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Excerpt from “To a Poet” – 5
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Excerpt from “To a Poet” – 5 My dear Poet, We have spoken of birthing, as naturally to come to you, a man, as to me, a woman, and please, believe, it will be as painful for you, as I… we have discussed faith, nakedness and secrets all of the heart… we have spoken of instruments, how akin they are to any stylus of other days, any papyrus of eras past, all bound by leathered thoughts and silken cord… and we have thrust about timing knowing that it always seems, too little, too late, clichéd remarks easier to say, than our ability to do… so now, to truth. It goes farther than the mirror, farther than your thoughts, rippling just as a monarch’s beat of wing, the hurricane on the other side of the world coming full bore as a result… and this is why you write. Someone must scribe what was, what is, what will be. You and I choose a form, something that stands out a little, not too loud, perhaps, certainly at times a bit soft, a deliquesce whisper that captures souls… and is not the dry, factual, pragmatic, writings of any historian… no… we ask that our words breathe, a breath to be caught up by the reader, so much so that they might know our restaurant of choice this very day… then we ask that our lexis live, a palpable beating of heart beneath the thumb on its pulse, warm to the touch, the scent of lavender on skin, a lace glove enclosing fingers stained by ink… and we center on our truths… this is where we face the mirror and see beyond… so do not lie to me, and say, “I write for others,” as this is not true; do not say, “I only write so politicos know a voice speaks,” for neither is this truth; do not whisper, “I only write to pass the time,” as we both see past that mirror… Poet, bleed me your tears, and pass the sentiments, speak your truths, even if you do not feel you know that much, they are still your truths… garland me with your dreams, rope me in with your deeds, thrill me with your heart skips when love’s light comes near… rant your rage against injustices, scream your miseries, please God!, and whimper in your lost, for you are only lost once in your life, and in your found… cry… and weep me a Poet of truth… and this, my Poet, is the why of your write… and If, if you have read this word by word, and If you feel a bit empty, and your throat is a bit sore, a sting lays behind your eye, If, all of this, is with you now… Then, perhaps, by serendipity or Kismet, I, too, shall one day Be your poet. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - I find this writing just awesome. Nice write... BC |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Then, perhaps, by serendipity or Kismet, I, too, shall one day Be your poet. --------------------------------------------- *Sitting here shaking head and smiling at you* You are amazing...I am speechless Karilea... and this indeed..is a keeper.. This entire collection is going into my library. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
*shakes head* I was afraid to breathe while reading this. Absolutely beautiful, and absolutely true. |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
Sorry about all those annoying little grins. I'm librarying the whole set. Just for the record...  Kielo |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
*hits head* I posted all that about the library, then forgot to click the button. Sorry. Kielo Yes, I'm really going now. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea I am so touched by this one...all, but this one the most...for the truth of it, I loved.  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"no… we ask that our words breathe, a breath to be caught up by the reader, so much so that they might know our restaurant of choice this very day… then we ask that our lexis live, a palpable beating of heart beneath the thumb on its pulse, warm to the touch, the scent of lavender on skin, a lace glove enclosing fingers stained by ink…"   (smiles) And there is no serendipity or fortune in true poetic talent, as it is organic and is parallel to spring and like a monarch butterfly traipses and sojourns aimlessly finding a flower to suck he marrow from! (big hugggssssss) This is wonderful, sweet friend, this is ome of your finest work ever, I LOVE IT, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, 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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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
We need a jaw dropped to the floor smilie. *whimper* |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Love this whole series...they are all  s.Shenachie |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Do you realize just how very beautiful this is Karilea, and how it captures the essence and soul of a poet? Words alone can not do this piece justice, so here I am sending a hug along. If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Paddy Member
since 2002-09-23
Posts 52Straya |
Well Sunshine, I said at the first that I should like to read the remainder and I am so glad that you saw fit to post them. Awesome story and awesome poetry. My hat is off to you. Thanks for sharing. I guess one becomes content with one’s poetry when one opens the book ten years hence and does NOT exclaim, “Did I really write this?” |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
These belong in a set, in a book, right next to the Rilke I spoke of earlier. Thank you. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Karilea, Your strength truly shows through here - what an awe-inspiring, inspirational write! Cor |
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