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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To Still the Hand of the Muse Her hands are a metaphor, a dance that’s full of grace. Her fingers trace her thoughts as if connected to the center of one true thing and they flow in limitless strings of inspiration. To pause leaves negative space, brings to art it’s depth and these words are art, a pure and practiced vision, a song that builds and blossoms thus into waterfalls that deserts dream of. Where does the cicada sleep? Beneath leaves twisted in some crinkled golden hue, or clutching twig as time hums lullabies. A winter is storming behind her eyes and a dance begs the dancer, only one embrace before I go. The cold rock is waiting calling for circumference. Her reign will give to glistening basalt the depth of dreams and the lines of time in trenches where centuries are marked, striations of groaning war, passion and lusting for knowledge, will listen. As graceful as the silken slither of time itself, this thought stills her hand in wonder. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Marvelous imagery!! Voting!!!! |
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Novacaine For The Soul Member
since 2000-05-26
Posts 122New Orleans |
dear martie, absolutely beautiful work... the muses' hands have been extrordinarily still in my life lately *heh* but it seems they're moving actively in yours... this is exquisitely crafted verse, i'm quite impressed... sincerely, a sad tomato you're such a beautiful freak... i wish there were more just like you... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Martie, how I have missed reading your poetry!! it always leaves me breathless. Loved this!! voting! My grief lies onward and my joy behind (Shakespeare) |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
MMMM wow, this was great! I could SEE the pictures.  Wonderful, wonderful work. ~Heather |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Always, my friend ... you leave us wanting more. How 'bout 'This Slivered Moon' ? Good to see you back. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
perfect pick to be a reflection of your talent.. tho how you could ever choose with so many masterpieces is beyond me jm |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Have been looking for you...delighted to cast a vote here.... |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Did you use a pen or an artist's brush to paint this wonderful poem? Nicely done Martie Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
The perfect preface to the book Liz |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Wonderful imagery. I suspect there is no limit to what you could add to this one along these lines. Thanks. Pete |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
So tenderly you've expressed this, the apotheosis of poetic inspiration, Martie...wonderful literary incantation! ~ 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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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Good choice ... enjoyed this very much |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Martie, I love the way you write. got my vote. As graceful as the silken slither of time itself, this thought stills her hand in wonder. really love how you ended it. Parker |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
great one martie... chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
voting here....this one is perfect... great poem martie |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
So much feeling and so nice, loved your poem The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Martie... what a wonderful selection for the book... an exquisite poem. |
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Christopher J Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 94 |
Great poem, i really enjoyed it! |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you so much for all the lovely replies to this poem! |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
The imagery in this poem was fantastic, and the words chosen and placed so well. Very nice piece, Marty. Kris the poet's pen...gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name ~ Shakespeare |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I surrender! Mike |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
warmhart--I'm glad that you liked the poem...thank you so much for your reply. Mike--you need a white flag for that. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
wow Martie, truely wonderful. beautifully written. "but for the lovers, their arms Round the griefs of the ages, Who pay no praise or wages Nor heed my craft or art" Dylan Thomas. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Breathtaking, Martie! Absolutely breathtaking! Denise |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Marty, My favorite of yours. Beautiful!! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wooooooooooooow... need I say more? K |
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Grinwhicket New Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 3North Carolina, USA |
Dear Martie, Thank you for turning me on to this one! Your work is so inspiring! Love, Grinwhicket |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Loved it!!! Great poem for the book! |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Allow me to echo the nice comments already be said. ~~Wonderful writing~~ dh A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
brian--I appreciate your warm reply...thank you! Denise..Breathtaking is wonderful, thank you for saying it twice! Alle'--thanks, it is one of my favorites too. Kamla--you don't need to say more. Grin--thanks for the read and nice comment...appreciate it Thank you Romantic Heart for the sweet comment Danny--thanks for the echo |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
gotta go with parker up there--the ending is my favorite! "As graceful as the silken slither of time itself, this thought stills her hand in wonder." love it! dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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