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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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DISSIPATED 25 November 2006 The sky is high; the wings beat hard; but none receives (with joy or indifference), nor wants, nor sees, nor cares; and the offerings are reduced to battered feathers scattered on a frozen pond. - Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ouch  but such is the way of nature, naturally |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This one really hurts, dear Diana! Love, Margherita  |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Dear Owl, I wouldn't miss a poem of you...This one I don't really get it, is it a bird which is killed...However I enjoyed the writing and appreciated the post... thanks yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Kacy and Margherita. Thanks for the support! Thanks, Yann. I am honoured that you wouldn't miss a poem of mine. What I was saying at the time that I wrote it (2006) that nobody seems to know what I have to offer as a person, nor want it, nor care. I was talking in a general sense - not just a "relationship", but workwise, and just simply everything. The bird part was an analogy. The sky being high was referring to my goals and what one can achieve generally. The wings beating hard was about my always trying the best I can at everything I do. The "battered feathers/scattered on a frozen pond" referred to all of this killing me, but my offerings (part or all of me and thus feathers) were battered - perhaps to death - and my feathers weren't buried or lovingly scattered by somebody, but fell from the sky - but the pond they fell on to didn't envelop the feathers with love because the pond was frozen - thus cold and rejecting. I am glad you asked so that I could explain it. - Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (06-29-2008 07:57 AM).] |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
lovely Diana.. you stir such emotion in your work.. this is a wonderful example of your expression and love for life and all things in it... beautiful! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Roniece for your kind, thoughtful words. - Owl |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thank you Owl, this is really profound expression. yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
My pleasure, Yann. Thank you for your kind words. - Owl |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Always a treat to find your words here hon. Have missed reading you. Hugs |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Donna. Lovely to be here. - Owl |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
but i'm sure that there's a place in which these feathers will be appreciated. perhaps even showcased in a glass exhibit? |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Heng, that is such a sweet, kind thought! Thank you. - Owl |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"and the offerings are reduced to battered feathers scattered on a frozen pond." bereft Diana just bereft |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Your poems always touch me so deeply. Diana They often make me cry. I once wrote a poem that started with "My thoughts are as deep as the core of the world". I think these words must surely apply to you. Hugs to you, Ida |
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