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Lavender Morning |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments 
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Lavender morning dappled in dizzy swirls of diamond sunshine which crown your soul in dustings of light. A seraph in my eyes, you are... But shaken, vulnerable skin of your spirit torn leaving a gaping chasm that is chilled by the ice in your tears. Phantoms now hang behind your granite walls howling of the unspoken words and pounding on the glass of your stoic eyes. A wounded angel, yes... But what has become of the gentle laughter, the light? Surely you have not forgotten the puffs of iridescent cloud or smatterings of crystal rain which we once knew together. For I loved you then as I love you now... Not with regard to what should be or what has to be but to what simply is. So, my precious one leave your fear to yesterday... Let the sunshine fall in dizzy swirls once more and with me by your side bask in the lavender morning eternally. *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
Fabulous... "Phantoms now hang behind your granite walls howling of the unspoken words and pounding on the glass of your stoic eyes." Creepy and Fabulous!! -jaimie www.ladysixstring.com |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
this is so romantic, so beautifully said |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Lavender morning dappled in dizzy swirls of diamond sunshine which crown your soul in dustings of light. A seraph in my eyes, you are... But shaken, vulnerable skin of your spirit torn leaving a gaping chasm that is chilled by the ice in your tears. This is so wonderfully spoken and when I read it outloud the second time it just haunts me with beauty. Loved this one much. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
*sigh....poetry in perfection...and lavender! |
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Dusk Treader
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since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Ohh, I loved this one Krista! I loved the imagery and free verse flow, and adored verses like you are... But shaken, vulnerable skin of your spirit torn leaving a gaping chasm that is chilled by the ice in your tears. Phantoms now hang behind your granite walls howling of the unspoken words and pounding on the glass of your stoic eyes. Loved it, loved it, loved it! Right up to the ending, wonderful  Abrahm Simons "Keep on dreamin' boy 'cause when you stop dreaming it's time to die" - Blind Melon |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Thank you all so much! *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
wow! that was a beautiful poem Krista. I loved it soooo very much! "The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." Eden Phillpotts *Cassandra Roseen* |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I always look foward to reading yur work Krista, you always take me to a differnt world I loved every stanza, the imagery fabulous, especially loved this simple one......For I loved you then as I love you now... Not with regard to what should be or what has to be but to what simply is. Thanks Krista |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh Krista, I'll do what I can to lift this back up to the light...well done! Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
wow, fantastic! i would quote some of my favourite lines but would most likely end up quoting entire poem! wonderful imagery. ~Dawn whatcha doing in this darkness baby when you know love will set you free? will you stay in the sea forever Drowning there for all eternity? ~Live |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Krista~ Just beautiful ! 'For I loved you then as I love you now... Not with regard to what should be or what has to be but to what simply is. So, my precious one leave your fear to yesterday...' How very, very tender. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
I would only say that I second everything that has been said above my reply, and add how much I enjoyed reading this beautiful piece of poetry! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Thank you all so much! I worked very hard on this and I'm sooo glad all of you liked it! |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Alwye I echo Rosebud's sentiments. This was just beautiful reading. Garfield |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Krista, I found it! And so glad that I did...this piece is lovely on all levels. The phraseology, the subtle alliterative effects, the gentle progression of thought enhanced by nature's display of form and light. An absolutely beautiful piece of writing...and I love your title! Be proud of this, my friend. ~ 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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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
ggrn3- Thank you so very much! Meadowmuse- A special thank you to you my friend! I am proud of this indeed. I'm so glad you liked it. *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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Silkdragon Member
since 2000-06-24
Posts 65 |
krista.... astonishing. i especially liked the second verse, but all of it is beautiful. i really don't have anything better to say. Lovely, lovely, lovely. and JEALOUS!! grrr... I'm going to go sit in a corner and sulk now.... LOL. Great job! erin |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Pleasently Perfect. I loved the lavender. Beautifully written. Jenn E |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A seraph in my eyes, you are... But shaken, vulnerable skin of your spirit torn leaving a gaping chasm that is chilled by the ice in your tears. ==================== So, my precious one leave your fear to yesterday... Let the sunshine fall in dizzy swirls once more and with me by your side bask in the lavender morning eternally. =============== NO ONE does Lavender like you  this is so very lovely K, imagery and emotinally perfect later-lavender-love-gator jm |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
another lovely meaningful poem... well done...superb imaginery If I should fall again, then they will laugh but what if just this one I rise? Avanti Rao |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
*blushing* Thank you! I deeply appreciate the kind replies. *Krista Knutson* "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." -Barbara DeAngelis |
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