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It's About Time
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It's About Time |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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I look back and see time, soft and folded to keep out the creases made of cotton's constant bending, it flows and turns magenta just as the sun moves and caresses the hard line of night. Sometimes I feel I need to hurry, to lap up truth and with a hammer make dents in the fabric that covers the texture of life. Tools, not weapons, that I can make myself, (I tell time's long face as it ticks in my ear) made out of the swift current of my breath from the boat of my hands, not a scream tethering the spirit to the whipping ball of some miraculous power I know is heard even by the jellyfish as they dance to the tides, down in that place called, More Than I Know. Time remakes itself when we think it grows and ages and groans and cries, instead it is brand new and waiting for someone to acknowledge that it isn't very important, after all. |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Wow Martie, Wonderful as ever!So many great lines I can't pick a favorite. ebm |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
can almost see you wearing this shirt with some of your favorite colors on it enjoyed it ms |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
For what it`s worth, I am always captivated by your works, Martie... such fine writing  ~Amaryllis |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I love your outlook on this strange thing called life, Martie. You took me through layers of life as you perceive it and as I completely agree with. I especially like “Tools, not weapons, / that I can make myself,” is poignant in dealing with building our lives, and even tearing down certain walls that have imprisoned us. Wonderfully written, superbly thought out. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
A keeper. You've got the power of soul in this one. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
fine writing. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
My GOD!! This is so good from beginning to end!! I tried to pick out some extra special lines but they're all so damn good I just couldn't, so I have to say I really love the ending.....It's so fulfilling. Ah, Martie my dear I haven't read your work for a quite a while but it most certainly hasn't suffered any... Write on! Let me give ya just a little smooch nothing too serious. X0X Eric |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Smiling at you, enjoying the return of your muse. It's about time, all right.   |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
your words are as always...a pleasure to read and to ponder. The talent you share here, truly enjoyed ma'am... beautiful piece of work.... truly |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"Time remakes itself when we think it grows and ages and groans and cries, instead it is brand new and waiting for someone to acknowledge that it isn't very important, after all." Absolutely right, Martie! Always a pleasure to read your words! Helen |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
lovely visuals!! |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Interesting write. Enjoyed this. -Trina. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thanks EBM for such a lovely comment. DS..Maybe it's hanging in my imagination's closet...thanks, my friend. Amaryllis....It's worth alot to me...thank you. JerryPat...I really appreciate such a thoughtful comment...Thank you. Thank you for your interest, Trina Easy1...To be a keeper is indeed special..thank you. James...Glad you enjoyed. Prasad...thank you Eric...thanks for such a wonderful review. I was especially fond of the smooch. xox Sissie...your smiles light up the day. Hug! Hi Ron...it's always such a pleasure to hear from you. Helen...Hi! I hope you are doing well. Thanks for understanding. X angel...I've not seen you for a long time...thanks for stopping to read and comment. |
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