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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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 Bio-Write I want to take biology again Where I learned of Stamens, petals, anthers Pistils, leaves and more... And reproduction – at which The boys tittered, being boys Outnumbered in ratio By girls, four to one. It was summer The class eight weeks long Four hours a day. It was a good time Immersing myself in microscopes Petri dishes and crystallization. It was a time to either give in Or conquer my fear of needles As hapless chicks Awaited placebo pinpricks Or hormonal injections. Study groups. Control groups. Boys tittering. Frogs to dissect, though mine jerked; A cow’s eye that gave up its sight Like a crystal ball, that we might See into our futures. Biology blessed me with The art of looking past The picture now in front of me Requiring a more in-depth analysis of now; But then, the needles pointedly pricked My failures into some shaken nerve Crushing any dream of veterinarian lifestyle Cleanly, down the laboratory sink. I see flowers differently now And admire the bee’s endeavors, Remembering. © KRJ 8-16-10 Goulash Poetry Exercise; picture of flower. 15 minutes to write of it. |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Biology was my favorite subject. Thanks for the look back. Enjoyed. Kat >^..^< |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Beautiful.. and so impressive for a 15 min. write! I love your take on the photo insiration.. instead of love or romance, you truly `saw` the flower... wonderful. . Biology was also one of my favorite subjects! I still enjoy it. ~Amaryllis |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Well done... my question to you would be, what as you look at this with fresh eyes might you reconsider or change? Nothing is an acceptable answer by the way..LOL I simply find it interesting at times since so much of what I write is written in short time frames..to go back and see it with fresh eyes and see if it would change if written again or if it spawns other thoughts... truly, well done... unique in the perspective of coming from a single image and taking it along lines not common... which to me, is truly a mark of artistry and of a true poet. |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
well...anatomy & kinesiology was more my thing...LOL...this here is precious though: "I see flowers differently now And admire the bee’s endeavors, Remembering" ~~~write On~~~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Much enjoyed, Karilea. I could never have been a vet in 10 million years, but I am so grateful that there are those who can be. Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
interesting memory slice "bio-write" ! MUCH applause!! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
To explore nature's mysteries is one of the greatest pleasures no doubt. My mother once gave me a book "How the flowers love" ... absolutely fascinating ... your most beautiful write, dear Karilea, brought this memory back for me. Love, Margherita |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie....Of course you would see something more past the door...you always have.  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
don't you love those words "Stamens, petals, anthers Pistils" I had beautiful vegetable plants this year and no bees no pollinators I tried to pollinate with a tiny paint brush to no avail now I have a new found respect for the bee this is lovely Karilea |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Biology was never my thing MommaK but reading you, now that is entirely a different subject.  "In yearning for nothing, you will be free to enjoy what you do, free to see the patterns, free to hear the music in all things." |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kat...I so wanted to be a Veterinarian...and our vet said, "take biology..." and it indeed made clear that I didn't have the trappings...but it made for some unique memories. Thank you. Amaryllis...15 minutes was the trapping zone...STOP...I think I was done in 10.  My friend CH...your question...is it for the time that was, or the time of the poem's prop? If I were to answer in the past's past, I might come up with a whole slew of new poems...and if I were to answer for the other night alone...maybe a different poem or two. But your second paragraph, Sir, coming from a poet by whom I give great regard, is immediately and substantially refreshing, and well received. Thank you. Bel1e...I can visualize that through your writing. In fact, you've recently spawned a few poems in my brain based upon this response alone that I would attribute to your self. Diane...thank you...I truly wanted to become a doctor of animals...those damn needles...! Thank you, dreampoet. Margherita...interesting on how the poem is being viewed. I appreciate your sharing...and of your sharing similar memories. Martie/Sis...So many, many doors... ...with more to open, of course!Kate... Yes, I did love those words...and smiled at the thought of your paint brush lingering on life and need...don't you see the picture unfolding for your own memories? I do! Daughter...bio, was, at least one time your thing...I mean, after all....April!  |
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