Open Poetry #7 |
~*~Love's Open Door~*~ |
Alwye
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Enswathed in charcoal twilight Liquid sorrow seeps Plunging through the swarming stars When lonely eyes do weep. Lady Luna's breath stands frozen Prayers iced in time Moistened by an angel's flutter In yearning so sublime. Midnight fades to the coming glow Of Apollo's ribboned rays The anguish of the smothering black Falls with approaching day. Bitterness imprisoned deep within Melds with loving grace As the ache of dreams now lost Leaves my tranquil face. A soul untangled from worldly weight Set free to always soar Past iron gates of drenching sorrow And through love's open door. *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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Dusk Treader
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Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Beautiful poem, Krista! I'd rank this as one of your greatest... I loved lines like "Enswathed in charcoal twilight" and "Past iron gates of drenching sorrow." I loved this one Abrahm Simons "...Watching fate as it flows down the path we have chose" - Trent Reznor, "We're in this Together" |
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Poet deVine
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Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
How can anyone pick just one as 'one of your best' I think all your work is one of your best..LOL This is wonderful... |
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Alwye
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Dusk- Thank you so much my friend. I really appreciate all of your support. Poet deVine- All my best? lol..I have some pretty bad stuff too, as do we all I'm sure. Thank you so much for your kindness. *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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Krista~ This is quite lovely. Enjoyed it a lot. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
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Posts 9245Illinois |
Krista this was awesome! |
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Denise
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Very beautiful, Krista! Just lovely! Denise |
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tracie66 Member Elite
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Posts 4713Australia |
Krista~ This has a special quality, a most beautiful poem Tracie~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Wow!!!!! A soul untangled from worldly weight Set free to always soar Past iron gates of drenching sorrow And through love's open door. That's my favorite verse....no hang on...they all are!!! Another huge success For the Twilight Poetess!! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
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"Prayers iced in time" Krista, I enjoyed the romantic old world feel of this piece...just lovely. ~ Claire |
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Alwye
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Thank you all so very much! *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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First__Knight Senior Member
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Love the elegance in your words....they speak so clear. This is devine |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
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Enswathed in charcoal twilight Liquid sorrow seeps Plunging through the swarming stars When lonely eyes do weep. Lady Luna's breath stands frozen Prayers iced in time Moistened by an angel's flutter In yearning so sublime. ---------------- this is EQUISITE!!! your imagery is always SO superb... and thank you SO much for your sincere and kind reply tonite...I am most humbled that my words might evoke emotion in you. thanks, truly take care, jm Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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Alwye
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First_Knight- Thank you for your kind reply. JM- *blushes* You are much too kind. And your words do evoke emotion in me. Thank you so much for both your poetry and your lovely reply to my own. *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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LoveBug
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A beautiful piece, Alwye. I enjoyed it much! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
That was most beautiful Krista! I agree with Abe, 'tis one of your best! I especially love your first stanza: "Enswathed in charcoal twilight Liquid sorrow seeps Plunging through the swarming stars When lonely eyes do weep." Stars are symbols of so many things, you used it well! I enjoyed 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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Martie
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Posts 28049California |
Exquisite! |
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Alwye
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*beaming* Thank you all very much, I am truly honored by all of your comments. *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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Quite a poem you've written here, a treasure for sure. I can only say that each and every line is superb, and begs you read on. You should be very proud of this and all of your wonderful poetry. Congratulations on an exquisite piece Love Liz |
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