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Willow Wind Dance |
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Sunshine
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Willow Wind Dance ~*~ on the pond reeds of cat tail dry brown seed gone to fluff and gone to wind there the ice is shimmering crusts the pond, traps life below still come, still winter day Willow bare lowering fingers of limb to earth draping over in exhausted slumber sleep, Willow, sleep hibernation of gray cooled sun's rays wait, wait, wait for new day shhh, wait… wait… wait… on the pond shifts the wind cracks the ice with deepening chill and white graces Willow, now in slumber's rest of grace at peace, at peace, long night shivering now read slow, as that is how the day shall glow for time shall pass the winds shall howl the wolves shall prowl and the deer shall travel by and owl will grace the long night's sky all will come about in His good time, season to season to give rhythm to rhyme first sign of warm comes from rays of morn Willow feels the blood of life course and course through her veins and slowly beckons life to spring from pond, slowly fingering lowered limbs come… come… come… pond awakens and life begins to croak alive Cardinal sits among Willow's branch singing song of wake, trilling song of life warbling song of love inviting bluebird to come and join colors Willow bright reds and blues Willow pushes forth her dress of slender yellow-green lacy skirt soft spring winds come to claim the first dance of Willow's spring dance, Willow, dance shift in wind of spring beckon hearts to sing while all to wear fresh green to visit oft pond's scene and see the Willow Wind Dance 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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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* oh gosh your words were so clear and beautiful that they came to life under your pen so that I could travel with you through the wonderful vision. I loved this. Thank you so very much. Much love to you from me Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari, this is utterly wonderful, it truly is. You know I adore your work and this is so truly you, it captures you totally. I always think of you as a willow, bending but never breaking, serene and beautiful. Beautiful writing from you love, truly a 100% Kari delight. I love this one as you knew I would.  Take care Mushy < !signature-->Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 12-04-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Startime, I am so glad you enjoyed this journey with me...thank you for reading... 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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Sunshine
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Marsha, you snuck in on me...so glad you enjoyed this little visit to the pond...it is such a pretty scene...thank you... 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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Shades Of Karilea~ Upon the Willow's branches grace dances a spirit that wears your face For upon a visit to the pond I know the Willow breeze is drawn To dance so merrily to the notes bursting forth from birds sweet throat Spring is sung in joyous song as Willow dances all day long *You ARE Willow Dancing~ What a joy to read. Thank you, sweet - sweet poet. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sunshine, such vivid images.  Write on Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You write the ways of nature in the flow of the willow branches, in a style so perfect with the setting Very beautiful Liz |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
The Willow Wind Dance is a marvelous work of nature's poetic art set in motion by your wonderful words Karilea....from hibernation back to life again you set the scene so beautifully...write on dear poet pal!! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Ok. . . I can't keep up!! First we're soaring with the hawks. . . now we're dancing with the Willows. . . but, I have come to expect that from you my friend. . . you have that way about you. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sun... this is stunning imagery ... wonderful poetic artistry used to paint us a portrait of this gift of nature... perfect blend of winters chill and springs warming renewal.. excellent writing..perfect title jm I looked into the sky for my anthem The words and music came through But words and music can never touch the beauty that I've seen Looking into you |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marge, I do not believe I could have read a finer response...coming straight from you...a treasure in green...thank you... Kethry, love your many hearts...thank you!... Elizabeth, I hope you're no longer have computer problems, thank you for taking time to come in to read... Ethome, kind words indeed, thank you so much... Sven...it's not a race, it's just a passion...thank you... JM, sometimes I think when you are short on words, it's because you're speechless...but that's just a dream I have...to leave you speechless...lol...hugs, 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
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What a beautiful way to describe the changing of the seasons and the hibernation, then awakening of life and nature. This is such a calm and soothing way to describe nature at work....and I love the part with the deer!  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
'Deer, this particular poem liked me a lot today...I am so very glad you had time to read it and enjoy the brief winter hibernation... and what is especially nice is, this particular place really exists... 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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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
On this 30's degree day - this is just what I needed - so very beautiful and uplifting - thank you ~S~ |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No, thank you, Mr. Yeats... 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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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Okay call me nuts or something because I see the awakening of love in this beautiful piece of yours. I see all the wonders of nature and His gift to us all in it but in the use of metaphors I see the promise of a blooming heart opening up to the all encompassing power and beauty of the birth of love after a spell of dormant life. Either way I loved it dearly and this one is truely one of your best. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you Mark...tis a cold time for the Willow...but she will see it through to Spring...and the sun shall shine... 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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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari, this is one of the reasons I see you as Persephone, you surely don't need another clue, do you? (Well if you insist, 6 mths) There that'll definitely give it away. I can see poets everywhere, checking their dictionaries, well if you find out Kari will give you a prize. Won't you love This is going straight back to the front. Why? Because it should. Beautiful work love, it truly isTake care Majestic Marsha The smile fairy's deputy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marsha, you are always so kind, and for you, I may someday transform into Persephone... thank you 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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