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The Surging Kern......Written with Mark Bohannan
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The Surging Kern......Written with Mark Bohannan |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Surging Kern Breasted poutings of long leaf pines kissing winds of October’s eyes in the midst of coming purge Where summer's touch has left the cadence of purity's flow amidst the crystalline banks of the surging Kern. The sky breaths blue and sighs share shadows as mist of foam crests the rocks that spirit across the current in slippery path where the trees sweater the chilled air with perfume. Crisp breezes joyfully run amongst the whisperings of summer memories left behind by the adoring eyes of small children as they filled the open pockets of silence in innocent glee. An inner tube lays deflated and muddy, covered with leaves and dry brush beside the deer prints that dot the muddy bank in pools of recollection. Hidden just behind the edge of the forest line, quietly gazing out, rests the golden form of a mountain lion against the shadowed sun as the rays frolic in the hard facets of reddened rock. Under a pine with squirrels ticking time sees no danger in sun cast visage and lingers there in entwining reverie with breath of cooling silk clad wondering that fills the glistening Lake Isabella. Tormented stumps of fallen pines breaching surface of darkened ripples as the October winds lift the gasping breath of yesterday and briskly sweep them on to the renewal of tomorrow's birth. In the twilight of this place we have found a hand held vista wrapped in sky and trees and water nature brings our hearts together touched now by the same enrapture. *** Thank you Mark, for taking me back to the happy memories of time spent at this lovely place!! |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
excellent pairing of poetic minds one could overdose with pleasure on the imagery of this beauty. i knew i was in for a feast of imagery and detail based on the 2 poets gifts and talents wonderful writing my sister is the poet I am but a shadow. by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
two tremendous talents combine to create a contemporary pastoral setting that needs no photo - the graphic beauty elicited by the words - exceeds any that a photographer could capture. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
A beautiful scene painted by two very skilled minds.. wonderful guys.  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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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
First off I wish to thank Martie for agreeing to doing the duet with me. I enjoyed it tremendously and will forever be proud of the honor she blessed me with in doing so. Shadow-Thank you so much and how could I miss with the superb partner I had in this. Wilfred-Your words of praise are so greatly appreciated and I thank you for that. Brian-I thank you so much for your kindness. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah the Kern, where hearts are lost when the river churns... Martie, Mark...thanks to you both for treating us to yet another spectacular duet... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--you were the one that honored me with your request...I loved every minute of it...where to next time??? Shadow--I'll bet a shadow you are not...I would like to see one of your poems, I bet you really do write them...thanks for your words here. brian--thank you for the read and for such kind words...you know I love YOUR poetry! Bill--I'm glad you could see how beautiful this place is...words could never do it justice. Hi Sunshine--Thank you for enjoying this duet...it was lots of fun...maybe we'll do another one day. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 09-15-2000).] |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
This was lovely, you two really mesh on the descriptions and visual delights. I am really impressed  BTW the name Isabelle (my fave Grandmother) is very special to me thanks for a little reminder of her.~Heather |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Heather-It is easy with someone as talented as Martie. Thank you my friend and as for the horse....wish I had the room or facilities for it. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very lovely indeed! You compliment each other well. This was absolutely stunning. You can pat yourselves on the back for this one Liz |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Encore! Encore! You guys will simply have to do another together. Fabulous work, you two!!! Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ and MarkB~ It comes as no surprise to me that you two blend so lovely with this offering. Horizons of travel are so often met in the mind ... and you've met the spirited joining of delicious thoughts here. Such a panorama of pleasure from two marvelous poets. Love you both~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~Such imagery portrayed by two fabulous poets. This is absolutely fantastic! Well done you guys...Hope to see another!~ ~Cherie~ |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Martie, I love this! The imagery is captivating. Deb |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I thought a boring day of housework stretched before me... but with the click of the mouse, I was treated to a lovely vacation! *S* This is beautiful... you work together well! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Breathtakingly beautiful! Wonderful job, you two! Denise |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Thank you both for the walk along the banks...this was beautiful and so peaceful. The melded styles and melded memories made for an exquisite piece of art work...when ever I walk away from either one of you I feel that I've walked away from gazing at a painting...this one is was a whole exhibit in itself...so many beautiful things to look at...then on the banks there are the both of you...**sigh** such beauty... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Karilea-didn't mean to overlook you.LOL....thank you so much and you sound like you may have been there....was that you glistening in the sun on the rocks? Liz-Trying to pat myself on the back but it just dont feel as good as your pats. Thank you much. Marina-If Martie will bless me with that then I would love to. Thank you my friend. Marge-She did all the work while cowboy just soaked his feet in the water.  Thank you so much my lovely friend.Beth-Thank you and we shall have to see if she can put up with me again.LOL(poor woman) Deb-Thank you. suthern-And the nice thing is that the vacation package was free....did you like that? Thank you so much. Denise-took your breath away? Look to the October winds for it to return. Thank you for your wonderful reply. Holly-So glad that you shared this walk with us. Now please stop with those sighs will ya? Ya know what they do to me!!! Thank you my friend and you may walk along anytime you wish...you are always welcome...I think that is why I have two arms |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Breathtaking imagery written by breathtaking poets.........ahhhhhhhhhhh..........this was a pleasure to read. Jenn E |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Poet friends--sorry it took so long for me to get back to you....time is such a cheater, but that's another poem...I appreciate all you sweet hearted comments on this duet...it was so much fun...and Mark, thanks for the inspiration--you are wonderful to write with and a true friend!! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Jenn E-Thank you much my friend. Martie was and is a pleasure to write with. She makes me rise to a higher level. Martie-hugging you and ANYTIME you want to write. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A perfect night for a stroll....... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wow! Talk about a perfecta worth gold!!! You two are dynamite! I love this |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Holly-Stroll on by anytime. Balladeer-She did make me shine now didn't she? You sir are the gold around here, no doubt about that. |
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