Open Poetry #9 |
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Top o' the Morning |
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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.*~ [email protected] |
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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 |
![]() Makes me want to go back to Ireland ![]() |
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