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Martie

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California

0 posted 2002-09-24 12:01 PM

       Backwash

(I have tried to write through the dim light of smoke
of something other than fire
something other than the sound of flame
but my spark ignites dry ideas
and so absorbed
burns

like timber and brush
waiting through the long night
for artificial tears
now I hear the drone
of the coming of a bird
all twirl of wing
filled and refilled with hope

outside I see how snow falls
just like these slate pieces of mountain pass
a piece of pine tree now flutters with air
then lands on one of the garden’s tomatoes
and the dry bark of the manzanita now floats
in a swimming pool     pulled towards the rapids
of a filtering machine
a backwash of mountain brush now smoky air
belched and groaning with the weight of so much fuel
comes to such an end
like I

as helplessly I paint a hose onto my green canvas
and watch

[This message has been edited by Martie (09-26-2002 09:19 PM).]

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-09-24 12:03 PM

This pulls on my memories so very hard...
and all I can do from here,
is pray for rain...

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-09-24 12:07 PM

I too shall pray for rain Martie...
Stay safe...
Be well...
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

RMW
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since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

3 posted 2002-09-24 01:29 PM

Well done. Stay safe. Bob

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

4 posted 2002-09-24 03:34 PM

Martie - very well written & my prayers also are for rain and the safety of everyone and everything. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

5 posted 2002-09-24 04:08 PM

How horrible for you! I'll join the others in prayer for rain---a heavy downpour! You must feel so helpless.

I must commend you on your writing. We can hear about these type of fires in the news, but you brought it close to "home" with your poem.

Take Care
Linda

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

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Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-09-24 08:00 PM

(big hugggssssss) Oh Martie, I know this feeling all so well because Colorado has been plagued by so many fires this summer too! (sad sigh) This is powerful, sweet friend, I too wish for rain to come your way, 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

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

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highways, & byways, for now

7 posted 2002-09-24 09:16 PM

Martie - the fires must be horrible, please be safe...

BC

Auguste

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By the sea

8 posted 2002-09-24 10:26 PM

I saw the fires on the news, Martie. I'll pray for rain also.

Gemini
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since 1999-12-15

Posts 1203
Wisconsin, USA

9 posted 2002-09-24 10:50 PM

Very powerful words penned, how horrible the fires must be. The tremendous amount of destruction of countryside and nature. You will also be in my thoughts and prayers.

Goodknight
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since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

10 posted 2002-09-26 07:36 PM

Martie - you share fire and pain with us to wonderfully - your poem bring back memories of the fire damage I just saw in Colorado - my thoughts and spirit are with you during this difficult time - Paul

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