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Corinne
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since 1999-10-28

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state of confusion

0 posted 2001-11-10 10:07 PM

Turns and Crosses

I long to return to my cabin near Jenny Lake,
a blue moon is promised,
with stars in the forecast;
I have planned an evening out –
just me, a chair, and a bottle of wine,
taking in the show:
Grand Tetons in double images,
lake and mountains,
that lucky moon rising
against Autumn’s sky,
and phosphorescent Aspens
in their final throes
of seasonal whispers
to Elk passersby.

But the light is waning,
and I’m still stuck in a diner with you,
after a dull afternoon of tourist shopping,
chicken-fried steak on your plate,
bags at your feet chock-full
of faux western wear.

I’m hoping
you’ll want to hang
at the lodge bar later,
I’ve got time slotted,
set aside,
to reunite with life
tonight,
the only way I know how,
by surrendering myself
to the skyline.

© 2001 Corinne Bailey

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

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Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2001-11-10 10:28 PM

Sometimes the simplest things are the best and most enjoyable. Lovely write, Corinne.

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Denise

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2 posted 2001-11-10 11:32 PM

Beautifully done, Corinne! Fantastic expression!

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2001-11-10 11:36 PM

Wow Corinne, the visuals with this poem are
awesome....I can almost smell the pine
scent and the smoke from the fireplace
which would obviously be roaring in the
cabin...

Corinne
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since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
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4 posted 2001-11-11 11:06 AM

Thanks, Lone Wolf, Denise and Magnus!

Corinne

Corinne
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5 posted 2001-11-11 11:33 AM

By the way, in reference to the title:

*“The 1939 Maine Farmers' Almanac showed the beginnings of the seasons were fixed by "R.A.M.S." (right ascension of the mean Sun). The almanac lists separately the "Turns and Crosses" of the apparent Sun, which executes a "turn" from northward motion in declination to southward (or vice versa) at the solstices and "crosses the line" (the celestial equator) at the equinoxes.” Sky and Telescope Magazine, 1999.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2001-11-11 03:25 PM

(sigh) I know just how you feel, sometimes it feels so congested to be stuck in the heart of so many corridors and signals, when you can just relax to the great outdoors! (smiles) I love the mountains, and always enjoy going there to enjoy peace and quiet and inspirational beauty! (sigh) May you soon enjoy a great time at Jenny Lake again! (kiss on cheek) Sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corrine, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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7 posted 2001-11-11 06:22 PM

Isn't it interesting how we allow ourselves to be trapped into things we don't enjoy while missing out on the things we do? There are time for us to show our turns and crosses, too....

Corinne
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8 posted 2001-11-12 03:44 PM

Thanks for the sweet response, Noah, you are always so filled with enthusiasm!

Dear Deer, how right you are!

Corinne

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