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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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The continuing renderings about Weobaei, a word who morphs into different people or creations -- Weobaei wove a basket in the Garden of the Reeds beside the River. She chose the ones whose time was spent and cut them tenderly. Gathering them up in a shouldered cloth, she scurried to her favorite tree. There she sat and wove a cradle, a sure strong vessel of sanctity. The River only flowed one way and the sun did not shine much that day. The male child would die because of the throne. So Weobaei placed him there alone in the vessel she had woven. She set the child afloat. She wept as she watched him through tall reeds. She wept, and she hoped as the River ran free. Iliana |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
How she must have feared he would be harmed, but she felt he was escaping an even bigger threat....what a heartache for a mother. Terri~  Well I will go down with this ship |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
iliana, This has to be one of my favorites. It is so pure. Sadelite |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
SharaRose, thanks for your post. Happy holiday! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
iliana In this poem Weobaei seems to morph into the mother of Moses...I like the way this poem unfolds, the language and image of the tangibles of the scene, and the stirring of invisible emotions....enjoyed ______ice ><> |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a creative beautiful presentation! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I think you're onto something here... it'll be interesting to see where you take it! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
iliana Interesting write, enjoyed the read. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Ice - you are correct. That is the story behind this. I wrote this poem when my daughter went to college -- you know "empty nest sydrome outlet." Thanks for your comments. Sadie -- read my comment to ice; you will understand completely, then again, you are going through the same so maybe you already do. Midnitesun -- why thank you dear one. Thanks for reading it. Ratleader -- yes, maybe. Weobai, as you read earlier, was the bird song. I have a couple of others and have concepts for more. I'll post them as time goes on. Thanks for following. Sey, as always, gracious! [This message has been edited by iliana (12-20-2003 02:26 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
mind if I follow too? This is really cool stuff! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Passing Shadows -- thanks. I'll post another in a few days about Weobaei. Take care. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...James |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Within the mystery of a name rests a poetess capable of weaving such wondrous creations for us to ponder and think about. Thanx, I too thought of Moses, but I understand the nest issue well. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The flow of life ... always ahead into the unknown... Fascinating write. Love, Margherita |
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Steve Motuel Member
since 2003-12-19
Posts 72Bergen auf Ruegen, Germany |
a great poem, and I loved the connection to Moses! Steve |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
JamesMichael -- Thanks so much! Magnus -- What a nice thing to say about a name. Yes, it is difficult letting go, isn't it. Thank you for reading the piece. Hope to have a few more coming. lol |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Margherita -- the river --- someone should do a poem about "the river" and all the different things it can mean -- that would be a good topic. ANYONE READING THIS, I CHALLENGE YOU TO A WRITE ABOUT "THE RIVER." Thanks, Margherita, for your very kind words. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
THANKS BUNCHES! Take care.........jo |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
I just had to check the series out again! You're such a deep thinker and wonderful poetess. |
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