The Shining Feeling....a repost encouraged by others...and White Dove's challenge.

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ethome
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New Brunswick Canada

0 posted 2001-03-21 05:27 PM

The Shining Feeling

From where I stand I see the thaw
and on the frozen floor
the sun upon the glowing crust
is glistening bright and pure.

Upon the rolling marbled hills
the spiraled snowdrifts ride.
There is no place nor earthly thrill
like springtime sprouting life.

A musty scent is on the air
I lift my head and breathe.
Out of the sky I seem to hear
a calling on the breeze.

The sound of God and life and wild
the sound of earth that grows,
out of the wind that whispers by
the sound of trees that moan.

I know then why it is I care
I bend my head and pray.
I cannot lock them in my heart
these tear drops on my face.

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

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2001-03-21 05:29 PM

O, a new favorite....now I believe the question comes....how did you know?!?!?

and....

how do you do it?

walker
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since 2001-02-11

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2 posted 2001-03-21 05:33 PM

It's just,lovely!

Kit McCallum

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3 posted 2001-03-21 05:34 PM

"The sound of God and life and wild
the sound of earth that grows,
out of the wind that whispers by
the sound of trees that moan."

Oh my, I loved this Ethome. When you write of nature, you get me everytime. Incredibly descriptive ... you've captured the essence of spring so perfectly, it was more than a read, it was an experience. Thank you for this beautiful piece!

Best wishes,
/Kit

jellybeans
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4 posted 2001-03-21 05:41 PM

thank you is right, thank you for reposting and for sharing this is wonderful

ethome
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Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

5 posted 2001-03-21 05:43 PM

Thanks so much Karilea...I sure love it when you comment on something I've written because you make me feel so drawn to the art of writing...thanks again!

Walker thank you so much ....much appreciated!!

Kit when you write a reply like that to me I actually blush and feel elated...you're such a wonderful story telling poet yourself that I appreciate it so much...more than you know!

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

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

6 posted 2001-03-21 05:44 PM

Jellybeans you snuck in there on me.....thanks so much for your kindness!

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

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

7 posted 2001-03-21 05:56 PM

A musty scent is on the air
I lift my head and breathe.
Out of the sky I seem to hear
a calling on the breeze.

The sound of God and life and wild
the sound of earth that grows,
out of the wind that whispers by
the sound of trees that moan.

I know then why it is I care
I bend my head and pray.
I cannot lock them in my heart
these tear drops on my face.
===========================

a rare moment when one's soul feels the touch of the spirit of nature...
and you captured it poetically perfect..
that last verse is spiritually lovely Eric.
wonderful write and well times for springs arrival.

oh you speak to me in riddles
and you speak to me in rhymes
my body aches to breathe your breath
your words keep me alive
~Sarah McLachlan~

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

8 posted 2001-03-21 05:58 PM

Thanks poet pet you know I always love to hear from you!

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

Paula Finn
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missouri

9 posted 2001-03-22 02:04 AM

You sweet poet are just so in tune with nature...but that should come as no surprise...everything you do is music

Martie

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10 posted 2001-03-22 10:40 AM

Hi Ethome--You have captured the spirit of beauty in this lovely poem...and the beauty of spirit also shines.

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