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How to Know a Poet
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How to Know a Poet |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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How to Know a Poet I am becoming more adept, in often strange-some ways, In recognizing those who feel Lexis coloring days, and if I watch some eyes so bright, The gleam in stream of dreams, then a poet is about to meet Another, with their ways. Watch the hands of flitter fly, talking in the air, Or watch as eyes find a gaze On a horizon that is not there… Or watch some apple dumpling cheeks Shine bright to catch sun’s rays, Knowing that the freckles there Are kisses from other days…and then, And then… Listen to a voice so fine, it shimmers In your soul; and find the touch of hands so warm, A pen is held in glow… Then know before you a poet stands, And if you are a poet, too? A hug is the requisite form of talk, When one and one braid two… And then? The air is round with solemn calm, A peace fills full all time, as minds seem to meld The storms, and quiet stills all space, When eyes speak volumes, when shoulders share The weight of all that is… And sisters of poems then plait silence, To be just what they are, bound by knowledge Of their lives, as touched by the highest stars… Poet, you have touched my heart, and I hope, That I have touched yours, too, In ways that know no words…for Forever special is held in this heart… Martie, poetess, For all I’ve heard with my soul, is true.  October 6, 2004 |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms sun, well you know what I think already..if I could come between you two I would..couple of my favorite ladies. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Although this seems personal, it is personal with myself also, because as I read the words I see more than I did before. As I have mentioned before your poetry has a consistent flow to it which the reader (me) feels immediately that the words are meant for him. that they are meant for others is beside the point. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Beautiful, I have such a sister too, miles away but still our braid does not unravel... the both of you are so talented... heart-warming write, here  Best~ Amaryllis |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
That gave me goosebumps! Love you. ebm |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
how could one not enjoy the two of you together? A lot of talent in one place it would seem.. nicely done Ms Sun... like Dark, two of my favorite ladies.. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
That is simply a beautiful write! Loved every word and I have to agree Martie is something special just as you are. Such talent and heart you both have shared with others here and I for one have appreciated it. Such close friendship is like inside of the oyster that develops a pearl. Take care Eric |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thanks for reposting this, Sissie...what a special time that was...time that stretched and stayed with us without consideration of distance.  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
this is so touching and beautiful, as are you two ladies of poetry. best to both, latearrival/jo |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Quality and class all around. As always, I bow to you and yours. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
fine writing and lovely picture. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
This is simply Beautiful. Enjoyed. -Trina. |
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