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Martie

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California

0 posted 2002-08-09 06:18 PM

Spirit Cloud

What is rain mother
asked the sparrow’s child
long after the time of the last flood

I will show you said earth

gather me a spirit cloud
within my water jar
be careful not to spill for the well is dry

let it fill from the meaning of drink
until it is puffed and important

let it fly from your hand like balloons
in every color to amuse the sky

then as it rest over the tops of trees long gone
it will pierce your neglect with an arrow of fire

when the dry lake and river run gold
its burst will be felt

and you will know the meaning
of rain

[This message has been edited by Martie (08-09-2002 06:18 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-08-09 06:34 PM

(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is soooooo cute, sweet friend, I have always loved sparrows so so much, they are my favorite bird! (kiss on cheek) Ooohhh....I'm adding this to my library, this is breathtaking, 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..."

Shakira

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

2 posted 2002-08-09 06:39 PM

SweetSis~
I love everything about this little 'puffed and important' piece~
You are so rich with the beauty of life~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

S Arthur Grey
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 719
woven by a poet's loom

3 posted 2002-08-09 06:39 PM

Charming !

LilTai
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 189
United States

4 posted 2002-08-09 06:50 PM

Sooo cute

Tai

I'm an idealist..I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way =)

Goodknight
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since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

5 posted 2002-08-09 07:14 PM

Martie - you just do it over and over again - your poetry just touches me in the heart - I loved this so much - Paul

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

6 posted 2002-08-09 07:16 PM

...Enchanting!!...

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

7 posted 2002-08-09 08:59 PM

Such a beautiful style here Martie.
Something so wise and wonderful about you.
ThisDiamond

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

8 posted 2002-08-09 09:48 PM

And from what treasure chest,
my dear,
did this emerge?

[I just love my smilies
Kit makes for me...]

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

9 posted 2002-08-09 09:53 PM

Are we breaking out the indian headgear
with feathers, peace pipe, tomahawks,
arrows...etc....and fixing to do a rain
dance??????

Just another one of your typically excellent
poems.....HO HUMMMM.... (kidding)....

Nice dear one...

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

10 posted 2002-08-10 10:33 AM

gather me a spirit cloud
within my water jar
be careful not to spill for the well is dry

let it fill from the meaning of drink
until it is puffed and important

let it fly from your hand like balloons
in every color to amuse the sky

then as it rest over the tops of trees long gone
it will pierce your neglect with an arrow of fire

when the dry lake and river run gold
=============================

You do know how cool this one is, right

love this one and so will a certain Aquarian

If all the tear drops went to heaven
And if all the pain was confined ...
Would I be your salvation
could I make your spirit shine.

KWSB

VAS
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since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

11 posted 2002-08-10 11:36 AM

Wow!
definitely like the legends
told around the fire
before or after
the dance.

Enjoyed!
Coyote would be proud!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

[This message has been edited by VAS (08-10-2002 11:37 AM).]

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

12 posted 2002-08-10 11:49 AM

Martie - very lovely...

BC

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

13 posted 2002-08-10 11:50 AM

Martie - like this, very nice...

BC

Martie

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California

14 posted 2002-08-10 11:54 AM

The land is so thirsty here...we water and deplete the supply again and again...who will fill the lakes and streams? The name Spirit Cloud came to me out of those thougths and thus, the poem. Thank you so very much for reading and for your wonderful replies..and Janet Marie..that picture is perfect!

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

15 posted 2002-08-10 02:04 PM

let it fill from the meaning of drink
until it is puffed and important

let it fly from your hand like balloons
in every color to amuse the sky

These words are just so perfect for the drought conditions, Martie...
A beautiful and meaningful write.

~ thirsty hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

16 posted 2002-08-10 02:16 PM

Martie this piece is not just outstanding because it is wonderful poetry, but also because you show so much caring and wisdom in your words and in this you reach others and touch their hearts. Thank you for such lovely words to treasure.

somebody tell me, please help me....
understand.......(as sung by Trace Adkins)

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me

WhileIWasGone
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since 2002-07-18

Posts 486

17 posted 2002-08-10 03:43 PM

Beautiful...

DeaDiAmore

Mark Bohannan
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since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

18 posted 2002-08-12 02:03 AM

You already know I love this one and of course what I love about it most is that you know the answer already. Wonderful thoughts in this my friend and even better yet....soothing is it's message.

Dark Stranger
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

19 posted 2002-08-12 01:30 PM

ms martie,
you send spirits your warm words
they smile with breeze whispers

enjoyed this babe..

Mark Bohannan
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since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

20 posted 2002-08-13 12:15 PM

just releasing a soft puff to paint the sky of the night for us.

ShadowRider
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since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

21 posted 2002-08-13 01:18 AM

without a net, or heavy hand
snatched from the sky
the Grey Cloud descends
Exchanged with happier hue
White Cloud shawls the sky
a firmament
where no rain, no storms,
no evil may rain

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

22 posted 2002-08-13 11:15 AM

This is gently spectacular, Martie... a definite keeper. *S*

mestesa78
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since 2002-08-12

Posts 24

23 posted 2002-08-13 11:19 AM

I love it..

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