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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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PENSIVE 4 October 2012 A smile almost whispered across her October face washing it with morning light. Nobody knew nor would they have understood, nor could they, nobody, except her animals and everyone else’s and those running free. The trees mingled with her thoughts teasing them in soft greens and browns and greys, swirling them in kaleidoscope patterns that danced sacred memories in the breeze. She slow-breathed the fluff-ball acacia air permeated with dreams and lifted her face to the sky to be kissed by the sun, like a waking daisy basking in gratitude and happiness and the deep, deep secrets of the rich, brown earth. She was of her beloved earth since time began. She was one of its special secrets as it was hers. Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a fine 'write' as always ... I'm particularly fond of the ending: " basking in gratitude and happiness and the deep, deep secrets of the rich, brown earth. She was of her beloved earth since time began. She was one of its special secrets as it was hers. " |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Bruce - yes, that is the heart of the poem. Owl |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
wonderful piece  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Glad you think so, Richy. Thanks. Smiles. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So you, so beautiful, Diana. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you for your kind words, Ida, and for recognising how me it is! Owl |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Awww, Diana, so beautifully said. --- Nobody knew nor would they have understood, nor could they, nobody, except her animals --- I bet you knew that I would fall into these words. Love you, Alison |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh yes, Alison! Thank you for reading and understanding this with your heart and soul. What would be do/be - and where would we be, without our animals? The thought of that horror gives me cold shivers and an inability to think of it for more than a moment. I would long since have been in a curly jacket. Love you too. Hugs to you and all your dogalogs and catalats Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nobody knew nor would they have understood, nor could they, nobody, except her animals Your pensive poem has given me a sip of the same peace my babies do... a respite from the rush and worry. Beautiful work from a beautiful writer! *S* |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Ruth. Smiles. Purrs and hugs to Kate and Colin. Hugs Owl |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh reading you is as a breath of the earth and trees......thank you |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, luminosity. What a sweet thing to say! I am glad you enjoyed it so much.Owl |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Enjoy the way you weave the botanical and the zoological of your corner of the globe. Almost as good as being there . . . |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Krawdad. I am glad you enjoyed it so much. Without animals and nature, I would be locked up somewhere wearing a curly-jacket, lol! Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (11-01-2012 10:06 AM).] |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..yes, the freedom of trees and the secrets they impart to they whom they care about..and one mustn't neglect the interpersonal relations betwixt they and their pets..'tis a circle this poem, a circle of awareness; an epiphany....much enjoyed.. ..spiros ~~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you for understanding the heart of this poem so deeply, Spiros, and for your beautiful viewpoint so exquisitely described. Owl |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Beautifully written. Enjoyed your thoughts and words very much. ~Victoria~ "If music be the food of love, play on." (William Shakespeare) |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Victoria. I am glad you did. Owl |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
the poem depicts a scene of completion, everything that needs to be, is. Much peace to you |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Emma Rose, and to you. Owl |
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michellemckee Junior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 49Tucson, AZ |
Aww this reminds me of my niece an ethereal young lady who has an affinity for animals and the earth! Loved it! No postmortem journey is rife |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
beautiful, really enjoyed this My spirit will rise |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Michelle. I am honoured to have reminded you of someone like your niece. Thank you, McGroves. I am glad you enjoyed it. Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
glad to see this fine 'write' return near the top of the "P.I.P.-land" by the cyber-sea queue. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Bruce. Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Bruce. Owl |
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