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Varuch Elohim Junior Member
since 2003-11-10
Posts 41Italy |
Traveler Midst the bolstering crowd Lies an island A calm reprieve from the madhouse Of screeching tires, and gossiping voices A tiny corner of paradise Tucked snugly between 1st and 2nd avenue It’s front, Nothing special. Three short steps up, to an old wooden door cast iron rail framing either side, and on the left, the small hand-painted sign It is no wonder many pass it by. Yet beyond that simple door, Stretches a universe I have scarcely begun to explore. I step in now, leaving the hum-drum of the world behind. Ahhh, The refreshing stillness hits me, Laced through with the musty scent of thousands of years of history, As it mingles with the freshness of new discoveries I slink further into the building's depths, Diving deeper amongst the shelves as they tower above me Here amongst the written words of those who have gone before, I pause, Eyes sliding down an elegant spine Hand reaching to gently pull it from its place, The book falls open, Words jumping out at me from the page A new adventure begins. |
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PseudoPoet Junior Member
since 2003-11-23
Posts 18 |
Wow, this is an amazing poem, very much enjoyed. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Varuch Your words took me there and the images were so very clear. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic poem with wonderful imagery... Much enjoyed! Hugs~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Varuch, Excellent write, enjoyed. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
This reminds me of a traveler that once spent time in the Astro Motel, alas, soon to spend time elsewhere. Nicely done |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
hmmm . . . seems to me as this new life you speak of is a . . . reincarnation of sorts? *smile* [This message has been edited by littlewing (11-23-2003 05:43 PM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"I pause, Eyes sliding down an elegant spine Hand reaching to gently pull it from its place, " loved this as I smiled while reading M |
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Margot Member
since 2003-10-04
Posts 154 |
Beautiful travels. Margot |
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Varuch Elohim Junior Member
since 2003-11-10
Posts 41Italy |
PseudoPoet thank you for taking time to read my poem and thanks for the compliment. Suetang Hi …thank you for reading and the great compliment. Enchantress Thanks and I am happy that you enjoyed my poem. Seymour thanks very much for reading. Wranx Thank you for reading. Littlewing Thanks for reading. Yes it is a reincarnation of sorts. I am graced by a new career at the Vatican Library and I am enjoying it immensely. Beats my old career as an engineer. Thanks Nakdthoughts Thanks for reading and the smile. I am happy you enjoyed my poem. |
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Varuch Elohim Junior Member
since 2003-11-10
Posts 41Italy |
Thank you Margot...happy you enjoyed. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
welcome to passions  enjoyed |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Such a gift given to you...I am certain that you must be pleased. This is an excellent poem, could be of poetry or any other historical word... You are blessed with what has been placed in your hands...May your mind continue to speak of this place..upon these pages. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
I think more people need to read this wonderful piece of writing. I am in motion |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
well done |
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Varuch Elohim Junior Member
since 2003-11-10
Posts 41Italy |
Suetang thank you so much for reading and the compliment. You made my day! Brad Major...thank you for taking time out to read and comment. Thanks Varuch Elohim |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Wonderful trip to that quaint library. Eloquent images. Extremely well done. New myself. Welcome. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
a beautiful read, and congratulations on this rewarding new position |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
"The words of a poet can speak volumes 'tho no words are actually spoken. He has the ability to make a connection with the heart." I am in motion |
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Varuch Elohim Junior Member
since 2003-11-10
Posts 41Italy |
Thank you...everyone for the wonderful replies. Suetang thank you ...that is beautiful. Varuch Elohim |
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