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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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I’ve walked enough miles Alone in the forest To get a feel For the patterns and rhythms That compel woodland denizens How they skirt the edges Of gully and treeline Between food and safe haven I’ve strolled enough riverbank To enable me to read The currents and eddys Where the Piscean dwells How they rest in the cover Of an undercut bank Or ambush, from shadow Their unwary prey I’ve passed enough time In the company of strangers To gauge their expression And inflection of voice To winnow kernels of truth From chaff of deceit But find lately That the elegant trout Is merely a trick of light Upon rock and clear water That the noble stag Is just a gust of the wind Moving in the underbrush And that love Has always been Only a rumor |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Here I am, about to sign out, and on my way past the counter I pick up a wranxbar for dessert! A tidy way to end the session. Nice piece of work this, as is all your stuff. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
I'd have to agree with it being a rumour as I've been unable to substantiate it. But I hope for your sake you find it to be true, through reading your words and our brief chats you seem to nice to not have that kind of peace. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
But find lately That the elegant trout Is merely a trick of light Upon rock and clear water That's a nice way to say it, it is!!! sheeesh and sheeesh~ You're a fine poet wranx! Nice mug shot too!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'm glad I didn't try to go to sleep early tonight, or I might have missed this treasure. You've learned many secrets, and have such a wonderful survivalist approach to the world around you. Breathe in as deeply as you can, let it always seep deep into your pores, and keep that pen and paper handy. I love the way you share. Dang if you aren't one of my favorites. *************************** How they skirt the edges Of gully and treeline Between food and safe haven *************************** [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (02-26-2003 01:57 AM).] |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
undeniable kernels of nomadic 'wisdom' here..much enjoyed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
damn |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Such rumors as you describe tend to be hard indeed to prove or disprove... As usual... and excellent piece.. I enjoyed. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A rumor? That must be why I haven't encountered it lately... I really enjoyed this.  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
I like the pattern and rhythm of this entire poem. Especially stanza from the ~elegant~ trout through the ~noble~ stag....stanza.... Enjoyed greatly, Pat |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ed, you truly are an observer of life who most definately has the soul of a poet---and the pen of one as well. ~ May fresh spring breezes blow away all jaded thoughts... Warm hugs this fine winter morning, Linda P.S. I like your pic but I would love to be able to see your eyes. I am sure I would be able to see a lot going on behind them! Linda |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'I’ve passed enough time In the company of strangers To gauge their expression And inflection of voice To winnow kernels of truth From chaff of deceit But find lately That the elegant trout Is merely a trick of light Upon rock and clear water That the noble stag Is just a gust of the wind Moving in the underbrush And that love Has always been Only a rumor' That was the best fishing poem I ever read!  I did get into that part...I know what you mean though, truly a matter of perspective. Changeable. |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
rumors of love...great piece! first read of yours and anxious for more. Rf |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I have one question for you, Ed. Why haven't you submitted this for the book? |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
is that why it's so relished? a juicy rumor? |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
"That the elegant trout Is merely a trick of light Upon rock and clear water That the noble stag Is just a gust of the wind Moving in the underbrush And that love Has always been Only a rumor" These leading to this great ending..really good poetry. (I've tried to catch that trout many times, and love...it's the truth.) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
your tricks of light... are well worth seeing... thank you, Wranx |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, the love may be just a whosper but it trul lasts as a legend and is bound to find your way always! (big hugggsssss) Let it wrap around you likea scarf, sweet friend, this is wonderfully tranquil, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Wranx, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Albert J. Allie Senior Member
since 2003-02-13
Posts 512Queens NY |
This was remarkable!! I really enjoyed it i did i did!! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Ooh, I like this one! Cor |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Thanks to all, for the nice responses. Mikey? Book? This? Puh...leeeze! Ed. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
again? whats up with that? love only a rumor, when does the gold ring come already, real good, like the pisces thing but ed, poleeeze, bring back the other photo, you look good here, really, but the other is so much more cuddly |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ed, while reading this poem, I could almost see you really doing the different things you were describing. You make everything you write seem so real, friend.  . . Hugs, Ethel . . Pssst...I like the new picture you have up. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I saw this earlier, and got side tracked... Compelling title... I don't flatter...your talents and vision are impeccable. Much enjoyed. TD |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I gots to agree with Mikey -- I'd vote for this in a heartbeat. Just read it again (wide awake this time) and it's impressive. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
My goodness...you. I could go off on nature bases religion and Earth as Goddess and..but WAIT...I said I wasn't gonna do that, but this-- That the elegant trout Is merely a trick of light Upon rock and clear water That the noble stag Is just a gust of the wind Moving in the underbrush --the visual of the first captivated me, I kept thinking of the oriental image of a carp...but I wish I knew more about form poetry, but this is perfect haiku in essence. (the syllable thing admittedly not there, but I edited in my mind..grin) all in all there was a feeling of wholeness here...east meets west, the masculine and feminine, as above so below-- and yep, the witch likes VERY much... sweet! y'yeti bear... |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
A wonderful write, deep, ethereal, and yet, the conclusion so very sad to make. yes, love is likely a rumor until one finds it unconditional Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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