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| Open Poetry #11 |
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The Heart Knows |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Heart Knows Sometimes the way splatters because there is a window in front of me gauging distance demanding little fingernails scrapping at the meaning and the glass oh it is so clever because I can see through it but it keeps out the wind and those little thoughts that fly by on winged hope just burst until they are the gone I was saying that the heart knows the way but sometimes the map is hard to read and to keep going I have to stop to breathe but first open up the window and let in the air for on the ride of it is a memory that fragrance from recall squeezes from out of a tree and then a sound comes vibrating toward me as if it knows this minute is its only chance to gather dreams like children and swing them around the rosy I feel a child turn to me so quickly that my sigh fails and I touch the wisp of something pure and hear her voice so sweet reminding me that life continues and love is forever Open the door now she says for if you just take one step beyond comfort into the quagmire of the swamp perhaps or down the rock strewn embankment even into the dark cave that only holds whispers you just might find what you are looking for in the nights melting across the sky in color that screams pull down the visor that shades you from knowing then listen to your heart |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wow Martie, your heart is very wise it knows everything. I can't beleive I'm the first to respond to this wonderful write. Be real forever Keth Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I feel a child turn to me so quickly that my sigh fails and I touch the wisp of something pure and hear her voice so sweet reminding me that life continues and love is forever Open the door now she says for if you just take one step beyond comfort into the quagmire of the swamp perhaps or down the rock strewn embankment even into the dark cave that only holds whispers you just might find what you are looking for in the nights melting across the sky in color that screams pull down the visor that shades you from knowing then listen to your heart ================ nothing I can say could add to the touching wisdom and sincerity I read in these lines... that second to last verse says it all love ya me Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Verve Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 348Singapore |
Hi Martie .... These words sound like they come from an angel ... I could juz close my eyes and hear them being whispered into ears ... How beautiful ... ~verve |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
MARTIE, spectacular that's how I view this one and I dunno how many fav's I can say I have of your's but add this one to my keeper list.... It's such a treat to read your poetry...  coco -> a Martie fan |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Martie, Martie, Martie - this poem cuts me to the bone. Oh, little Michelle, I wish I could have known you. The last two stanzas are the ones that move me most. Oh, I have poet envy, my dear! I thank God for the gift He gave me, and I know I shouldn't envy, but I hope He helps me gain a greater gift in the future, so I can express my thoughts more fully, as you do. You... you... you put my own feelings into words. Bless your heart. Your friend, Rosemary |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Martie, Your reaching CD ROM size... Sorry I need to free up my floating Zips... R.J. and I need to have them to pass back and forth again and again... I'm so pleased that you couldn't possibly believe the Sister I've found in you. I don't wan't to get teary eyed but I sure do love you. Best friends, best finds, best holidays... my adopted Sis. Love... dale |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Martie, This is a really excellant piece. A wonderful and so beautifully wise write from you. I'm struck dumb, truly an outstanding poem. Take care Mushy Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
How come you can write about hearts and souls and roses and stuff without sounding cliche - it's not fair ..hummphh.. actually martie i guess it's just one more indication of what a really excellent poet you are. thanks for this P |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ 'but first open up the window and let in the air for on the ride of it is a memory that fragrance from recall squeezes from out of a tree and then a sound comes vibrating toward me as if it knows this minute is its only chance to gather dreams like children and swing them around the rosy' I breathe in the beauty of phrases from your heart ... Memories of Michelle are so lovely when you exhale them for us. ' life continues and love is forever' *Hugs* my sister. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Martie, I find this powerful, and yet very touching. ~thoughts fly by on winged hope~ Deb |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Keth--I try to be wise sometimes but usually fail misserably...I'm glad you saw some wisdom in this..thank you for being first. Thanks Janet, I thought you would like this..and so glad you did. You know I love you too! Verve--they did come from an angel. Coco--You are so sweet...Martie-fan ...love it! Rosemary--You inspire this poem with you deep love and memories..I'm so glad to be friends! dale my friend, my brother...I am so glad to be adopted by you...do I need to fill out any papers?? Thanks for your love!! and right back at ya! Marsha--thank you for your sweet and lovely reply... Philip--I don't know, maybe because I just write what's in my heart and don't worry about it..thanks for saying the excellent word. Marge--Thanks for being such a good friend...and listening. Deb--Thank you so much for such a nice reply...I'm glad you liked my poem. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Like this much!!!!! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
"the heart knows the way" "the ride of it is a memory that fragrance from recall squeezes from out of a tree" "and then a sound comes vibrating toward me her voice so sweet reminding me that life continues and love is forever" "you just might find what you are looking for in the nights melting across the sky in color that screams" "then listen to your heart" I loved it all - but these are my favorite lines |
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artsygrl Member
since 2000-11-17
Posts 55Florida |
How did you know what I needed to hear! simply, simpy awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! artsygrl |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Vandana--I'm glad you liked it...thank you! Bill--I like the way it sounds with just those quotes...maybe I should leave out some of those other words...or...maybe not...anyway thank you for your sweet words. Artsygrl--I'm so glad that something I said was what you needed to hear...and thanks for the awesome. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Well my friend, so ends my session for now once again and not only do I get to take your words of beauty with me but I get to take the wisdom of you with me. I literally have been here reading this one over and over for the last 5 or 10 minutes and I am in awe even being used to your poetic beauty, this one really caught me off guard as to how well you have penned this. This my friend is definitely one of your best and that as we ALL KNOW (yes, including you) is not an easy task at all. Thank you so much my friend for this and for YOU. LOVE AND SMOOCHES from this cowboy to your tender lips and heart. Yeah, my friend, I love ya so just accept it.  A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This one captured me completely... and like Mark, I found myself reading it over and over as an angel danced just beyond the reach of my peripheral vision. Stunning! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--You sure do know how to make a girl feel special...thank you for being so sweet and saying such nice things...love you too! Suthern--I'm glad you saw the angel that was there...wonderful! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Now you see where the best comes from, and why the rest of us keep trying... well done, my friend... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Martie, you continue being in a class by yourself...it is such an honor reading words from your heart... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea--Yes I know where the best comes from...from Sunshine! Balladeer--How did you get to be so sweet? |
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