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Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

0 posted 2001-02-22 10:17 PM

(reposted and still true)

I Feel Brand New

Along the cracked patio
the cement is algae green
and a Johnny jump up is poking its head,
small and bright from the asphalt.

Bent and taking glory
from small promises
of spring
this gardener
grips and pulls and piles
from the soggy earth
glorious weed’s rampant climb.

I can cut the wet logs
for a smoky fire come evening
where this hearth is heart.
I feel brand new,
this day is so familiar.

Where are the voices,
spilling play of children
darting in the tumble
that was this morning’s glory?
I am so full of the vibrancy
of their curled and blond youth
that I am watchful and on guard.

No, that time has passed me
and stained this place
where I stand in easing-back ink
that I see now is blurring
even as I read.

The lawn that is covered
with new leaf and berry
is as familiar as a lullaby
that rocks time into believing
it is safe from moving.

It is only this day
that is brand new.
Truth is as apparent
as my blue-veined hands.

In the dew of little things,
the heart finds its morning
and is refreshed.
(ee cummings)

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2001-02-22 10:18 PM

I remember this! I remember this.....! Johnny Jump-ups and all....

so very glad to see the repost....hugs....

Severn
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since 1999-07-17

Posts 7704

2 posted 2001-02-22 10:52 PM

Where are the voices,
spilling play of children
darting in the tumble
that was this morning’s glory?
I am so full of the vibrancy
of their curled and blond youth
that I am watchful and on guard.

No, that time has passed me
and stained this place
where I stand in easing-back ink
that I see now is blurring
even as I read.

gasp.

.
.
.
.
.
.
and so on and so forth.

Thanks for dotting me again, girly...

K

...and I have found a lifetime can be lived in one moment...

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

3 posted 2001-02-22 11:07 PM

Where are the voices,
spilling play of children
darting in the tumble
that was this morning’s glory?
I am so full of the vibrancy
of their curled and blond youth
that I am watchful and on guard.

No, that time has passed me
and stained this place
where I stand in easing-back ink
that I see now is blurring
even as I read.

The lawn that is covered
with new leaf and berry
is as familiar as a lullaby
that rocks time into believing
it is safe from moving.

It is only this day
that is brand new.
Truth is as apparent
as my blue-veined hands.
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gawwwwd I love the way your poetic mind works

"No, that time has passed me
and stained this place"

"is as familiar as a lullaby
that rocks time into believing
it is safe from moving."

you are amazing ... truly ...

"Truth is as apparent
as my blue-veined hands."

and poetry runs thru those veins

Love is my religion, I believe in nothing else.
To find that inspiration, live that inner vision.
Love is my religion...I believe in you.
~T Kimmel

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2001-02-23 01:03 AM

Martie~
You ARE brand new !
I so enjoy your thoughts ...

*How ya' like that chili recipe ?
*Hugs*
~*Me*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Wilfred Yeats
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since 2000-08-04

Posts 2704
Wilmington, Delaware

5 posted 2001-02-23 10:51 AM

In recent years I've read two authors - who have specialized in helping the two sexes better understand each others ways of thinking and communicating. If it were up to me - Martie would be required reading for Men, and all those who do not fully appreciate what it is to be a woman, a mother (and what the meaning of life is too ~G~)

jellybeans
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since 2000-10-13

Posts 2298

6 posted 2001-02-23 11:07 AM

*clapping my own blue veined hands in appreciation* wow martie.....this is great

Martie

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California

7 posted 2001-02-23 09:20 PM

Karilea--You have quite a memory...thanks ...and hugs back!

Severn...I will always try for the dot.

Janet--I think your vains are filled with honey, 'cause you are so sweet!

Marge--each day I am, and so are you.

Bill--Required reading for men...LOL...you have just given me the biggest smile..thanks!

jellybeans--thanks so much for the blue vained clapping.

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

8 posted 2001-02-24 04:27 AM

I didn't read this one before but I'm so glad to read it now! Wonderful writing Martie Loved the ..."I feel brand new...this day is so familiar." I know what you mean....and that great ending...."truth is as apparent.... as my blue-veined hands" this is great work!!

The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges.

Mark Bohannan
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since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

9 posted 2001-02-25 10:12 AM

I am with Bill when he says that you should be required reading for men but not just because you know how to turn a simple thought to complexity made easy and insightful but also because you are so darn CUTE. LOL However, if we don't tell them then maybe we can keep you all to ourselves.

Very wonderful write my friend as always and I love the way your veins pulse with poetic ink and images of refreshment in all you write. Nothing of yours could ever be classified as cliche' and you teach us all in just one read of yours that there are ways to see out there that will brighten the day if we just look hard enough. Beautiful and emotional write and you know I loved it.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

10 posted 2001-02-27 04:26 PM

Johnny jump ups and spring have a way of making even blue veined hands and creaking knees feel new. *S* Beautiful poem, Martie!

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

11 posted 2001-02-27 04:35 PM

You have written my thoughts again, more eloquently than I can think them. As long as we're all applauding, I think you should take a bow.
Great writing, my dear friend
Liz

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