Open Poetry #48 |
Drop by Drop (repost with voice recording) |
OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Recording of this repost on: http://soundcloud.com/diana-van-den-berg-2/diana-van-den-berg-drop-by DROP BY DROP 18 February 2013 In mists of memory’s hallowed magic; in haven forest’s secret shadows conferred by tall protective trees; in midday enhancing rainbow colours; in rose-gold sunbeams long and light caressing house and quivering garden with sensuous goodbye to day’s delight; in little paws and twitchy noses; in magnificent manes and flowing tails; in soaring eagles cleaving blue; in song expelled from tiny souls in flight on delicate drumbeat wings; in stories woven in child-heart’s pen; in poetry spun in late night’s ecstasy; in music painted note by moonlit note; in love’s sweet mystic joy and grandeur; in stone-crushed dreams and broken sorrow; in wasted words and cherished troth; in ease of weighted luxury’s repose; in Robinson Crusoe exacting challenge to smile on Spartan’s stark adversity; in shouting storm and whispering wind; in learning more and professing less; in spirit that blooms and touches and adores though scarred by onslaughts, still glowing strong, I travel light the ever-meandering path vibrant with Rembrandt light and shade and David flower and Goliath mountain and rushing rivulet exploding laughter tumbling over rock and drop, and all the while in waft and wonder I glory in the guileless gift of a profusion of life moments rich and ripe. Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You have a very mellow, sensuous voice, Owl, and I enjoyed hearing it as you recited your poem. You brought the poem alive. ~*~ I want to hear a Jim Croce song, but it will cut too deep, be too real. ~*~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Why, thank you, kind Sir! Smiles. I am glad you enjoyed it, Jerry. Owl |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
Enjoyed your voice! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Oh, Diana. This goes far beyond your voice to me, which is admittedly beautiful. You transported me. Please, record all of your poetry and link me. You brought it to life in a way that the words cannot accomplish. Love you lots. A |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
owl,I really enjoyed reading and hearing your mellow voice as I read along with you. A beautiful voice to listen to.best to you |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Galina, Alison and Martyjo, for your kind words. Alison, what a sweet thing to say! I will email you the links of the poetry that I have already recorded and have posted here without the voice recording and for which it is too late to edit to include it without asking a moderator to do it. Owl/Wol |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Loved hearing your voice, Diana! The poem was beautiful too. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Martie. Smiles. Owl |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
lots of life and love in this one...James |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, James, for seeing it. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I almost missed this, Diana. That would have been a shame. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Ida, for your kind words. You have found this at a most opportune moment for me because I need reminding of the contents of the poem. Smiles. Owl |
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Amaryllis2 Junior Member
since 2013-12-08
Posts 27 |
So beautiful, Diana! So sad the link wouldn't work for me (on my ph today. ..may have to download certain software to hear it.) Thanks for sharing! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Amaryllis. Tell me if you would like me to email you the wav file. You won't need any special software to hear that, as long as your computer has sound. Owl |
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