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From the Bathroom Window
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From the Bathroom Window |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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From the Bathroom Window The old hose ran through it like a river creasing the meadow grass of the back back yard blooming wheat weed like last year’s candles and a butterfly took root on the smallest pale flower weaving light into the movement of air. I am little and climb on the clothes hamper to see the acacia tree for it is spring from the bathroom window and the yellow is like a smudge of joy caught within the plum’s prolific fragrance and I clamor for the time of bare feet. Flutter flap the sheets are sunning and mother is a flowered skirt that twirls although I don’t think she did really except only in my gypsy feelings from this high place looking down on her arms bare then and brown a clothespin in her teeth and the wind her sail. Was safely far upstairs hanging out there as if I could see secrets little dart of blond brother grim with starched legs and some old dusty car with running board posing there on the oil slick of the driveway. It is so like a photo what I've captured here in mind from perhaps a Sunday of a long ago April where the creak of the porch swing the steady rhythm of it like time itself is following me or has stopped long enough for the click of the shutter. [This message has been edited by Martie (04-13-2003 04:28 PM).] |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Wonderful...I was right there with you...You gave me a memory that made me smile from the inside out...this is beautiful...I sit here and remember just such days as this....Thank you for the trip back in time....to simpler days filled with wonder and beauty. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How did I know we would be in sync... just because, I guess... just because...  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Martie, your beautiful words are always like beautiful paintings, sweet friend, I bet not only are you a wonderful poet but you can also be a wonderful painter, as I can see pastel grass and tulips and the dusty car and your mother by the clothesline swaying in the wind and your brother all running around in the front lawn! (kiss on cheek) Yay, this is precious, 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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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is incredibly beautiful, but then again, all your writings are special gifts. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Good god, you just transferred me to my own childhood, when I had a special little window ... to watch, unseen, the scenery in the garden beneath ... Absolutely wonderful piece. Love, Margherita |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
What a picture -- you almost let us be that little girl for a moment. Many, many facets in this that we can see in the grown-up Martie..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Memory is such a beautiful source of inspiration. I very much admire your talent, Martie... the scene you've described here is so beautifully vivid, and yet it has such a swaying tone... I felt joy and melancholy in a strange, but wonderful mix. This is fantastic poetry. Martie, you truly are a wonderful poet. Parasite God becomes as |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Well this cetainly is a beautiful picture. It's so vivid I could actually hear the flip flap of the sheets and the faint hiss of spring hovering in the air. The whole lot Martie I could see it all. Fantastic write sweet lady! doing the library thing. Maree  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Martie - lovely your write about seeing this from the bathroom window. Very touching... BC |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie~ Well, you already know that I think this is gorgeous. Once again, you've wowed me with your talent for imagery. NO ONE paints a word picture like you. Hugs, friend,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Martie, To my knowledge, I had never seen an acacia tree before reading this. Thanks, Doc |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Martie...oh Martie.. What can I say? With your imagery beyond compare you always manage to take the reader right there. Beautiful poem of remember. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Yes....what my sister Enchantress just said. Enjoyed this so much Martie! Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, I don't know if there's anything I can say that hasn't already been said. You certainly did paint a beautiful picture with your words, dear friend. I enjoyed this so much. It was really like I was watching through the window right beside you.  Hugs, Ethel |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
so many fantastic lines with vivid images...and yes, that closing, "for the shutter to click." Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A lovely picture to have in your memory and to share with us. Joyce |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a warm hug |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Martie, That put a smile on my face. Not so long ago that plumbing wasn't involved.  But such fond memories that you conjure up in my mind. Excellent write as always. 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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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I remember this day... Same picture - Different bathroom window... Wonderful, Martie..  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
for it is spring from the bathroom window and the yellow is like a smudge of joy caught within the plum’s prolific fragrance and I clamor for the time of bare feet. If photography had never been invented, we'd see pictures of past moments... simply by reading your words. *S* This is magnificent. *S* |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Lovely. This reminds me of my own childhood and the images your presented were vivid and spectacular. I was there in my childhood again. Thank you. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hello and thank you so much...so many have said that I took them to memories of their own childhood...I'm glad. I wish I had a real photo of this, but the one in my mind never gets lost...even gets better.  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
quote: Yes it is Martie. Do you even have any idea how good of a poet you truly are? You take me to places I never saw as a child and I continue to live through your eyes always. I never get tired of telling you that you see things differently than the rest of the world and lady, that is a gift! I can not wait for you to get a book out there, as I am sure you will become my favorite author and I am not just saying that. You gift me every time you write. Thank you. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (04-14-2003 04:30 PM).] |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - what a wonder to lose myself in the imagery of your wonderful poetry. A lovely picture that you painted so well for us. Loved it - Paul |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I loved the images of your memories.... Very nice.... Enjoyed!!!! 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 |
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