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To Stop a Dragonfly
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To Stop a Dragonfly |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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On the other side of midway Thought paints a line And the mist falls it falls But it is made of air Tell me is it really there If I catch it at burgeoning Perception slants It has a sound that you can touch It is strong enough to hold me Above my own mirror So I don’t break in either place The roar of travel has stopped here The wings are in my ears And the mist falls it falls The end of this is near The places I have been holding dear I want to be here in this sideways slant Locked across the nub of time Sliding past the dreary dirt A cup under the flow of stars But it is not my time to stay I still have debts to pay and warm wood waits Holding my place on the grass Watching the bright of dragonfly stop above the pond And then move on |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
The imagery Martie, the imagery! I saw it all... wondermous m'friend. Love those little dragonflys. Maree  fate is not just |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your thoughts make the idea of a fifth dimension ever so real. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie A delight to read.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A cup under the flow of stars This is magical, dear Martie. Love, Margherita  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ I've never looked at a dragonfly without thinking of you for the last three years~ 'The thousand eyes ...' ... remember ? Of course you do~ 'It has a sound that you can touch It is strong enough to hold me Above my own mirror So I don’t break in either place' Just so very intriguing a thought ... you touch fragility so very real~ Beautiful sweet Sis~ I love you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
This transcends all - even death. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Dragonflies are so magical to me, dearest friend, I'm blessed to have them here in Colorado too and I envy how they can dart so effortlessly and gracefully! (kiss on cheek) If we can fly like that, there is no stopping us ever, and we can fly like them with His grace under our wings, yay, 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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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
This sounds very much like a place I'd like to be....whether there were peace in it or not. It just sounds good, feels good. I wish you'd had time to complete your own experience instead of leaving, as it seems you had to do. Better luck next time, sweet lady! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Absolutely stunning thoughts and imagery in this piece, Martie. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
And then I’ll fly my love away Beyond forever and a day And read to her my rhymes divine To sweep her up my sands of time Marti, again your writing has me in awe....  Hugs  Ethel |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
One of these days I am going to learn to sketch with my toes in the white sands of pen across tides of sky as you do but until then I will just sit here in awe and admire your works with dropped jaw. Beautiful, fulfilling and even more beautiful with each read. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
So nicely woven...James |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - thanks for sharing such a special place - I think I saw things my eyes couldn't comprehend but my heart did - thanks Paul |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
You always leave me in awe m'friend.. Beautiful..just beautiful. ~Summertime Smiles, Nancy~ ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
May your life be as full of grace as is your writing...  EA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I want to be here in this sideways slant Locked across the nub of time Sliding past the dreary dirt A cup under the flow of stars But it is not my time to stay You weave wishes and obligations into a tapestry of beauty... and make us all long for such a place... even a brief visit. *S* |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
the thoughts the images the feelings absolutely fabulous Thanks Martie regards sudhir |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
I like dragonflies too. Enjoyed this very much. |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
The imagery here is great.You can write about anything with ease.Very well done. angelblueyes |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
a wonderful trip through wisdom's lines Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
If I catch it at burgeoning Perception slants It has a sound that you can touch It is strong enough to hold me Above my own mirror So I don’t break in either place The roar of travel has stopped here The wings are in my ears And the mist falls it falls The end of this is near The places I have been holding dear I want to be here in this sideways slant Locked across the nub of time ========================= the way your mind consistantly captures a moment..or an image and then turns it into poetry is amazing my dear.. "How could I stand here with you and not be moved by you." |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You never fail to paint a picture that I can step right into and become a part of the scene. It's always a pleasure experiencing your words, Martie! |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Very nice Sis, watching the bright of dragonfly stop above the pond and then move on... I could do somehing with this, maybe a haiku or tanka. Hummmmmm..? dale |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Martie, you are so rich and deep |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie...I'm so glad I went digging for treasures tonight. This?...pure gold. As always a masterpiece from your pen. Hugs you you... If you judge people, you have no time to love them. |
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mytuesdaywishes Member
since 2003-09-05
Posts 254a voice from the musicbox |
love it, you're an inspiration. and even when everything was wrong, and we were mad at the world, it was still beautiful. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Martie, Martie, Martie, What are we going to do with you? This is STELLAR lady! Ed... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Isn't she lovely? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
It took me a while to find this one this morning Martie...glad I did though. It is wonderful! Definitely worth the read. Gonna keep this one! |
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