Open Poetry #7 |
The art of shadows |
Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
The art of shadows Each shadow writes like pen and quill, Through my window upon my sill. They creep across my summers bed And steep my head with fancy wed. They break up into gourmet thoughts. Of all the wonders day had wrought. The bend of trees the dance of leaves, Birds in flight and the search of bees. They spin for me an endless tale. Of land and sea and ships that sail. Of mountains reaching to the sky. Of clouds that form and catch the eye. They speak of anguish, love and hate, Of things of quick and things of late. They mimic me the passing day, They sing to me and dance ballet. They paint for me in shadows art, The bright of things that fill my heart. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Seymour, this is beautiful, through and through...the art, indeed, of shadows. Your poem makes me think in ways I didn't know I could think. I know I've said this before, but what you can do with the parts of speech~ My word!! ~ 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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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Sy, I too am entranced by shadowplay. This is a wonderful depiction of shadow and feeling. Michael |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
What an amazing piece of poetry. Your words dance ballet in the shadows, floating across the page as only you can make them do. Artistry of words at it's finest. Liz |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you shadow dance divinely my poet friend. This is perfect...the rhyme and imagery...perfect!! the last two lines...YES PERFECT *SMILE* take care, jm |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Tiptoeing here so as not to disturb the shadow's artist... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
There is much tranquility here-I loved this---beautifully written, thank you... |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is lovely, and beautifully written. Seems we've both been entranced by shadows lately! There's just something about their mystery, and seeming life. The way they move. Well, you wrote it excellently. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Meadow, You are a dear, thank you so much. Michael, Thank you for the generous comment. Elizabeth, What a wonderful comment. Love Sy Janet, Thank you for the perfect. *L* Sunshine, Thank you, sweet comment. *L* Serenity, beautiful comment. Rosemary, What shall I say, great minds think alike. Love your work. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Well, Seymour~ This one almost got lost in the shadows .... Whew ! I found it with my trusty EverReady flashlight. Delightful read. I, like you, enjoy the shadows ... mine and others. Back to the top with this charmer. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Sy - I really love your recurring theme of shadows... It's a wonderful venture into another world... I love it.. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I love waterfalls, but with this piece I felt and saw a "shadowfall" and I loved it. Kathleen [email protected] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, Thank you sweet. *L* Nan, Missed you. *L* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Seymour: this one, of course, caught my eye, very nice imagery here, wonderful read! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Sy...this is pretty! |
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