Open Poetry #6 |
Sage and Simmering Celery |
Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Sage and Simmering CeleryThe house quiets itself, slowly. I kiss your head with tender traces, nesting my face against you as your sleeping body warms my own. Sage and simmering celery... Thanksgiving dinner and your green eyes, now closed to mine. And in the quiet house, as you dream and I kiss you, all I can think of is how will I breathe when you are gone? Claire |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
*sighs* Simply beautiful Meadowmuse...your talent continues to amaze me and you still rank as one of my most favorite poets. *Krista Knutson* ~*Only when trudging through the soul's darkest midnight can one truly appreciate the glory of the sunrise*~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Claire~ Soft and tender with memory. This one breathes from your heart. You have the soul of a truly passionate poet. Beauty in every sigh. ~*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 |
what an EXQUISITE poem Claire, ...so perfect...and its poetic that this serene and peacefull poem shall be my last for the night...thank you...sweet dreams...(smile) take care, jm Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Oh my goodness, this is just beautiful. What a truly lovely poem! |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
The simplicity of sage and simmering celery.. how sweet the night.Love these kinds of poems and this is no exception. Thanks for the read. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful! I could smell it and feel it... |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
....and that's contentment.. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very very beautiful Claire! 'how will I breathe when you are gone'.....my favorite lines. Very touching! Denise |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Krista...I feel quite honored to receive your praise. Thank you. Marge...thank you for your words...always so encouraging to me. Janet Marie...I'm glad to know that you enjoyed this. Hope your dreams were as sweet as your response. Satiate...it's so nice of you to let me know what you thought of this. Thank you for reading it. WildChild...I'm glad you found enjoyment in the reading. Thank you for the kindness of your response. Poet deVine...I don't know of a better feeling than to have a reader say that. Thank you. Nan...thank you for reading. I so enjoy sharing with you all. Denise...so nice to know this piece touched you. The knowledge and dread of impending loss permeates even the sweetest moment sometimes. Thank you for your words to me. ~ Claire |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Gee I think my wife reflects more towards burger and fries when she thinks of me Some how it's not quite as poetic as you describe ... Rex}>{{{{o> |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
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Rex, thank you for reading. I'll have to work on a "burgers and fries" poem for you. ~ Claire |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
This left me breathless in its wake. A wonderfully descriptive piece of poetry |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
You are able to infuse such feeling in your poetry, with so few words you say so much, you are truly talented in your ability to write such beautiful verse. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Hoot Owl, thank you for your gracious commentary. Mike, such kindness...thank you. ~ Claire |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Claire--another incredible poem that touched me personally...thank you for sharing your amazing vision. |
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