Open Poetry #16 |
Silent Princess |
The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
A special thank you to my friend, Michelle, who encouraged me in writing this.) The voice of a warrior dwells within you; though your victories are won from your warmth. Many have walked a path to recovery recited from your pages in bold italics. May I offer adoration for the voice you were born with; and to the aging lines and phrases that pulled, bled, loved, stroked, calmed and cleansed. Rest yourself now, rest yourself under a fire red sky and prepare for winter ice. For you were born a silent princess, sweet with the scent of orange groves, blessed from nature’s overture. And with that sound, you shaped expression. You spread heron wings to cradle others, wandered as a lilac pilgrim finding solace in the desert where the rose awaits its grave. But you are hungering for heaven, the place where spirits hover and above silver stars are their voices calling you. Yet, yours is but a whisper, still, as a bird fallen from its nest. Be not silent. You will fly again. Speak from fallen limbs and brush, clear another path through the forest, fell the tall oak- stand in the sun and give sound to the small voice within you. It is a voice that never ages, a voice that will carry you in flight. Speak! photo: Marianne Millar allwall.com -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- [This message has been edited by The Lady of Shallot (edited 10-15-2001).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Your friend was correct in urging you to write this wonderful piece. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Domzi Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 288New York (BK) |
I give kudos to your friend for making you write this wonderful poem. This has a lot of meaning. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Ah, Lady, ...you were born a silent princess... this conjures up many a memory...thank you for this beautiful weave... |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Chris, Domzi, Lady, thank you for reading this! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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emily Member
since 2000-10-03
Posts 142USA |
[This message has been edited by emily (edited 10-16-2001).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I love this and am glad you were encouraged to submit it. Thank you! ~Nancy Lee~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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sunshinemist Senior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 595Fl. sunshines early mist |
Wonderful write! So glad your friend encouraged you. Thank you for sharing. ~hugs~ smiles ~Marie~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Lady, This, from start to finish is awesome. Yes, I do feel from your words...this is a beautiful, well written poem, written from within your delicate soul. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
It's just beautiful, thanks for sharing Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Thank you all....so much for reading this. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Wow!!! Oh Wow!!!! This is just brilliant writing. It is like the most inner feminine power in its gentleness. Quiet yet so strong it shouts in mystical whispers! Bravo! Sincerely, Regina |
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Ann Member
since 2000-07-07
Posts 64Australia |
this was just beautiful Lady...I loved it.. ~Ann~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Absolutely stunning. This magnificent poem can't help but touch the soul. Thank you, so much, for sharing it with me. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Regina, I will tuck those words (thank you) away in my own spirit, they are beautiful, what a nice reply, thank you so much. Ann, thank you Startime, I appreciate that!!! Thank you -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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