Open Poetry #12 |
In the Cobalt Midnight |
Martie
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In the Cobalt Midnight In the cobalt midnight deep in dreams I see reaching toward the hiding unarmed heart of me A love that is like tender feather softened lark touching places in me I always held apart. My tangled tresses loosened falling all around pillow my discomfort in a warm heart’s gown I reach to touch the palm that midnight magic opened and find instead air warm with words that were unspoken. I’m quite sure there is a someone in time and space who waits to breath the silken fragrance that only dreams relate and merging in some azure night he dreams his open palm is touched by warmest breath in the dark before the dawn. |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
A love that is like tender feather softened lark touching places in me I always held apart." Soft and enchanting...beautiful write. Poeminister |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: IWIHWT...and I still want to write like you... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie, my friend~ Were I to tell you all I found pleasurable - I should have to repeat it all ... So I've merely plucked two of these softly feathered pieces ~ 'In the cobalt midnight deep in dreams I see reaching toward the hiding unarmed heart of me' 'I’m quite sure there is a someone in time and space who waits to breath the silken fragrance that only dreams relate' Oh, the beauty of it all. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Martie, This is so wonderful with it's love's yearning, and I love how you paint the scene in my mind...... Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"I’m quite sure there is a someone in time and space who waits to breath the silken fragrance that only dreams relate" Oh Martie ... you are the artistic master of imagery ... such a beautiful picture you've painted with these words, lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
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Poeminister--Thank you so much for such a lovely reply. Karilea--an I still want to write like you. Marge--You know sweet sis how much I appreciate you. Thankyou Sunny--I'm so glad you liked the poem. Kit--Not a master...but thank you for saying so. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
This is absolutely stunning... I am getting my MartieFixOfPoetry2nite... It's another keepsake for me sweetie... Thank you so much *~coco~* [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 01-14-2001).] |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
Hey Marti, nice work! I'm a night person and a dreamer. I like this. Nice work choices and arrangement. /:^)== =#== |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
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Martie, guess what? Now, I can really hear you! *smile* this is absolutely enchanting, I got goose bumps from its beauty and lost within your imagery. You amaze me my friend Maree I need a lullaby a kiss goodnight Angel sweet love of my life Oh, I need this ~Natalie Merchant~ |
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Martie
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Coco--This morning I thank you for being so sweet...Martie Fix...makes me smile. Krawdad--thanks so much for letting me know...sweet dreams. Maree--Thanks so much for the lovely call...I so enjoyed talking to you! |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
I suspect somewhere, sometime, my poetic friend, that you will pen a less that wonderful poem. I just don't plan on holding my breath until you do. Beautiful poetry. |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
Martie...This is lovely..simply lovely... Hugs ~LL~ The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
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In the cobalt midnight deep in dreams I see reaching toward the hiding unarmed heart of me A love that is like tender feather softened lark touching places in me I always held apart. ======================= I’m quite sure there is a someone in time and space who waits to breath the silken fragrance that only dreams relate and merging in some azure night he dreams his open palm is touched by warmest breath in the dark before the dawn. ======================= *doing happy dance* ...Martie rhymed again I KNEW I was gonna love this just by that enchanting title alone... but the poem is as equally of grace... you KNOW im loving this beauty... and it TIS A BEAUTY... and now it tis in me library... love ya when ya rhyme..and all the time me baby can I hold you tonite ... maybe if I said the right words, at the right time ... you'd be mine. baby can I hold you tonite. ~tracy chapman~ |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Beautifully done, Martie! Very lovely! Denise |
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Martie
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Mike--somewhere, sometime I'm coming to Kansas, even if I have to click my heels, to give you a big hug! LL...thank you for the lovely, and especially for the hug. Janet--I'm glad you don't just love me when I rhyme, because I am more comfortable being free....and love back at ya. Denise--thanks so much for being you. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Now look who reached into the heavens and pulled out another star for her galaxy of masterpieces. My friend, you are simply "AWESOME" no matter how one looks at it. This is totally there and more. You just keep getting better and now the rest of us have no hope of ever catching you. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Martie - how does one continue to find words to describe the beauty in how and what you write? this desrves a poetic response - watch for it! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
it's my job today to bring beauty back to the top...and to say, I'm still trying, Martie... |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Martie ~ I just can't find the words to say how much I LOVE this poem....it is just soooo beautiful. Bonnie |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Martie, You touched me and I felt the loneliness of sleeping alone. Great work. David2 |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Martie, This is just beautiful, going to bed now so I can dream away, im keeping this, thank you. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Martie, I re-read your poem tonite which as you know is saved in my library, but tonite upon reading it again I felt it necessary to let you know that this poem shall always be a treasure to read... Now back to top of pages blue for others to perhaps embrace a read or two... Hugs2uDearLady ~coco~ |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Martie, such beautiful longing in your words. I loved this. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, my... I'm simply stunned! First... how did I manage to miss this first time around? I don't remember being blind, but must have been! *S* Second... you've melded a perfect title with a flawless poem and created a masterpiece. And third... I wanta live your poem. *G* |
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Martie
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Mark, my dear...you are the one who is awesome!! Bill, thank you, you are always so sweet! Karilea--then you must be at the top all the time...because YOU are beautiful! Bonnie--You found the perfect words. David--I'm glad that I touched you, but wish it hadn't been with lonliness. Cerenity--Sweet Dreams Coco--Hugs to you sweet one. Dee--Thanks for such a sweet comment, I appreciate you reading my poem. surthern--What a wonderful reply...sure made me smile...thank you! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I knew this would be beautiful I wish I could write like this Liz |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I too martie would have to repeat it all... you and taylor always get our best. love & prayers dale Writing isn't just something I do, it's something I am. To write of feelings that touch all hearts in some manner is my delight. -Marge Tindal |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I too martie would have to repeat it all... you and taylor always get our best. love & prayers dale Writing isn't just something I do, it's something I am. To write of feelings that touch all hearts in some manner is my delight. -Marge Tindal |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I too tired... I've tried to bump you twice... I give up Sis... if this gets through, I love you... dale and Rosemary Writing isn't just something I do, it's something I am. To write of feelings that touch all hearts in some manner is my delight. -Marge Tindal |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Martie I don't know how I missed this one...Wow! It's so smooth and flowing with open warm beauty! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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