Amidst the Dancing Grass - Hey! I blinked and went over 200 posts! How'd that happen?

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Kevo
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since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

0 posted 2004-06-21 06:06 AM

A small milestone for me.  I don't know that I've ever gone over 200 posts in a forum.  It must be that you're all a great group of people.  Thanks for the warm welcome.  I thought it fitting to share a poem about the one who was my greatest milestone of all.  Enjoy...

Amidst the Dancing Grass

As the sun basks me in all of it effervescent light
I find myself lost in this field's sweet grass
bedecked in the painted radiance of beauty's bloom.

As I wander through opulence,
I am courted by this emerald ocean dancing to and fro'
beckoning me to waltz amidst the fragrance of life.

But, there I find substance beyond their ethereal dance.
The fragrant scent of her essence washes over me.
Thieved away by her alluring decension from Heaven;
fragrance of life no longer bides here in emerald solace.

The pristine dance of the grass, now, a fleeting memory
as I stand immersed in love's absolution;
utterly awash in her sweet rapture.

Her celestial image rises before me
as the sun kneels before the darkening sky
hune with violet and the embers of the weary day.

And as this day finally slips beyond my surrendering grasp
I am left with the stars she has so eloquently painted
with her delicate touch of deft abundance.

I see her there, in the midst of her evening's chore,
oblivious to my coveting gaze.
Steadfast hold my feet have on the ground beneath me.

Never in want of retreat or advance, but ever longing
to stay there amidst the emerald dance
gripped by the serenity of her image
courting the silver light.

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2004

Kit McCallum

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Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

1 posted 2004-06-21 06:24 AM

"And as this day finally slips beyond my surrendering grasp
I am left with the stars she has so eloquently painted
with her delicate touch of deft abundance."

"I see her there, in the midst of her evening's chore,
oblivious to my coveting gaze.
Steadfast hold my feet have on the ground beneath me."

What a wonderfully visual piece, Kevin! You have captured this moment in time beautifully for all to enjoy ... just lovely!

Best wishes,
/Kit

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

2 posted 2004-06-21 12:52 PM

I love your insights!

and hey, this is a great place to be and it's easy to keep posting and posting and posting....the archives are full of treasures too if you run out of new stuff to read

congrats on the milestone!

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2004-06-21 12:55 PM

Oh this is beautiful Kevin...
Fantastic imagery..you drew me right in from the start.
Congrats on the milestone.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that.
Something from the sea, whichever one I'm near.
When I stray too far from beachland, it calls me back

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2004-06-21 12:57 PM

Kevin

This is so very beautiful, ethereal, yet real. I understand this place, have seen it too, a little different than you, but still the feeling is there that you tell so well...thank you. Congrats on your milestone...your poetry and your wonderful replies have made pip a better place!

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2004-06-21 01:49 PM

Congrats Kevin ~ on your milestone and on this incredibly descriptive and emotive piece of romantic writing!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous in language, imagery ~ and sentiment.

You deserve to be loved as such in return!

Love & Light,
Linda

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

6 posted 2004-06-21 08:19 PM

"I see her there, in the midst of her evening's chore,
oblivious to my coveting gaze.
Steadfast hold my feet have on the ground beneath me."

To be grounded and lifted at the same time is special, admirable of anyone that inspires such moments. Much enjoyed. Nice to meet you Kevin.

Sincerely,
Reg

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

7 posted 2004-06-21 08:26 PM

Keven, this is really very beautiful, I thank you for taking me to such a heavenly place; for your poetry and your wonderful replies.

Congrats on 200 posts.

Maree

The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change.
~Stevie Nicks~

Sadelite
Member Elite

since 2003-10-11

Posts 2519

8 posted 2004-06-21 08:30 PM

Congratulations on your two hundredth, Kevo.
We're glad you're here. Lovely poem. Truly inspired.
Sadelite

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

9 posted 2004-06-21 08:57 PM

Breathtaking in its beauty and delicacy. I think she is very lucky as well, to have one love her as this. And one who can express it in such eloquence. The imagery produces a *sigh*. Ah, the romance, it makes a woman's heart melt. Does she read and enjoy these beautiful love writes?

Best to you -- Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

10 posted 2004-06-21 09:30 PM

"Never in want of retreat or advance, but ever longing
to stay there amidst the emerald dance
gripped by the serenity of her image
courting the silver light."

Yes, you have found heaven on earth and it shows when you write of your family and wife! Congrats on 200! Amazing place, this is, isn't it!

Bonnie j
Senior Member

since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

11 posted 2004-06-21 09:34 PM

I close my eyes and visualize this poem you have shared with us. Beautiful.
Hey! A mile stone of over 200. Cool. Congrat.
BonBon

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