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With Regards to Raptors - for Ratleader
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With Regards to Raptors - for Ratleader |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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 Perched waiting and watchful You are breathing part of tree But intruders into your domain Realize their error when Rapid strike proves repose is guise  Terrified rabbit anticipates demise But feet frozen by fear will move again For with folded wings you hurl to earth Snake swallowed whole slithers no more  Defending mate, young and territory Your courage is unequaled Crass crows can bring flight to finish But one alone isn't even challenge It takes a mob and uneven odds Or burst of bullet from farmer's gun  On thermals you soar Reaching such heights You disappear from sight But you're aware of all beneath you As wind delivers your scream of claim  There are magical moments When spirits ride a poet's wings And thoughts reach realms Previously unimagined On updraft of metaphor, thermal of talent Your words give those times Happy PIP Anniversary, my friend! *S* May this be only the first of many... PIP is a better place because you're here. *S* With deepest gratitude to Marge Tindal ... thank you for making my pictures look so good! *S* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suther Well you just flew right by me. I'm Jealous.  |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
suthern, I love this.....the words as well as the pictures. I love birds. I got a few in a picture the other day.... Hugs to you, sweet lady,  Ethel  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A wonderful tribute to a poet who has opened more than one eye or two... Well done suthern! Congrats on your Anniversary, Ed! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I love hawks. They seem to wrap the sky around them, don't they? This is a great poem, especially the bit about spirits riding a poet's wings. And yes, PIP is better with our ratleader, isn't it?  Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSweetSuthernGal~ Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh ... you took such wonderful photographs ... it was easy to 'make them look good'~ Now ... this is such a well-deserved piece of magnificent penning for an equally magnificent person~ Ed~ I mean every word SHE pens~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Suthern....I know Ed will be smiling when he sees this...it's wonderful! You are so sweet to give him this acknowledgement of his one year anniversary. Hugs to you both!! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I sure am! This is more than I have words to thank you for. You and Marge know how I am about hawks....It just doesn't get any better than this. Ya got me good, Suthern gal! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, you held me in rapt attention with this one....a perfect marriage of excellent photography and well-designed verse. Very, very excellent work on display here... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Suthern -- this, "There are magical moments When spirits ride a poet's wings And thoughts reach realms Previously unimagined On updraft of metaphor, thermal of talent Your words give those times" in particular, caught my fancy! Really enjoyed this poem along with the metaphor of photos. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Another *flight* ... just *right*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Seymour: You are so dear... thank you so much, my friend! *S* (And I've always secretly wanted to make a handsome man jealous... you just made my day! *G*) garysgirl: I'm so glad you like! *S* And your picture is just lovely... thank you! *S* Sunshine: I often feel inadequate... *S* But the only time I truly envy another poet is when I yearn to do justice to such a great one... and lack his way with words! LOL Thank you so much! *S* Pilgrimage: It definitely is! *S* I had a wonderful time taking these pics... the subjects led me on a merry chase... they were NOT sympathetic to or cooperative with my plans! LOL Thank you! *S* Marge: You dear. *S* Don't even try to underestimate your contribution... for I'll argue! LOL I would never have been able to superglue my prints onto the monitor screen. LOL Thank you so much, my friend... for all your help AND for your kind reception of the finished work. *S* Martie: It's feeble repayment for the wonderful works he's given for our enjoyment and edification. *S* But I do hope it gives him smiles. *S* Thank you! *S* Ratleader: I am so glad this pleases you... the thanks are all owed to you, my friend. *S* PIP has none finer than you... neither does the poetic world. *S* Publish... Publish... Publish. *G* Thank you so much... for liking this little gift... for the excellence you share with us regularly... and for helping me view my pen differently. *S* Happy Anniversary! *S* Balladeer: I am so glad you like the results of my hawk-stalking... and the words inspired by both feathered and poetic flight. *S* Thank you so much! *S* iliana: That is definitely my favorite verse... it ends the poem... but began the entire project. *S* Thank you very much! *S* Marge: How dear you are! *S* You and Ratleader have much in common... you both destroy the myth that those who can't... teach. *S* Your willingness to help others never diminishes your own accomplishments... it only enhances your greatness... for your hearts are even more immense than your talent. *S* I thank you both for making me a better poet... and for treasured friendships. *S* |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Awwwwwwww, this is such a special gift for Ed, dearest friend, he'll love your gorgeous poem and artwork, yay, God Bless You Two, you truly bring the wings out of your heart with grace, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well this is just awesome! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
When I first read this, I felt as if you'd looked inside me and wrote of the secret things you found..... I've thought about it all day now, and...yes, I know you did. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wonderful pictures and verse...and a happy anniversary to Ed *s M |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
WOW, that's one beautiful poem and 5 beautiful photo's dedicated to our ratleader. You get hooked Suthern, mark my words. Once you start writing to photographs, there's no return. Bravo!!! Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
suthern: I enjoyed this whole, artistic presentation! The pictures are great and the poem is equal to them. I love raptors and have so many where I live, it really held my attention. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
Wow Suthern!!!!!! Outstanding, it looks like Marge led you to another talent that you are very gifted at!!!!!! |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Cool.......Isn't it fun to learn something new. To be able to add more beauty to already a beautiful poem. Jumping up and down with excitement. Love Bon-Bon   |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
M'toe: What a beautiful response. *S* Thank you so much, my friend. *S* PS: Thank you! *S* I'm so glad you like! *S* Ratleader: When I read your first postings on PIP, I was too intimidated to respond... but I had to find bravery because you just kept improving! *G* I also found a friend... and I'm so glad this pleases you! *S* Thank you! *S* Titia: Shhhh... LOL Don't tell Marge I might get hooked... a digital camera isn't in my budgetand she's busy enough! LOL Thank you so much, my friend...having seen your photos, such praise means so much to me. *S* Trillium: Thank you so very much! *S* I enjoyed my excursions... my Dad thought hawks were now rare around his place until he started accompanying me...now my whole family watches the sky! *S* Ravenwolfvoyager: I've been taking pictures forever... just don't know how to post them! *G* Thank you so very much...I'm glad you like! *S* Bonnie: Yes ma'am... it is! *S* I spent this morning browsing through old photos...there may be more poems lurking! *S* Thank you! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
quote:LOL ... NEVER too busy to teach you a thing or two my friend~  Just wait until you see the lesson plan that follows !!  AND TITIA's RIGHT !! You're hooked~ ROTFGMLCBO~ RollingOnTheFloorGigglingMyLittleCherokeeButtOff *HUGLETS* YOU~ ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Gorgeous photos and poem, Ruth! WOW! What a treat! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
The pictures are breathtaking and your words compliment them so well. Thank you for sharing. Huggles, Marti I take no credit for my poems. Although I write them, I feel |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
A tribute to a good man. I only wish -- but that's a chance gone by, I suppose. Glad for you anyhow, RL. |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
The pictures & verse are so perfect for each other. This is great. Betty |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Marge: Yammean there's HOMEWORK???? Yikes! LOL And I was just gonna sit back, relax, and wait on the billboard. *G* Thank you so much, sweet lady... your help is priceless... your friendship treasured. *S* Denise: Thank you very much... I'm so glad you like! *S* NewEnglandazurlu: It was a delightful puzzle to piece together... thank you so much! *S* Jamie: Yes... he is definitely that. *S* Sometimes what we wish defines us more accurately than what we do... and the only chance gone is one not taken. *S* Thank you so much, my friend. *S* Betty: Thank you so very much... I greatly appreciate your kind reception of these efforts! *S* |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern beloved one, I know you didn’t send me the link to this so I’d respond but I am simply because it is utterly, utterly, utterly beautiful work, a brilliant seamless meshing of art and poetry. Except of course your poetry is art so it’s a seamless meshing of pictorial art and poetic art, truly outstandingly beautiful work. I love it and you know I love you, and congrats to Ratleader, whose writing I enjoy for its wonderful and unique perspective on the world. Truly exceptional writing darling one, and the pictures are stunning, but never as stunning as the one who took them and forever Mushy   Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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