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From Memory's Lane
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From Memory's Lane |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To Still the Hand of the Muse The hand is a metaphor, a dance that’s full of grace, with fingers that trace thoughts as if connected to the center of one true thing and they flow in limitless strings of inspiration. To pause leaves negative space, brings to art its depth and words are art, a pure and practiced vision, a song that builds and blossoms thus into waterfalls that deserts dream of. Where does the cicada sleep? Beneath leaves twisted in some crinkled golden hue, or clutching twig as time hums lullabies. A winter is storming behind her eyes and a dance begs the dancer, only one embrace before I go. The cold rock is waiting calling for circumference. This reign will give to glistening basalt the depth of dreams and the lines of time in trenches where centuries are marked, striations of groaning war, passion and lusting for knowledge, will listen. As graceful as the silken slither of time itself, this thought stills the hand in wonder. ------- 1-24-00 |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ok...I know I know this is a repost... this is why I want to write this is why I'm probably going to stop. PUBLISH! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
OH WOW!!! Martie! Yes...you must publish! Fantastic write here! I do admire you so. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie Yes it does, excellent write. |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sometimes your writing really amazes me and I find myself envious of your wonderful talent, Martie. Hugs, sweetie  The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, every single poem of yours that I've read is so beautiful. You never make mistakes with your writing. I love it.....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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A Tone of Voice Member
since 2001-07-18
Posts 287 |
sometimes it seems the left hand doesn't know what the right is doing, and the heart pays no attention to the head, but imagine if body and soul united what creations would/could be born, something as wonderful as this poem no doubt...excellent! *S* |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
"The hand is a metaphor, a dance that’s full of grace, with fingers that trace thoughts as if connected to the center of one true thing and they flow in limitless strings of inspiration." Martie, my friend~ There are no words to describe how you amaze me. This is exquisite...true to your form. No one like you...no one. Big HUGS,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Martie, this is lovely, sweet friend, I love cicadas and think they are a magical creation of God that I have no idea where they sleep and what their purpose is as hey are always singing and seem to roa free, which I envy their excursions! (kiss on cheek) 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 awlays shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
This will be my third attempt at saying what a great write. Hope my connection works this time. May your fingers forever dance. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Your metaphors dance unmatched in a lovely poetic waltz... |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
This is so good, Martie. Read it two, three times. All I can say is it's just really good. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
To pause leaves negative space, brings to art its depth and words are art, a pure and practiced vision, a song that builds and blossoms thus into waterfalls that deserts dream of. You've got yourself a nice muse Martie. How I love this!!! Oh let me count the ways! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - you take us in such special ways donw memory lane - you write so wonderfully - Paul |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
To pause leaves negative space, brings to art its depth and words are art, a pure and practiced vision, a song that builds and blossoms thus into waterfalls that deserts dream of. beautiful..I can't say you amaze me, because I have come to expect beauty in all your words...and you never leave me disappointed. hope it is warmer there than here. hugs M |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Another beautiful write from you Martie.. of course I will add this to my library. Thank you. Maree |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - listen in the distance, a guitar strumming chords to hear. Inspired by your write... BC |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Would quote exactly the same as Blues and Maureen....love those lines... enjoyed, Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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