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Martie

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California

0 posted 2001-08-22 09:46 PM

Between the Tea and Scones

How do I begin to explain a moment
with a friend
who has whispered what he knows
of forever
and it is as if a leaf fell
to touch me on the shoulder

Little things caress us daily
like a massage from time
they play a memory
float across our vibration
and if we listen between the tea and scones
the barefoot sand touches our toes
and we see a piece of truth

Too fast this path distracts
and even as I touch him with my warm
I cannot lace up the thought
and place it just so
on the fragile now
so the minute is lost
and forget is what happens to the evidence

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2001-08-22 10:04 PM

Oh how very true are these words Martie, so much wisdom in these words, and a slight detection of sadness. I really enjoyed this and can not pick out lines as again they all flow together and can not be picked at. Wonderful once again Martie.

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Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

2 posted 2001-08-22 10:16 PM

Martie~
Ohhhhhhh, this is just heavenly~

'How do I begin to explain a moment
with a friend
who has whispered what he knows
of forever
and it is as if a leaf fell
to touch me on the shoulder'

And .... I have a friend just like this,
who drops the loveliest leaves of thought
across my heart~

Thank you for this, sweet friend.
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

3 posted 2001-08-22 10:29 PM

Martie, dear freind.. this poem gave me a lovely, gentle and warm feeling.
Absolutely beautiful

Maree

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Canada eh.

4 posted 2001-08-22 11:07 PM

".and if we listen between the tea and scones
the barefoot sand touches our toes
and we see a piece of truth."
Oh I shouldn't even try to pick my favourite lines...love them all...I REALLY do! Beautifully written. Hugs, Nancy.

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

5 posted 2001-08-23 09:11 AM

Between the 'tea and scones' - there surely is a fragile now.. and perhaps forever... This is wonderful, Martie...

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2001-08-23 09:15 AM

Martie,
Simply delicious. Enjoyed every bit and bite.

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

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USA

7 posted 2001-08-23 09:22 AM

This just disappears into my mind...well done, Martie...

Janet Marie
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8 posted 2001-08-23 02:06 PM

How do I begin to explain a moment
with a friend
who has whispered what he knows
of forever
and it is as if a leaf fell
to touch me on the shoulder

Little things caress us daily
like a massage from time
they play a memory
float across our vibration
==============================
I cannot lace up the thought
and place it just so
on the fragile now
so the minute is lost
and forget is what happens to the evidence
===========================

No, its not lost..because you just engraved it on the promise of forever with this awe inspiring piece of poetic perfection
gawwwd I love the way you write!!!

me

Feels like Im dancin with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me thy light

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

9 posted 2001-08-23 02:09 PM

Enjoyed the softness of your poem Martie...James

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

10 posted 2001-08-23 02:45 PM

You captured the moment and the aftermath perfectly

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VAS
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Posts 7450
Oregon

11 posted 2001-08-23 04:06 PM

really enjoyed, especially that last stanza!

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

12 posted 2001-08-23 06:07 PM

Little things caress us daily
like a massage from time
they play a memory
float across our vibration
and if we listen between the tea and scones
the barefoot sand touches our toes
and we see a piece of truth

wonderful passage... one of those I wish I had written...

as always.. a pleasure to read..

Denise

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13 posted 2001-08-23 07:52 PM

Excellent, Martie! You always seem to find just the right words for every human experience! I love this!

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

14 posted 2001-08-27 01:33 AM

Martie-
   This is absolutely lovely.
   Touched me deeply...
   A friend like this is a true blessing.

   hugs,
   ~vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes

Logan
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since 2001-05-28

Posts 1641
Arkansas

15 posted 2001-08-27 01:46 AM

Ahh, Martie, very gentle smile, another of your wonderful writes..very good read, especially the last lines

ramrog
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since 2001-08-22

Posts 50

16 posted 2001-08-27 01:47 AM

I think you've expressed it wonderfully.

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