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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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The words don’t visit much anymore They used to tap at darkened window panes Catching my mind’s attention with invitation Stale sentences now drift lazily out of view And I don’t write much anymore. Pleasure once filled quiet nights As thoughts were caught and stories built Letters formed words to frame sentences And brush strokes caught dreams, Capturing them for only a moment To be partnered in a poem. My mind breathed behind closed eyelids And my fingers beckoned at thoughts That longed to come forth and live To breathe without need to be heard, Simply to be released to fly free. - Alison |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Wonderfully penned! Kat >^..^< |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
The words were just resting, Alison. Obviously they are dancing again and beautifully too. Ida |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
superb writing and imagery! [expressing that which we all experience periodically] MUCH sustained applause for this 'penning'!! |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Stale sentences now drift lazily out of view This really caught my eye. I can't fathom a stale word in your head ever. You are a guaranteed good read...always! ebm |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
I don't think you have a problem. I think your words were just resting and have now burst forth. Great piece of writing, as always!! ooxx Marti
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I do relate dear Alison *sigh* |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Perfectly rendered temporaneous state of things! Relax, organize a dancing party for the words in your imagination, and they will flood your mind again in joy ...  just as they have done here!Brava, dear Alison! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Alison, I was kinda hoping a few would come "dancing" my way, lol, but I now see they found their way back. Doc |
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rachaelfuchsberger
since 2007-02-21
Posts 609Las Vegas, NV |
Beautifully written, Z. -Arana Darkwolf |
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Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
Your thoughts do eventually come forth, dear Ali. Hey Ali. Can you help me find a poem "crimson colors" I forgot what pen name it is under. I am confused trying to use Pip search function and xox so many many times.Jaime |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I have not read a better descriptive passage about the loss of wordpower than this, Alison (I keep wanting to put another "l" in your name. Very well done. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Oh, I think you're all the way back and then some!! However, I have never heard a muse shut down expressed so well before. Eric IF YOU HAVE TO JUDGE SOMEONE DO IT ON THE SIDE OF MERCY AND LET TIME SEASON THE RESULTS. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
How rude. I didn't thank one person for their response to this poem. Do you mind if I thank you all in one response. I treasure each word written to the poems that I share here. I learn from them - and consider each person's opinion. Thank you all - and Jerry and Eric? Thank you for your extra kind comments. I treasure you all. Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
PS - Jaime, I'll see what I can do and if I find it, I'll mail it on to you. Hugs to you, Ali |
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