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Auburn Tears (for Helmut)
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Auburn Tears (for Helmut) |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Auburn TearsTales sown, wrought with waste and woe passed on from hands of red to white, as the sinking sun beats crimson gold into the flame of the autumn night. As auburn tears wash worn and whiskered faces in day's dark One learns to keep the silence, still burning, borrowed, in hallowed hearts. And what once was rouged with sacred soil is now stark. As night becomes a blessing to the clay red soul and once again, beating drums in distance toll, their measured strokes of scarlet syllables sound the darkening honor roll. Though wounds, with time, may heal and fade, signed scars remain atop the prairie. Tribes once were held in reverent acclaim Forever and more shall they perish. And elder ones are quick to tell of honor and of brave brothers, and of the wounded Warlord's rasping reign still faithful to fallen others. And of knowing the Earth, of sharing the Sun, of music wracked with Wisdom, of blessings beyond one's arms and eyes of promise and peaceful tradition. When Man and Maker loved each day and dawning brought new reason, and God's green sacred grasses grew and change was the turn of the seasons.  Claire |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Clair, this was absolutely amazing. One of the best I have ever read. Bravo! Parker |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Not sure what inspired this beautiful poem ...but you will have no trouble finding people to carry your banner  Rex}<{{{{o> |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Wonderfully written, but equally as thought provoking. Exceptional effort. (as is your norm) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is an excellent piece of writing, Claire! Well done, of course!! Denise |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Excellent indeed, beautifully written. Well Done!!Loved it! What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very well done Claire |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Your words are beautiful Your poem as a reply to mine I'm honoured Your way of saying is mesmerising And I do not have to say I like yours way way better than mine Although sad its cheer divine I thank you from deep down in my heart And I admire your work, as it is Art ((((you)))) L. & S.P. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MeadowMuse Claire~ The spirits know that the little Cherokee in me loves these lines. 'When Man and Maker loved each day and dawning brought new reason, and God's green sacred grasses grew and change was the turn of the seasons.' So lovely, powerfully written. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
And of knowing the Earth, of sharing the Sun, of music wracked with Wisdom, of blessings beyond one's arms and eyes of promise and peaceful tradition. When Man and Maker loved each day and dawning brought new reason, and God's green sacred grasses grew and change was the turn of the seasons. WOW Claire, this is GORGEOUS!!! this one should be framed in gold girl!! Beautifully excellent!!take care, JM When you see through love's illusions, there lies the danger... And your perfect lover just looks like a perfect fool So you go running off in search of a perfect stranger While the loneliness seems to spring from your life Like a fountain from a pool. Jackson Browne |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Parker...thank you for your enthusiasm... Rex...I am half Irish, half Cherokee...to me, that is inspiration enough! Thank you for your sweet words. Mike...thank you, and I can assure you I wrote this all by my little self ~ Norm had "nothing" to do with it! Denise...thank you so much, for reading and, as always, for such a giving and encouraging response. Hoot Owl...thank you, so glad to know you enjoyed this. Helmut...the inspiration is undeniably mutual and I thank you, for everything. L. and S. P. ((((you)))) Marge...I am glad to be able to share this with you. Thank you so much, and may the spirit continue in us. Janet Marie...your enthusiasm and kindness is good for the soul, thank you! ~ Claire |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is lovely. I especially enjoyed the words "as the sinking sun beats crimson gold into the flame of the autumn night." You have a wonderful gift to write poetry that flows with beauty. James |
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Nurse Crachet Member
since 1999-09-27
Posts 318They know where I am! |
I also enjoyed this wonderful poetry you have here, thanks for sharing your talent. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
wow Claire.....wow. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Claire, Very powerful and beuatiful Very you Liz |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Wow is what comes to mind here too Meadowmuse ... Powerful and gorgeous !!!!!!!!! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
James...thank you so much. Knowing that you enjoyed this makes me smile. (see?)Nurse...I thank you for reading and letting me know you enjoyed it. Robert...Thank you for the "wow's"...(and the smile they gave me) Liz...I'm so glad to know you enjoyed this...and thanks, as always, for such a kind response. Pepper..."wow" sounds good to me! Thanks for reading, I'm happy to know you enjoyed it. Thanks to everyone...this is a theme that remains very close to my heart. ~ Claire |
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