Open Poetry #26 |
Lily Talks to Air |
Martie
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Lily Talks to Air Lily talks to air sultry like jasmine in summer piano out an open window where the door is closed don’t touch the handle of such truth for it is not something that you open a secret lover’s touch it is something that was always there Listen to the water just a sprinkler then go past that place of dense leaf joy beyond the sound of scratching dog and mocking bird’s declarations past the screen in the door as it stops making patterns on the opening Close your eyes then and breathe slow the up sky and down dirt open the magic listen Lily talks to air |
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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
That's it...once again... I just want to hold Your Book in my hands. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
"Lily talks to air sultry like jasmine in summer piano out an open window where the door is closed" I LOVE that image, Martie...only you could say it like that... "Close your eyes then and breathe slow the up sky and down dirt open the magic listen Lily talks to air" Breathtaking, just plain breathtaking...I can't help but say once again that I am in awe of your use of words...great write... sp just a hang-up call and the quiet breathing of our persian we call cajun on a wednesday... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I am with Karilea....your book in my hands out in the garden on a lazy, summer day. Wondeful Martie! hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie~ Nobody does it better, my friend. This is absolutely gorgeous...I love it. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
How I revel in the classic of Martie! Cool write. TD |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
BOWING to the master of poetic illusion and so many awesome metaphors.... Excellent as always, and ya gotta know it!!! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Close your eyes then and breathe slow the up sky and down dirt open the magic listen Lily talks to air" Yes!! Love this Martie... and please listen to the others as well..publish! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
It does! And I never knew it until this moment....You amaze. I've said that so often it sounds trite, but it's the truth. You make me proud to know you. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Lily talks to air sultry like jasmine in summer piano out an open window where the door is closed don’t touch the handle of such truth for it is not something that you open a secret lover’s touch it is something that was always there I know this sounds cliche, but you dear Martie, are music to my ears! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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gawlee! I'm just in awe... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
You have such a beautiful way of setting the mood and drawing close to the earth's marvelous creations. Good stuff! Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
YOU are magical. Love, Margherita |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
always a poem in bloom.. I love the "up sky and down dirt" wonderful phrase. *s M |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ You step me into your word-art~ Thank you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
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Listen to the water just a sprinkler then go past that place of dense leaf joy beyond the sound of scratching dog and mocking bird’s declarations past the screen in the door as it stops making patterns on the opening Martie, Martie... always a pleasure to read..always an treasure to enjoy.. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
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Lily talks to air sultry like jasmine in summer piano out an open window ---------------------- Listen to the water just a sprinkler then go past that place of dense leaf joy beyond the sound of scratching dog and mocking bird’s declarations past the screen in the door as it stops making patterns on the opening ======================= Do you truly know how cool, how rare, this poem is? How unique and full of light it is? May I borrow a few of your words to make my point (because once again, your poetry takes me words away) Close your eyes then and breathe slow the up sky and down dirt open the magic listen Martie takes to the air Darkness cannot drive out darkness ... only light can do that. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
About that book... I want mine inscribed, please. *S* And if you could only include lessons in how to write like this, I'd scrub your kitchen floors for the next 5 years! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Martie, Oh, this is superb! I was there I saw and heard everything I even looked up! amazing you are! keeping this. Maree |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
oh, martie, if I could pick a favorite of yours, I think this would be it......just lovely...sigh |
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Temptress
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Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
beautiful amazing and I am listening to perfection in poetry. You could hurt me with your bare hands. You could hurt me using the sharp edge of what you say. JEWEL |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Martie, this is beautiful, sweet friend, this made me think so much of the beautiful dream girl I see in my dreams and how I long for that secret touch carried by the nightingale can speak to me! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, your words are always like a sonata performed by white gloves in the garden, God Bless You, 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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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
You do open the magic. So much talent. Thank you for sharing it. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Martie, I've missed the way you commune with the world around you. This is lovely. Softly penned, a whisper of nature. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - I always make sure all my senses are ready to go when I read your poetry because your words touch them in so many ways - what a great poem and how wonderful it is to read and listen and experience with you - Paul |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I'd have to second all the comments made before me. This is truly awesome, an experience for the mind and senses. You are a master of free verse and imagery...makes me proud to have known you as a poet for so long < img src="http://kit.netpoets.net/kit-hootowl.gif"> |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Listen to the water just a sprinkler then go past that place of dense leaf joy beyond the sound of scratching dog and mocking bird’s declarations past the screen in the door as it stops making patterns on the opening Close your eyes then and breathe slow the up sky and down dirt open the magic listen Lily talks to air Martie, I honestly don't know what to say, this is so beautiful. You had me listening, hearing, and looking. Yes, you are amazing. Your poetry is not only beautiful, but also so sweet and calming.......peaceful. Dear Lady, thank you for being you, Hugs Ethel |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
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