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Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

0 posted 2000-02-29 05:03 PM

I Feel Brand New

Along the cracked patio
the cement is algae green
and a Johnny jump up is poking its head,
small and bright from the asphalt.

Bent and taking glory
from small promises
of spring
this gardener
grips and pulls and piles
from the soggy earth
glorious weed’s rampant climb.

I can cut the wet logs
for a smoky fire come evening
where this hearth is heart.
I feel brand new,
this day is so familiar.

Where are the voices,
spilling play of children
darting in the tumble
that was this morning’s glory?
I am so full of the vibrancy
of their curled and blond youth
that I am watchful and on guard.

No, that time has passed me
and stained this place
where I stand in easing-back ink
that I see now is blurring
even as I read.

The lawn that is covered
with new leaf and berry
is as familiar as a lullaby
that rocks time into believing
it is safe from moving.

It is only this day
that is brand new.
Truth is as apparent
as my blue-veined hands.

In the dew of little things,
the heart finds its morning
and is refreshed.
(ee cummings)

KathieO
Junior Member

since 2000-02-28

Posts 14
Canada

1 posted 2000-02-29 05:07 PM

Great stuff Martie! Cycles too can be freshing and brand new....your attitude was definatley brand new, that's whats counts....how we start each day.
KathieO

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

2 posted 2000-02-29 05:18 PM

But gardening does tend to rejuvenate... *S* I can't be young again... but I can still rejoice in the growing. This is lovely!

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

3 posted 2000-02-29 05:21 PM

MARTIE!!! Second to the last verse, ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE, as is the entire poem.
You continue to leave me breathless with your talent.
Liz

[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-29-2000).]

Mike
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since 1999-06-19

Posts 2462

4 posted 2000-02-29 05:50 PM

How I envy your ability to write free verse... Absolutely wonderful... flows so smoothly.

Meadowmuse
Member Elite

since 1999-12-27

Posts 3263

5 posted 2000-02-29 06:13 PM

Move over Mike, make a little room for me, okay?...Martie, nothing can be said of perfection, so I will merely thank you for the touching gift you've shared with this poem. Each day is brand new, and each day after.

~ Claire

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

6 posted 2000-02-29 08:59 PM

Beautiful, Martie! Excellent writing! I can relate to that feeling so well, too!

Denise

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

7 posted 2000-02-29 10:58 PM

Kathy O--Circles are my favorite shape and so are new days.  Thanks for reading and comenting.

Suthern--you are so right...rejoyce in the growing.  Thank you.

Liz--To leave you breathless leaves me breathless.  What a wonderful compliment.

Mike--I am the one with envy for you.

Claire--A wonderful compliment from such a poet as  yourself.

Denise--Thank you--you are great at understanding.

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