Open Poetry #25 |
gaggle of fruit |
machiner Member
since 2003-03-13
Posts 67MA, US |
sometmes we roll, back and forth over bumps, collecting stories & songs of ourselves, never singing or reading, only saving-up. like some miser, alone and afraid - by our bruises and softness we are seen. sometimes we hang, restless and wind-bitten, watching clouds fill and empty assorted skies, dotted with birds and such free spirits, longing to be - together. until we're picked, to garnish a day or satisfy a hunger, we're taken. sometimes we share a bowl, shiney. up against each other without intimacy, touching without feeling. not for lack of kindness do we forget to lend a smile or a fine idea. sometimes we stand alone, being. neatly and severely contained within our skins that may serve us up, rare, or lash out with a territorial sting, to retreat bitterly, alone and afraid, wanting again to hang. sometimes we shed our skins courageously - I've seen a molting or two. mixed up in crispy autumn, wind caressed and gladly shed, revealing form someone knew was beautiful, indeed. [This message has been edited by machiner (04-10-2003 11:17 AM).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
a "WOW" of a provocative pen you have! First I've read of yours. This was a fantastic read...so glad I came in. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Whoa! Something to be read slowly and many times....this is wonderful.. Enjoyed greatly, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Marshalzu
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
A one for the book, thinks I. This is such a great poem, thanks for sharing it with us |
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machiner Member
since 2003-03-13
Posts 67MA, US |
You're all very kind. I'm glad to be regarded well among the poets of this forum. But I don't write the poems, I just feel them, they write themselves. That makes sense, right? Thank you for reading my thoughts. Brian when I hit submit, I was told that I didn't vote. Can one vote for their own poems? I don't think I shall. [This message has been edited by machiner (04-10-2003 12:14 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I am perplexed! Words such as these were written my a man who calls himself "machiner". I believe "romeo" would be more fitting! Lovely... Love & Light, EA |
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machiner Member
since 2003-03-13
Posts 67MA, US |
i wrote this after i caught a glimpse of a dime-store still life. It was us in a frame. Thanks for reading. machiner Romeo? You're sweet. |
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