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The Fireball, As day is going
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The Fireball, As day is going |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
A picture of me, icefishing...winter of 2003. My friend said the aura was not visible through the aperture.  Captured, sheltered- My information shows as matter Presented aglow, By something relative, Time and distance related; Somehow it discovered me, Its mass and I both traveling, At the speed of light squared. The fireball, as day is going Seeks to drop behind trees That stretch twig-fingers As if to balance But only for moments, As the sun has appointments, And so must make retreat Just before sinking, It strikes its last kindle Firing the leafless tops With roman candle sparks That cool, Then fall in visible bubbles Of purple/blue-violet The descending circles Seek gravity--falling apples Linger around before Being absorbed In an aura/halo surround That I believe Protects me from enemies In a shutter instant, The universe is planck constant, One that can't be measured- My vibrations cannot be divided Into life's fractions... I sit still Inside a domed vacuum- Warm... though the air outside Is a steady ten degrees [This message has been edited by ice (01-03-2012 02:20 PM).] |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"As the sun has appointments, And so must make retreat Just before sinking, It strikes its last kindle Firing the leafless tops With roman candle sparks That cool, Then fall in visible bubbles Of purple/blue-violet" WOW! This is a remarkable write, and photo. Such a pleasure to read you ice. Enjoyed. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Ford, what a wonderful experience and memory, encapsulated so perfectly by your poem and photo which are as magical and breath-taking as each other. Owl |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
A lovely depiction... quote:Great use of symolism throughout... I know how fast that complete blackness can come. I also know what it's like to feel warm with nothing but bitter frost all around you. Nicely done. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
How can I top the other comments. All I can do is just say WoW! ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
ohhhh...so you;re an ice wizard! how cool is that~*~ tell me...what kind of fish do you catch in 10 degree weather? |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
JL Thanks for the reply. Reading your reply gave me pleasure..now we are both pleased...:-) Diana Thank you...those moments don't come often, but I look for them...a habit I guess. Finding the right words to say what those moments might mean, now that's the hard part. ...Thank you for enjoying both. Michael Yes, "complete blackness" comes quickly. I sometimes stay after dark on a lake, because of it... "Bitter frost", can be primal sweet. Thanks for the reply. Jerry "Wow" is a very good complement...I'll take a heartfelt "wow" anyday.. Thank you. Baby Girl/bel1e No "ice wizard", although I can smell fish under the ice..lol I catch every species of fish that is native to Pa., and some that are not. Moving constantly untill I find them. Perch, Crappies, Bluegills, Bass, Trout etc... I am addicted. Thanks for the reply. |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
Man, you must have some heavy duty endurance...it's in the 30's out now and I'm freeeeeeezing! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
You live in the tropics, BG, it is 3 degrees in north central Pa. There has been no safe ice this year yet.. I hope this stiffens up the lakes. I am going stir crazy.. |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
"...Sometimes it discovered me..." Discovery is important in my book. Enjoyed Ice, Ms. E |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Discovery is everything, E.G. But who discovers what? Sometimes I look at a tree , and reverse "regular" thought..and I wonder how long this tree has been looking for me, to show me its beauty? Thanks for reading, and the reply. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Ford, there is such a concentration of breathtaking beauty in your poem, that I am moved, deeply moved actually. Every stanza emanates fascination and the whole of it just becomes the fireball you experienced. Some deed! While you dream of fish when the lake freezes I dream of skating ... but would that disturb the fish? Wonderful creation. Oh, and the picture is sooo inspiring too! Margherita |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
the quantum of action... in a poem. BRAVO I am very taken with this. It displays that art and science can be very, very good friends. Love it. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Margherita Skating doesn't bother the fish under ice..their blood is almost congealed by the temperature...39 degrees on the bottom, no matter what the air temp is above the guild.. The grace of gliding blades above them causes no start.... But your reply instills a start in me...a lovely startle it is. Thanks for reading, and the reply...... * Nicole "quantum action"...love that......:-) I received a biography of Stephen Hawking for Christmas... I think some of this poem is caused by reading the story of this mans astounding life. Thank you for reading, and the reply |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays... One of my favorite books. What a cool Christmas gift! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Yes it is an amazing book, Nicole. After reading about half of the book I am even begining to understand a few things that Sheldon says on "Big Bang"..lol Thanks again |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
WOW! this is so breathtakingly wonderful to read and the picture fantastic - loved this! Love is the life of the soul... |
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