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In Sleeping's Eve
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In Sleeping's Eve |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
In Sleeping's EveAs daylight's shade departs the earth my mind falls, weary, to the night Its welcome womb surrounds my form awash in warm of lantern light I pause for breath of twilight's scent, as shards, astray, from stars are strewn and climb the steps at evening's end escorted bold by golden moon My rooms are bathed in amber's glow as comfort settles in to rest and through the windows moonlight plays, its shimmer, soft, upon my breast While memory moves toward the dream of nights before, on garden's path, in love's embrace, a tender kiss, I hasten, blushed, to draw my bath And wistful thoughts begin their wane as I prepare for sweet reprieve but to my foolish heart's disdain, alone I am in sleeping's eve |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Superb imagery and wonderful verse from beginning to end. Your style is so enchanting and your pen serves your muse well in all that you write. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Meadowmuse, I second Marks remark. Your writing always entices me and I missed you too. Sy |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Meadowmuse... I agree with Mark and Seymour, and will add that your work always puts a peaceful feeling in my heart with it's beauty and grace.........  Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
And wistful thoughts begin their wane as I prepare for sweet reprieve but to my foolish heart's disdain, alone I am in sleeping's eve ....... WONDERFUL, DELIGHTFUL POETRY... regards O Claire, sudhir |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Mark, thank you...your words are so very gracious, my friend.  Seymour, sweet person, thank you. I'm pleased that you enjoyed reading this. I loved your poem for your daughter Sunny, thank you very much. As a writer (as I know you know) it is of utmost import to feel that one's work is actually "touching" someone, and your response has made my day. Sudhir, my most sincere thanks to you, O'Sudhir. (are you certain you're not Irish?) Coming from someone so very poetic, your nod of approval sends me soaring. ~ 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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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
And wistful thoughts begin their wane as I prepare for sweet reprieve but to my foolish heart's disdain, alone I am in sleeping's eve Enchanting... a gentle lullaby that I will save for a restless night. wonderful verse. This is the hour when the mysteries emerge A strangeness so hard to reflect A moment so moving goes straight to your heart" JOy divison |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Claire, Another lovely scene to behold...I believe that life itself is the ink in your quill, dear friend...stunning. Michael Proust- "Love is space and time measured by the heart" |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I knew before I even clicked on that I wouldn't be disappointed, and wow, this is so lovely. The image just paints, why I think my screen is dripping watercolors! Kathleen |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Claire---you make getting ready for bed the most warm and magical experience...I love the way you can do that. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Claire, this is brilliantly painted with the sense of night closing in an surrounding you with its warmth. Well done. 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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nando Member
since 2000-06-09
Posts 87Vaxjo, Smaland, Sweden |
Meadowmuse....Loved this, you give me peace of mind when I need it the most... Thank you ----<-@ -nando- Ask me how to live your life, and this to you I´ll say: make your choises true and wise, so that when tomorrow will arise, you´ll smile at yesterday... |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
... and were there words of peace to speak, Or whispers wistful waiting by, She surely caught these downy threads And wove them into lullaby ... Claire, your poetry carries with it an infectious air of serenity ... I can only liken it to a warm cup of honeyed chamomile tea next a crackling fireplace ... Wonderful! (sigh) --Kess YOUR LIFE IS A TEST It is only a test ... If this were your Actual Life, you would have been given better instructions! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Claire - alone in a crowd - is how I feel quite often - loved among strangers - unknown among friends - somehow this poem touched these feelings to my core - thank you |
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American Princess Junior Member
since 2000-08-21
Posts 49USA |
Beautiful Claire, very soft and warm... American Princess It's only me, thinking out loud... |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Brian, thank you very much for reading and for the "enchanting." Michael, such a lovely thing to say to a poet. Thank you, my dear friend. Kathleen, I do love watercolors. Thank you so much. Martie, I think it can be a magical time. For me, it is certainly inspiring. Thank you for your very sweet words. Kethry, thank you for the "well done"...so pleased that you think so. nando, I'm glad to know that reading this gave you some measure of comfort. Thank you for letting me know. Kess, I take honey and cream in my chamomile tea too, and now you've got me looking forward to cooler weather and nights by the fireplace. Thank you, sincerely, for this exquisite verse! (((you))) Bill, I believe I know the feeling of which you speak, and I thank you for letting me know that this piece touched a place deep within you. Thank you so much. American Princess, I thank you very much for reading...glad to know you enjoyed this. ~ 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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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
*sigh* this was very wistful and serene I enjoyed it so much ~Heather |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
hi once again MM... My oh my I can only echo the feedback from above and yet the comment from MARTIE speaks volumes... It is so true MM your style n flair with verse and rhyme sets one up for a peaceful nite. Thank you for a splendid read Dani |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Towards a place only in dreams Claire. . . Just wonderful. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Standing ovation Claire, this is wonderful. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Heather, thank you...so glad to have shared some enjoyment with you, my friend. Dani, (what a nice name) I thank you, sincerely, for your very kind words...for reading this and taking time to share your thoughts with me. Sven, sometimes poetry feels like a dream, and vice verse, to my way of thinking, and the journey is sweet. Thank you, my friend... Eloise, thank you very, very much for letting me know you enjoyed reading this. An ovation? Very sweet! ~ 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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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Claire, There are many wonderful poets on this site,but your use of imagery always seems to strike a chord . Thank you for sharing your talents . Doc |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Another masterpiece from a gentle heart Looks like you have quite a following, of all those who have been touched by your words, including me Liz |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Doc, thank YOU for the honor of such kind response from a poet whose work I so enjoy. Liz, thank you for your sincere words, Liz. Coming so freely from another whose lovely gift I admire, your shared thoughts have touched me tonight. ~ 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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