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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Illiterate Absence "I miss you" Three such small words, how could they ever be expected to hold the definition of this ... the weight of extent, the depth of intent. So few words will not encompass nor explain. What do mere words know of absence or abstain? Language leaves me lacking expression. Dialogue diminishes this profound impression. What verse could comprehend? Oh that rhymes might pretend. What eloquent exchange defines inspiration's intend? If words but could, they would transcend. This silence haunts me ... the separation taunts me. Suffice to say, this missing you ... takes my words away. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What do mere words know of absence or abstain? ~*~ Maybe those two words know one other... bereft.... Excellent job, JM...the picture is absolutely blooming beautiful...but the sentiment...did manage to pull bereft out of me.... and you did what all good poets do...you made the reader FEEL the vacancy... so at least I know I'm alive.  Smiling at you, my wonderful poet! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet Marie "this missing you ... takes my words away."  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've so often said "I simply lack the words"... So this "Language leaves me lacking expression." would go to the core of me even if not another word touched. *S* But they do... "This silence haunts me ... the separation taunts me." How I know... how it does... coloring our worlds with a vivid palette... defining "half-life" for us, whether we understand its scientific meaning or not. *S* Excellent write!!!! Now why'd you hide it???? *EG* |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
She hid it, because she knows we'll find it...she's great with Easter eggs, too... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I must be dreaming. Someone wake me when the donuts arrive...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Donuts and coffee....c'mon, Dunc....live up to your name... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"If words but could, they would transcend. This silence haunts me ... the separation taunts me. Suffice to say, this missing you ... takes my words away." OMG!! And your words leave me speechless! The longing and the ache grabbed at my heartstrings. And the picture is perfect! When I see your name appear I know it's going to be breathtaking.. and this heartache of a song is no exception. Beautifully penned JM. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ok..so you miss the ocean...gee I wish I was an ocean..or a huge lake...or a big pond...or ...well anyway, wonderful stuff ms JM.....nice to watch you do your art DS |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
keeper...keeper...keeper *sigh* why can't I write like this? |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
dumb dumb and dumber I forgot to hit that library button, so it must be the fault of that second glass of wine! I could not possibly be guilty! LOL |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"Language leaves me lacking expression. Dialogue diminishes this profound impression." Yep... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Kari ... I knew youd love the pic...wish it was mine...then at least I would have been back to the ocean. yaya Thank you for letting me know the words worked for you. My muse is slight these days...I'm not sure if feeling this way is more of a curse than inspiration. Thanks for shining on my verse.  Martie ... thank you for the hug... sending one right back at you...  Ruth ... yes.... (IKYKIKYK) and the knowing is moth hell.... Hiding? MOI?  Thank you girlie for the understanding and kind words.Kari? is that a nice way of saying I layed a poetic egg? lmao Dunc... make mine Krispy Kreme lol I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Nancy ... thank you so much for your generous reply...your exhuberance is encouraging to my all too often, muted muse. TY girlie. DS ... me thinks youre all wet. LOL Thank you groovy poet sir ...so glad you found your way to Haven. Kacy ... Well pour me a glass and we'll girlie talk all night... thank you so much for the honor of being in your library.  Dunc.. YEPPERS thank you all for the kind replies.  I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, You touched my shadow with your sun And now once more my worlds begun. WWRS   |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No way, Jose...Just a super omelet with crispy hashbrowns and sourdough toast...  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I am loving this new style of yours, me girlie! I loved all that you have written, but the shorter versions leave some room for your audience to gasp at the poignancy of the ache, that only YOU translate this well. I'd ask for more but it would prolly give you writer's block. *smirk & wink* I love you Janet Marie. The ocean now forevers whispers your name. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sy... thank you my dearest winkie love ... Randy says to tell you hes being a good dragon and keeping cool... we were over 100 here for the second day in a row. Kari... your kitchen or mine? ( now Im hungry for hash browns) yayaKA... lmao at your *smirk and wink* .. writers block... honey chile..thats my middle name. LOVE YOU TOO girlie... will be thinking of you tomorrow.thanks to all for your kind replies and support. I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"If words but could, they would transcend." "This silence haunts me ... the separation taunts me." Ahhhh, JM. You captured this sense of separation wonderfully. I loved the depth of emotion brought out in this piece. Your words transcended with a delicacy that was delightful and hauntingly beautiful. It's always a treat to read you gator-gal. This was just lovely. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Kit ... your replies read like poetry my dear Thank you sweetie... youre so good for my slight muse. and of course you are my smile in wait. thanks so much Kit. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
"I miss you" Three such small words, how could they ever be expected to hold the definition of this ... the weight of extent, the depth of intent. So few words will not encompass nor explain. What do mere words know of absence or abstain? Oh my but I wish I had written this, for truly there are no words that could come to me that could express the ache of a need this deep. Lovely work, and I do so know this one well myself. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sharon ... nothing like an ache to inspire a moth. thank you for the kind words dear poetess..(love the new haircut) So where did Tori take grandma today? |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JM, ================ "I miss you" Three such small words, how could they ever be expected to hold the definition of this ... the weight of extent, the depth of intent. ==================== Illiterate Absence inspires so much thought when it leads with "I miss you". My mind goes so many directions that it is nice to be led by you. And once again I find you leading the way. It is so nice to learn from you... If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Larry... I'd follow you anywhere. thank you groovy guy...I had a hard time deciding on the title...glad to know it worked. So good to see your name tonite. thanks for the kind reply. I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
bravo moth... you know |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Language leaves me lacking expression. Dialogue diminishes this profound impression. What verse could comprehend? Oh that rhymes might pretend. What eloquent exchange defines inspiration's intend? oh here is where I find you... your muse, leave you? I think not.... do you know, you just keep getting better and better in your writing, I am a fan.. and your heart....the same wonderful heart I know and love... Hugs to you doll....I could feel the missing in this.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Ron... yes, I do know... and so, you know too what it means to me... Thank you for all that you taught and shared with my moody(long winded) muse. Donna... thank you for such a kind and encouraging reply...my muse is much quieter these days...and it took me a long time to get to here--but I am ok with that...I think I feel the words and emotions on a deeper level now and perhaps just dont need to purge every thing in rhyme and verse anymore. At times I miss writing on a regular basis but not as much as I miss the company of the source of inspiration. thanks again to all who shared some of you with me on this. I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. ~Fluent~ John O'Donohue |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Your words strike with such depth Janet, one cannot read them without feeling! Take care! "A spring shower was cause to run |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Eddie... hey groovy guy...so good to see you here... thank you so much for stopping by...sorry I took so long getting back to you, was one of those weekends. thank you kind poet sir. I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Janet.... I felt every bit of this....but then you always seem to be able to capture emotions I feel but don't always know how to express.... and you know...I'm keepin this |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Susan... yes.. I know you know the depth of this miss, thanks so much for the girl talk today. thank you again to all for these kind replies. most of all, thank you to MC for the inspiration...and for the last 4 years of enlightenment. I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. ~Fluent~ John O'Donohue |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smiling wide through the tears-- I hope you know how much I love you--mirrors, mirrors, always, you... |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
janet, I've read this a few times now. Each smiling. Your writing continues to grow and inspire. Michael |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
and now I am smiling...at the both of you... Sen.. Love you too my twin o heart. thank you for the back up baby. Michael...how special it is to have you stop by...thank you so much for your kind reply and encouragement. Miss you round here groovy guy...its quiet comfort to know your here reading. I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Honey...this seemed like a nice place to add my thanks...for adding my words to your wonderful photoplay... the link you sent me - put me right up there to the top of the redwoods...and let me fly a little while with the eagles... thank you, sweetheart. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Kari...youre so very welcome thank you for endulging a moth with your gifted muse. And its cool for me to be able to share the beauty that I find hiking the moth trails. I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
"Language leaves me lacking expression. Dialogue diminishes this profound impression." -------------------- If I send you a few rocks, paint, and a brush, then maybe you could paint pictures on the rocks to tell the story!!!! Yes, stick figures work. -------------------- "This silence haunts me ... the separation taunts me." ---------------------- Seperation????? Didn't ya bottle up the tide and take it with ya? ---------------------- I like seeing ya stretch in your writing and you already know from our conversations what I think of this one but just wanted to remind ya just how very cool this was. You know I know what's behind this and I still see your footprints on the beach when I go. |
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Alicia Member
since 2002-03-22
Posts 279 |
here and holding this. and thinking of the talks i've had with a friend about braiding veins or wishing for some kind of device that pours what's really in your head or heart into hands, it would be something fluid, that swirls and expands, something much more than paper and ink, and so i think i understand that want for something more than language to not tell but /show/ because really, how can it know,...and again, gosh, i am off and rambling. i begin responses to poetry i've read and either am only able to leave short notes of appreciation or these babbling thoughts that i should probably be keeping to myself. good to read you. this. ~a. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Mark ... yes....I know that you know... as always your perspective enlightens me. We are long over due for making new footprints. I've gotten far too good at missing you and the ocean...but thats to be expected when something & someone has become a part of who we are. TY MC. Alicia...HEY GIRLIE...its so good to see your name here...hows it going groovy gal...thank you so much for your insightful reply..."braiding veins" ( oh man, how cool is that) you dont ramble...you recite Ive been on a break from here..I just moved and still trying to find my life in boxes and bubblewrap. Hope to see more of you. I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. |
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