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To Paint the Moss
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To Paint the Moss |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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 To Paint the Moss Purple lupine needles have stitched this carpet of mustard to the hills to the hills of fervent grass coloring them a blanket The hum is of day blue marked by singing cloud of bees hovering amazed buzzing above the ground where all the rocks are fools a-glitter with their mica The Styrofoam cups gather in the corner lake toasting the joy of some other Sunday where floating laughed the children and I see you for just a moment in the movement of time in the skirts of grass that tremble across the glade then in the tempo of seconds when I touch the light I feel your shadow cross the water like one finger of wind it paints the moss with a message I know is made from love ----------- In loving memory of Michelle [This message has been edited by Martie (05-11-2003 07:34 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I can hear her Happy Day to my Mother streaming 'cross the plains, now... she loves you so much and lives in everything, and everyone you touch... |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I feel your shadow cross the water like one finger of wind it paints the moss with a message I know is made from love Beautiful Martie. hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Remarkable heartfelt write Martie.. Michele lives on...through you...eternally. ~Hugs on this Mother's Day to you dear poetess~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Martie...are my eyes deceiving me, or do I see the spot [lower left hand corner] where Michelle's finger has smudged the pond? Hugs you.... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nope... afraid that's a smudge on my camera lense  ...the striations in the water, she did!  [This message has been edited by Martie (05-11-2003 07:35 PM).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'The Styrofoam cups gather in the corner lake toasting the joy of some other Sunday' I know these couple of lines are but a small part of the poem but they gave me the coolest visual. Bunch of bright white cups, bobbing among lily pads and filled with Kool-aid...(all the colors)...  or wild flowers! |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
unfortunately, Duncan, they were filled with nothing but the neglect of people who forgot to use the trash containers. I'll bet they might have had Kool-aid in them once, before they were abandoned to float. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, our Michelle's finger is certainly all over this poem...whether in the striations, or on your lens, m'dear....she will never let us forget your love for her, or hers, for you. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Martie, This is so creative and touching. I love it. Hugs and love, Pat |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is very beautiful. Eric |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Happy Mother's Day Martie. TD |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Incredibly touching, Martie, and it says so much about you, that you would visit her on this day. A mental toast to you, my friend. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Martie, this is so very beautiful, sweet friend, I know your Michelle is smiling from up above sand saying "Happy Mothers Day, mommy!" (wipes tears) She really did color the moss and I know she did it all for you, God Bless You, for this lovely write you get super special angel hugs, 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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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
and I see you for just a moment in the movement of time in the skirts of grass that tremble across the glade then in the tempo of seconds when I touch the light I feel your shadow cross the water like one finger of wind it paints the moss with a message I know is made from love ============================ the love is palapable in this.... it radiates from every last perfectly chosen word...we didnt need the pic...you painted it for us with your penstrokes...those first two verses of imagery leave me shaking my head at your immeasurable talent and as for the emotions...I smile at the level of high inspire and sincerety of heart that resonates from her to you, you to her..to your pen. Happy Mothers Day sweets.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
stunning! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
...in the skirts of grass that tremble across the glade then in the tempo of seconds when I touch the light I feel your shadow cross the water like one finger of wind it paints the moss with a message I know is made from love ....... such a beautiful way to present your thoughts and feelings... loved it... regards, sudhir |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I may be a little late Martie but if anyone deserves a happy mother's day you do. Your warm open poetic gift is lush with feeling in this piece. Loved every word!! Eric |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
She's made quite the prolific poet of her mom, I'd say... This is lovely, Martie...  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Martie...You have left me speechless once more, I loved every single line the imagery is superb..everything is just beautiful. love you  Maree |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, there is so much love coming across in this. In fact, every one of your poems have that love mingled in...I guess I can just feel it more when I read the ones in memory of your Michelle. Thank you so much, friend, for sharing your heart with us.  Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh Martie, you've actually left me speechless...you've moved me greatly with this beautiful write. Hugs, 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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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Martie...Not only was this poem moving; but it was uniquely written. You certainly painted the moss in my mind. What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Michelle. ***Ivy Rose |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - tender you write my friend, with loving tenderness... BC |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is a beautiful piece in memory of Michelle, Martie. You've captured a moment yet again, that is painted so vividly in my mind through your words. Just lovely. Best wishes, /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
and I see you for just a moment in the movement of time in the skirts of grass that tremble across the glade then in the tempo of seconds when I touch the light I feel your shadow cross the water like one finger of wind it paints the moss with a message I know is made from love I knew this one was going to be special from the moment I read the wonderful title... I just didn't know the pigment was love. *S* This is... it's... it leaves me speechless. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
beautiful poetry Martie and what wonderful vivid images we get of your love and Michelles love - just great - Paul |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I see you for just a moment in the movement of time in the skirts of grass that tremble across the glade then in the tempo of seconds when I touch the light I feel your shadow cross the water like one finger of wind it paints the moss with a message I know is made from love ======================================== |
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