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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Secret I was wishing for the long summer twilight time and the moon falling into the sea and you and me with toes dangling into the sureness of a youthful frolic. But, it was no longer summer and the air was quickly cooling as I stood at the top of the mountain counting the ridges like rounded steps down, down into a hazy sea, thinking of all that was lost. Then across the hill that fell away beside me into a river with alder tracing its curving path I found something, perfect with its nudging truth out of my longing, I found Fall. It was lit with sunshine and covered in a coat of many colors and textures, then staked to the ground by yucca spikes that stood erect in their blooming hold on death and rebirth. There was cooper and rust, burnt orange and umber, all sown together by the plume of the gray squirrels tale that darted back and forth like a living needle. I could smell the creosote where the fragrant ground leaked, and sage in soft dusty green gave reverence to the air in a prayer for continuance that I could hear echo in my heart. As I stood there and felt like crying for something, something that summer stole from me and would not give back, something that would never be the same again, Fall covered me with her quilt so that I would understand how life changes for a reason and time spreads its seeds upon the ground to wait. It whispered across the hill, its breath as fragrant as the sweet peas of early spring, it whispered this secret to me, now is really all there is, and now it is Fall. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Martie~ this goes in my library. You have touched me to the core! I am in awe of these beautiful words. This is just amazing and so full of beauty. Thank you for this poem.  -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
"Now is all there really is" And now I am reading "The Secret", which is exquisite. So therefore the present is exquisite. At least you've given me a moment Liz |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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This is an excellent expression of deep truth, Martie! Very well done!! Denise |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
As I stood there and felt like crying for something, something that summer stole from me and would not give back, something that would never be the same again, Fall covered me with her quilt so that I would understand how life changes for a reason and time spreads its seeds upon the ground to wait. It whispered across the hill, its breath as fragrant as the sweet peas of early spring, it whispered this secret to me, now is really all there is, and now it is Fall. ======================= actually .. me thinks fall found you ... only YOU could see all this and find your self in the revelations of that moment.. and now..none of us will ever look at fall the same.. thank you for that gift and for this amazing poem love ya lady me |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ I'm touched beyond mere words ... Then across the hill that fell away beside me into a river with alder tracing its curving path I found something, perfect with its nudging truth out of my longing, I found Fall. What a memorable moment. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Martie, what a beautiful way to explain and introduce the coming of fall. Yes, for every season there is a reason for sure. You have explained that with your customary flawless eloquence |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I won't repeat what those who've gone before me have said - although I agree with every word - I'll just say you are INCREDIBLE! - 5 *S |
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Tears_of_Grace Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 50 |
A beautiful secret indeed! The fall colors are starting here and it is just as you described it, a fine quilt made by the hands of God. I enjoyed this very much! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I would love to go for a long with you, Martie...in fact, I feel like I just did...what an artist you are! HUGS |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sea--to be touched to the core..wow...what a wonderful thing to say...thank you! Liz--You make many beautiful moments and you share so many with us. Thanks for seeing the truth in this, Denise...it's what I wanted. JM--I'm so glad that I shared what I saw and that you see it too..love to you too. Marge--You splatter the seasons all over the page...you have colored them all. Balladeer--Yes, I love those words...thank you. Bill--Incredible, I don't think so...but sure do like that you think so...thanks for the 5*. Tears of Grace--I'm glad that you see the beauty of fall where you are too...thank you so much for your reply. Serenity--Yes, I think you were there...that little wood nymph with a smile. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
A breathless piece Martie... thankyou for it. Love K |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
As I stood there and felt like crying for something, something that summer stole from me and would not give back, something that would never be the same again, Fall covered me with her quilt so that I would understand how life changes for a reason and time spreads its seeds upon the ground to wait. It whispered across the hill, its breath as fragrant as the sweet peas of early spring, it whispered this secret to me, now is really all there is, and now it is Fall. Now to write this they didn't teach us in cowboy school but they did teach us to really really enjoy it. Such a beautiful secret you share with us and your whispers of nature make it all so sweet to these wind torn ears. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thanks for passing along this secret with such eloquence... it's lovely! |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
we should always take time to ponder the 'Now' ... because it stems from the past and directly affects the future ( or something like that ) beautifuf poem Martie |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Kamla---thanks for your breathless! Mark--wind torn ears...that sounds like it could be a poem...and you should write it. Thank you suthern for such a nice reply. Rex Allen--Yup, it IS something like that...thanks. |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
WoW...sighing at the beauty and strength of your words, Martie ~~smiles Maureen |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Maureen--thanks for the sigh... |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Martie, This one I'm definately saving. It is simply amazing. The pictures you etched with words are beautiful ~~Tara aka rp25 :o) |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Tara--thank you so much for letting me know that you liked this and are saving it. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
whats that my friend.....couldn't hear ya with my wind torn ears....  Do ya think ya could write a poem about dem thar ears...huh????? Besides ya owe me one from my challenge that you chickened out on.LOL....so now you can be reprieved. Love ya my friend. |
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