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Healing Day
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Healing Day |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Healing DayI long for violet cloverbed in which to stray alone, unmindful of the hours behind or distant sounds from home. One day, complete, to fall away from battle's bitter thorns, to lie near stream of watersong, where thistlefire adorns. At last to feel this sorrow lift, late sun stroke auburn hair, the sky as soft as underwing, afloat and supple there. And rest my head in satinshade of twilight's purple sway, with fingers full of feathercloud on this, my healing day. Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Claire, someday I might be able to aspire to write such as you do.... |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
This is great! What and how it is said. Longing... |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
I echo Sunshine, would that I someday be able to write with such grace and flowing beauty... simply exquisite penning Claire... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Claire~ You pen with such elegance and grace~ Always a joy to read ... always. *Hugs* to you, lady fair. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Thanks all, I've been a bit underweather and haven't been about much, but am enjoying reading so many nice poems here tonight. (o: Sunshine, thank you for reading. You say the nicest things. We all love your poems. (o: JLR, thanks to you for letting me know you read and enjoyed. I appreciate the kind review. Mike, you flatter me. I could learn a thing or two from your celestial compositions ~ I love them. Hope all is well with you, my friend. Miss Marge, your commentary is always so genuine and I thank you for that. So glad you liked my poem. (o: Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
"At last to feel this sorrow lift, late sun stroke auburn hair, the sky as soft as underwing, afloat and supple there." *stands breathless for a moment, then sighs* Claire, in my humble opinion, you are one of the most consistently lovely poets here....your phrasings, your images, the feeling portrayed....I'm in love with your work and this one is no exception. You continue to amaze me.  *Krista Knutson* |
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ATelamon Member
since 2001-02-06
Posts 328Purgatory, Last Staircase, Up |
If I may say: this is quite good. I was sruck most with your second stanza. Of course the musical reference struck home. Again you present the world with a touch of elegance. And if Clive Bell's theory of art is taken as a model then you have acieved that as well. Ok Time for Kendell to be quiet. Will say only Merci Madame AT "The most redeeming facet of life is that we have the comfort of knowing it will end. Death doth love equally." |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
I'm sure I would visit Passions just to read your work, thank you! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
you will always make me believe that the world can be a better place my friend. . . thank you. . .  ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Cuddlez Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 422Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
Pretty. Aren't healing days nice? Wish you the best of luck.. Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Lovely poem! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Jellybean King Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 153Jelly, Bean |
Wow...every line is golden...I can't decide which is my favorite one! Your soothing imagery has a powerful healing affect...wonderful read. Jellybean King |
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Just A Woman Senior Member
since 2001-03-10
Posts 507 |
This is completely beautiful. Gosh I wish I could write like this. "Often the test of courage is not to die but to live" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very enjoyable to read...James |
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Lucie Senior Member
since 1999-06-20
Posts 1077Houston |
Oh Meadowmuse... I need a day like that too.. Please take me with you. With perseverance even the snail reached the Ark. |
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tradewind Member
since 2001-03-25
Posts 101 |
so wistful, filled with such longing very beautiful writing |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Krista, your appreciation of my work is humbling. Of course, you know I am a fan of your own, as well. Thank you, sincerely. Kendell, no need for quiet, when poetry is the topic, unless it is quiet conversation. (o: Thanks very much for reading. Eagle One, how sweet. Thank you. (o: Sven, our world is what we make it, yes? Thank you, my friend. Cuddlez, many thanks. Yes, some days seem to simply elevate the soul. Best of luck to you, too. Betty Lou, my thanks for your "lovely" ~ and for reading! JellyBKing, glad to have soothed. (o: Thank you very much! Just a Woman, thank you, sincerely. I'm glad you enjoyed reading. James, thank you, and do take care. Lucie, thank you. Days like this must be found ... keep your eyes open. (o: Tradewind, thank you very much for reading, and welcome to Passions. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
this poem is awesome!! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is classic poetry, wow |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Flawless. *S* |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Claire, Just once, just one time, if I manage to write so lucidly, I will be proud of myself as a writer ... Excellent... Regards, Sudhir |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Claire, Excellent write. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Claire , I believe your words have accomplished what it is you were seeking ( for me at least ) Doc |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Walt, now where have I heard that word lately? Thanks fer readin' yuh. (o: Kathleen, thank you. Maybe not "classic" but I certainly appreciate your encouraging words. Suthern, thanks very much. I'm glad you enjoyed. Sudhir, you, dear sir, are a FINE writer. I love your poems, you know. Thanks very much for reading this one. Seymour, many thanks. Doc, I'm very glad. Thank you. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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