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In Candescence
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In Candescence |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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Splendoured things splinter, perhaps prematurely out of the gate They race, quite nonchalantly to taste the soil strewn from the heels of vibrancy yet, steal from beneath Like the wind Brows are raised as dresses on a pinwheel day at the petty park How fast can one deliver the crust of upperness Sprint champions are borne over moments such as this To judge one today and become judged the next in a whisper Words pilfer out in blackbird clouds Fly away, from what I am afraid to say Still The sentence just bounces on that wire The one I wish I could spell out all across my heart skies What I would never lie about That is why I love differently That is what makes me traipse the other side of knowing and pray for a kinder place of rest For if I think too hard I am unworthy and perhaps candescent lustre is still far reaching extraordinaire But you... You inspire air to leave me and take me there |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Reg, ============= For if I think too hard I am unworthy and perhaps candescent lustre is still far reaching extraordinaire ============= Nope, not in my book, uh uh, never, I mean neeeever!  Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
Regina, in this piece, you are candle warmth in dark hands cave to a blind man with newly healed eyes I enjoy you this way |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
The sentence just bounces on that wire The one I wish I could spell out all across my heart skies What I would never lie about lovely sentiments Reg. enjoyed. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
..You inspire air.. and leave us breathless! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Regina, this is outstanding. As all your work is. I often don't reply, cause I cannot think of any words sufficient. You really are quite an amazing poet. Sandra |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
To judge one today and become judged the next in a whisper Words pilfer out in blackbird clouds Fly away, from what I am afraid to say Still The sentence just bounces on that wire The one I wish I could spell out all across my heart skies What I would never lie about That is why I love differently That is what makes me traipse the other side of knowing and pray for a kinder place of rest For if I think too hard I am unworthy and perhaps candescent lustre is still far reaching extraordinaire But you... You inspire air to leave me and take me there ============================== So many cleverly done lines of imagery and analogy....the metaphors you made your own. This starts out so deep, brooding...introspective..you take the reader to the shades of gray...thru the clutter of self doubt we all carry...and as you walked us thru the clouded questions of how and why...as you wandered, I wondered, where is this going?  . ..then in those perfect last verses of emotional impact, you turned the corner on clarity...the reason for your being...and the light goes on --the path is made clear.Ive said before....thats some muse "Candescence" ....yeah...thats the word I was looking for  We wish ourselves beautiful ... and cry in the night. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Regina, I find as I read your work I have to remind myself to breathe.. Your work is absolutely 'breathtaking', literally! Amazing...just amazing! ~Hugs~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
rwood, A fitting end a wonderful write. But you... You inspire air to leave me and take me there |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"For if I think too hard I am unworthy and perhaps candescent lustre is still far reaching extraordinaire But you... You inspire air to leave me and take me there"  YAY!!! Oh my gosh, I just love this, sweet friend, I just love the title especially and how you seem almost as though you are one with the approaching light of dawn and greeting us all with inspiration! (kiss on cheek) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Regina, 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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Nancy Lee said it well, I too find that when I read your work my posture is correct, but I forget to breathe until the very end, and out comes this huge SIGH Oh, I wish I could do this, you paint with your soul girl.Nothing means more to me than faith, |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
to inpsire the air. . . would that we all could do it as well. . . love it Reg. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
I enjoyed this, saved it to my hard drive (along with many of yours *s*) it is wonderful, I wish I had something profound to say, but I am at a loss for words...just know that it touches me, as do all of your works |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I love not knowing the end of something till I get there and you wrapped this one up perfectly to suit that need. Your use of verbage and metaphors give much to this piece and of course, the following lines are just to KUHL to be ignored ... ============== To judge one today and become judged the next in a whisper Words pilfer out in blackbird clouds Fly away, from what I am afraid to say ================= This is a timeless creation in it's beginning and the words you closed it with will ring true to the eyes of many for a long time to come. Excellent writing as always and I very much enjoyed. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (07-05-2002 07:27 PM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
That is why I love differently you express how I feel often, in such a beautiful way. M |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I've run out of ways to try to say what your writing makes me feel....please just know that it does |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
Regina, I have missed reading your fantastic work. To judge one today and become judged the next in a whisper this is phenominal. ever deep...runs |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
My, my, my You inspire us, you know S Arthur |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Just wanted to say ........... I can't find "flacid" either. LOL Sorry, but I just couldn't resist and since JM stopped looking, I thought I would keep the hunt going. Besides, it is a reasonable excuse to bump this one to the top again. Make sure you recognize love as the gift it is and not a need that is out of focus |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Reg...I think it has all been said. But your work really does steal my air...it does leave me breathless.... time and time again.  ~ breathless hugsLyra |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I sware the lines in each piece of yours are so free, they just pour out to touch everyone. I am amazed. I can't even pick a favorite line...because they all come together to leave the reader with a mouth open and heart full. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I just love it when others prove my point for me. DON'T YOU????? LOL |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
That is why I love differently That is what makes me traipse the other side of knowing and pray for a kinder place of rest For if I think too hard I am unworthy and perhaps candescent lustre is still far reaching extraordinaire But you... You inspire air to leave me and take me there ~*~ yeah...BTTT  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Regina Extraordinary!! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Stunning, Regina. Sandra |
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