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The Other Place |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Other Place Maybe once we could fold into each other and find another place beyond what we are, where there would be no measure only melting. I am one thought in time. The sea does not feel my toes dangling, the sun moves always into another daybreak, the turning world holds me to her for reasons of her own. That precious footprint cannot sustain itself, consumed by minutes it is gone. Maybe once we could find another way of knowing, glimpse beyond one separate thought find that other place where there would be no measure only melting. ----- 10-3-99 |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
When this was written, I knew of you, but didn't know you... now I know you... but I'm still in awe... |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your writing is just that, measureless. It is a soft caress that melts my heart time and again. Love your touch Martie gal~ |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I am one thought in time. The sea does not feel my toes dangling, the sun moves always into another daybreak, the turning world holds me to her for reasons of her own Ah yes, Martie....this is another wonderful piece of your heart. hugs, Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
this wasn't written in l999...I posted it here then...it was written in the 70's sometime...but is sort of timeless, I think. Thanks Karilea and Lori and hugs to you both. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"When this was written, I knew of you," ... weren't you that girl there, just on the corner... waving at me?  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Martie, this is lovely, sweet friend, I always dream of finding other places and that I can share them to the children too who make such things possible! (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 always shien upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW! Timeless is right....you never cease to amaze me. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Oh Martie, After the first stanza, I thought this is it, this is the best this poem can possibly get... well, silly me...the entire poem is just so special and sensitive and no words to describe how incredible I find it, Martie, this one really touches me....so well written..timeless and universal... Thank you so much for sharing it. Hugs and love, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (05-02-2003 08:42 PM).] |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Maybe once we could fold into each other and find another place beyond what we are, where there would be no measure only melting. .....and what could be better, more worthy than to find such a place? You have a gift, Martie, a true gift. Thank you for sharing. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
You express your soul into such tender dew drops Martie. I am always humbled by the depth you put to write. TD |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I am one thought in time. The sea does not feel my toes dangling, the sun moves always into another daybreak, the turning world holds me to her for reasons of her own. I really don't have a favorite verse... this entire poem is pure perfection. *S* But I do love the perspective of these lines... and when I read how long ago it was written, I know the "seeing" of Martie's eyes isn't a new thing... but how it is treasured. *S* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie I found that place in a dream, beautiful write.  |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - wonderful words that are timeless and take me on journeys of wonder - Paul |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
A timeless piece indeed, glad you shared it with us here!! Charisma |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Excellent! Eric |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ Can you hear my *sighs* ? Such feeling in this write~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
My God, Martie, this is amazing, so beautiful. I always feel at peace wearing 'Martie eyes.' I thank you for being a poet, I'm in awe of this. I deem this a keeper! Melissa Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
You weave a magical place of dreams with your words....Stunning... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - wouldn't it be great if one could find another way at times... BC |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how'd this slip past? |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
I think you're approaching the same thought that I am with this Martie. In thinking about language, and the isness of 'what is' -- Derrida and Heidigger tickled something in my brain and then Whorf's (um, no not the Whorf from Star Trek) relativity of linguistics all sort of jelled at once... and I was thinking it's the words themselves (which are all metaphors - representations of something else - they are -- but they aren't) that keep us in the dark as we're attempting to understand what they mean. Pretty complicated plot to just say I miss somebody... but, um, poetry. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Maybe once we could fold into each other and find another place beyond what we are, where there would be no measure only melting. Maybe once we could find another way of knowing, Your words always make me sigh Martie. Mxx and i knew in the crystalline knowledge of you |
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