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Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

0 posted 2002-10-11 12:15 PM

Vision Quest Level 6

I stood ~

Totally unaware of the importance
of this sundial
casting a shadow
of knowledge
at the base of itself

realizing ~

the transparent words
being read
at the toes of today's journal
were being written
in the pen of me

Standing ~

in awe
of nothing ...
nothing more than myself
and the power encased
in the recesses
of my spirit
hiding in the freedom
that I have sought

Smiling ~

Relishing in the knowledge
that I have been casting
the ripples of disturbance
in my own pond
of cleansing ...
watching them dance
over my quested peace
and never once
reaching out
to calm the pool of desire

Bowing ~

Giving thanks
to our maker
for turning my eyes
to the shadow
of myself
resting in the sundial
of my spirit
as I gazed into your eyes
and found myself
pedestaled
in the embrace of you

Mark Christopher

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2002-10-11 12:21 PM

This one is going into my library. very good write

Cold hands means a warm heart

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

2 posted 2002-10-11 12:50 PM

Smiling ~

Relishing in the knowledge
that I have been casting
the ripples of disturbance
in my own pond
of cleansing ...
watching them dance
over my quested peace
and never once
reaching out
to calm the pool of desire
__________________________________
This is so tranquil in thoughts Mark
and really grabbed my attention.
Then.....
__________________________________

Bowing ~

Giving thanks
to our maker
for turning my eyes
to the shadow
of myself
resting in the sundial
of my spirit
as I gazed into your eyes
and found myself
pedestaled
in the embrace of you
__________________________

Reaching deep inside
and finding peace
with life and love
and self.
___________________________

An overall splendid write
full of spirit and of course
with your classic style and
beauty. May your day be
blessed Mark.

Sincerely,
Donna

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

3 posted 2002-10-11 01:43 PM

Very nice poem.

Charisma

Member Ascendant

since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

4 posted 2002-10-11 01:59 PM

*Smiling*......and a thread to my library is made for your outstanding piece.

Thank you for sharing Mark

(((hugs)))
Charisma

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2002-10-11 02:14 PM

I think this is perfect...
and should be published.

Irie
Senior Member

since 1999-12-01

Posts 1493
Washington State

6 posted 2002-10-11 03:04 PM

More than just eyes being opened here.
Much enjoyed Mark.

~Sheri

"Don't wait for your ship to come in ...
Swim out to it"

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

7 posted 2002-10-11 06:57 PM

Wow!! This is an excellent piece of work. I am putting it into my library!! Chris

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

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

8 posted 2002-10-11 07:06 PM

"Bowing ~

Giving thanks
to our maker
for turning my eyes
to the shadow
of myself
resting in the sundial
of my spirit
as I gazed into your eyes
and found myself
pedestaled
in the embrace of you"

(smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is wonderful, sweet friend, God Bless You, and know that He has a plan for us all and a special someone for every one of us to guide us along the way with love! (big hugggsssss) This is a beautiful spiritual romantic poem, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Mark, than you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

9 posted 2002-10-11 07:11 PM

Bowing ~

Giving thanks
to our maker
for turning my eyes
to the shadow
of myself
resting in the sundial
of my spirit
as I gazed into your eyes
and found myself
pedestaled
in the embrace of you
============================================
Mark, an absolutely perfect and exquisite
piece of writing....
~Hugs~

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

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

10 posted 2002-10-11 09:57 PM

Standing ~

in awe
of nothing ...
nothing more than myself
and the power encased
in the recesses
of my spirit
hiding in the freedom
that I have sought

Smiling ~

Relishing in the knowledge
that I have been casting
the ripples of disturbance
in my own pond
of cleansing ...
watching them dance
over my quested peace
and never once
reaching out
to calm the pool of desire

Bowing ~

Giving thanks
to our maker
for turning my eyes
to the shadow
of myself
resting in the sundial
of my spirit
====================================

The journey will come full circle when we are granted the insight and clarity to see ourselves beyond the shadows and to step into our own light...to see both our weakness and our strengths, and do so without fear or vanity...When we can look at ourselves that honestly and find both humanity and humilty -- it is then that the higher level of healing and awareness comes.
It's obvious from this beautifully poetic, sincere exploration of self discovery that you were granted that view and found the answers that allow your journey to continue.

Take it from one who has many times stood in awe of the power of your spirit ... from one who has found her own healing and clarity when I was so fortunate that your ripples intersected mine ... from one who has many times given thanks for the gift of your presence in my life-- enjoy the view MC ... trust me my oh so enlightening friend....you shine.
(Lighthouse)

Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices we cannot see open for time to come alive with begining.

excerpt from:
"Before The Begining"
John O'Donohue
Conamara Blues

~~~~~

"Among the kingdom of the winds,
Perhaps there is one of elegant mind
Who has no need to intrude
on the solitude of single things."

"A wind from before memory
whose patience will see things become
passionate dust whorled into sighs
of ghost-song on its wings."

excerpt from:
Wind Artist
J.O.
Conamara Blues

( I love the book..thank you)

Balladeer

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

11 posted 2002-10-11 10:31 PM

Mark, you guide excellent phrases to a perfect ending....one of your best

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

12 posted 2002-10-11 10:42 PM

Smiling ~

Relishing in the knowledge
that I have been casting
the ripples of disturbance
in my own pond
of cleansing ...
watching them dance
over my quested peace
and never once
reaching out
to calm the pool of desire

and

pedestaled
in the embrace of you

These images were so real, so vividly easy to see as I read them.
Not that I've read even a small fraction of your poetry, Mark...but I think I like this best of what I have read. Love the title, too. That's what got my attention.
(Btw...going to visit a tiger at an animal refuge next week. Don't think I'll get that close though...lol.)

Gemini
Senior Member

since 1999-12-15

Posts 1203
Wisconsin, USA

13 posted 2002-10-11 11:32 PM

Wow!, simply awesome, breathtakingly awesome!

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

14 posted 2002-10-12 02:18 PM

Wash your spirit clean
Give away the things you don't need
Let it all go and you'll soon see.

Go and pray upon a mountain
Go and pray beside the ocean

Be grateful for the struggle
Be thankful for the lessons
And you'll wash your spirit clean

Walela

http://www.walela.com/wdisc.html

Ivy Rose
Senior Member

since 2001-12-29

Posts 1300
MA, USA

15 posted 2002-10-12 03:38 PM

Mark...As I read this, it reminded me of the beautiful and sacred connection of the Native Americans with their Creator...Wankan Tanka. I felt as though I was on a journey...yes, a quest to know myself through the Creator's eyes. EXCELLENT POEM!!!

***Ivy Rose

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

16 posted 2002-10-12 04:12 PM

Mark,

Very nice vision here of self and of losing one's self in the embrace of another.... Excellent imagery. Enjoyed reading this style of your writing very much. Very expressive. -Bob

CSKpoet
Senior Member

since 2002-07-12

Posts 845
Island in Paradise

17 posted 2002-10-12 08:07 PM

This has me very thoughtful in pondering some deep truths here..This is exquistie and unique...I am also keeping it to savor later...thanks much,
Cher

Poetry is:
Passion, imagination and intellect running together.

Aloha with warmest regards, Cheryl Stewart Koomoa

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

18 posted 2002-10-12 11:20 PM

Mark - it is good to know oneself. Great write...

BC

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

19 posted 2002-10-13 11:51 AM

the_loner_23-To go into your library is a compliment and I thank you for that.

Donna-To find ones own spirit and even come close to understanding can only be found deep inside and I am glad you realize this. Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful reply.  It is nice to know how a poem affects someone who reads it and you have given me that pleasure so I thank you again.

SmartChick-Thank you

Charisma-I just love it when you smile. Thank you for your always wonderful visits.

Sunshine- I don't know that there is a perfect in any form of art but I do thank you for that and your thoughts.

Irie-I am glad you noticed that.  Thank you much.

Nightshade-Chris if you found it good enough to put into your library then I am truely honored and I thank you much.

Noah-Yes He does and you are so very right in all you say.  Thank you kind sir for both the comments and your level of understanding.

Enchantress-Thank you for always stopping by with smiles and your comments on my works.  You never fail to leave a smile.

JM-You already know how much it pleases me to see you on your own path of self realization and to know that you see and understand mine as well is more meaningful to me than words can express but I don't think you need me to express them in words do you?  Thank you my bestest friend for always taking the time to notice, to learn, and to lend support as I grow within myself and the lessons of life.

Balladeer-Thank you so much for that wonderful comment.  You are much to kind sir.

Duncan-To see the images in words is always the first step and to feel them is the higher one.  Thank you much for letting me know which parts hit home the best.  As for the tiger......have fun and take the chance on a close encounter if it comes to you.  You never want to pass up an opportunity that may never come around again.

Gemini-Wow.....thank you dearly for that awesome reply.

JM-Leave it to you to find a pic that goes with my favorite Walela song so well.  Hugs to you.

Ivy Rose-If you could see my smile right now then you would know how much it please me to find someone who truely sees where all this is from.  Thank you so much for that and for your wonderful reply.

Lighthousebob-Your visits always lend me not only a smile but a peaceful comfort and I thank you for taking the time to read and leave your thoughts.  Seeking for oneself in the embrace of His own children is only one tool at our disposal but it sure makes the journeys all that much more sweet.

Cher-Thank you so very much for leaving your perspective and isn't it expected to find the unique in a piece that is birthed through the realms of an individual as we all carry that uniqueness about us.  Always a treat for me to find your name here.

Bill Charles-It is the only way to truely go through life.  Thank you much.

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

20 posted 2002-11-12 02:44 AM

Mark~
Hello there, my cowboy friend.
I decided to go hunting for buried treasures
tonight and sure enough I found one.
This is absolutely gorgeous, Mark, and it is
so full of the heart and spirit that it you.
This is definately one of my favorites from your pen,
and I'm very glad I found it tonight.
I hope all is well with you, my friend.
I wish you the best in everything.
Hugs,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

21 posted 2002-11-12 02:56 AM

GOODNESS GRACIOUS......
Mark, this is absolutely wonderful...so beautiful. I love the thoughts....the words...EVERYTHING about this poem. Into my library it goes.
Thanks so much for sharing your poetry with us.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

22 posted 2002-11-12 10:49 AM

zpeaceful, reflective, healing. thank you for the ripples.

May ripples of LOVE
become waves of PEACE

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

23 posted 2002-11-12 11:13 AM

Mark

I don't know how I missed this before, except I think I was standing on the beaches of Maui when you posted it...I'm so glad that Vicky brought it back, and at just the right time for me. Your vision has given me inspiration, my friend, to look at my own shadow.

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

24 posted 2002-11-12 05:54 PM

Mark, very awesome words and thoughts here
which we all can stand to remember and
reflect on...thank you...

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

25 posted 2002-11-12 07:12 PM

ripples ringing reflecting, and all of it so graciously done
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

angsana
Member

since 2002-11-11

Posts 77

26 posted 2002-11-13 12:58 PM

Hi Mark,

Every stanza is just so very special...I am smiling now cos your poem is beautiful beyond words. I'm gonna read this again.

angsana

Kit McCallum

Administrator

Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

27 posted 2002-11-13 07:04 AM

"Relishing in the knowledge
that I have been casting
the ripples of disturbance
in my own pond
of cleansing ..."

Ahhhh .... what a treat to read you this morning Mark. The imagery and exquisite phrasing throughout this piece are absolutely splendid. Such a beautiful flow to your thoughts here ... thoroughly enjoyed this, my luminesce friend.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

28 posted 2002-11-13 09:19 AM

HI everyone....I am replying to this on Marks behalf...he is off-line for a short time traveling for his job...but he wanted you all to know how much he appreciates your kindness, encouragement of his writing and your friendship. He misses everyone and hopes that "life" will allow him more time to be here soon.

Thanks again to every one for these wonderful replies.

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

29 posted 2002-11-13 11:16 AM

Relishing in the knowledge
that I have been casting
the ripples of disturbance
in my own pond
of cleansing ...
watching them dance
over my quested peace
and never once
reaching out
to calm the pool of desire
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Beautiful Mark, one of your very best.

Deb

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