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Arctic Sky (for Jaime Fradera)
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Arctic Sky (for Jaime Fradera) |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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“I am so curious about what your Arctic sky must look like. Can you view the stars in your daytime winter sky - maybe there is not enough daylight in winter to obscure the moon and stars? --- Arctic Sky Winter sky paints midnight black as stars shine amid aurora dancing. Dark envelops, offering a blanket, to those who long to remain in bed until daylight returns Stars sparkle, welcome today and invites afternoon to dip into eternal darkness of the north. The stars beckon all to return to homes warmed by woodstoves. And winter sky shines on from dusk ‘til noon leaving two hours of gray light, some call daylight. Spring sky paints in shades of water color pink, varieties of coral laced with conch shell soft. Day shines from morn until evening dusk. Garish sunrises flood the waking horizon in colors of scarlet, orange and yellow. Birds sing praise for longer days mocking those who lie a-bed. Sky of summer swoops in with diva drama. Its aria is unending, washed in shades of blue, framing the ever-shining sunlight. Flowers bloom in colorful array of chaos. Bluebells edge out the purple Iris until pink Fireweed sway under the midnight sun. Beavers swim in the slough, teasing dogs on river banks all hours of day and night (but even teasing beavers must sleep sometime). Autumn nips at trembling leaves while sunsets wash the sky in vivid shades of purple gold. Frost patterns decorate with intricate designs and black conceals the cold fingers, creating. Stars, again, flirt with the aurora and promises to spend day and night dancing together. --- Alison |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
perfect. enjoyed the sky of sour seasons in the dream land. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
My sweet Ali-girl.. you are simply perfection!  loved this and I'm sure Jaime will too! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Aliiiiiiiiii! I just went on the pip to see what was there, and what did I find???? Thank yo! for the paint brush of your words! I'm going to copy it on to my portable 'puter so that I can look at it while doing tedious routine errands today. Soon Jaime |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I see how inspiration gets you! Beautiful writing! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
True magic unfolds through your inspired words, dear Alison. Thank you Jaime for asking her! love Margherita |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine 'write!' I am particularly fond of the ending: "Autumn nips at trembling leaves while sunsets wash the sky in vivid shades of purple gold. Frost patterns decorate with intricate designs and black conceals the cold fingers, creating. Stars, again, flirt with the aurora and promises to spend day and night dancing together." serious applause!! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
A lovely Picture you painted us ARCTIC WIND |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
"Sky of summer swoops in with Diva drama" I love the way you express yourself, Alison. Ida |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
LT Thank you so much for the visit. Alison ____________ RDB You got me blushing, girl friend. Like I said the other night -- you are biased. But, I do so love that about you. Thank you. xoxoxo A ____________ Jaime, I love your curious mind - and I love showing you my world. Thank you for asking and caring. Ali __________ Dixie, Thank you. I appreciate you so much. xoxoxo Alison __________ Margherita You know, I think that the magic is in Jaime. That's what I think. Thank you for looking through my window. Hugs and love, Alison __________ Bruce, Thank you for all the encouragement. You know, you make me want to try harder. I don't think you realize how important you are to me here in PiP. Thank you. Alison __________ AW Thank you for peeking in. A __________ Ida, Thank you. I think the sky composes its own concerto and sings to its own opera. All we have to do is listen. Alison |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine descriptive writing...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
WOW! I read this before, somehow didn't reply. Suffice it to say, I KNOW the Arctic skies, and you've done such a beautiful job of painting them. Take a bow, poet! |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Ali this is absolutely gorgeous, and I do believe it's my favorite of everything I've read of yours (and I've read everything you've posted anywhere in the last several years!) You've grown so much as a poet, and I'm loving seeing you do it Sheli By words the mind is winged |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, James. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Midnitesun darlin', Thank you. You made me smile big. I like thinking of you when I write something like this - and I wonder if you have seen it too. xoxoxo Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Sheli, You know some people's opinion just mean a lot sometimes. Well, you are that person in my life. Our friendship is so special and ... well, darlin', you blew me away. I love you a great deal and I am a fan of your poetry. Get writing again ... please. xoxoxo Love, Alison  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: Now look who is finding treasures in the archives...   |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Sunshine, Thank you. I had forgotten about this. Jaime and I had been talking on Instant Messenger and he made me want to try to explain the sky - I am still happy that this poem brought him pleasure. He's always been very special to me and I am happy that you enjoyed this poem this was for him. Alison |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's amazing that we forget the little instances that brought joy to others. Jaime is a friend of mine as well...and it is good to see that he garners goodness around him. |
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