Open Poetry #9 |
Top o' the Morning |
Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Top o' the Morning ~~~ My vision soars through crystal skies bourn high in astral flight Drifting free on shifting breeze banking left ... then banking right ~ A reclusive need for solitude spreads wings within my head and rises up through phobic mists atop the pall ... 'tis stress I dread ~ A rising sun smiles upon my face triggers ... coronary delight above the clouds of Heavens step helping ... rectify my plight ~ My leaden shroud is lifted high six angels share its' weight " Top 'o the morning " I heard them say as they passed through Heavens gate ~ " We'll have your shroud all cleaned and pressed we'll embroider on its' nape A morning dove shall bring it back wear it well ... it's Heavens cape " ~ Descending home ... can't help but see the worlds a brighter place A pristine air pervades the skies as tension seems erased ~ Subconscious thought soon nullified Fresh air ... inflates the hollow I yawn and stretch as natures song sings through my open window ~ My dream serene starts fading fast my thoughts to reality ... focused while reaching out to close the pane a dove slipped through ... unnoticed ... ~~~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Reading this poem is just like going to heaven Rex..top o the morning to you too! |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I started to cut and paste some of my favorite lines Rex ... but I copied the whole poem, so I stopped, and will try to say how wonderful this is anyway! This is sincerely beautiful! What a lovely way to envision a renewed optomism through a tough day. I think I'll carry this image with me always ... this wonderful cape! Truly, I think this is my favorite of yours so far Rex! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Somehow an Irish lilt seems to permeate this delightful greeting... thanks be to ye, Sir, for sharing... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
What an amazingly beautiful picture that this poem painted. Perfect as always Rex, the touch of a master. Thanks for the beauty and thanks for the lift! |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Ahhhh those Irish angels!!!! What a wonderful dream Rex, and how beautifully you have written of it. Bonnie |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I too, of course, loved the Irish flavor to this. I also loved the ending where the Dove slipped in unnoticed. Yep, Heaven can be our reality if we let it! Great writing, Rex! Denise |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
ethome ... thankyou ... your cape gets delivered tomorrow Kit ... I think I saw you there ... telling stories to the cherubs Sunshine ... thank ye kindly lass Marsha ... your welcome ... and thankyou for such kind words ... smiling widely Bonnie ... thankyou ... I have a weakness for Irish poetry Denise ... thankyou ... most peoples days are too busy ... we notice very little outside of our tunnel vision |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Rex Allen--I'm about to go to sleep but still your poem made me smile with morning...thanks. |
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T McCoy Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 186 |
very nice and inspiring... Tony |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rex~ 'a dove slipped through ... unnoticed ...' Just loved it ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Every dove does deserve its due notice... these are wise words, my friend... 'Tis a wonderful piece of work - I'm never disappointed when I open your posts... Nice one.. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
What a way to start my morning! I love this one! Such visions and smiles you given to me this morning! Thank you Top o' the morning to ya Rex!! <*\\\>< The will of God will never lead you, where the grace of God cannot keep you. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
What a wonderful flight you took me on this morning...thank you |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
WONDERFUL WORK... Rex, WOW My leaden shroud is lifted high six angels share its' weight "Top 'o the morning" I heard them say as they passed through Heavens gate .... My regards, sudhir |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Martie ... it's gotta be morning somewhere Tony ... thanks Marge ... Thankyou ... those doves are sneaky aren't they Nan ... thankyou ... It's always a pleasure to see you up and about ... you must be poemed out by now, with the book on your plate WhtDove ... you should see me in the morning ... now that's a vision Paula ... we can go cloud hopping again sometime ... weather permitting Sudhir ... thankyou glad you liked it |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
*Simply lovely* loved it. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Very sweet, Rex. I enjoyed your poem's lyrical, inspiring feel. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
The title was too adorable not to read... and after only a few words... I was very glad I did. Fantastic rhythm and flow too. -jaimie http://www.ladysixstring.com |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Victoria ... Claire ... jaimie ... thankyou all for your kindness |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Rex, I'm totally in love with this. Breathtakingly beautiful. Juls |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Rex, This is really awesome writing! I think you must have really had this dream???? Deb BloomingRose |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Juliet ... thankyou ... you're very kind glad you liked it BloomingRose ... possibly you're right ... but I never remember my dreams Thankyou for the kind reply |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Dear Rexie~ found this and I'm bumping it again as I just loved it so much wonderful writings Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This not only made my morning, it made my day What a pleasure to read your flowing words A delightful ending to a rich poem You're the best Liz |
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pippa New Member
since 2000-09-17
Posts 1 |
Dear Rex With a name like yours I thought you could help me out! I am looking for a Scottish poem for use at a funeral, nothing too morbid. Thanks Pippa |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Tracie ... Elizabeth you both can make a old heart sing ... thankyou for your lovely thoughts Pippa ... I don't have much time for anything lately ... but if I run across anything suitable ... I'll post it |
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mini poet Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 56Canada |
<3 i love it! Makes me want to go back to Ireland |
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