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Mesmerizing Ensemble of South Africa
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Mesmerizing Ensemble of South Africa |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Mesmerizing Ensemble of South Africa A yard garden filled with fruit trees for birds, the foxes, and Bubo Africanus to feed... A delightful opus sounds the day while twilight brings the softness of the grass owl and the red jackal from as far away as Zambia to play... An evening rain taps out the percussion mingled with the oceans breeze gently swaying branches of a Baobab tree Then, the medley of the night – clicking and chirping and dancing creatures reaching for the beams of moonlight. In the distance sounds of the sea pushing ashore, pulsing as a heart beat. As metrically calming as can be... Metrically calming... Metrically calming... Metri...cal... calm....... ** ** ** |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This is beautiful, JL, spotted eagle-owl and grass owl and my beloved country and all. The first stanza is reminiscent of my indigenous forest garden. You certainly mesmerised me, especially in those last lines. Have you ever been to South Africa? Owl |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
It is a play off your write “Convention” And from your response to my reply to that, sorry couldn’t help myself. It was a mental picture that just had to get out. I’ve never been there but with a little research. I guess you could say I made a mental visit. Thanks for the reply! JL  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
JL what a beautiful explosion of life's colors! I did make the connection with Owl's Forest Garden. She has illustrated to us that magical place so intensely that we can in fact SEE and FEEL it. You have done a fantastic job and the final mantra is haunting. Love, Margherita  |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Margherita, Many thanks for reading and replying. You made my day!! JL |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I so enjoy you finding inspiration from others. Well done, Sir! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, JL. I am glad you enjoyed Convention and I most certainly enjoyed your lovely poem about my country (and my garden!) that I adore so much. Smiles. Owl |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
JL,I do not post often but I read all the time.I also saw Owl's home right away.You both write with such illumination I could almost be transported to the very yard.. jo perry |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Owl, Thanks for allowing me the visit. jo perry, I really appreciate your reply. JL |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
One poet inspiring another... and both producing beauty! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Suthern, Thank you so much for your kind reply and for taking the time to read this. JL |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
JL, I didn't merely "allow" you the visit - I unknowingly invited you to visit my indigenous forest garden - and now that I know you enjoyed the visit, I knowingly invite you to visit it whenever you like. If you would like on your next visit, I'll tell you about the trees in it and the creatures that visit it and if you would like, we can have coffee on the verandah overlooking most of the forest. Smiles. Owl |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Well, thank you so much for the invite! I would love to.  Please do tell me about all the creatures, and trees in your garden, and I think standing out on your verandah sipping a cup of coffee would be a real delight! Oh, little sugar no cream.  Thank you SA... JL |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Yes JL, I was reminded of Ms. Owl's poem while reading. Your poem bridged her poem very well. Enjoyed, Ms. E |
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