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Exercise and Possibilities |
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Bastet Member
since 2010-05-07
Posts 246 |
POSSIBILITIES Light beads speckle the floor, a necklace of pearls scattered by last night’s dream, a new day of possibilities. The morning is soft and easy. On the wind’s song, lazy thought clouds take form. If rainbow asks to make a note, I embrace her sharing, for color rising on a sunbeam becomes that occasional verse. I caught her yesterday, but they’re so fragile, these creatures. She died in seconds in my mind’s eye, needing a more subtle light. All those netted inspirations, when the day is done, lie collapsed on the damp earth. Never mind, tomorrow before dawn, I’ll go star-searching again. EXERCISE Here is a parched field, a potential water can ripen Here is the well whose midnight stillness Recalls the world before creation Here is the bucket drawn from the depth Here is the hand that reaches, pulls, carries Here is the same field sown with bright ideas Here is the fertile bed of mind where something As yet unconceived clamors to be born |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
"I caught her yesterday, but they’re so fragile, these creatures. She died in seconds in my mind’s eye, needing a more subtle light. All those netted inspirations, when the day is done, lie collapsed on the damp earth. Never mind, tomorrow before dawn, I’ll go star-searching again." fine lines these, thoughts are very fragile creatures indeed.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"Here is the fertile bed of mind where something As yet unconceived clamors to be born" loved these lines and maybe this is why I have trouble sleeping at night...my mind is working overtime lately  M |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I liked everything about this. It is the ever present and constant (same thing, I know) reminder that our words are absolutely delicate and sometimes do not hang around too long. But with pen and small notepad in my pocket I sometimes capture the essence of them before the ill wild of discontent scatters them willy-nilly. Great poetry today, Bastet. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Bastet, you were inspired with delicacy and unveiled exquisite metaphor (my preferd is the bucket from the well)...Thanks for the very enjoyable read. have a nice day yann |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Bastet, you're amazing. I never fail to admire, and enjoy, your works! The first is a delight... so layered, fraught with metaphorical imagery... I loved it. I remain a fan! My best~ Amaryllis A pile of scribbles here: |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Ps: If you have a book, I'd love to buy one. ~A |
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Bastet Member
since 2010-05-07
Posts 246 |
Thanks you so much , Amaryllis, for your very encouraging comments. Yes, I have printed a small book of poems, but they are a bit strange. They are about my experiences in India. If you would like to have it and can give me a postal address, I'll happily send it. There is no charge. Do you have a book? |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
I'd be intersted, B! India makes for a fascinating topic.. never-ending inspiration, to be sure. I'd be happy to contact you by e-mail, if that is ok. No, I don't have a book, yet... although a few of my poems are published in an anthology... I'll include that in my e-mail. I should be ready to put one out there (book) within the next year.Best~ A A pile of scribbles here: |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
A morning rainbow is a rarity---and here you have penned two of them. |
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flash Member
since 2010-11-28
Posts 213miami beach, florida |
Bastet: beautifuly rendered--like diaphanous dreams that quickly vanish in the morning light--a light less subtle You've captured the glow from the light on the mountain, the lace from the willow..and transmitted it onto paper for us to enjoy! Wonderful final repetitious litany of exercises that begin the cycle of starsearching once again- with renewed hope! Very well-written and thanks for sharing! |
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Inspired-8 Member
since 2008-04-14
Posts 311Pluto |
Bastet Truly exquisite penning may i request a copy of your book? New Fan Vic |
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