Open Poetry #21 |
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Kiwi Kisses |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song ![]() |
Kiwi Kisses Fingertips ... skating pirouettes in silence of trails in blaze across valleys lost ... between kiwi kisses in passionate pouting sighs Beckonings sold in whispers chained silent against the horizon rail as the day dips it's toes into the bath of night ~blushing~ in the warmth of love as it sets against the arms of two lost in tranquil unity in the front row of nature's lullaby Shared shoulder to cheek in comfort's embrace between spined arches ~traced~ in flights of gaze and silent promises cast to constellations of applause upon these dunes of stage where tomorrow's encore shall find us front rowed once more in concert of kiwi kisses Mark Christopher [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (08-09-2002 01:55 AM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
hey gorgeous! heh heh. ![]() It's kinda hard NOT to love this, it has my lip-prints all over it--okay, okay, but that's not a "lame" excuse! What an afterglow... ![]() --and? I thought "kiwi kisses" kinda "cutesy"---until I read. It's okay. I've underestimated men before...chuckling... AND? OVERESTIMATED. ![]() HUGS YOU. EXCELLENCE, as always. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Beautifully done, Mark.... I love kiwis.... and I really loved your poem, it was full of rich imagery. ![]() Lyra |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Once more, your pen looks good wearing romance and free verse. You've got my sighs breathing sighs with this, of course, I'm keeping it, it's beautiful! ![]() Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
Ahhhh fuzzy kisses....but so very sweet and exotic. You're just doing an overwhelming job of poetic romanticism with your wonderful choice of words in this free verse.... ![]() Your poetic imagery leaves one with warm fuzzies like kiwi ![]() ![]() Your free verse could be addicting! ![]() aloha, Cher Poetry is: |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Well, I'm allergic to kiwi but the poem's great! |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() ![]() ![]() (smiles) Awwwwwww, I love the romantic feel of this, sweet friend, this is whimsically beautiful and luscious in tropical flair, this is a true symphony of beauty, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Mark, 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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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
~blushing~ in the warmth of love as it sets against the arms of two lost in tranquil unity in the front row of nature's lullaby and then to top it off with sweet kiwi kisses, what a perfect ending to a day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ in the front row of of nature's lullaby that line alone is pure poetry in motion Mark. Me thinks that Mr. Bohanon can write free verse about romance any day he wants to and listen to all of us sigh deeply with admiration........ sigh..... oh yeah, back to the poem again.... very tender and romantic filled with lovely images that even the moon would be jealous of Mark. Wonderful writing... ![]() Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"as the day dips it's toes into the bath of night ~blushing~ in the warmth of love as it sets against the arms of two lost in tranquil unity in the front row of nature's lullaby" My, oh my, oh my this is beautiful Mark. The visuals you painted in this piece were so very vivid ... a soft, theatrical performance of words to start my morning ... what a delight! Very lovely indeed, my friend. ![]() Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So you CAN write free verse... I knew it. You were just holding out on us... |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
mr mark, kewl kraft mate...well digery do'd dude..(or something like that) enjoyed it |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Kiwi eh???? I thought you were a brussell sprout man!! ![]() Very soft, very sensual...she's a lucky lady!! Take care of you~ H |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Mark...OH yessss... I am liking this very very much.. Conjures up wonderful images! ~Hugs~ |
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catalinamoon![]()
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is how it should be Mark, the poem, and life Sandra |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Kiwi is almost as delicious as this poem. The fruit of your labors is not in vain! I love it! Deb |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ 'as the day dips it's toes into the bath of night ~blushing~' Of course you knew I'd like this thought~ I do~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark Front row seats are meant for those who appreciate the show as you do. This is gorgeous..great free verse!! ![]() |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Fingertips ... skating pirouettes in silence =================== between kiwi kisses in passionate pouting sighs Beckonings sold in whispers chained silent against the horizon rail as the day dips it's toes into the bath of night ~blushing~ ======================= lost in tranquil unity in the front row of nature's lullaby Shared shoulder to cheek in comfort's embrace between spined arches ~traced~ in flights of gaze and silent promises cast to constellations of applause upon these dunes of stage ============================== Ya paint a lovely scene of serene here MC .. just as in your last post...your free verse delivers all the poetic passion and mastery that your rhymes do...the imagery, metaphor and personification are the centerpiece..ya even snuck in some alliterations and hints of rhyme, your line breaks and poetic phrasing are flawlessly seamed with those accented words to create the soft flow of this sensual, romantic write. The beach inspires lovely things in your pen, Beckonings sold in whispers chained silent against the horizon rail How cool is that image and express. Well done Poet MC ... but then I knew the "No Rules" -- rules of free verse would be a lesson you'd excell at ![]() ![]() mothyme ![]() If all the tear drops went to heaven |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Lookie what I found... pictures of your extended metaphor ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (wakkawakka) ![]() |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
such wonderful romance - so well done and it evokes powerful feelings - well done!!! Paul |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
OK Mark....one more poem like this one.... and I am going on strike...... S U P E R B L Y D O N E.... Did I say that?....Must have been my clone, or someone else? |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Exceptional write Mark! I'm in amoung the constellations of applause. Beautiful images as usual! |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
Back for seconds... ![]() ![]() Poetry is: |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Beckonings sold in whispers chained silent against the horizon rail as the day dips it's toes into the bath of night
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
serenity-That's okay .......I thought your lip prints on the monitor kinda cutesy too until I realized they were on the inside of the monitor. ![]() Madame Chipmunk-Thank you dearly. I am glad you found it rich in it's images. Honeybee-Sighs breathing sighs.....IS THAT SAFE? ![]() CSKpoet- If it left you with warm fuzzies then I am happy. I didn't know kiwis could be addicting but at least they aren't fattening. Thank you sincerely for your always wonderful visits. Duncan-That's okay....I am allergic to kisses but the eyes were great! Thanks CT man. Have a GREAT WEEKEND! Mistletoe Angel-Hey......did ya know that you just light up the forums just by being so giving. Thanks kind sir for your very kind responses always. I appreciate it. Gentle Spirit-Would the day be ending or just beginning? Glad you came back to the poem......thought you might have passed out! I don't know about the moon being jealous but it is a nice compliment and I do thank you dearly for taking the time to point out your favorites lines. You are appreciated much. Kit-As soon as I see your name I always get a wider smile. Thank you for you and I am glad you enjoyed the performance. Sunshine-According to the "no rules" rule.....it is easy to write but that doesn't make the sneeze any more "purty" does it? One more sneeze and then back to the security of rhyme. Whew!!!! Dark Stranger-Or something like that assuredly. Thank you sir. It is a pleasure to see you here. Holly-Shhhhhhhhhhhh....you aren't suppose to hint about where the brussel sprouts come in. Jeeeeezzzzz, those are for the moments more special than the special moments. Thanks golden wings. You know your word hugs always make me "Yeehaw". Enchantress-Conjure away and then write it so we can see it too. Thanks much for always stopping by. catalinamoon-yes, it should always be this way but unfortunately kiwis aren't seasonal all year round so we just have to wait sometimes. Thank you dearly. BloomingRose-Then I am elated that I decided to labor in the fruit basket. Thank you much for your smiling support. Marge-Yeah........I do believe I did and I am glad you let me know. Thanks for you and the hugs. Martie-Have a seat directly to my left if you promise to pen it after you watch the show. Eclipses happen on Friday nights if you want the extended show. ![]() JM-Now I don't believe I SNUCK it in at all. I checked it at the first dune and they passed me through. ![]() Goodknight-Thank you for that and if it provoked powerful feelings then I hope you are able to capture some of them. Magnus-OKAY ALREADY!!!!!! NO more kiwi poems. By the way, is your clone the descended version or the elapsed version. I am shopping for mine now but haven't decided which features I like the best. Thanks much, but no strikes okay. ethome-I do believe I see you....you are the one singing in wider brights of white just over the third ring of Saturn. Thanks my friend. It is nice to see you. CSKpoet-Seconds already? Did the sign say "all you can eat"? ~checking the ad~ Yeppers......it does........indulge. Thanks for the return trip. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (08-10-2002 04:52 PM).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Regina-Sheesh.......don't do that. Sorry, I didn't hear ya in the background. Did ya have to tell everyone that I was around for the birth of Venus.......DO YA KNOW how old that makes me look? Hey thank you sincerely for your take on the performance and then setting the table. I thank you in appreciation. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Mark, I've never liked kiwi, I've never had a sweet one, but... I can tell by this nestling, nuzzling write that, if they were combined with your kisses, they would be MORE THAN SWEET ENOUGH. sigh, awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww ![]() Whether on the shoal or on the shore, I'll seek the lighthouse evermore. [This message has been edited by VAS (08-10-2002 12:00 PM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Well Mark I guess the day could be ending or begining.... or begining and ending...and then begining again.... or something like that anyhow.... Geez, I think there should be a large supply of kiwi around for the day... or days... or daze...... lol.......Sorry cowboy.....couldn't help myself.... ![]() somebody tell me, please help me.... |
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WhileIWasGone Member
since 2002-07-18
Posts 486 |
Beautiful... DeaDiAmore |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mark, You do have a way with words. Enjoyed the read. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Just wandering round the back rooms and found a shelf or two in my library still empty. This little gem will look good there. ![]() D Stand straight and tall, not the reflection as others see you, but as you truely are. Clearwater |
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