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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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(The picture below is the sunset from my front yard) Only--Could They could be lions with long necks looking over the last of the day, they could be hungry lions. But no, they are embedded in dirt with strong rope and their neck’s sway to wind in a dance that shakes loose their feathers and sends them across the yard. How could they be lions? They could be eagles with long necks and feathers ruffled, They could be eagles. They rise in a pride in front of the setting sun and look at the house with distrust. I can feel their talons scratch, see their pointed teeth at ready. Yes, they could be lion-eagles, they could. They are only palm trees rising in dark silhouette against the setting sun they are only palm trees they are only palm trees palm trees.  [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 12-30-2000).] |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Eagle-lions...definitely eagle-lions... So it really is true about all those palm trees hey? Loving this poem Martie - as I do with anything you write...shaking head..we HAVE to write a poem my friend...  K[This message has been edited by Severn (edited 12-30-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Definitely lions ! And I wouldn't want to ruffle their feathers. You're so imaginative - It reminded me of the game we play with cloud formations. Love it, West Coast sis ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Of all the palm trees I've known personally, not a one of them appeared to me as a lion... I wanna go back where it's warm and check this out again... I LOVE this, Martie... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Eagle-lions? Dandy-lions? "only palm trees?" Martie, there's no such thing as "only palm trees"! Palm trees rule!!!! (and so does your poetry!)  |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kamla--yes, it's true and I'd love to. Marge--Same game...you're right..you can play too, on the East coast. You can come meet my trees anytime, Nan...thanks for helping me with the photo. Balladeer--Dandy-lions...perfect..now why didn't I think of that...you're right, Palm trees rule!! LOL |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Martie, I envy you. This is absolutely breathtaking. Want some company? "Every man dies. Not every man truly lives." Braveheart Kathleen |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Okay, now I am homesick. I vote for them being a cone of shaved ice getting ready to be dipped into the sunset of flavors. Well what do you think I would see with all the snow here. As always my friend, your poetry shines above all. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Looking out my window - at 4 inches of snow - covering yucca, grass, cars and trees indescriminantly. I think you can easily imagine what your poetry & picture do for me. btw - I vote for dandelions |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
I'd be lion if I didn't say this was great... okay... pretty pathetic... but most anything would be next to your ability to transform your life into such beautiful poetry. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Martie, they look like Lion-Eagles to me, hehehe. Such a beautiful sunset and scene. Your poetry is so refreshing my dear Thank you! Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this wouldn't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Very nice! Great picture! [This message has been edited by Melton L. Culberth (edited 12-30-2000).] |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Looks like palm trees to me! Of course being from Florida myself helps a bit... all I dread are the nasty alligators that love to eat dogs and humans, and make themselves welcome in your yard. eeks!! Deb |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kathleen--I would love some company! Mark--that's wonderful...I love it, and you..thanks my friend. Bill--you don't have yucca, do you? Yes, dandilions is great! Mike-thanks for the laugh and for being so sweet. Maree--Glad I've refreshed...thanks hon and happy New Year! Melton--Thanks for stopping by. Deb--we got lots of Palm trees, but no alligators...so glad...thanks for your reply. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
giraffes with funny hats? ...nevermind LOL it dont matter WHAT they are.... anything you look out at thru those poetic eyes of yours and find your inspiration in is way cool with me ...so is this poem ... stunning pic too Happy New Year me dear  me |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I don't think they're palm trees I think they're flying lion eagles that have just stopped to rest and gaze into the sunset and wish that someone with a flower girl's imagination would write a beautiful poem about them...and sure enough! it happened! Please don't look out there tommorrow because they will have flown away and you will indeed be sad....or maybe it's just some of the muppets standing there ready to make you laugh in the morning...whatever...you keep it up sweetheart...I enjoyed having fun with this! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The lion with eagle's wings....yes, and now visions of the mighty shall be golden in my mind all this day... wonderful write Martie, but then, when have you ever failed us? Never! Write on! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful, Martie!! What a lovely view you have!! But even without such lovely views you would create beautiful poetry because you have a gift of seeing beauty everywhere! Denise |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet--hugs to you this New Years eve and much poetry blessed to your muse in the new year. ethome--and I enjoyed having fun with you...thanks for looking. karilea--thanks for being so sweet. But Denise, there is beauty everywhere! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
love this describtion.....wonderful done. happy new year. (hugs)) Charisma |
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