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Corona Del Mar
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Corona Del Mar |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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Corona Del Mar The land and sea are lovers here below the flowered bluff, Nestled in a quiet curve of beach just for themselves, Palms all standing sinuous and tall amid the blossoms, Seeking up and up toward a softening cirrus sky. Here a jetty, long and and solid, plunges deep In motionless abandon until it can reach no more. A wave lifts up to join it now, kissing wet just at the tip, Slowly moves along the length, grows steeper, urgent, Turning in onto the rock in growing strength until it reaches Upward to a rising fall, a rush of turning foam, and silent, Silent, spends itself, a surge of soothing pearl, into the sand. [This message has been edited by Ratleader (04-04-2003 01:52 AM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful Ed..much enjoyed the imagery. You took the reader there. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A keeper for me, as I have strolled along those beaches in the past, and you've let me walk in the sands again with this post. The Rockies are beautiful, but you've really made me miss the surf and sand. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...A sensory and sensual walk on the bluff...so much of my young life spent here in the scene..thank you for bringing it to me again with such beauitful color.  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Enjoyed the undercurrent and the slow stroll. It was so easy to take it all in and keep going. Nice place you've got here!! |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ed, Just lovely. I can see it, feel it and and smell it. You did take us there. Enjoyed greatly, Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ed, I love the beaches in Florida, and I'm sure I would there, too, from your vivid painting with words. It's a beautiful picture, too, friend. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Six answers and no guys....how odd.... Well ladies, thank you at least for appreciating my entry.... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This took me home... and left me feeling quite pleased... Thank you, Ed. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
G'mornin', Sunshine....it did pleasure me to be able to express myself so fully, last night....glad you enjoyed it as much as I did...... ....runs for cover ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ed~ 'it reaches Upward to a rising fall' I could just feel the movement in this~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Unbelieeeeeveably sensual and evocative...and beautiful beyond measure... Love & More Love! EA |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"Here a jetty, long and and solid, plunges deep In motionless abandon until it can reach no more. A wave lifts up to join it now, kissing wet just at the tip," Hmmmmmmm....this left me feeling a bit unfulfilled? Am I the only one? A very provoking write... Susan |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Well, if one is unfulfilled, the waves do come in constant repetition and endless variety....some quite large, pounding the shoreline and engulfing the full length of the jetty, others small and gentle, the barest tickle on the welcoming sand.... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm sitting here in a pre-fabricated cubicle but my ears hear waves lapping, my nose smells salt, a breeze blows soft against my face... and my eyes are delighting in the view. This is beautiful. *S* |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
groan...................stop that. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful!! Charisma |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I've been there...smiling from the memories. 'Tis a shame I left California midst a shower of rain with tears in my eyes...but, alas is life I guess. You brought back a few memories with this one Ed California “How was California?” my friends all ask. I smile as I reply, “wonderful!” “What did you see?” A thousand pictures pass before my eyes: each line on your body; the smile on your face; the way you looked as you slept, safe and content in my arms; loosing ourselves in each other; ordering room service so we didn’t have to leave the hotel; and watching the orange sun set on the ocean. “Well?” I simply grin and reply, “Everything.” |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
You take imagery to the max in this beautiful piece; I especially love the last two lines. Yet another keeper Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
beautiful images in this one... thanks... regards, sudhir |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
awesome! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's easy to visit favorite poems, especially when they are written by favorite poets... |
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