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Robert Joseph
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0 posted 2001-02-06 05:48 PM



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
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1 posted 2001-02-06 06:18 PM


And a very nice paint this is, Robert.  I enjoyed it more each time I read it.  Well done!
Robert Joseph
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2 posted 2001-02-06 07:42 PM



Thanks Krawdad, I'm pleased to know you enjoyed it.

Robert Joseph

Victoria
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3 posted 2001-02-06 08:12 PM


beautifully written as always Robert...Enjoyed

                              ~V~



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Pablo Picasso


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4 posted 2001-02-06 08:42 PM


Robert,
    Superb! Words from the heart, and so beautifully spoken...
         Elise

athena4
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5 posted 2001-02-06 08:45 PM


Robert,
   Superb!  Such intensity of feeling beautifully spoken...
       Elise

Robert Joseph
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6 posted 2001-02-07 09:15 AM



Victoria, Elise,

Thank you, I appreciate your thoughtful remarks.

Robert Joseph

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7 posted 2001-02-07 10:30 PM


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.*~
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SEA
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8 posted 2001-02-07 11:07 PM


..............wow..................so beautiful................ -SEA
Sunshine
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9 posted 2001-02-08 12:31 PM


Yes....a simple yes is the answer to this most lovely piece...
Robert Joseph
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10 posted 2001-02-08 03:56 PM



Marge, SEA, Karilea,

Thanks so much for your thoughtful replies, I appreciate each word.

Robert Joseph

Severn
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11 posted 2001-02-08 04:51 PM


Lovely intensity...

very nice read indeed R J

K

Robert Joseph
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12 posted 2001-02-08 08:27 PM




Thank you 'K' I appreciate you taking the time to read and respond.

Robert Joseph

Martie
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13 posted 2001-02-08 08:39 PM


Robert Joesph--This poem is exquisite!
snowpants
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14 posted 2001-02-08 11:24 PM


'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...

Poeminister
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15 posted 2001-02-08 11:28 PM



Excellent writing.  Enjoyed this read.

Poeminister

"The soul can split the sky in two,
And let the face of God shine through."
~Millay

Robert Joseph
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16 posted 2001-02-09 05:00 AM



Martie, Snowpants, Poeminister...

    Thanks for your thoughtful replies, I'm pleased to know you enjoyed this piece.


Robert Joseph

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17 posted 2001-02-12 05:16 AM


thank you for "erasing the distance"~eyn~

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18 posted 2001-02-12 05:22 AM


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"
Robert Joseph
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19 posted 2001-02-14 03:39 PM



You know I'm always thrilled to share with you, Baby!

Robert Joseph
~kisses~

Dark Angel
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20 posted 2001-03-11 06:27 AM


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).]

Sunshine
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21 posted 2001-03-11 08:12 AM


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...

Robert Joseph
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22 posted 2001-03-11 09:24 AM



Maree, Karilea, Thanks so much, a pleasure to share with you both.

Robert Joseph

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