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Expressions from the Corner's Shopping Cart |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Expression from the Corner’s Shopping Cart Curve of lashes take me to a place outside in dark a moon song of expression in the corner’s shopping cart Built from all the coupons that surround me with confuse with the front page of the paper and the latest blow up news Should I open up this fear that plants my chemistry with battles fought and children caught in hateful blasphemy My spirit takes it like a slap on the face of what is grace and to hide is near impossible when a prayer is made from hate I wonder how one person can rearrange this way of man where circles were unbroken now all I see is trash filled cans And more and more to see my jaded eyes are looking down to find the tiny dignity of some green cement surrounds This quiet comfort fills me with the need To make amends but what for and who too the list it seems might never end So I sing within myself a tune of loving arms surround and I touch the ones I’m holding close within my cotton gown Then like magic in the midnight sky with opal riding low I hear the soft sound of mending from other hearts who also sow |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Extremely well done and the positive outlook and hope embodied in the last two stanzas is especially wonderful. This is another I must, must share, do you care? Hope you send this to the "Letters to the Editor" of your local newspaper. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
First I like the new expression that's looking back at me... and as always, the weaving basket of concern is again just what I see the glimpse of you that is so real is like a summer hat it shades the harsh but still allows the see of the all that's reality... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sometimes we just have to say what we feel we see....and you have never taken exception to that thought in your poetry... |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Martie, it is always just sheer pleasure to read the thoughts that flow so effortlessly from your heart through your pen! As always, I enjoyed this gift from you...  Open the door and let your adventure begin!!! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Martie, I love this, sweet friend, your wonderful words always brighten up my day with inspiration and smiles, this is gorgeous, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, 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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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
a moon song of expression in the corner’s shopping cart grinning like mad...that is SO "martie" Only YOU could take the etheric and the mundane and marry them...(chuckle, well...there's a cheap shot at me waiting to happen too!  )your poetry does something physical to me--in that I slow down...I even breathe deeper. Damn, woman, you are THERAPY! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I wonder how one person can rearrange this way of man where circles were unbroken now all I see is trash filled cans That certainly is a jaded viewpoint, Martie... I love your new pic, with the jade green eyes.  ~ jaded chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ The only jade I see is the one of pure envy from this corner for your poetic perceptions~ Don't wish I had written it .... only glad that you did !  Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Mart: it is perhaps easier to shoot the messenger than have to listen to the message when all we want is mind massage and we get dollops of misanthropes instead surround one's self with love and the threads of life mend with ease Absolutely wonnnerful writing....you at your best, Mart! Forgive me if i become a Martie-Poem-Junkie and need my daily fix! *s* jeff [This message has been edited by ShadowRider (08-04-2002 08:31 PM).] |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms martie.. who is the chick in the photo...you doing them glamor shots again? wow this is a cool poem, some really depty stuff with your soft woman sides to it. enjoyed much |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I wonder how one person can rearrange this way of man where circles were unbroken now all I see is trash filled cans And more and more to see my jaded eyes are looking down to find the tiny dignity of some green cement surrounds This quiet comfort fills me with the need To make amends but what for and who too the list it seems might never end So I sing within myself a tune of loving arms surround and I touch the ones I'm holding close within my cotton gown Then like magic in the midnight sky with opal riding low I hear the soft sound of mending from other hearts who also sow =============================== A very timely piece dear poetess wise eyes... The news is so overwhelming..the images so scary and scarring....we cant save the world, but we can try to build walls of comfort around those we are closet too.... that last verse is pure poetry in motion. Classic Martie poetry..even seeing the worse man has to offer is clearer when see thru your eyes. And those eyes are smiling in that lovely new pic Tell me we belong together |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Pretty picture, Your words always sing to me. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
The one thing I can count upon whenever I read your work, my friend.. is that I'll invariably smile deeply inside - no matter what your subject matter - because I always wish I could write as you do... and that makes me enjoy every word to its ultimate..  |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Only you could write such a piece. Magnificent! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, the words just seem to flow so effortlessly from you. I have to admit, I'm a bit envious. I loved this! *hugs* |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
You, Martie, my friend are a gem... and this is one of your special ones... Regards, sudhir |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
This quiet comfort fills me with the need To make amends but what for and who too the list it seems might never end So I sing within myself a tune of loving arms surround and I touch the ones I’m holding close within my cotton gown Then like magic in the midnight sky with opal riding low I hear the soft sound of mending from other hearts who also sow ============= Sometimes when you think you will never understand, comes this whisper inside that allows you to see at a different angle and then understanding isn't as important anymore. Touching the heart of someone else is and you do that quite well. I know. Very cool write my friend. You are always softer than your gown in shy cotton. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - this oh so special - it will fill my thoughts for days I am sure - you write so gentle but the thoughts go so very deep - I love your poetry and this is no exception - great poem - Paul |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What Nan said. *S* Your poetry is an addiction, lady... I read it knowing the consequences... that I'll be left feeling woefully inadequate to express my appreciation... but those side-effects can't keep me from craving the pleasure I know I'll find in your words. *S* |
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