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A Sense of Coyote
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A Sense of Coyote |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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A Sense of Coyote Yesterday she stood watching the hill sniffing the burning sage her fur ruffled by hot wind In her gold eyes a yucca spike candle reflected flashed high then died In the shadow cast by last night’s moon a song that was coyote born dropped in requiem across the valley touching a strand of trees that used to be Touching me Yesterday for one glorious moment a grove of fir trees lit the sky their flame a torch for them I cry with her a sound by feral stirred Coyote searches for shade or glade but waving water has been licked dry by flame there is nowhere to hide and no rain But her sense of past recalls the chill of running water still [This message has been edited by Martie (09-13-2002 05:00 PM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Awesome poem Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh Martie... this made me very, very homesick.... fyi a keeper.... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Martie, this is excellent, I have always admired the coyote so very much, as like wolves I find them to be very wise and cunning and spiritually they are atone with the canyon, almost like shamans of the desert who speak of the past knowledge of the earth so well! (sigh) This is marvelous, sweet friend, I wish too for the water to again flow through the arroyo for the coyotes, God Bless You, this is sensuous and painted beautifully, 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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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
beautiful my friend.... very nicely done.... |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Who could ever imagine it.They have found coyotes stalking the rabbits at the air port here in Pensacola,Fla. paladin |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Martie, I heard those coyotes in this one, same as I remember when I lived in So Cal, my original home state. A twinge of homesickness just hit me. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Here I am listening to the theme song of "Titanic" which touches me when I hear it and trying to read a poem which touched me ever so deeply as well....misty eyes and a chill...is me... Thanx dear one for this poem... |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
In the shadow cast by last night’s moon a song that was coyote born dropped in requiem across the valley touching strand of trees that used to be Touching me Yesterday for one glorious moment a grove of fir trees lit the sky their flame a torch for them I cry with her a sound by feral stirred Martie, what can I say? This poem is both haunting and beautiful. Loved it. Too early for the rainbow, too early for the dove These are the final days, this is the darkness, this is the flood |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
How hauntingly lovely, Martie. I hope you are not near this fire. One thing about Cali, the damn fire. Cor |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Loner...thanks for the awesome. Karilea...for the mountains, yes..hopefully not for the fires. Noah...the sound of them at night is wonderful and disturbing. Ron...thanks for you encouragement. Midnite...then welcome home for a bit. Barry...You are! Brian...I'm always so glad to see you..thank you for the read. Cor...Yes, not close so as it is dangerous, but the curve fire is in the mountains right behind the city we live in...Glendora. |
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WhileIWasGone Member
since 2002-07-18
Posts 486 |
Great work Martie...Your poems just amaze me. You write so beautiful....I'm in awe. DeaDiAmore |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie...I feel your pain for the beautiful trees and animals lost to the raging fires in your most beautiful state. I had the pleasure of living out there for one year and yearn to return. I think that when I pass on I want my ashes spread amongst the trees and mountains that will forever be in my mind.About a month ago I wrote a poem titled "Gentle Giants" when the Red Wood trees were in danger of being lost to the fires. Thank You for a sad but caring poem. Right now in Louisiana we are having a tropical storm, I wish that I could send all the rain to you to end the fires...Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (09-14-2002 03:10 AM).] |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - poignant deep feelings cascade over me as I read and reflect on this wonderful poem you wrote - oh my such power...Paul |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, I do believe this one of your best. Your imagery is superb.  *hugs* |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
*****MAGNIFIQUE*****   Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, Excellent write, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
In the shadow cast by last night's moon a song that was coyote born dropped in requiem across the valley touching a strand of trees that used to be Touching me Yesterday for one glorious moment a grove of fir trees lit the sky their flame a torch for them I cry with her a sound by feral stirred ================================ What you do with color, texture, scent, sight, sound and imagery and as well--vocabulary never ceases to amaze and impress me. I send prayers for rain relief to your beloved mountains. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - being in Arizona I can see the imagery of this writing. The desert is beautiful in its own way, and the coyote is there... BC |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OHMartie~ I hear the cries~ Beautifully haunting imagery, dear poetess~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Excellent, as always, Martie! Very well expressed! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Martie, my dear, I think, in all the vast pages of writing I've read of yours, this is the absolute best of the best in all ways. I see, feel, hear the entire world in this. I bow to the master... jwesley |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
How beautifully you honor the creatures that share our home. I really loved this one Marti. Excellent. ThisDiamond |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Just a few words Martie. Incredible, Tender, Soulful, A touch of "wild" of mystery of verse. Okay, guess it was more than a few.  This is a wonderful write. The images were pure and I could see this "sense of coyote". |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hauntingly beautiful sweet Martie. Wonderfully written. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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