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The Black and White of it
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Black and White of it I see in black and white when the past creeps in and I decorate time with movement backward where I can see pale dark hair and questioning face slightly lost and dreamy in a drenched and baggy swimsuit gazing across the sand attending to the sea sounds and the long expanse of beach and next to me my blond brother tall and sturdy with curiosity looks down with reverence into the face of a clock he holds his fingers already itching to undo each tiny screw and move each part of the ticking mystery. I see I am the same girl now tramping footsteps across the sand and wondering gaze across the blue reverent majesty of life that overwhelms me into making words to try to explain and he now a physician in white coat stethoscope adornment looks into slowly ticking life with amazed motherboard fascination. In this simple childhood photo is the beginning of what I still am and will be caught and forever obvious though life has pulsed in changing backdrops coloring eyes to green and skin from pale to rosy and he is somewhat withered from his verdant hold on curiosity still we recognize who we are is just who we were in color. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ You color the photos with the artist's brush of time from the palette of your memory. Very uniquely done. Very satisfying to read. Makes me realize why I admire black and white photography so much. And ... why I love your poetry so much. Unique. Love you ~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
In this simple childhood photo is the beginning of what I still am and will be caught and forever obvious though life has pulsed in changing backdrops coloring eyes to green and skin from pale to rosy and he is somewhat withered from his verdant hold on curiosity still we recognize who we are is just who we were Stunning, You paint clear and colour images with your words. A Wonderful poem. A Fascinating look back at child hood. ------------------------ "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? " Douglas Adams. "Here chewing your tail is joy" Richey Edwards |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
martie, this is excellent. such depth and self discovery...wonderful writing... as I was reading it a song verse came to mind... in my mind the poem conjured it up... maybe you will see the parallels... either way, hope you enjoy *smile* I know it's been a long road To get these fears behind me and I ... Will gladly reap what we may sow, I am--There for you and you're there for me.. Pictures and photographs Memories and windows Goodbyes and epitaphs Heartbeats and hellos ~Vertical Horizon~ Some things cannot be explained by verses that rhyme, They are not measured by the commitment of time. Some emotions run too deep to be described by words, Forgiveness and understanding-remain the most beautiful words ever heard. ~Janet Marie~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This poem is really cool, love the way you take us back and forth in time, with memories in black and white to match old photographs! Corinne |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
you never cease to amaze me Martie. The ability you have to weave every aspect of your life into such wonderful poetry is truly a gift. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
The way that your mind works.....I think you must be a genius.....and a poetic one at that! Excellent, excellent writing, Martie! Denise |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
The way your mind works indeed! I LOVE your poetry Martie....wow. Flows like rivers.  K |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--Thankyou, you are such a dear...and unique for sure. brian--I'm so glad that you read and liked this...I also admire your poetry! Janet Marie--I'm so glad this brought music to you and I loved the words...Poetry and music are both universal....Thank you for your sweet reply. Thank you Corinne for reading and enjoying this poem and for such a nice comment Mike--You are the one with the gift, for always making me feel so special--thank you my friend. Denise--A genius...I don't think so...just my way of expressing myself...and there are so many wonderful ways. Thank you for the wonderful comment Kamla--Hi hon, thanks for replying...I've missed your poetry and your replies...glad you found some time from...grrr study! |
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