Open Poetry #7 |
A Gathering Storm |
Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
A Gathering StormWhipping, cresting, howling winds bring my senses high if not for words to linger in the night would draw thee nigh But what of wind and beating rain and what of currents whirring and what of eyes and heightened heart upon impassioned stirring For sonnets singing serenades and verses ripe with breathing Pray guide me with your stroking pen and bid me share this evening For whispered verse to poet's ear 'gainst skin of sweetened cream spills, warming, light to darkened night, intoxicating dream Claire [This message has been edited by Meadowmuse (edited 04-21-2000).] |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Very poetic writing and I like the title. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Very sensuous, Meadowmuse! Corinne |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Me likes. A lot. You certainly have a way with words Claire, the last verse is... let's see a intellectually proper way to phrase this... OMG!!! yep... comes close. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So lovely and sensual, Claire---like Mike said, you do have a way with words. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Claire, this is very beautiful! I'm glad you share your words here! Denise |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Beautiful, with truly lovely imagery, Meadowmuse. *Krista Knutson* As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins. ~*Albert Schweitzer*~ |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
That was a beautiful piece. Very in depth, and I enjoyed it very much! "It is in our aloneness that we recognize our oneness, even as the single droplet of water knows also that it is the sea."Daniel *Cassie Roseen* |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Claire, I do believe that you have been inspired. . .and this is proof of that. . . I especially love the line, "For whispered verse to poet's ear 'gainst skin of sweetened cream spills, warming, light to darkened night, intoxicating dream" This was just wonderful. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Danny, thank you. The title was the only thing I gave this piece. The rest wrote itself. Corinne, I'm glad the sensuality came through in this...thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it. Mike, we need not intellectualize my work, my friend. I just write by "feel"... Martie, thanks. You always say the kindest things. Denise, I know of no other place that I would rather share them. Thank you, in earnest, for your gracious response. Krista, thank you so much...knowing you enjoy my work gives me such a smile. Dawn Eclipse, thank you for reading this, and for letting me know you enjoyed it. Sven, I'm awfully glad you liked this...thank you. ~ Claire |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever read! Kathleen |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Gosh, Kathleen...thank you. What a sweet thing to tell me! I'm so glad you found it to your liking. ~ Claire |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Whew ... heart is slowing down now ... Sweeping and exhilarating, Madame Claire -- you truly have created art with words here! This had many great moments, but were I to choose my favorite, it would have to be: "...verses ripe with breathing ..." Truly enjoyable, thank you ... --Kess Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Claire Another magnificent piece from one of the very best poets I know. I am always enchanted by your work and in awe of your talent An applauding fan Liz |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Oh, Claire...as always, you fill me with "poet envy" - but you do it with such beauty, that I really don't mind! Another masterpiece, my friend! Troy Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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Cassanova Junior Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 39Turlock, Ca. |
I feel as if I've been transported to a different place and time! IF that's not what poetry's about, then I don't know what is! Jason |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...missing your writing...James |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
So romantic! |
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