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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
  Forever September How can it be that fall is settling all around me? I am not ready for the rusting and rustling of seasons in change. How can there be frost when my face is still tanned? I still feel summer's steamy glow and beach breezes blowing thru my hair. I can still hear the waves crashing to the shore, still recall the awe of endless horizons illuminated in constant color. For all it's brilliance, there are no hues of ocean blue on fall's palette ... The crackling crunch of dried leaves can't content me the way walking barefoot in the tide with you by my side did. Try as they might, the musk and smoky smells of this season are simply no match for the dusky scent of wet sand and surf. Winter's skies of pewter promise silver flaked snowfalls, still that cant compete with the anticipation I felt waking to shorelines saturated in sunrise. No, I did not notice the days slipping away, I missed the calendar pages falling into Fall. I was distracted by sunset's solstice surrender to mirrored moonrises of September's splendor. My apologies to fall's foliage of ambered orange. Autumn's auburn arrival comes in on crimson caress, still, I'm not impressed for I'm held here under duress. You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand. Winter will happen without me this year ... I'm no longer here ... in spirit I still linger on the pier. It was always meant to be ... the best of me ... stay with the sea ... sand swept ... tide taken ... summer sequestered ... fall forsaken.  (September solstice pink moonrise)  September 19th--30th, 12 amazing days turned a promise kept into "Forever September" Thank you Mark, for the endless summer, for showing me the blue. Thank you Kris for capturing so many memories with your gifted eye. Thank you Kari for helping me share the photos, for all you do. ~*~ top 2 photos Copyright K.H.2002 No one has ever shown me how to see the world the way I see it now ... and I never saw blue like that before ~Tom Kimmel~. [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (11-17-2002 10:46 PM).] |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Look at all the thank yous. Perhaps it is we that need, MUST thank Your Muse, who has finally come home, to let the Moth fly. This is more than lovely. Much, much more. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Your words echo my own desperate attempts to hang on to summer...how I wish it was May once again...a whole new season of walks on the beach...days on the water...very stirring write Janet Marie ...believe what your heart feels... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand Winter will happen without me this year ... I'm no longer here ... in spirit I still linger on the pier. It was always meant to be ... the best of me ... stay with the sea ... sand swept ... tide taken ... summer sequestered ... fall forsaken." ============================================ JM~I am so so very happy you went to the ocean! This takes my breath away and leaves me misty eyed. Brava dear poetess~ You have come home!  ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
No, no blue in earthen decay. Blue in the ebb of your adventure though. But you do have the memories and a goal to return. Couldn't resist that little rhyme at the end of your free verse eh? Enjoyed JM. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
What is not to like about this poetic and pictoral display of splendiferousness?!? Your ocean experiences have been a pleasure for me to witness albeit via this sea of blue. Your joy permeates your poetry which is full of vibrancy, and wonder. I am so happy for you. Your memories, photos and poetry are priceless, precious, and will keep you warm during the coming winter months. Outstanding piece of writing and stellar photos! EA |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, I have watched the ocean all my life and your words come as close to the essence of my feelings as words can come. You are blessed in this knowledge. Few really know the beauty of the sea.  Sy |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
******************************************** No, I did not notice the days slipping away, I missed the calendar pages falling into Fall. I was distracted by sunset's solstice surrender to mirrored moonrises of September's splendor. ******************************************** Wish I had written this one, JM. You are making me miss those ocean sunsets. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Janet Marie, like Mr. Seymour, I've been around the beach and water all my life (along the Gulf Of Mexico). I don't think I've ever read the places I love so much written about so well. Thank you for keeping these wonderful memories and for sharing them on these pages of blue. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand. Winter will happen without me this year ... I'm no longer here ... in spirit I still linger on the pier. It was always meant to be ... the best of me ... stay with the sea ... sand swept ... tide taken ... summer sequestered ... fall forsaken."  (smiles) Oh Janet, this is sooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, whenever you post your gorgeous poetry it is always a delight to read, I sure hope you post more often as you are a delight to us all! (kiss on cheek) The ocean seems so beautiful in your words, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Janet, 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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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"Try as they might, the musk and smoky smells of this season are simply no match for the dusky scent of wet sand and surf." *sigh* Janet  you know, I love this....relating so much here.... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is the stuff. You just wrote the secret of a woman's smile... glad you posted it, baby. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet Marie You know that I know... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
No, I did not notice the days slipping away, I missed the calendar pages falling into Fall. I was distracted by sunset's solstice surrender to mirrored moonrises of September's splendor. This is so very lovely, Janet Marie... Sometimes the seasons merge so delicately, that we hardly notice until they have done so. But its so hard to give up the ease of summer, isn't it... You did a terrific job on this one... but you always do... I love the photos also  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
Who among us actually LIKES fall? It's always rainy and crappy out and everything is dying. well.... I DO!! I love fall!!!!!!!!!! I love all the seasons!!!!!! That smoky halloween smell ! to die for!!! My birthday on Nov 2!!! sweeet.. Thaankgiving!!.. wait... thats kinda winter i guess.. but i cannot deny the fact that, YES, summer rules supreme... especially when u spend a nice portion of it on the shore with somebody who means the world to you... ok.. im inspired Janet.. again you inspire me.. what i create now will not have been possible w/o you, my beautiful, beautiful, prophetic poet I have sent you nothing but angels, and I have placed nothing but miracles before you. |
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Walter Poe Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 787 |
As always a beutiful piece rolls like like the tides smooth emotions like pebbles beautiful Take a good look at my face |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Wow, those pictures make me miss the seaside in England. They’re gorgeous…no wonder your heart is still there. And your poetry makes me wish I’d been there to see those pictures in real life. Lovely JM. You can never win or lose |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Living in Florida it can nearly be a year round thing of walking on the beach, but I can relate to your feeling of missing sand and sun when winter comes- the wind gets to be a bit much. There's so much serenity in sharing oceans tide. Enjoyed your poem, and I thank you for sharing such lovely pictures. Deb |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Lady ... and I thank you for your lovely reply. There is so much to be thankful for in all these memories of the blue. TY for coming by. scorpio ... yes....exactly ... holding on to summer breezes. Thank you for walking in my tides. Nancy ... yes...it felt like home...been a long time since I felt such inner peace ... thank you girlie, for such a wonderful encouraging response. Richard ... yes...many goals found in that time...and as to the rhyme? Well, the muse goes where she will and I, being the moth follow *L* (if ya look real close, theres some rhyme snuck in more than that last verse, just cant help my self sometimes) *L* *wink* Thank you poet sir! Earth Angel ... and what is not to love about your wonderful encouraging reply. my goodness...thank you so much...yes...the memories are like touching the warm all over again. I have lots of the pictures in frames out where I can see them everyday. thank you for you kindness. *S* Sy-babes ... Yes...I know I am blessed...I felt that every moment I spent watching the sheer power and beauty of the waves...and never in my life have seen such color and light. I can only hope my words reflect even a little of the glory of the oceans magic. Thank you me Stinkylove...for sharing your color and light. *S* *WW* Kacy ... then I am in good company in my missing the colors...we will just have to go find them again!! *S* Thank you girlie-girl!! garysgirl ... how lucky and blessed to live so close...I've heard (and seen pics) its stunning down that way. Thank you so much for your wonderful generous reply. Noah ... thank you for seeing the blue in my words, and for your always enthusiastic response...you are as constant as the tides *S* TY. Sea ... yes...I know...and somehow I knew youd be drawn to that verse *wink* thank you girlie girl for walking in my tides !! *S* KA ... yes...everytime I look at the pics I cant help but smile in the memories. and yes...you know. *wink* Martie ... *smiling at you* YEPPERS YOU KNOW LOL .. thank you sweetie!! Lyra ... thats exactly how it is...Im still feeling summers warm and this fall seems out of place. Thank you dear poetess for your hugs and warm reply!! *S* Eagle S ... hey you!!!! ya know...you make me smile from ear to ear...I need to hire you as my agent *L* THANK YOU so much for your wonderful response to this and Tide Taken...you humble me poet sir...and like you, normally I love the fall, its actually my fave season...but after coming back from 80 degree days walking on the beach its just hard to accept that winters on its way. Thank you poet sir..and I look forward to seeing what your muse gives you. *S* and I love your signature!! very cool!! TY Paul ... any one ever tell you that your replies read like poetry *S* thank you kind poet sir for walking on the shores with me *S* Tracey ... hey girlie...yes, I've heard the New England beaches are lovely...and their falls are supposed to be the best. Thanks for coming by and enjoying the view. *S* Deb ... what I wouldnt give for the ocean to be close enough to be a daily event...I envy anyone who has that blessing. yes serenity is a perfect word! ... thank you for sharing your thoughts with me *S* ~*~ thank you ALL for these wonderful replies and for all your support and encouragment. JM   ~*~  No one has ever shown me how to see the world the way I see it now ... and I never saw blue like that before. ~Tom Kimmel~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (11-18-2002 07:55 AM).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
No, I did not notice the days slipping away, I missed the calendar pages falling into Fall. I was distracted by sunset's solstice surrender to mirrored moonrises of September's splendor. My apologies to fall's foliage of ambered orange. Autumn's auburn arrival comes in on crimson caress, still, I'm not impressed for I'm held here under duress. indeed... then such thoughts should be put into action and you should be where you would without duress... beautiful memories and words. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
shorelines saturated in sunrise Now that's a description that touches this alliteration-lovin' beach worshipper's heart! LOL This is beautiful, JM... and though the wistfulness to BE there is powerful, you have only to close your eyes and look in your heart to feel the warmth and see the colors... whereever you are. *S* They're part of you... whatever the season. *S* |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Reading this, I feel I am celebrating the sea with you... You are full of so many wonderfully brilliant expressions and the way you write relates so much to the way it feels to be right there - right then... To many more ocean memories, to swim with dolphins, and to slide on the blue, may you keep on writing through and through Regards O Brilliant One, Sudhir |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Ah Janet, do I love this poem! Great write m'lady! |
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Eliza Member
since 2002-11-18
Posts 58 |
I married once, in sweet September for all times lost, still, I remember what it could have been had one kept promises, but alas, it's all been swept away on winds of kind recourse, gone... but your September? Ah, fit for a song... |
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GOlDsparklESS Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 428central nj |
Hey - I like autumn! But you utterly, utterly CATCH THE AMBIENCE of summer with this.. i am awed by the beauty of your spirit showing through!!!!! |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
‘For all it’s brilliance, there are no hues of ocean blue on fall's palette ..’ Gotta tell ya, Jams…this line has affected how I am seeing fall this year. (Ask the dog, I told him about it). And you’re right, as brilliant as the sky blue is these autumn days, it is no substitute for the ocean blue of summer. ‘No, I did not notice the days slipping away, I missed the calendar pages falling into Fall. I was distracted by sunset's solstice surrender to mirrored moonrises of September's splendor. My apologies to fall's foliage of ambered orange. Autumn's auburn arrival comes in on crimson caress, still, I'm not impressed for I'm held here under duress. You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand.’ After completeness this perfect, much would seem lost anywhere else. Though, the days both have their poetry, as you’ve proven here. You’ll never forget the way the ocean sounds at night or how gently the sun rises when the horizon is truly endless. Some moments are too vast, too life changing to be distilled. (But ya know, I’m dying to try…lol) They should be savored, remembered for seasons and years to come. And built upon… Till next summer. ‘It was always meant to be ... the best of me ... stay with the sea ...’ |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
JanetMarie - this is simply beautiful!! thankyou for this. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Janet Marie - a very stunning presentation, and a very beautiful compelling write... BC |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
 Capt Ron ... your advice is that of a wise man *S* ... moths just cant seem to fly that far *L* thank you poet sir for your insight and kind reply. Ruth ... you always find the alliterations LOL thank you for that ... and yes...the blue and the warm is always just a memory away...that and the 20 rolls of film I took !! LOL thank you Ruthie girl for walking on my beach *L* Sudhir ... thank you for that wonderful verse!!! ... so glad you got to come walk on the beach with me *S* thank you groovy guy!! SO good to have you back in the blue pages. Munda ... thanks so much girlie..so glad you rode in on the tide *S* Eliza ... Thank you for that lovely poetic reply...its perfect...and Welcome to Poetry Land...so nice to meet you!! *S* Sparkles ... I love Autumn too..but this year its having a hard time competing with the memories of the ocean so fresh in my mind.... thank you always for your kindness and support of my work!! *S* Duncan ... your replies read like poetry my friend...thank you so much for seeing all the color and light that I intended...I wanted fall's beauty to shine thru my wistful want of more summer.. and yeah...thats my fave line too *S* thanks for reading between the lines as well *S* Chris .. thank you poetess for your lovely reply ...so good to see you back here with us in the blue *S* Bill ... and thank you poet sir for your kind words ... I appreciate you coming by. Thank you ALL for celebrating my joy and awe of being beach bound and tide taken.  [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (11-19-2002 09:05 AM).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
haha - cool title JM. caught me without even seeing your name! of course the poem is fitting as well, though i admit i was looking for more... familiar... lyrics.  peace |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Ah Janet. This is wonderful and your experience was wonderful and I am so glad that your mothy muse has come back to grace us. The pics are just wonderful, but then you already knew I loved that sunset. Tis a very special memory that you hold close girlie and from here, I can feel the smile that you still and will wear for a very long time. And ya know what Mothy gal, that smile sure looks great on you. Hugs "When we're torn apart, |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
I want it back...this September..this sand vision place. The days spent on brown sugar satin shores. Your words..the pictures..Wow I was swept away just recently on Kiawah Island..and you took me back there. Who would ever want to leave huh? Really you dear poetess..a spirit place for your thoughts. Sincerely, Reg |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
 Chris...somehow I just knew youd like the title thanks for coming by and walking on the beach with me *S* Donna...thank you girlie...yes...the memories keep the smile on my face and the blue in my heart...it was such an amazing trip .. the pics wont ever do it all justice but then how could anything really capture the beauty of the ocean...nothing but being there will. thanks so much for celebrating with me Regina...welcome back...so thats where ya been...playing in the sand... and yeppers, youre right...I didnt want to come back...didnt want to leave the ocean or my host. Hope your trip inspires you like mine did thanks again to all who responded. my love to poetry land. jm  No one has ever shown me how to see the world the way I see it now ... |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Hah... 12 days of vacation is all the inspiration you need for one poem? Your muse is a lot pickier than mine. Last one I wrote was done after opening my front door for the newspaper...  Well Madame Moth, somehow this one slipped right by me. No worries, Ron recently fixt my library function, so I was able to add you to my library and see your recent posts. So here, I owe you a reply. quote: Nice opening. You know the thing that gives me the most trouble in writing is thinking up an opening few lines. Rhetoric is a great way to trump the troubles of line one, though. I do like how accurately your opening introduces the poem's contents. How long did that opening take you, just out of curiousity (and jealousy)? quote: Please, JM... PLEASE take the extra few keystrokes to write "through" instead of "thru." Just for presentation's sake. Oh, and here comes the alliteration... I noticed you got really heavy with the alliteration in the poem, which I thought was quite clever. It makes for some great harmony and smooth reading... I don't use alliteration or consonance/assonance nearly as much as I should, I know. I also have to say I like the way you enhanced your imagery with massive quantifications, like "endless horizon" and "constant color." Really gives the eyes something to munch on. The only problem I have with this sort of imagery is that it tends to be a bit vague. This kind of image-based poetry craves more specific scenery. For example, saying "constant color" doesn't specify the colors, where they appear, what they remind you of, etc etc... I would like to see a bit more expansion on the images. Just my opinion. quote: That's good. But like I said, I'd still love to see some specifics leading up to that. What is there other than ocean blue, in autumn? quote: I love this one. Lots of advanced technique there... internal rhyme and alliterations make this seem so free-forming and beautiful, yet also demonstrate your inability to write bad poetry...  quote: Yes, and does she sell sea shells by the sea shore? You're giving my tongue a real workout with this one, JM... I love it... quote: "Winter's skies of pewter promise silver-flaked snowfalls" is probably one of the coolest articulations of "looks like it's gonna snow" that I have ever seen. I also like you mentioning the waking anticipation. That's neat, brings more of a sense of time to the poem... that you wake up anticipating each day. This is the first hint within the poem that you were on vacation somewhere. quote: Great contrast between what distracted you and what it distracted you from. Falling pages are dull, but "sunset's solstice surrender to mirrored moonrises of September's splendor?" Yeah, that's a good excuse to lose track of time, for sure... quote: It's all good. The last line up there is a bit oddly worded though. I think you could have rephrased it a little bit. I know "sand" is a hard rhyme to make, though, so it's not like I lose any respect for you over it. quote: Oooh..... I love how you don't end your poem, you drift out of it by stretching your form between ellipses... that's some fine craftsmanship there, JM. It's obvious you didn't want to disgrace what was clearly such an amazing experience, by writing a sub-par poem about it. I know the feeling, when I've experienced something moving I want to not only write about it, but write well about it. You've invested a lot into this piece, and your muse didn't disappoint in the least. Excellent work JM, I'm glad I got the opportunity to read this one. See you around. Be sure to keep your wings dusted, in the meantime. Parasite Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
i've not seen this side of your style, but i won't lie, JM. i love it. this is great writing,not only from the heart, but with a cadence all it's own. it flows like an ocean wave, and your words are colorful, vibrant... they don't paint a picture, but a whole reality we should all be willing to fall into. "No, I did not notice the days slipping away, I missed the calendar pages falling into Fall. I was distracted by sunset's solstice surrender to mirrored moonrises of September's splendor. My apologies to fall's foliage of ambered orange. Autumn's auburn arrival comes in on crimson caress, still, I'm not impressed for I'm held here under duress." This is GREAT stuff!! i spent the summer surfing, and i must say i miss it. good times, better days, yes? you keep on re-emerging from cocoons, always coming out better than the last time i read you. how d'ya do that? in awe, as per usual. like the pix. thanks for your support by the way. sorry i've not written, but... well... things are better now. almost. it's our struggle for identity that leaves us all unknown |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
reminds me of Pensacola Beach...very beautiful! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
LP.... *smiling at you*... thank you ..thank you..thank you for taking so much time on your reply...I appreciate it so much...you already know I love being able to see my words THRU anothers eyes... lmao ( so???there is another way to spell thru??) WHO KNEW??? rofl....OK...Im done being an obnoxious moth  anyway... thank you for seeing all the work that went in to this...it is actually a rewrite of a fairly unstructured free verse I spent maybe a half hour on and then a few days later reworked and added more alliterations, (my latest obesssion) *L* and added assonance and internal rhymes...and eventually end line rhymes seemed to work their way in...ya know--- RHYME HAPPENDS LOL its not like I have any control over this muse anyway...I just got back in town and will be in touch with you...will try to answer this better and I want to ask your GIFTED poet opinion on something you mention here... I have to get caught up and then will send ya an E... THANK YOU again for the in depth read and reply...."we cant grow if we dont know" |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Ethan ... hey you ...so cool to find your name here again....thank you groovy guy for the view of this from your side of the fence...yeah..I been trying some free verse and just letting my muse run ..and as you can see rhyme seems to always find a way in...I guess the moth just needs the cadence like LP above you saw what I was attempting to do here...was hoping the end would bring the image of waves to mind.As for your apology?? no sorries needed baby...life happends...we just have to keep up....you always know how to find me...the door is always open. Dixie.... thank you for stopping in ... I will have to see Floridas shores some day... I hear they are some of the bluest. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JM, ========================= You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand. Winter will happen without me this year ... I'm no longer here ... in spirit I still linger on the pier ========================= No surprise to you that other meanings linger in these words for me. How I love your work and your heart. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand. Ahhh, but you will have to go back to the ocean and hold that hand that was held out to you while you walked in the sand. Serene machine that you are |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Larry ... right back at ya my friend...times ten thank you groovy guy Sharon ... consider me gone thank you dear poetess for stopping by and walking on the beach with me thanks again to all who replied to this and shared in my special trip. |
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ghost_got_married Junior Member
since 2002-12-02
Posts 10North Carolina |
beautifully worded and so rhythmic |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
A gift of imagery. Being an old seaman, I loved this. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Thank you for this write browneye's.... it takes me back to the ocean I love so much. My fall seems forever here and I miss the salted air. Thank you for sharing your memories. parker |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Janet Marie~ I would have SWORN that I replied to this...honest. Apparently, though, I would have been wrong, since I'm not seeing my name anywhere..LOL. Anyway, I just have to say that I absolutely LOVE this piece. The whole thing is just gorgeous..pictures and words alike. I know it's been repeated several times already, but I have to say that this part really grabbed me... "You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand." I just LOVE that...and it's so YOU. This is just an incredible piece and I can't say enough about it. I'm so glad that you were able, with the help of a cowboy, to realize your dream of visiting the ocean. I can't help but smile at your excitement and love for it. Big *HUGS* to you, my mothy friend, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Absolutely gorgeous! You should take a trip away more often......It seems that a change of scenery and friends sparks your muse to greater depths than ever and yours was already eloquent! Beautiful poet pet just beautiful! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
ghost_got_married ... thank you so much for the kind words....welcome to Passions, so nice to meet you. kayjay ... thank you poet sir for coming by...so glad you enjoyed the blue with me. P-man... HEY YOU...where you been boyeeee *L* ... me thinks its time you got those land legs of yours wet again...make some new memories...maybe meet a mermaid ....thanks for coming by sweet tease...miss you around here..and your poetry. Vicky...no need to apologize ... its never to late to hear from you girlie!! *L* thanks so much for your enthusiasm and support... that line is so me huh? must be moth rhymes then lolTY and mothy hugs right back at ya E-babes....your replies read like poetry..thank you so much...its so good to see your name here too...youre another one thats missed here in the blue pages. Hope everything is groovy up your way my poet pal!! thanks Eric.~~ thanks again to all for your wonderful replies and well wishes. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am waiting to turn to April on my beautiful calendar, so I cheated a bit, as I won't peak. This is a keepsake that I just love reading, and know you must surely keep this one close to your heart. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Thanks Sharon. It's hard to go wrong when you reminisce over JM's word pictures. This piece as so powerful. JM, You'll always rock my world. You helped me put meaning into "grief without growth is pain without purpose". And I haven't forgotten your loss either.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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