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icebox
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since 2003-05-03

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in the shadows

0 posted 2003-05-05 12:58 PM

Many times I have seen the morning rise
above the Superstition Mountains in the Spring.
This time as an old man,
sitting on the tortured rocks alone,
again a newborn I asked the Thunder Gods
to share with me what our tomorrows bring.

Always I'm a child there, to Them, a Lilliputian
struggling to find a larger voice
amidst the twisted broken splinters
of the bones that formed the earth,
the folded shattered slabs of pain
jutting from the desert sage and sand.

So, like some medieval penitent,
I took my knife to draw blood from my hand;
patiently the Mountains watched me
dripping on the glowing coals,
quietly the Gods endured my prayers
sent scented and entwined within
a fragile lattice woven
by the sage and incense
smoke of yasmine, amber, sandalwood
and blood.

Tasting old words, chanting rhyme
in triplicates almost lost to time
slow breathing, air drawn deeply
drawn again and drawn again,
chest heaving in the dry thin air
I felt the earth's own energy
flowing through my heart to fill the world.

I formed the image of your eyes
I met the warmth inside your soul;
from behind, a mother eagle rose in rippling shadows
lifting up to catch the Mountains'
rising breath of life drawn sharply
with the birthing of the day.

She called out hunting, her haunting brazen morning cry,
stark echoes in the canyons in the rocks and in my soul;
flexing talons as she circled, turning gently toward the sun
she caught the smoke above my head,
ribbons of my spirit's burning questions,
drawing them into a sky
still laced with swiftly dimming stars;
she soared eastward into time.

©2003 by icebox

Kahlil
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since 2003-04-12

Posts 1881

1 posted 2003-05-05 01:11 AM

This work is absolutely captivating, breathtaking...I will save it to read again and again...a true work of art. Thanks.

Dragon Mistress
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since 2002-08-26

Posts 289
Washington, USA.

2 posted 2003-05-05 01:48 AM

*takes a deep breath* Wow...wow..

~*~I'm only a dreamer, with broken dreams, and only words to fall back on~*~

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

3 posted 2003-05-05 02:37 AM

excellent...

my kinda poetry.

Warmest Welcome to you!

Justbleu
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since 1999-08-31

Posts 3329
Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

4 posted 2003-05-05 11:36 AM

Very lovely write.....
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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5 posted 2003-05-05 12:20 PM

icebox....deeply spiritual, breathtaking in imagery and emotion from a place beyond the desert floor...this soars!

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29

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South Africa

6 posted 2003-05-05 04:19 PM

I'm so very glad I found you!

This is simply wonderful!!
Helen

QjQ
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since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
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7 posted 2003-05-05 04:26 PM

written well with thoughts

It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you.

Ratleader

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8 posted 2003-05-05 05:27 PM

You have much to offer. From now on I am going to read every word you post.

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MysticDreamer
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since 2003-04-21

Posts 131

9 posted 2003-05-05 05:33 PM

A Great Poem with lots of energy and imagery.
Thanks for sharing this.
Good Will Always,
Mystic Dreamer

rosepetals25

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since 2000-05-31

Posts 3076
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10 posted 2003-05-05 06:34 PM

This is so pretty, I could see it in my mind as I read it

Very cool poem

Tara

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

11 posted 2003-05-05 09:51 PM

Your writing stirs the air, leaving thoughts to linger long.

So nice what you wrote here icebox~

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

12 posted 2003-05-05 10:46 PM

Oh wow, this is amazing. Welcome to Passions!

I'm saving this~

Take care,
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!

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

13 posted 2003-05-06 12:25 PM

Kahlil~Thank you for reading; I am glad you enjoyed it.

Dragon Mistress~It is just the thin mountain air that took your breath away. *smile*
Thank you for reading.

serenity blaze~I am glad you liked it.  Thank you for reading.

Justbleu~Hi!  It is possible to touch and have it last forever.

Martie~those mountains are a very special place.  Thank you for your comment.

Honeybunch~HI! HI! Helen,  I am glad you are here and I am glad you liked this piece.  Thank you for reading.

QjQ~Thank you for reading and for your comment.

Ratleader~This is an intimidating crowd!  The quality of work on this forum is amazing.  I am not sure I can keep up with the crowd. *smile*   Thank you for reading and for your comment.

MysticDreamer~The energy in this piece flows from the location.  Thank you for reading
and for your comment.

Rosepetals25~I am glad you could see it.  Thank you for reading.

BluesSerenade~Thank you for your kindness and for reading this.  Your comments are appreciated.

Honeybee~I am glad you enjoyed it.  Thank you for reading.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

14 posted 2003-05-06 11:46 AM

And you leave no question whatsoever that you're a POET! *S* This is absolutely excellent!

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

15 posted 2003-05-06 10:08 PM

suthern~Thank you for reading and for your kind comment. I am glad you enjoyed it.

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

16 posted 2004-12-05 12:12 PM

"This is an intimidating crowd! The quality of work on this forum is amazing. I am not sure I can keep up with the crowd. *smile* Thank you for reading and for your comment."

I come to this site to read such as you write.You are a master. I bow before you and appreciate all you write. the quote above shows you are also too humble. In awe, a fan, marty.

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