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To Dream of Honeyed Clover
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To Dream of Honeyed Clover |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To Dream of Honeyed Clover I walked on callused road following a curling thought and I was drenched my breath a torch for I knew where I was going thus far and my faith leaped across the precipice and then caught me firm and growing How tall I seemed so wrapped in the moon and then kneeling into the dirt of meadow shimmering with fragility caught in questioning one small blade of grass and indeed there were enchants a heaven of diaphanous clouds and one of them holding a rainbow so dainty and perfectly colored with no beginning or end only this pure now and still I chased some majesty that called my name and it was filled with words like stars and it dripped sound that found me and pierced my thirst with honeyed clover and spread me out and I let it have its way with me and plant this fertile place with ancient harmony and I thought this is the place where I was born and will die and then I was awake and so caught in this delicious memory that on my hands I held the fragrance of the dark and loamy earth. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 05-25-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ My God ... you touch the earth and the sky in your poetry. And then ... you touch my heart. The faith in this poem is so subtle ... the fertile soil of your being is so immersed in the fragrance of the soil upon which your being was formed. What a God-given talent you display. Consistently turning the soil of your poetry with another rich loaming. Breathtaking beauty. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Oh this is amazing writing. *Sigh*,..such beauty in your words,...you are a lovely poet. *Peace. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
So soft and lovely, with a hint of sensuality and wonder. Corinne |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Martie, this was an enchanting read, very well written - Enjoyed. ~netswan |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Martie, what can I say? .. Just keep them coming. BEAUTIFUL!  Je t'aime plus qu'hier et moins que demain." I love you more than yesterday and less than tomorrow (unkown) |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
'tis not a poem to read that you have given us my friend, but a rose to be savored. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--Your reply touched me deeply...you saw so well what I never could have explained. Thank you for your sweet friendship!! SpitFire--Thank you so much for the sigh and for liking this poem. Corinne--Thank you so much for the lovely reply. Netswan--I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Dark Angel--I can't seem to do anything else..thanks for the beautiful. Mike--How do I reply to such a nice reply, my friend. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This was wonderfully picturesque Martie, but more so ... I felt I could smell the rich aroma of the meadow and earth through your words ... this was a treasure to read. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kit--thank you so much for reading this and for your sweet reply. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Well My Dear, You've done it again... Today is Rosemary's parent's 50th. Your work brings much thought to mind. Stay Blessed (Lucky) Dale If I could paint a portrait, of this life in which I've led, and somehow sketch a story, of the visions in my head, I'd start out with a canvas, stretched tightly in a frame, and in the bottom corner, I'd leave room to sign my name. (Michelle A. Bartley) |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Simply exquisite .... Your words take me somewhere deep within my being, Martie ... (Hugs) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lucky--fifty is so many and yet time is not always as anxious to keep up with our wish for it to slow down or move faster...it is just a word...Love to you and Rosemary on such a special day. Pepper--I am so glad to see you responding..I have missed you! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Such a wonderful piece, Marti...I ditto every comment above me.... jwesley |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Beautiful. Just beautiful. There isn't another poet like you. You paint the most lovely word pictures, filled with such poignant imagery and so much feeling. You take me on emotional journeys that are wonderful to travel. I just love your work!! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
James--thank you for the wonderful and the ditto. Rosemary--Thank you for making me feel so special! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Martie, I couldn't attach my name beside Rosemary's but that is, without question, exactly how I feel about your lovely writing. Thank you for this gifting today! (and thank you, Rosemary, for just the right words...) ~ 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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
What an exquisite self portrait, romantic, passionate, endearing, warm, honest, beautiful and very very talented. This dream, Martie, is you. Loveya Liz |
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