Open Poetry #25 |
When The Night Woods Weep |
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
When The Night Woods Weep ~*Marge Tindal*~ When the night woods weep and I, from restless sleep, am summoned, to hear her lament Silently on slippered feet I hasten to stand beneath the boughs of the night~ Moisture-laden drips of deny pelt the earth below Gathering silence from the dark … I embark on a path of remember~ Back to a time, a long ago time … when this earth, in abundance, danced in Indian moccasins~ I harken to the night woods weep hearing the repeat of Ancient Spirits calling forth from the soul of Mother Earth this land of birth from the beginning of time~ Touching me with the tears of the past pulling me into the tears of the night Have we not learned … no, of course we haven’t that these lands were given to be spared this plight ? Take what you will … but respect the night, Give back to the earth … more than you took Nevermore will she weep in silence Until she is … Replenished … ~ I dedicate this poetic offering to Ron Carnell, in sincerest appreciation for giving me a place to share~ Deep appreciative thoughts to all who circle here~ I enter seeking serenity ... and always find it encircling me~ This is 'home' ... this is 'home'~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (03-29-2003 06:07 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Oh...you caught me with the brilliance of the title. What an excellent expression. Thanks Marge. TD |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Marge...Your poetry is always full of passion and heart. Your beautiful images dance across our hearts. This poem had a Native American feel to it. You know how much I love Native American spirituality and poetry. Wonderful writing, Marge. ***Ivy Rose |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Marge what a gem you wrote once again.......hope you don´t mind if I put a thread to my library? And yes this is home indeed,.......Thank you Ron ((warm hugs)) Charisma |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: This is so outstanding! A masterpiece and I love every line. The picture of course, compliments the poem beautifully. Wisdom and beauty in perfect balance! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Unbelievable Marge!!!! You have shared a truly beautiful piece of your heart ~ and I'm so glad to have found my way "home" to read it. Bonnie |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Lovely offering of alliteration and assonance poetess Marge. Very lovely. "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...and thank goodness this IS your home! I am so glad that you have come back to your "Open" House! Lovely poem and very special dedication! Warm & Loving Hugs, Dear One, Linda |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
Marge this is amazing. I know that Ron is honored by this dedication. You just keep getting better. Love ya, Betty |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Loved this Marge...full of emotions...one of my favorites...James |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge A wonderful write, but then you are a wonderful poetes. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Marge - yes, and this home would not be the same without your wonderful words. Bravo for this! Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Alicethruglass Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 368 |
this is the writing I have come to know from your pen, Marge wonderfully expressed hugssssss ~A~ for today... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge/sis....It is timeless where you go in spirit, then share in poetry. You are special. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
So thoughtful and deserving this tribute to Ron. You words conjure memories of the dark night woods surrounding our beautiful summer home inj my childhood days. THis is beautiful! Liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marge, I so thank you for sending this to me, for continuing to share here, in Ron's home, where so much could be taken for granted, until we pull back and see just what this man has done... allowing a community of poets, over 6,500 strong...which, when you consider, is larger than some small communities!!! I know some folk just visit - some will leave and never return...but I believe it will be a long while before dust enters in and takes over, don't you? This poem...is very special to me. For reasons others will have to go back and see why, for the connection of hearts between us.... and yet, you and I have met and shared, separated, meet again, share, smile, and continue on our ways in sharing...and for this? You are Very Special to me.... Hugs, Marge... you will soon see a special repost...with you in mind.... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marge~ Beautiful words and thoughts ease their way into my heart forever too be cherished. Thanks for sharing your world with us.My door will always be open for you...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Marge, the passion for your ancestry and the love of land pours forth from this magnificent bit of writing. The following line holds much wisdom that we in this present time so desperately need to learn: Have we not learned … no, of course we haven’t that these lands were given to be spared this plight Will we ever learn ... I cry with you and the night woods. Hugs for peace, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
In your own words "owenvsv hiano gesvi" and I have been gone far too long. You know how much I enjoyed this one. Maga |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
it's a keeper! slam-dunk into my library! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Friends~ I am greatly appreciative for each of you who took the time to read and reply to this little piece of my poetic heart~ Passions In Poetry is a wonderful place for us to gather and share our thoughts~ ThisDiamond~ I greatly appreciate that~ IvyRose~ I am vessel ... all I am comes from what the Sprirts pour forth~ It is my mission to share with others. Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed. Charisma~ Lovely lady ... your comments always make me feel so good~ BettyLou~ As always ... I always appreciate YOU~ Bonnie~ Awwwwww ... thank you sweetie~ JanetMarie~ You know me ... can't tell my assonance from the ink in my well ! But ... I think I am fairly alliterate~ Thankee gal~ EarthAngel~ This home has sooooooooo many rooms~ You can always find me in Corner Pub, Spiritual, the Workshop ... and Open # Whatever. Shucks ... Ron's got his hands full with me~ Or ... full OF me~ Thank you for your kindness~ Betts~ You, my friend, owe me a poem ! Thank you always for coming in to read me~ JamesMichael~ Always appreciate your comments. Seymour~ You leave a smile where you visit~ Thank you for visiting here~ NightShade~ *hugs* for your sweet comments, dear lady~ AliceThroughGlass~ You and I ... (and all the reflections) have been friends for a long time~ I hope it always continues to be so~ MartieSis~ You ... You are such a special person. Thank you for being you ... for loving me~ LovelyLizzy~ Seems like yesterday we quipped as newcomers~ Love you still .... thank you sweetie~ Karilea~ Yes .. circles always return us to where we need to be~ Thank you~ Paul~ I so appreciate you. Thank you for the kindness of your heart~ MartiGal~ You make me feel like a special person. Thank you for coming into this circle to play~ MarkB~ You have been gone toooooooooo long~ Thank you for coming in today~ Yes .... 'home' it is~ Dixie~ Thank you so much .... so very, very much~ *Huglets* to ALL~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (03-30-2003 06:06 PM).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Your writing is so touching, so moving... so delicate... so wonderful to read you, time and again and then yet again... traversing the circles in infinite little steps looking for corners that are present in countless zillions one step ahead in time, with a footprint left behind the mirror shows whats in front yet presenting a reflection of what has been: like history of the good times and ... yet memories, priceless as they are always in faint remember of what has been like shadows of willows caused by the moon's silver rays falling on the ground where they earlier were laid by the sun's golden sheen all we have to do is see and enjoy the visions of our inner eye and we will find ourselves Replenished with eternal satisfaction an original contentment and the untold stories will live on in the heart of the whispering woods and generations will then hear ---------------------- Regards to you my friend, Sudhir P.S. thank you for the moment of inspire... |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
That was so beautiful it leaves an ache in my heart and a mist in my eyes.... incredibly beautiful... Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've been enjoying the treat I found in my email while the werk monster limited my time on the blue pages... and every reading is indeed a treat. *S* This touches on so many levels, Marge... from the beautiful title through the sincere dedication... and leaves me with so much gratitude that your heart listens so intently. *S* This is a treasure, lady. *S* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ MY GOODNESS, my friend~ If I 'inspired' such beautiful thoughts from your pen ... then I have done more than I set out to do in my sharing~ Thank you .... you really should post it ! Honest Injun ! KristieSue~ Thank you so much for the lovely comments~ SuthernGal~ Well ... you would know that this one came sooooo gently, as I stepped into the evening and felt the moistured thoughts dripping from the trees~ I merely held the vessel that caught her thoughts~ Love you .... and thanking you 'always' for being there/here~ *HugletsZ* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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