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Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

0 posted 2001-10-25 07:39 PM

Fibers of Alive

You have seen fibers of alive.
They breathe from singing trees,
the ones by the path,
and all across the green meadow
where the lupine and poppies mix their spring,
they give definition to color.
Just now I saw them dance
in a black cat flying across the cracked cement
onto the crooked fence all wink eyed and puffed.

The leaves that have fallen in the alley
make the sound,
when just a little wind
is like a perfect instrument has blown
a soft rattle into the air.
Fiber is the vibration of earth,
the earthquake of millions, breathing.

And I forget to listen to the birds,
they are such a part of the nuance,
that their sound is like my own breath,
but in the early of my listening
they remind me out of the quiet of night
that I can hear the traffic on roads miles away
and that the ocean sound is
crashing into someone’s open window
who is listening too,

and that thought makes me feel so connected
to some magnificence that I just want to burst.

I think of life now with such amazement,
for a tiny hand is curled now in womb,
and I can see it push against the soft cage,
anxious to move into air and light
and make a great screech
to that reverent thing, life.

I will be listening.

and so I just know
that love never dies
and that souls hold all the candles
and they are the kind
you can’t blow out

[This message has been edited by Martie (edited 10-25-2001).]

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

1 posted 2001-10-25 07:50 PM

They breathe from singing trees,

the earthquake of millions breathing.

And I forget to listen to the birds,
they are such a part of the nuance,
that their sound is like my own breath,
but in the early of my listening
they remind me out of the quiet of night
that I can hear the traffic on roads miles away
and that the ocean sound is
crashing into someone’s open window
who is listening too,

and that thought makes me feel so connected
to some magnificence that I just want to burst.

I think of life now with such amazement,
for a tiny hand is curled now in womb,
and I can see it push against the soft cage,
anxious to move into air and light
and make a great screech
to that reverent thing, life.

I will be listening.

OH my Lord Martie this is just beautiful,I don't have the words to express how it made me feel.

Just keep listening Martie, it's amazing how much more we hear when we do.

Maree

[This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 10-25-2001).]

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

2 posted 2001-10-25 07:53 PM

Martie,

This is full of so many wonderful images. I just love it. I will also be listening, my friend.

(((hugs)))

Michael

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

Duncan
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since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

3 posted 2001-10-25 07:54 PM

I think of life now with such amazement,
for a tiny hand is curled now in womb,
and I can see it push against the soft cage,
anxious to move into air and light
and make a great screech
to that reverent thing, life.

And we will be waiting to hear of the tiny miracles arrival. Nice to meet you, Martie.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2001-10-25 08:07 PM

Oh Martie! You amaze me time and time again!
And....we shall all be listening.
Wonderful write indeed.
~hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2001-10-25 08:08 PM

SweetSisterOfMyHeart~
You just give the nicest *hugs*

'Fiber is the vibration of earth,
the earthquake of millions, breathing.'

'I think of life now with such amazement,
for a tiny hand is curled now in womb,
and I can see it push against the soft cage,
anxious to move into air and light
and make a great screech
to that reverent thing, life.

I will be listening.'

And you know many of us will be listening, sweet friend~
I love you~
~*Marge*~

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

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

6 posted 2001-10-25 08:08 PM

and that the ocean sound is
crashing into someone’s open window
who is listening too,

and that thought makes me feel so connected
to some magnificence that I just want to burst.

I think of life now with such amazement,
for a tiny hand is curled now in
and I can see it push against the soft cage,
anxious to move into air and light
and make a great screech
to that reverent thing, life.

I will be listening.
==================================

*shaking my head and smiling at you*
I KNEW this grandbaby was going to inspire amazing poetry from you...
she's not even here yet...and its begun...
and I for one cant wait to see more of this poetic anticipation and discovery of her...
and what she brings out in you...
I too WILL be listening

me

This distance has shown how the road remains alone
Now I'm looking in my life ... for a truth that is my own.

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

7 posted 2001-10-25 08:10 PM

Listen and you can hear me read your words out loud ... words of a truly fine poet

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Daniel J D
Senior Member

since 2000-10-01

Posts 1471
Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia

8 posted 2001-10-25 08:12 PM

Martie, All I can say is that you are very talented, well done.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

DawnG

Senior Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

9 posted 2001-10-25 08:16 PM

Martie,

Yes we all will be listening, awaiting news of your granddaugher's safe birth.

Dawn

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

10 posted 2001-10-25 10:36 PM

Maree--I already know you listen..and see..thanks for being such a good friend.

Michael--I'm glad to see you..thanks for your sweet comment. Hugs back!

Duncan--Thank you so much...and nice to meet you, too.

Nancy--Thank you for your many kind and magical replies. You're a lovely lady!

Marge, sister of my heart...and you too, love and hugs!

Janet Marie--We shall see what wonder of words comes from this...and thanks for always knowing my heart from my poetry.

Interloper--To be read outloud is a great honor..thank you so much for your kind words and for giving me another smile.

Daniel--What a nice thing to say...not sure about it..but made me feel real good!

Dawn--thank you so much.

Logan
Senior Member

since 2001-05-28

Posts 1641
Arkansas

11 posted 2001-10-26 01:19 AM

Ahh, Martie, and those fibers reach out, spreading into all there is, connecting with threads of breath of all that life..Ahh, I do love all your images..very gentle smile

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

12 posted 2001-10-26 03:37 PM

Martie, you listen better than anyone I know.... and then gift us with what you've heard. *S* This is beautiful... I enjoyed every line!

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

13 posted 2001-10-26 04:45 PM

Martie - do you realize what a wonderful gift you have, and how unselfishly you share this gift with everyone?! Wonderful. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2001-10-27 10:04 AM

I agree with Nightshade, for it is from you I "feel" what see in my mind. Your writing is truly a gift, a God-given gift. This was simply beautiful once again, and a keeper, but they all are.

~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

15 posted 2001-10-27 10:07 AM

Since I can't sit and see through your eyes, I will just enjoy the view I see through your words...

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

16 posted 2001-10-27 10:23 AM

Martie,
You have strewn rose petals across my path this morning. Thank you *L*

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