - Owl |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"I see how time takes years and leaves the heart." beautifully written~~ M |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
As your work so often does, this poem melts me. It is a beautiful poem for Taylor. (I hope I am as sweet a wife.) Your love for Taylor just shines. |
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Xillus_Xavier Member
since 2007-10-05
Posts 72Alabama |
Great write! |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Wonderful! Happy Birthday Taylor! such a gift of heart you have Martie xx RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
How I missed this I have no idea but a very Happy Birthday Taylor! Love and life go hand in hand, and compliment each other well in this lovely tribute to the love of your life Martie. |
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