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To Still the Hand of the Muse
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To Still the Hand of the Muse |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
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To Still the Hand of the Muse The hand is a metaphor, a dance that’s full of grace, with fingers that trace thoughts as if connected to the center of one true thing and they flow in limitless strings of inspiration. To pause leaves negative space, brings to art its depth and these words are art, a pure and practiced vision, a song that builds and blossoms thus into waterfalls that deserts dream of. Where does the cicada sleep? Beneath leaves twisted in some crinkled golden hue, or clutching twig as time hums lullabies. A winter is storming behind her eyes and a dance begs the dancer, only one embrace before I go. The cold rock is waiting calling for circumference. This reign will give to glistening basalt the depth of dreams and the lines of time in trenches where centuries are marked, striations of groaning war, passion and lusting for knowledge, will listen. As graceful as the silken slither of time itself, this thought stills the hand in wonder. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 01-24-2000).] |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Graceful, beautiful words, thoughts and pauses, Martie! Denise |
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Martie
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Denise, thankyou for always replying with such wonderful comments. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The flowing movement of the hand is matched only by the flowing grace of your poetry, Martie. Well done, lady |
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Anne Member
since 1999-12-31
Posts 78 |
*sigh!* That was sooo beautiful! How do you do it? Every time I re-read it I find something new and sparkling. Superb! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie- Here are the PERFECT words to compliment you on your poem ... 'as graceful as the silken slither of time.' PERFECT ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
"Where does the cicada sleep? Beneath leaves twisted in some crinkled golden hue, or clutching twig as time hums lullabies." Wonderful poetry  |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
sir Balladeer--thankyou for your graceful compliment. Anne--what a wonderful comment. Thankyou Marge--you're so sweet Ruth--thankyou, may cicadas sing you to sleep, or is it the wrong time of year? |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Wonderful... truly enjoyed. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie, You are a wonder. This poem is magnificent. Your words flow in gentle splendor, unpredictable, beautifully descriptive You are a poet's poet, a master artist of free verse, with exquisite thoughts and words to match. Liz |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
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Mike--thanks for the read. I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem. Liz--I think you have given me the most wonderful compliment I have ever had. Thank you! |
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