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The First of Fall...........A Birthday Dawn
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The First of Fall...........A Birthday Dawn |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The First of Fall---a Birthday Dawn Fall woke me before first light dripping from the eves whispering through the window in a breeze that cooled summer’s hot sheets of cotton, sheets thrown and crumpled with the heady scent of jasmine on naked body’s heated dreams. It breathed the comforter in to place and the satin gown that touched skin with wealth of memories from the drawer where it lay waiting with this warm smelling of sachet. Out in the pewter of light glazed and seeping life awakens, the hummingbirds still twit around the Mimosa tree but the sunflowers are falling and the tomatoes no longer taste as sweet. Just a hint of color has begun to touch the liquid amber with the dew, it touches me as well, runs down the canyons and valleys of the creases that time has eroded. On this day five years ago I swam naked at dawn and thought a day could never see such beautiful becoming, but I was wrong for the gray of today’s sky has been in my longing since I watched the waves crash into shore and tasted the air like water refreshing this drought of life. I think I will write my name on the slate of sky because, it is a good day to be alive, yes! < !signature--> In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 09-22-2000).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And we all need that reminder. *S* Thanks for giving it to us so beautifully! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
So you swim that way and you sleep that way....ANY MORE VISUALS YOU CARE TO GIVE US SINGLE GUYS TO MAKE US SWEAT??????? jjjjeeeeezzzzzz you gotta have a little heart!!!!!! All teasing aside my "BEAUTIFUL" friend, this is so much the kind of day that I would wish for you on your birthday and I am so elated to be sharing it with you.(even if I now need to take a "cold" dip) Your pen is as wonderful as your heart and you kiss us with so many gentle breezes in all you write. I will forever cherish you and your friendship. hugs and a birthday kiss on you cheek as well |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
No Birthday Lady has written such words To turn me around and see the birds No poet in here has penned such phrases Consistently to win all my praises More to the point when I'm insecure It's your responses that are my cure So when I write it's to your words I look Such great metaphors, could fill a book And since it's your birthday And so dreary, not a swim day No flowers nor cake can I lay on your table The distance too great, it's not I'm unable I'll send this tweety bird to you And hope he turns your sky to blue  |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Fall is such a beautiful time of year. Thanks for capturing that for us, Martie. I hope your birthday is as nice as this poem was.  Elizabeth |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern--I'm glad that I could remind you of how wonderful life is! Mark--I almost went back and deleted the naked stuff...but then decided not to...afterall it's my birthday and I CAN wear my birthday suit if I want to. And by the way, your sweet comments are a treasure. Hugs to you, my friend. Bill--Tweety has given me such a smile that the sun came out for a little while. Thank you, my friend for such a wonderful verse...You make me blush with so much praise, but mostly smile. Elizabeth--Thank you for your sweet words... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A lovely poem! Happy Birthday! May you find all your days as wonderful as this one. And we hope you share them with us as well!  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Any birthday of yours is a cause of celebration for me as a thank you for all of your poetry that has enriched me. Happiest of birthdays, Martie, and you can wear your birthday suit if you want to! Mine is at the cleaners trying to get the wrinkles out!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ SEE ! You just proved it ! You just get better with age !  Happy Birthday, sweets ! ~*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 |
whoa--baby... martie-girl woke up feeling frisky on her b-day  man I LOVE THIS POEM...its SO COOL!!!!!! how do you CONSISTANTLY write at this level day in and day out... I gotta start eating Nasturtiums again... OR smoking them one of the two LOL that MUST be the secret... any way....like i keep saying.. we dont get older...we get better. LIKE FINE WINE BABY... better with age now let my take my poet envy and dance on outta here... thank you for the love filled e-mails today love ya me |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon---thank you...I plan to Balladeer--now how come I didn't think of that wrinkle thing...I didn't know you could do that to birthday suits, cause boy mine sure needs it..LOL..thank you deer one for your sweet comment and for always uplifting my spirit and giving me smiles!! Marge---Thank you for being such a good friend! Janet my friend...it is I that thank you for the love filled...You made my birthday very special!! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
LOVED IT |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I love your musings! I hope you had a most wonderful birthday too! Denise |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
On your birthday as almost every day, I go to the archives to find me a lilac moment - this being one of my favorites, and I can actually see the flittering in your Mimosa tree. Happy Birthday Sweet Lady! |
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