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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Yesterday I happened to gaze upon wild irises in a nearby field. My thoughts turned instantly to you. You, who colored life in so many different hues, more vivid, more explosive than any mortal could ever do. I knew your heart and soul from the colors you bled true onto the canvas of life that was your gift. I believed you never heard my heart’s song, yet knew somehow it sings from within the deepest notes of you, in harmony and discord equally you do hold my eyes to a sacred light, and even as I try to shield myself from your brilliant glare, and cover my ears to the cry of you, my heart dares not fully absorb, nor do my ears wish to resound my utterances, my mortal fears. I am a canvas stretched to the limits these days... too taut, saturated with colors far too intense, overlapped with brushes dipped into life and death forever dripping onto bare stark whiteness. And then I saw what brought me to know you in the first place. Utmost longing and despair, an all-consuming fear of both life and death that overpowered my very being. It was the cold and the heat all wrapped into one. That was when I knew for sure I saw the iris of you. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
It had my vote before...and it sure will get it again!!  ~Hugs & Smiles~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
THANKS NANCY! I hadn't even kept a copy of this on my hard drive except for the first draft, and I had to re-edit it. It's basically the same as the version previously posted, possibly with different line breaks. |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
I'm not sure if I had the opportunity to read this before the crash. Either way I'm very glad to be reading it now as it is a very beautiful poem that I am so glad you had the first copy of to redo for all of us.  Dawn |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you very much for your comment, Dawn. |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
I have a sneaking suspicion I read ths before (and commented) but it deserves a second read and comment anyway. *s A lovely piece, Midnitesun. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
This was stunning and I'm glad I got to comment and vote. Iris are one of my most favorite flowers so your title caught my eye instantly. Hugs, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Marti and chanson, thank you each. Yes, it was posted before, but the linux server GLITCH ate it. Thanks for your replies! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Kacy, this is beautiful, sweet friend, they say the Iris is named after Iris, the Goddess of the Rainbow, and the markings reminiscent of the rainbow are emblematic of promise, light, hope, pride and bravery. (kiss on cheek) Which reminds me of this passage: "And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud.....and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh". The Greeks even dedicated this flower to Juno, who was honored mother of the gods, and your heart sure shines with light and color! (kiss on cheek) Yay, I love this, God Bless You, we all love you so much, you have my watercolor vote! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, 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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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Beautiful post. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you Noah, for that beautiful picture and the info about the iris! Thanks to you, Spirit! [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (03-11-2003 07:40 PM).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a truly heartfelt post....gets my vote |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Then one more time, or as many as it takes so that it will be there for someone to look upon it a hundred years from now, and sigh....very gentle smile |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Kacy  Me again with my vote, Lady...  Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-11-2003 05:53 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Ruth, Logan, Ethel... humbly thanking each of you for your replies to this Iris poem |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
I didn't see this before, so I'm glad you reposted it so I can see it now. Very powerful words, Midnitesun!  Elizabeth It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Aha! I get to vote twice.  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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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you so much Elizabeth! Thanking you, again, brother Larry. |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
jess in case the votes got lost too... -majnu |
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sweetwater Member
since 2002-12-16
Posts 178Perth |
I'm sure I had a better comment the last time... but it's the vote tht really counts |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
I have complete faith in Ron but just in case my vote gets lost... |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Here ya go, Kacy Can't blame the server too much....Tasty! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
but of course! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MidniteSun~ Beautifully expressed imagery~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Midnitesun Glad you found it and you have my vote. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks to each of you, my passionate poetic friends! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Wow Kacy this was lovely, and I have no idea now how I missed it but here I am voting quickly. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well worth the reread! Glad you reposted it! Warm hugs, EA |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sharon and Linda, thank you both. LOL, can I also say "yay" Canada? |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I like this one! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
THANKS for visiting this one, Pilgrim Nan. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I think my response was eaten, too. *S* For I know I read this incredible poem... the title caught my eye immediately. *G* And can't imagine staying silent. *S* This is wonderful... voting AGAIN. *G* |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Excellent, I'm glad you found it too! Hadn't had the opportunity to read it the first time so I'm especially pleased to have read it now! You have my vote. SG |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you very much suthern, and simply gold! I really appreciate your time and reply, and am glad that you enjoyed this write. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
There aren't enough adjectives for this one. It's beautiful dear friend, simply beautiful. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Kacy, you have my vote. Vincent would be proud! Makes me remember Don McLean's "Vincent" song, and you've painted a vivid picture here too without the music. (Was this one of the paintings stolen that time...?) -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
Awesome! Love reading all these great writes. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Anne! This book idea is so cool! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Mark, so good to have a reply from you, you have been greatly missed! Thanks for reading and understanding the heart of me within this write. Actually, both the longer poems I've submitted were muse inspirations from Vincent, whose drawings and paintings mesmerized me long ago. no, it wasn't one of the recently stolen paintings of van Gogh [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (03-16-2003 12:26 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
hello Flower, so nice to meet you this way! welcome to Passions! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
My vote is cast for this one. Joyce |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Joyce! I am delighted you enjoyed this poem. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
came back to vote again for this gem of pen. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hugs to you, magical mothy goddess. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Absolutely beautiful, Kacy. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
a healthy bump never hurts anyone |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Vicky, thanks! kaile, you're right! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Such a beatiful turn of phrase. Another vote, obviously. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I am a canvas stretched to the limits these days... too taut, saturated with colors far too intense, overlapped with brushes dipped into life and death forever dripping onto bare stark whiteness. ***************************************** This whole piece holds many vivid images and gives a path to many thought provoking lines but the above lines themselves really impacted me. I am not sure that I totally know why just yet other than they portray many aspects of life in all of us ... at least ones that I can relate to. Not only do I find the entire poem beautiful but the depth of imagery is remarkable and give much to your work. I truely found this one a real treasure to read and will definitely be reading again. Yes you have my vote on this one and prior knowledge to my return visits to it as well. I do so love how life and nature mix so well. If time were taken from the heart of man then we would have no way to measure the pain of love |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Lng Jhn, thank you so much for your reply. Mark, that has to be one of the kindest replies anyone has ever given me, and I humbly thank you, for taking the time to read and comment. Yes, nature is the ultimate poetic inspiration. |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
Beautiful is all i want to say, dear Kacy, thank you... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Fantastic writing. This stanza especially moved me "I am a canvas stretched to the limits these days... too taut, saturated with colors far too intense, overlapped with brushes dipped into life and death forever dripping onto bare stark whiteness." So well sad. Sandra |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you very much, amigo! Long time no see. Sandra, thank you so much, glad that you saw this Iris. |
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teenpoet Member
since 2001-10-17
Posts 280Michigan |
Positively beautiful. Man I sound like a sap but no that was really quite a good poem. Absolutely. ~Keep dreaming~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well thank you dear teenpoet! I'm delighted that you liked this. |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
Absolutely stunning Kacy. Grand imagery spoken with the strength of truth. Wonderful. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Oh my, I think I overlooked at this beauty, glad that I found it today Charisma |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Waldo and Charisma, THANKS! |
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