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Up the Downed Stream
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Up the Downed Stream |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York 
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Have you ever imagined what it must be like to be birthed? Spewed forth, alive and fertile. The continuation of mankind traversing caverns, rich and moist, bouncing off of each other like atoms. Our sight blind to them both. Or possibly this creative process is similar to that of a child. Gripping pencil in fist intent and tracing, a carbon point through a maze of Jack and Jill. When I think of the human race and how we came to be, I often picture hoardes of Salmon swimming upstream. Defying the current, pushing fresh and pure upon their weary brow. It is within this journey that atoms collide with Jack and Jill. Hastily running downhill, falling into a stream littered with the monthly purge of our sons and daughters. I bet that even Our Creator had not surmised such an explosion. Like volcanic rise of steam from a pot of bubbling protein, ready to flow above the outer rim, pouring onto the stove extinguishing flame announcing that NOW dinner is served. And I ponder such journeys not unlike the one taken now. With each rise of hand to plate to mouth dripping with Merlot, rich and red. Thickly seasoned with sauce, sparing my Tagliatelle from lying still and naked upon my plate ashamed in their purity. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a journey I had the pleasure to join you on...thanks Sue good to see you  |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Have you ever imagined what it must be like to be birthed? Spewed forth, alive and fertile. The continuation of mankind traversing caverns, rich and moist, bouncing off of each other like atoms. Our sight blind to them both. You had me from this very beginning, sweet Suzie Q!!  I went rushing through reading to see exactly where you were going with this one......I wasn't disappointed. Then, I read it again slowly to let it all sink into my brain. You are such a talented writer, my friend. Hugs to you, LittleOne,  Ethel Mae Psssstttttt!! I sure have been missing you around here.  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
So good to read your words once agian Sue. Awesome! hugs, Chris "At one glance |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Sue, this is beautiful, sweet friend, your poetry always heads right upstream to the heart, yay, we have missed you, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, 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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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
well woman it is about darn time you got back here and here you brought a beauty with you...welcome home...h |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LittleWing~ A fascinating read from a very talented poetess~ Thank you for this ...~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I loved this susie--I've been pulling mental threads lately too. (it's woolly in there) We absolutely must talk soon. (a pot of bubbling protein?) um, heh heh.  I want to hear all about it! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
"Gripping pencil in fist intent and tracing, a carbon point through a maze of Jack and Jill." and this... "Like volcanic rise of steam from a pot of bubbling protein," Gawd, I've missed reading you...smile You are writing some truly amazing stuff these days, Sue... truly amazing... Love you, my sis... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 oh boy! another masterpiece createdoh, this is quite a write leaving me smiling |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
If I could write just one poem like "Up the Downed Stream", I could quit writing forever and be at peace with myself. If I bow any deeper, I'll break in half... jimmy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sue...You are deep...and so gosh darn awesome! Wonderful to see you! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sue...it's so good to read you again. You have been missed. This is beyond excellent! Hugs to you lady~ ~ I like not only to be loved, |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
Littlewing, Well expressed withal. It is a pleasure to read you again. I hope things have been faring very well with you. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
So? I see your little...Ahem, stream of conciousness finally got posted. This is lovely in it's own way. I love the breaks and turns. Here's a little something for ya |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Geez, I forgot how to submit a reply.... Oh well... Love ya, Susie |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Hi Littelwing! I hope all has been well. Wonderful poem! It's so nice to see you back! Take Care |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
jack and jill, merlot and steak just running away with my imagination i must digest better but its a a beauty as are you and so so good to see you now dont be a stranger you come back and see us again, sometimes, you hear? |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
Let me just add my voice...WOWZER! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Sue, to immerse in your poetic creations means to go on a philosophical journey. You always amaze me to the core. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
As messed up as my mind is, I would NVER have thought of writing about this topic... and had I thought about it, I would never have done it from this angle... and, no matter what I had done, could never have done it this well... Please don't make this the last one this week... But now the animal is in pain... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sue, this is a demonstration of phenominal talent and creativity! Enjoyed! |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
have been missed |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Thank you so much everyone, it is nice to be back in here, even if for a spell, all of you are so good to me *smile* I am grateful for all of your hello's and hugs . . see---> SMILING |
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aujussy wolf
since 2003-08-09
Posts 1215Michigan |
little , gettin some good impact , very pronounced ..... i like it , you have been busy ... catch ya lata , wolf |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
take a bow, we love you, we miss you always in our hearts here |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"Have you ever imagined what it must be like to be birthed?" *laugh* I watched it this life. Years ago I told my poor demented mother. I described the room, the doctor, the nurses; it drove her further around the bend I think. She always had called me satan's spawn, I think telling her just convinced her even more that she was right. Your poem is wonderful and I missed it somehow. I am glad I got to read it. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sue, you have wonderful imaginings! Really enjoyed reading this. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh man, where have I been? There are so many amazing images in this write that kept bowling me over. an excellent flow of thought. Mxx  and i knew in the crystalline knowledge of you ~Buckingham/Nicks |
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