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Don't Tell the Sun
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Don't Tell the Sun |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Don’t Tell the Sun Don’t tell the sun that it is winter. Let it dry to brittle the wood stacked for the hearth, seep into the shiver of my curling flannel, open across the carpet where the dog lolls bleached and sighing. Tomorrow, or next week in drizzle will be time enough to mention cold and to watch the breath of it capture words, to layer the fleece around a love until just a peek of eye and nose are exposed. Tomorrow, we’ll sit all toasty with bare feet open to flame crackling into the room with the green plants all gay and greenly windowed and a concerto melting into the hot soup. Don’t tell the sun that it is winter for there is still time for cold ham and tomatoes, green olives that bite and picnic tables at last dry of summer’s wine with swim-dipped friends, there will be time for hot tea and mittens tomorrow. [This message has been edited by Martie (01-13-2002 04:52 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
mmmmmMartie! You have made me happier about winter. Enjoying the "now" with you. Par Excellence here. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I promise...I did NOT read this...Keeper! |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
I think the thing that captures me most about your poetry is its quietness ... some poetry screams at you, insisting to be heard, but yours only whispers. So I always hush a moment to hear what it says. ~Linda |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Poetry at it's finest...this one warms the heart. Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, now, Martie, this is quite lovely, so I won't tell the sun either...very gentle smile |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
...Once again the screen came up and I sat speechless..... ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Definitely made me just a bit more impatient for the warmer weather...thanks for the images, Martie...excellent write! sp   I won't go, I won't sleep, I can't breathe |
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Canuckster Member
since 2002-01-09
Posts 285New Mexico, USA |
Wow. Very mature write here. Unique images and surprising juxtapositions. Really enjoyed reading this. never try to teach a pig to sing |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Haven't read anything but the comments.... |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh Martie, This is exquisite. Going in my library!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Don’t tell the sun that it is winter for there is still time for cold ham and tomatoes, green olives that bite and picnic tables at last dry of summer’s wine with swim-dipped friends, there will be time for hot tea and mittens tomorrow. Martie my lips are sealed  this is another one of your beauties m'dear, I absolutely enjoyed it. Maree |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Don’t tell the sun that it is winter. Let it dry to brittle the wood stacked for the hearth, seep into the shiver of my curling flannel, open across the carpet where the dog lolls bleached and sighing. Tomorrow, or next week in drizzle will be time enough to mention cold and to watch the breath of it capture words, to layer the fleece around a love until just a peek of eye and nose are exposed. ======================================= Your poetry makes us warm like we are curled in our fleece and flannel ... I can see you sitting in your jammies writing this...with bunny slippers on LOL ok...maybe not   Even thru the darkest phase, be it thick or thin |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Soooooooo beautifully heartwarming, sweet friend, the sun is always here, shimmering upon us all even through the winter, warming us with love and joy! (kiss on cheek) I love this so much, sweet friend, this is sheer poetic beauty! We all love you so much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Martie this is so wonderful. I love this line "Don’t tell the sun that it is winter" this morning I told my husband, It is just like spring, the sun is out, it is mild out, two hours later, it is snowing like crazy.. I loved this poem. floria |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieMySis~ Shhhhhhhh ! My lips are sealed~ But ... if I was going to 'tell' ... I'd tell you it's WONDERFUL ! Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice write |
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