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In a Rush |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
In a Rush Is it poetry when I close my eyes and without a word wish so hard Is my art the simple wanting of her words spilling from a vase so full the flower standing within so commanding she pours her own rain Is it a song when the rise of my breath floods the earth beneath me and my steps become buoyant floating my soul upon her emerald sea Ask me over and more upon each hour Poetry I find in sightless longing there I hear her voice Art I form as she beckons the clouds to spill at her feet there I sculpt her hands in reach of every drop Songs I compose as my lungs expand there upon her sea my topsail swollen in the urgency of her westward winds Robert Joseph ~enb~ [This message has been edited by Robert Joseph (edited 02-06-2001).] |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
And a very nice paint this is, Robert. I enjoyed it more each time I read it. Well done! |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Thanks Krawdad, I'm pleased to know you enjoyed it. Robert Joseph |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
beautifully written as always Robert...Enjoyed  ~V~ Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist once he grows up. Pablo Picasso |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Robert, Superb! Words from the heart, and so beautifully spoken... Elise |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Robert, Superb! Such intensity of feeling beautifully spoken... Elise |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Victoria, Elise, Thank you, I appreciate your thoughtful remarks. Robert Joseph |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RJ~ My god, this is lovely ! 'Is it a song when the rise of my breath floods the earth beneath me and my steps become buoyant floating my soul upon her emerald sea Ask me over and more upon each hour' Your poetry floats upon my mind ... softly lingering~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
..............wow..................so beautiful................  -SEA |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes....a simple yes is the answer to this most lovely piece... |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Marge, SEA, Karilea, Thanks so much for your thoughtful replies, I appreciate each word. Robert Joseph |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Lovely intensity... very nice read indeed R J  K |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Thank you 'K' I appreciate you taking the time to read and respond. Robert Joseph |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Robert Joesph--This poem is exquisite! |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Is it a song when the rise of my breath floods the earth beneath me and my steps become buoyant floating my soul upon her emerald sea' Beautiful, Robert! Just beautiful!! sp  ...if I ride these dreams to the Irish Sea, oh, even there, I know your heart rides with me... |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Excellent writing. Enjoyed this read. Poeminister "The soul can split the sky in two, And let the face of God shine through." ~Millay |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Martie, Snowpants, Poeminister... Thanks for your thoughtful replies, I'm pleased to know you enjoyed this piece. Robert Joseph |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
thank you for "erasing the distance"~eyn~ [This message has been edited by Snow (edited 02-12-2001).] |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
I have already told you how much I love this piece, but I wanted to tell you again, that as much as I will always love reading your words, nothing will ever compare to being curled up along side you while you read them to me. thank you for "erasing the distance" |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
You know I'm always thrilled to share with you, Baby! Robert Joseph ~kisses~ |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Is my art the simple wanting of her words spilling from a vase so full the flower standing within so commanding she pours her own rain oh this is exquisite! Maree I may know the word but not say it I may know the truth but not face it I may hear a sound a whisper sacred and profound but turn my head indifferent. Natalie Merchant [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 03-11-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Would that we could all have one who might write for us like this.... so worthy of a second read, I think I will put it in my library now... |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Maree, Karilea, Thanks so much, a pleasure to share with you both. Robert Joseph |
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