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Martie

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0 posted 2002-10-05 09:00 PM

From a Jar of Air

marbles and bells
time
worn

listen and feel
how they travel along the crease

to iron the fabric left by hunger
by war and irreverence

magic to air and land
dirty and dented hope

tumbled and warn
with tint of frolic and peace

gather a treasure from one small boy’s pocket
then listen any Sunday

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

1 posted 2002-10-05 09:22 PM

Excellent Martie!! Chris

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

serenity blaze
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2 posted 2002-10-05 09:23 PM

I like this church of Martie!

Sometimes I just like to look at the treasures laid out on the dresser as I'm putting the kids clothes away. Sometimes it makes me wonder in awe--sometimes it makes me sad, too. Sort of like when my son's favorite Christmas present? Just last year--was a diorama of Ozzy Osbourne--complete with "headless" bats! sigh...

but chuckles to you, Marvelous Marite--you take me a wandering when you write! thank you--

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

3 posted 2002-10-05 10:17 PM

Martie,
Your work always glitters with a unique vision and beautiful style. I am always lifted up when I read you. Thanks.
ThisDiamond

brian madden
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since 2000-05-06

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ireland

4 posted 2002-10-06 12:47 PM

Martie, I read this poem three times already
and I feel I am only beginning to scratch the tip of the iceberg. It is a keeper.

El riesgo vive siempre!

Krawdad
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since 2001-01-03

Posts 2597

5 posted 2002-10-06 01:38 PM

Your net catches another whisp of life, nicely.
Enjoyed!

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2002-10-06 02:03 PM

Martie, very good work. Thanks for sharing life with us.
Best Wishes With Love,
Ethel

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

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somebody's dungeon

7 posted 2002-10-06 02:30 PM

Very nice. Enjoyed this peek into the pockets.

RSWells
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8 posted 2002-10-06 02:42 PM

Dented slightly, soiled honestly, your church of hope opens and every day is Sunday. Enjoyed

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

9 posted 2002-10-06 03:08 PM

Martie~I echo what Richard said exactly.
This is wonderful and brought back so many memories of things I have found over the years in my son's pockets.
~Hugs sweet poetess~

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

Goodknight
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since 2002-06-15

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Ohio, USA

10 posted 2002-10-06 04:32 PM

your poetry writes magic in my mind and soul - wonderful words to ponder - loved it Martie - Paul

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

11 posted 2002-10-06 05:55 PM

Y'know...that makes Sundays
very special remembery times...

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

12 posted 2002-10-06 06:18 PM

Such is the magic of our girl from the
West....woven as only you can...Let me
check my pockets...see what I can find.

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

13 posted 2002-10-08 07:56 PM

(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is beautiful and I too am admired and touched deeply by the treasures a boy can have in his pockets as he goes to church to pray and find His guidance! (kiss on cheek) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, this brought a tear to my eye, 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

ShadowRider
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since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

14 posted 2002-10-08 09:15 PM

To me, Martie, i had a clear distinct image of imagination left in the Master's hands: a child. Funny, isn't it: how the older we get, the 'less' imagination we have, while the young
hearts can turn any object, any moment,
into playful fantasy!

gosh i enjoy your writing, M.
Jeff

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

15 posted 2002-10-08 11:24 PM

Martie - I've listened on Sunday and I've learned much... Also from your words...

BC

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

16 posted 2002-10-09 06:13 PM

On special Sundays, I iron the crease of hope into my clothing and read Martie's very special words

~ Sunday chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

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