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To Keep the Leaves
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To Keep the Leaves |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To Keep the Leaves I want to keep the leaves the angry crunch of them their startled faces lined and puckered all through the blast of sky frolic and spill of clouds into spring with her soft dress I would sew them until they became footsteps across time even now the sky shakes and fills the air with golden rain and in a captured minute I run the walk and twirl my hair to fill it with my fancy a place to keep the leaves [This message has been edited by Martie (11-28-2002 10:26 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
What an inspirational write for Thanksgiving. This feels so bright, and innocent... Thankful for you Martie. ThisDiamond |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"even now the sky shakes and fills the air with golden rain and in a captured minute I run the walk and twirl my hair to fill it with my fancy a place to keep the leaves" ========================================== Oh Martie!! This is so fresh and free feeling..I love it! Into my library it goes. Hope you and yours are enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving. ~Hugs~ ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
This one, I will keep, along with the leaves--your words always leave me in wonder! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Keeping leaves in fancy... only you, my dear only you... |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Very uplifting words thank you for sharing martie. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"I want to keep the leaves the angry crunch of them their started faces lined and puckered all through the blast of sky frolic and spill of clouds"  Yay!!! Oh Martie, this is soooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, this is filled with such whimsical grace and colors that only the wind can explain! (kiss on cheek) Yay, God Bless You, sweet friend, 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..." |
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Riley
since 2002-07-18
Posts 1038in the pouring rain |
I like this "inspiration" if you want to call it that. Interesting....thanks for the read Ri Morning mist clings to my face, and my soul opens up to you...... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartiSis~ puckered indeed~ This one makes me want to frolic~  Love you this fine Thanks-of-Giving eve~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I enjoyed this fanciful, whimsical dalliance of swirling, twirling leaves with you! Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-28-2002 10:03 PM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
into spring with her soft dress I would sew them until they became footsteps across time Martie, Martie, Martie, your writing just fills my heart with every emotion. This is going directly into my library. hugs to you sweet lady. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
ooooooohhh!!! This, Martie, ROCKS! You've woven a pleniful bounty of images and metaphor here with a cascade of color and emotion. I really really like the theme you've used. It's been used before, granted, but not like this, not in this unique, hard-hitting, in-your-face, no bull manner. It flows easily, stays on track, yet digs deep into the leaf pile to grab onto a lost diamond sitting at the bottom. quote:The "angry crunch" is so beautifully done that i could do naught but smile and nod my head. Very, very well done. This is now my favorite of yours Martie... better watch it - i'm starting to expect a lot from you! |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
"Until they became footsteps across time" Wow! Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Oh, Martie, how you have captured the last fleeting moments of fall, and now the leaves have a place to stay, in the wonderful frolic of your poetry. You are amazing Big hugs Liz |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I would like that too. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, You are a breath of fresh air. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie girl...I don't need to say one word about this leafy treasure....it has already been said...by several... Beautiful falling Fall write... I leaf you now... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nicely done gal... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Martie, the ssame as Barry said above...it's all been said, except tha I enjoyed it, too. Thank you for sharing with us.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - I love the magic you sprinkle in your poems - love how this spreads color and fragrances in my mind - loved it - Paul |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Betweem the angry crunch and golden rain, you've really outdone yourself of this one, Martie. I loved every word and I'm keeping this one.  *hugs*The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I'm in agreeance with Christopher here .... The "angry crunch" "is so beautifully done" Indeed it is Martie and smile it made me. You're incredible! This is indeed a keeper m'friend. adding to my library Maree |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Martie, it is always with great anticipation that i look for your poems and uniquely wonderous wording. We cannot capture beauty, or possess it, for it is a fragile china thought that is shattered if held too closely. But, for that moment, we can hold those leaves of treasure, gently, and with reverance, and live in the moment. Jeff (missed you, too, Martie.) |
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