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I Am From (thank you Patricia)
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I Am From (thank you Patricia) |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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I am From A slow dance on the shoes of father into the ocean’s crashing waves baskets of peanut butter and jelly and the sand of warm days The man hiding behind walls where dimension's invisible hand weaves lines across a meadow to my heart that understands A woman’s still simple warmth holding porridge with grape jelly four leaf clovers in her hand to show me the magic bone from which my cheek and chin and smile began The silly shingles of a roof outside my window’s openness where I hid my precious things don’t tell the rain forgotton now the darning egg not watching rocking chair take age From each tiny blade of grass un-kept as morning glory’s crept along the fence with continuation circle’s way regardless of the weather I came from that kind of day and midnight's petticoats around the room ballet dancers as I slept From the sky laced with wings gliding on thermal highs and lows dipping into the pictures in my mind that grant passage into a poem’s flow I am from a peacock’s colors and the sound of doves on phone lines the cozy keeper of the children of the children and the soft hand of a teacher I am from the number of stairs in a house the timber of their music’s rhythm the piano of my shouting spirit and the view from the upstairs window I am from a grandfather with hair thinning that loved with unwholesome hands and sent me wondering into the stars beginning why I am from Sunday questions and gold stars games of canasta and paper dolls hand made kites and scooters flapping sheets and running boards skate keys and Lassie Come Home I am from lollygagging and that’s not like you the ice cream man and Saturday Matinee coloring turkeys with no feathers and rubber band fights for play I am from stick horses plum trees and wrong choices from late night wetting dreams of tidal waves and loud voices I am from the time before I was and in charge of every minute’s layers of poetry and music and creating myself within it [This message has been edited by Martie (12-07-2007 12:48 AM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
When I saw that you had participated in this challenge, I KNEW that it would be extra-ordinary, and I was correct. Martie dear, sweet Martie, this IS lovely.. as are you!! Just perfect sweetie.  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
When one tries to pick apart your poems for that "special stanza" it becomes a real muddle of emotion...one weave simply cannot do without another...and the blanket is warm with Martie's wisdom. I cuddle well in that blanket! |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Oh my goodness. Each stanza, each image, so perfect. With each stanza I read, I felt my smile growing larger and larger...My dear poet, you have so beatifully reminded me today that Passions should be my first place to come when I am weary and worn so that my spirit can be set free. This is a breath taking piece. Thank you so much. Patricia |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I am from the number of stairs in a house the timber of their music’s rhythm the piano of my shouting spirit and the view from the upstairs window Oh, how I enjoyed this, dear Martie! I can identify totally with the above stanza, what memories come up! The whole poem is simply wonderful! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
This is so wonderful Martie.  I so love everything that you write. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
You are ... Martie We wouldn't have it any other way! Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Dear Martie, And I am simply in awe, thanks so much for this perspective of you. Doc |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
finely personal...yet 'universal!'... [wonderful imagery throughout!]... MUCH applause for this very real, intimate, pleasant, and effectively emotive 'response' to the 'I am from...' poetry challenge! |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
understanding is so much... sometimes too much for me... love the placement sis... I have to ditto Sunshine on this one...along with all your other post... your my hero. holiday's best Sis . |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
You my dear, are mercy and gentle strength. What a beautiful woman, that cheek and bone that grew to be you. Hugs TD |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie, this expose had your signature writing, all over it. I was captivated by where you 'came from'. A personal story, well told. A Rockwellian portrait of a woman of substance. Love to you, Martie Flowers! Linda  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Every stanza is a special treat (as always), Martie! This is a wonderful challenge, don't ya think?! Really gives a picture of the heart of a person. Thanks for sharing yours. *hugs*......jo |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
You captured me with your poem, with your story. You held me. A |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dear Martie... this is exquisite!! RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
lil neighbor...you are music babe!!! I enjoyed you here |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
you are to quote "sky laced" words of wisdom and grace grammatic wonder of life's mysteries and warmth of those magical moments... Martie, this was splendid. |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Martie, this is just lovely .. I've been tripping through all the pennings that have come from Patricia's challenge, and I love seeing where everyone is from Sheli |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Dear Martie, It's so lovely to be here again, and to find your work! It's always such a treat. This is unique and splendid: "I am from the time before I was" Those are the kind of words I wish I had thought up, and am so glad that you did! What pure truth! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Martie- I really enjoyed this ARCTIC WIND |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely portait of you, Martie. Ida |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Absolutely wonderful, Martie. History related as only Martie can do - expertly! Helen |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
I have read this at least 20 times and every time I do it gets me a little more. As a woman whom is never at a loss for words I am now I am speechless, the beauty of this and the layers of you are awe. Beauty just beauty poetess. helen |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Martie, I did so very much enjoy this, thank you for sharing your poetic history with me, it was a great insight and very inspirational. Rick |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know I am your biggest fan and this dear Martie is exactly why. I have printed this and will take it with me today, and read it many times until all images are absorbed the way they should be - slow and with time to really "see" them. Wonderful! Best wishes to you, Taylor, your son, and his family for the holidays, not to mention a wee huglet for Michelle. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
as always... challenge so beautifully met! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I have to click on this poem Again! Lovely ARCTIC WIND |
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