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Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

0 posted 2001-12-22 11:34 PM

How do I dance before I walk?
Wait for me beside the sea
Or in fields of orchids with
Soft petals to caress my lips
Watch the moon fade in silent harbors
Of this weary soul

When the rains come
So beautiful to feel
The storm renew my
Windblown dreams
Which wave will I ride?
So you’ll remember
The season is
Always a gentle breeze

I still find you in the black sky,
Today I fell upon the sand weeping
I felt your whisper of lost horizons
Roll the ocean wide
In waves
Finding their way
To the shore,
In voice of many waters,
Across the raven land
Butterflies dance the night
As one
As heaven welcomes the stars

I have lived most of
My life searching for tomorrow
Where my lifetime awaits
Fantasies have kept me whole
And given strength
To my heart
My soul does taste
Your tears
Raining down
In voice of many waters

So I am

Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (12-22-2001 11:37 PM).]

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

1 posted 2001-12-22 11:55 PM

and so you are. . . and don't look now. . . but, it's raining. . .

there's a spiritual quality to this that just floats on the surface. . . but, begs to be dived into. . . like the waters that you speak of. . .

well done my friend. . .

-------------------------------------------------------

To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

2 posted 2001-12-23 12:01 PM

definitely a spiritual esperience..nicely put
bravo

EagleScorpion
Senior Member

since 2000-03-08

Posts 1644
Here, Now, Forever

3 posted 2001-12-23 12:06 PM

this is really nice. pPaints beautiful pictures

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

4 posted 2001-12-23 12:26 PM

I still find you in the black sky,
Today I fell upon the sand weeping
I felt your whisper of lost horizons
Roll the ocean wide
In waves
Finding their way
To the shore,
In voice of many waters,
Across the raven land
Butterflies dance the night
As one
As heaven welcomes the stars

I have lived most of
My life searching for tomorrow
Where my lifetime awaits
Fantasies have kept me whole
And given strength
To my heart
My soul does taste
Your tears
Raining down
In voice of many waters

So I am
=======================================

OH my oh my oh my ....
if I wasnt sure I missed you before..theres no doubt of it now....
my goodness how I've missed your poetry my girl...
and I wont need to tell you I felt every word of this one...
Welcome back Lauren...my butterfly Poetess

You're the hidden cost and the thing that's lost in everything I do.
Thats the way love is ... sky blue and black.

Auguste

Member Elite

since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

5 posted 2001-12-23 10:57 PM

"I have lived most of
My life searching for tomorrow
Where my lifetime awaits
Fantasies have kept me whole
And given strength
To my heart"

I understand this very well, sweet friend. Welcome back! You've been truly missed. I love your poem and of course, you already know that.

*hugs* and a very merry Christmas to you.

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.

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2001-12-23 11:09 PM

Lauren~This is very beautiful. I am so pleased your move was a safe trip and you are back with us. You were missed here.
~Hugs, Nancy~
*Happy Holidays*

*~ Wishing you all a magical Christmas ~*

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2001-12-23 11:31 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Lauren, it's so great to see you again, I'm so happy the move was a huge success! (smiles) Your beautiful words always drift softly like butterflies in our visions and bring cheer and love to these pages! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, your words are always so lovely! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lauren, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

ctowen
Member Elite

since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

8 posted 2001-12-24 12:16 PM

Sshhh ... I hear voices!!!
Soft,tender ... true. Welcome home Lauren!

snowpants
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since 2000-09-16

Posts 2061
KS

9 posted 2001-12-24 04:27 AM

'How do I dance before I walk?
Wait for me beside the sea
Or in fields of orchids with
Soft petals to caress my lips
Watch the moon fade in silent harbors
Of this weary soul'

'I have lived most of
My life searching for tomorrow
Where my lifetime awaits
Fantasies have kept me whole
And given strength
To my heart
My soul does taste
Your tears
Raining down
In voice of many waters'

The images in this are beyond breathtaking...
you've taken us to the place of which you've written with this beautifully written poem...I truly enjoyed this!

sp

And did you know with the rain in your pockets,
you can change the weather...

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

10 posted 2001-12-24 06:21 AM

Greeneyes,
breathtaking and wondrous.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

11 posted 2001-12-24 07:52 AM

A wonderful title, a beautiful write...

Opeth
Senior Member

since 2001-12-13

Posts 1543
The Ravines

12 posted 2001-12-24 11:13 AM

The imagery just...jumped off the page.

"I have lived most of
My life searching for tomorrow
Where my lifetime awaits
Fantasies have kept me whole
And given strength
To my heart
My soul does taste
Your tears
Raining down
In voice of many waters

So I am"

Your ending was my favorite part. Very original, yet your choice of words may seem to have been used many times before...it is within the structure that creates the new usage/originality. A pleasure to read, indeed.

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

13 posted 2001-12-24 08:50 PM

Greeneyes - Voice Of Many Waters have I also heard. I love your writings...

BC

Voiceless
Senior Member

since 2001-02-19

Posts 686
Under the stars upon the wind

14 posted 2001-12-24 09:36 PM

The imagery is as breath taking
as the poem in whole.
Beautiful..

Freedom is not Free (Korean War memorial)

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

15 posted 2001-12-25 03:29 AM

Lauren,
Wow...what a fabulous arrival home! Enchanting. Welcome back.

Charisma

Member Ascendant

since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

16 posted 2001-12-25 02:41 PM

awesome piece, truly a treat to read

Charisma

Kit McCallum

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Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

17 posted 2001-12-25 02:59 PM

This is such a beautifully flowing verse Lauren, very much enjoyed! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

18 posted 2001-12-25 04:57 PM

Lauren, happy holidays, this is so lovely.

Kathleen (Kay)
"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

19 posted 2001-12-26 12:09 PM

Thank you to all who responded.....I wanted to come in and reply to each of you, but time has not permitted me to do so.....I hope you all have a Merry Christmas....be well be safe, lots of love to all....

and thanks for the welcome back....I appreciate that....

Lauren~

~~~~~

Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (12-26-2001 12:09 AM).]

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

20 posted 2001-12-26 12:37 PM

Lauren, this is exquisite. I love the imagery, and the messages. This will go into my fav file, so that I may be uplifted once more whenever I feel down. Thanks, and big holiday hugs to you.

peaches73533
Senior Member

since 2001-11-04

Posts 981
OK, USA

21 posted 2001-12-26 12:51 PM

This was beautiful and exquisite>I loved the flow of it.
Peaches

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

22 posted 2001-12-26 12:59 PM

Greeneyes--Cast in the deep of thought..brought out of poetry's well..beautifully done!

mutington
Member

since 2000-11-29

Posts 132
New Jersey, USA

23 posted 2001-12-27 01:58 AM

"EXCEPTIONAL".........in every way!!!

mutington/joyce

"I can live by myself, but not within myself."
MUTINGTON'S MEADOWS

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

24 posted 2001-12-28 09:13 AM

Lauren, I didn't realize you were moving as I have also not been here as much lately. I am glad to know you are safe and well. I have missed the blessings of your words, so beautiful it is that you write. Your heart and soul in every word. Well done dear poetess, well done dear friend.

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

LngJhnAg
Member Elite

since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

25 posted 2001-12-28 09:19 AM

Lauren - This poem is very beautiful and especially meaningful to me, as it makes many references to the sea (where pirates live) and none to the rascally Balladeer (where all the bugs die). Seriously, though, I did enjoy this poem very much.

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

26 posted 2001-12-28 10:30 AM

Voice of many waters..it would be a lovely native american name...very beautiful Lauren..Hugs..

~Victoria~

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

27 posted 2001-12-29 12:27 PM

I am humbled by the replies to this poem....Thank you all so much.....

Happy Holidays~ Be well Be safe....Peace

Greeneyes~

Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (12-29-2001 12:27 AM).]

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

28 posted 2004-10-09 11:13 AM

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