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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
The Poet His hands were those of a potter and his eyes were fluid grey. His hands and eyes breathed borrowed breath into my lifeless clay. His mornings were of ancient art, of silence and of self. His daylight found him teaching sound and syllable, words as wealth. But his twilight hours were filled with sharing touch and sound and sighs with one who loved his potter's hands and the fluid grey life in his eyes.  Claire |
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jaxjoy Member
since 1999-12-14
Posts 112Texas |
"His hands and eyes breathed borrowed breath into my lifeless clay"......Beautiful line.  |
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Coegwyr Junior Member
since 1999-12-20
Posts 35 |
This is the first poem I read of yours when I visited your site, it’s so beautifully written well done. Craig Yes, I admit your general rule. That every poet is a fool: But I myself may serve to show it. That every fool is not a poet. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Very nice. Enjoyed. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This poem is lovely. |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
This is wonderful |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so lovely, Claire! Well done! This flowed so nicely! Denise |
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Grandma Jo Member
since 2000-01-02
Posts 51 |
Beautiful words, I really enjoyed this! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent. Few words, great sentiment. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Jaxjoy, Craig, Mike, Martie, Whiskey, Denise, Grandma Jo and Balladeer... Thank you for taking time to read and comment. The cordial reception my meandering verses have received here is quite encouraging, and I must say I am enjoying the multiformity of poetic treasures you all share here! Claire |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...and we're happy to have you Claire... |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Echoing Nan - and might I add Meadow that you have a style that is incredibly refreshing, like a breath of poetic air - wonderful verse. '...I want to be free - free to know people and their backgrounds - free to move to different parts of the world...' Sylvia Plath |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Nan, thank you so much...the pleasure is mine. Severn, my humble and earnest thanks for your benevolent response. Claire |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It is we who welcome your verse, and yourself, to Passions. Thank you for sharing, Meadowmuse... Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is wonderful Meadow and I echo Severn's sentiments... And may I extend my welcome... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Claire...absolutely beautiful and touching. Please check your e-mail |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Claire...absolutely beautiful and touching. Please check your e-mail |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Sounds like some man...and a beautiful poem!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
A lovely poem, well worded! Where can I find your site? I would love to visit it! ...Living is ever like crossing rivers; finding a new life on each shore ... RJG |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
stunning! |
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