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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Waterfall Misted cascades of cleansing pouring forth into open breezes lifted through surges filtering through stone Sparkling beads of promise free of the waste of life dancing upon the air distorted images within Blue swirls of passions crying upon fresh traces of white falling smiles hidden beneath resounding roar Calmness birthed of the power resonating spheres of seduction resting along the shore in a pool of purity Mark Bohannan |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
WOW Mark a classic .... imagery perfect and flow excellent... regards, sudhir |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I echo what Sudhir has said, this is simply beautiful and displays so much of your talent, this is your best poem to date and the imagery is breathtaking. You have painted a unique picture of the waterfall. Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wow! Mark...what supurb imagery and beautiful flow of words have cascaded in this poem. Wonderfully done, my friend! |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Well Mark as usual I was enchanted. Absolutely beautiful. Juls [This message has been edited by juliet_2u (edited 08-01-2000).] |
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Michael G Senior Member
since 2000-06-25
Posts 579Nashville |
I can see it all through the images you have painted here, very well written...... |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
this is good ... minimal words ... maximum impact ... |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
I like the way this begins strong and powerful in cascades and ends quiet and calm in a pool. "Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule."~ Samuel Butler ~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
MC this is EXCELLENT!!!! AWESOME!!!!! yes...this is one of your best... you are taking your poetry to the next level with this one... exquisite imagery and sensuality I smiled when I saw what it was about  simply enchanting reflections here. later-inspired-poet-gator jm |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sudhir-my many thanks and I blush beneath your praise.  Melissa-Thank you much. I am trying to grow and inspiration such as yours pushes me. Martie-Coming from a poet such as yourself that is some compliment. Thank you Juls-I do believe you are the first I have enchanted. Thank you dearly. Michael-glad I could paint them for you. Thanks much. Mark-glad you could feel it.  Tess-happy I am that you liked it. JM-Your enthusiasm brings so much joy to my heart. I stand humbled by your words and anytime I can bring a smile to the face of one as lovely as you then I know that it is a day worth living. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and hugs to you sweet gator....and Gemini too.LOL |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Mark* You have penned liquid pleasures.......flowing from your heart to your pen to us.....the circle of poetry. What beautiful images and feelings you convey through this piece, I loved the peaceful feel of it and the grace in which it flowed. Your poetry takes me on a journey everytime, thank you! |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
You have described a roaring waterfall beautifully.... I have stood beneath those roaring falls.....Listening to the earths calls...rushing water cascades over me... I feel the earth in all it's majesty.... It reminds me of living in the pacific where I lived for a few years.....The most beautiful oceans and falls in the world....Great work here!!! Julie :) |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Stunning imagery Mark! An absolutely breath-taking journey through your words ... beautiful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well, mock all the comments above mark...great read! LOved the line: "Sparkling beads of promise free of the waste of life" jwesley [This message has been edited by jwesley (edited 08-01-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
WOW!!!!! Mark, this is one of your very best!! I love your imagery in this one. I easily pictured the whole thing in my mind. Great writing my friend. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"Calmness birthed of the power resonating spheres of seduction resting along the shore in a pool of purity" ...and sunlight sparks crystalline in lengthening shadows inbetween... Mark, I could not help but add this line, as the coolness of the poem evoked such a personal feel... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Get back up there ya big lug |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
You've painted a beautiful picture with your words Mark |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
the picture this paints in my mind is so vivid so very enchanting never say never |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ What enjoyment ! It fell in soft, yet powerful, surge. ~*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 |
just came by for another dip back to the top for this lil jewel... later-take-the plunge-gator LOL jm |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
wanted to wet my feet one more time never say never |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Bdc-Thank you so much for your abundance of kind words. I am glad you are able to travel within my works and that is a great compliment coming from someone of your talent. It does not go unnoticed nor unfelt. What's with this big lug thing...LOL thanks for the bump while I was gone.  JulieAnn-I agree with you on the pacific region as I spent 18 years out there. I am happy that this one brought back such wonderful memories for you and I thank you for your sweet replies always. Kit-Glad to take you on a journey anytime. Thanks much.: jwesley-Thank you and I appreciate it when someone points out their favorite part. It helps me learn. Marina-Your enthusiasm is the best compliment I could get. Thank you so very much. Karilea-You know I do not mind your adding a line or two if you wish. Thank you for your inspiration. hoot_owl_rn-Have brush...will travel...LOL. Thank you much. Paula-Vivid and enchanting...wow I did all that?LOL Thanks girl...glad you enjoyed it. Wade on in for that second time. Enjoy the fish playing with your toes.LOL Thanks Marge-Those soft surges often bring to light the power that is hidden beneath the surface. Thanks so much for you and your kind words.JM-You may come back for a dip anytime and dive in as often and from as high as you want.LOL Thanks sweet. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 08-03-2000).] |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
I have been away FAR to long. Look at what I almost missed! Full of imagery....and the image is so very beautiful, tranquill in it's nature. You have calmed this weary girl's mind with this, and let me tell ya, it needs some calming. Thank You. Jenn E |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
Beautiful description!! Favorite line is... "Calmness birthed of the power" -jaimie Website: www.ladysixstring.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
JennE-where the heck you been.....nice to see you back and looks like you went digging again.LOL....thanks girl....in school yet? |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Mark, there is beauty in your words, like the natural beauty of the waterfall. You made it come alive...yes, beautiful ...chanson~ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Hey Mark, if I'd known your poetry was going to be so powerful I'd have brought an unbrella. be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Just one more before I go to sleep. Mark, your words always bring such wonderful feelings to my heart. Simply beautiful. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
ah, very refreshing |
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