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Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27

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0 posted 2001-02-21 08:34 PM

Under Iron Moon

As night arrives too close, too soon,
and settles under iron moon
I chance to find a comfort near
in words, though voice I cannot hear.

Aglow before me, soothing rhyme
traverses sea and space and time.
In rhythmic flood I find the key
to turn the tumbling parts of me.

To bid me settle in and read
away from grief and painful deed,
and clothe my beaten, bitter heart
in verse's warm and fluid art.

For here in rush of ink and pen
the healing stream of words begin
to melt the layers, frozen through,
and urge my will to flow anew.

And with expression's sweetened sound,
my soulful soaring voice is found.

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2001-02-21 08:41 PM

Claire--Your voice is always so beautiful, though pained or in longing...you capture a mood like no other.

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

2 posted 2001-02-21 08:49 PM

indeed my friend. . . like a fairie of the highest order. . .

wonderful. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

3 posted 2001-02-21 08:52 PM

How do you do it? This is magnificent..truly a work of art.

And by the time you read this, you'll have 3,000 posts so CONGRATULATIONS!!

Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27

Posts 3263

4 posted 2001-02-21 09:51 PM

Martie, you're very kind. Thank you for reading tonight.

Sven, I don't know when I've had such a sweet compliment. That's cute! (o: Thank you!

PoetDV ~ thank you! I never think to look at those numbers. Looks like I've been here awhile, doesn't it? Thanks for reading my poem, Sharon.

Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau

Parker
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since 2000-01-06

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ON

5 posted 2001-02-22 10:47 AM

These words come from a deep Irish soul. Your flow is always like a dream Clair.
Beautiful as always.

Parker

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

6 posted 2001-02-22 10:51 AM

Congratulations, Claire, on a most beautiful post, and on 3000 smiles, sighs, and heart-rendered ties you've brought to Passions....

Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27

Posts 3263

7 posted 2001-02-22 07:04 PM

Parker, from the depths of my Irish soul to yours, I thank you. (o:

Sunshine, you're the sweetest. Thank you so much. (o:

Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

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highways, & byways, for now

8 posted 2001-02-22 08:18 PM

Meadowmuse - I stopped by, I saw, I read, I was touched, I enjoyed your writing.

BC

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

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Minnesota

9 posted 2001-02-22 08:56 PM

Simply beautiful.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

10 posted 2001-02-22 09:45 PM

Claire,
Excellent write. I really enjoyed the read.

Dr.Moose1
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since 1999-09-05

Posts 3448
Bewilderment , USA

11 posted 2001-02-23 06:28 AM

Claire,
This pretty well sums up what I had been missing , as only you could write it .
Doc

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

12 posted 2001-02-23 08:01 AM

Claire,
This is the poetry I have been missing
Simply exquisite
Liz

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

13 posted 2001-02-23 08:29 AM

In rhythmic flood I find the key
to turn the tumbling parts of me.

this is so wonderful, I enjoyed every word.

~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II

Wilfred Yeats
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since 2000-08-04

Posts 2704
Wilmington, Delaware

14 posted 2001-02-23 11:00 AM

reading you - and Ms Bailey here- and Mr Yeats - (anothor idol) not to mention the other great Irish Poets = sometimes only adds to the sadness I was not born Irish. ~sigh~ Thank you

Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27

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15 posted 2001-02-23 03:29 PM

Bill, thank you. I enjoyed your response.

Elizabeth, I do try to maintain a simple approach to poetry when I can. Thank you so much for reading.

Seymour, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem ~ thank you!

Liz, you're so kind. Thank you.

nakdthoughts, thank you very much for reading my poem. Your response is so nice.

Wilfred, we may just have to make you an honorary Irishman, mayn't we?

Thanks very much and take care!

Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau

Voiceless
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since 2001-02-19

Posts 686
Under the stars upon the wind

16 posted 2001-02-23 07:13 PM

I love it!
It flows so well it's great!

~*Peachy Be*~

wayoutwalt
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since 1999-06-22

Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)

17 posted 2001-02-23 10:56 PM

you WILL teach me this (battin eyelashes)

SEA

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with you

18 posted 2001-02-23 11:00 PM

Soulful, beautiful, love this

SEA

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

19 posted 2001-02-23 11:06 PM

Wow, wow, wow! These words would truly melt my layers...wonderful flow, wonderful texture, wonderful messages contained herein. Well done! Did I say I like it?

Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27

Posts 3263

20 posted 2001-02-23 11:49 PM

Doc, I must apologize for missing your comment before. I think this fever is going to my head now. Thank you, sincerely, for your kindness. (o:

Voiceless, thanks very much for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. (o:

Walt, you know where to find me. (o: Thanks!

SEA, thank you. I'm pleased that you found this a soulful poem. (o:

VAS, your Wow's are terrific! Thank you! (o:

Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau

Mike
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since 1999-06-19

Posts 2462

21 posted 2001-02-24 11:23 AM

and flow your spirit does through the exquisite beauty of your quillings...
one does not read your poems Claire, one experiences your poetry.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

22 posted 2001-02-24 04:43 PM

Words of comfort and strength...James

OLIAS
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since 2000-06-20

Posts 1090
Pearl city Iowa

23 posted 2001-02-24 05:54 PM

Ohhh, this is wonderful work, I loved the lines:
In rhythmic flood I find the key
to turn the tumbling parts of me.

I am in envy of your great talent.

Regards,
Olias.

CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06

Posts 3043

24 posted 2001-02-24 06:18 PM

MeadowMuse, once again an elegantly penned poem you have graced us with...
Thank you for a most enjoyed read...
~coco~

Alwye

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In the space between moments

25 posted 2001-02-25 10:34 PM

Claire- You are poetry in my book....such elegance, grace, and thoughtfulness...thank you for sharing, I always love reading your work.

*Krista Knutson*

I'm a slow dying flower
In a frost-killing hour
The sweet turning sour and untouchable...
-Natalie Merchant

Voiceless
Senior Member

since 2001-02-19

Posts 686
Under the stars upon the wind

26 posted 2001-02-26 09:00 PM

I still loves this
had to read it again!

~*Peachy Be*~

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

27 posted 2001-02-26 11:28 PM

Claire, you always provide a healing stream of words for all of us when you write. Beautifully done, as always.

Michael

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