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Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

0 posted 2002-03-19 10:59 PM

Shadows

In the crass light of day, the sun at it's height
colors washed out, bleached clean
shadows hide amongst themselves
only later, to be seen

as hours wane, the sun settles down
the sky a deeper blue
a world dressed up in nature's gown
affords a softer view

the clouds climb low, as day matures
hidden shadows lengthen
sunlight dims, the clock ticks dark
the world glows with dimension

the hour before twilight, in gathering dusk
shadows and light vie for attention
in the placid plush of blurry lines
a world without pretension

in the comfort of this time of day
beauty fills our seeing
in fading light, shadows rendezvous
with darkness and light agreeing

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (03-19-2002 11:23 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-03-19 11:03 PM

(smiles) WOW!!! Ooohhhhhh...this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, tomorrow is the first day of spring, where light and darkness are equal each day, this is a perfect poem to celebrate the new seasons dawn! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is a true treasure! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Balladeer

Administrator

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

2 posted 2002-03-19 11:04 PM

From dawn to dusk, the world is indeed filled with beauty..you paint it so well

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-03-19 11:05 PM

Lyra, this is just so perfectly beautiful!
A lovely way to end my evening...sleep well.
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain~

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

4 posted 2002-03-19 11:17 PM

as hours wane, the sun settles down
the sky a deeper blue
a world dressed up in nature's gown
affords a softer view

Your poetry makes me realize...how little time I spend out of doors. And when I do, well, the city rarely offers a softer view.
Made me wanna go camping!!

Martie

Moderator

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2002-03-19 11:17 PM

Lyra

What an exquiste poem!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2002-03-19 11:31 PM

This is really fantastic! I love the way you paint the world, Lyra.

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

7 posted 2002-03-19 11:53 PM

it is a fact, that shadows must vanish
when exposed to the harshness of light.

Landscape poetry with metaphorical meaning
sprinkled, there-about.
Where does a shadow hide?
Absolutely enthralling MunkSter, with great visuals to boot!
Jeff

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

8 posted 2002-03-20 12:05 PM

Lyra,
This wouldn't be inspired by a lack of sleep, would it?

Hang in there and thanks for the inspiration. You know how much I love nature. A wonderful talent.

Lady In White

Member Elite

since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

9 posted 2002-03-20 01:48 PM

Lyra, the soft beauty of this whispers across the page beautifully...and I remain a friend who might say, never stop writing like this, no matter what comes...for this suits you very well, little Chipmunk...

Dulcinea
Senior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

10 posted 2002-03-20 02:13 PM

This is beautiful Lyra, I loved the contrasting images, and the pic added just the right touch! Wonderfully done!

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

11 posted 2002-03-20 03:31 PM

Oh Lyra this is fantastic.

"as hours wane, the sun settles down
the sky a deeper blue
a world dressed up in nature's gown
affords a softer view"

So very beautiful. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

12 posted 2002-03-20 06:39 PM

Lyra~

Another beautiful view from your heart....how lovely the words, makes the world somehow seem peaceful!

many HUGSSS

Lauren~

Greeneyes~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

13 posted 2002-03-20 06:58 PM

a world dressed up in nature's gown
affords a softer view

beautiful words and poem Lyra...
hugss
M

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

14 posted 2002-03-20 08:14 PM

Throwing my arms around you and thanking you for sharing your dear dear heart. It is so beautiful Lyra, I shall keep this and treasure it always.

warm hugs to you~

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

15 posted 2002-03-21 12:21 PM

I want to thank everyone for replying to my poem. I'm sorry I can't answer everyone personally, but I just looked at the time and I have to be up early tomorrow. Today was the big day...radiation this morning and chemo this afternoon....so I am surprised that I am even making any sense at all...but I must go to bed now.
So to all of you...my very dear friends...
Noah, Michael, Nancy, Duncan, Martie, Kacy, Jeff, Larry, Lady In White, Dulcinea, Floria, Lauren, Maureen and Lori..........
thank you all from the bottom of my tired little chipmunk heart.
Duncan...get out your gear and go camping!
and Jeff...shadows can only hide inside of other shadows...but if the sun is really high....they just stay in their little shadowhouses until the sun sinks low enough for them to show themselves.
hugggggssssssss

to all of you and also thanks for your blessings, prayers, thoughts and hugs.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

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