Open Poetry #28 |
Moon Speaks |
Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I know what the moon speaks of on nights like last, not perfect at all, so shadowed and quartered and distilled by the glow of color from the falling sun. It detailed a cloud and enchanted the sidewalk where I walked darkly around the block and down the alley, the middle of the street my path and lights closing down to sleep the city seemed to all be breathing long pale breaths slumbering in drained verve. I heard a sigh from a driveway an echo of my own it stumbled and dropped at my feet and I stopped, I could hear my own breath and in the silence I had made with my presence no crickets hummed. Then a coyote called from far away igniting another as the tree lined street focused the scent of jasmined air and Vavaldi whispered summer from an open window. I know what the moon speaks. It speaks of coupling this solitude, of yearning that is almost palpable; it speaks of time ticking out and it says leave room for a dance in candle lit room and the wax melting into morning ---- from 9-8-00 [This message has been edited by Martie (09-08-2003 11:43 PM).] |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Oh my... "Then a coyote called from far away igniting another as the tree lined street focused the scent of jasmined air and Vavaldi whispered summer from an open window." This write tastes just fine... Your writing......awesome! Ed |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
very nice thoughts expressed so well,,,,
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
breathtaking, simply beautiful writing |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
What a wonderful poem to read late at night....and a mighty fine one to live, something to wish for whether we have it or not. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your repost was my last night. Beautiful... and into the library, this time. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
When reading your poems, the word "excellent" keeps crossing my mind..The words of this one crissed and crossed many times, carrying the weight of that word.. Excellent indeed! Like Frost, you are aquainted with the night, its magics and its mysteries. Thank you for sharing them with me....ice/ford |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie Awesome, |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ What very gentle beauty you speak~ 'Twas a Martiesque moment in time~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Thank you for sharing this. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
you do it like no other... and always... blow me away. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I know what the moon speaks of on nights like last, not perfect at all, so shadowed and quartered and distilled by the glow of color from the falling sun. Well, all I can say is that imperfection never reads quite so beautifully as when you write it!! Nicely done Martie~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
"I know what the moon speaks of" Oh...yes you certainly do, my friend... and you've captured in beautifully. If you judge people, you have no time to love them. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Martie, you certainly do know what the moon speaks, sweet friend, because you are one with the moon and despite the yearning, through the cycle you are bound to find the greatest peace and illumination to your soul! (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 shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Martie, this is just simply beautiful and when the "Moon Speaks" Martie; you listen. Always a pleasure to read you m'dear. it's a Maree fate is not just |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - this is a really special poem - thanks for posting it again for us - Paul |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hiya Martie and good morning....wishing you a lovely day...quit an awesome write my friend. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Martie, "It speaks of coupling this solitude, of yearning that is almost palpable; it speaks of time ticking out and it says leave room for a dance in candle lit room and the wax melting into morning" Creating fresh memories of when the moon shined even brighter. Nice, so very nice. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (09-11-2003 10:36 PM).] |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
"It speaks of coupling this solitude, of yearning that is almost palpable;" Indeed it does ... oh yes indeed! Harvest Moon...ya gotta love it! Great write here, enjoyed! always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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