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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Pyracanthus bites my fingertips, the blood-red berries screaming as I drop the shears and rake. Autumn leaves scatter across the yard haphazardly like life... no visible rhyme or reason. Chaos rules all! Vincent painted it true in cobalt blue as black birds flew beyond all rainbows. Why oh why...? |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine and interesting 'write!'... [rather accurate Botany here as well...for humans who have suffered acquaintance with this shrubbery (though the tiny birds love it so)!] For Dorthy, Vincent, and Ms. "Midnitesun"... I would have the answer to this penning's final question...but, I'm afraid that it is scientific [not mystically poetic/philosophical!] applause! |
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Bronzeage Member
since 2007-07-20
Posts 197 |
Very good piece. I am familiar with the treacherous Pyrocanthus. Type II poet. Its worth the work. |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Beautiful. Love "as black birds flew beyond all rainbows." and the final question ending. Always enjoy your poems. Tomtoo Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, dear lady! |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
This is marvelous!! Greatly enjoyed. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Ah yes, a delightful write...and Vincent too! Brava! When I was young, I fell off a roof (no, can't say why I was up there) into a dense growth of fire thorn; at the time, though I suppose it saved my life, I was not grateful. *smile* |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
oh Icy, there usually is a prick associated with life's sessions....  Kacy, I love the Vincent and the Oz, but it was the comparison of life and fall leaves that made me smile the most...chaos indeed.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, I love this. I don't know the plant - well, I didn't until you described it! I loved the autumn and your "nother" Van Gogh gem. I wish I had the courage again, to work in my garden (burglars etc), but hopefully will in time again. - Owl |
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