Lost in Anthem - pipTalk Forums

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

0 posted 2004-06-22 11:46 PM

I left my footprints in a meadow
that I no longer dream of
but blush over as a girl with ribbons

Now there are mountains that smoke from empty paper
and rivers that run away, far from names
or from something other than mud

I still feel shadows from the things that live in you...
in the valleys that are treeless... in the hottest part of the road
where everything is in the middle without an end

I swim in oceans of mixed feelings then
and as always, I drift
from morning’s fawn colored light
to the quiet whisper friction of night
where touch is something that brushes
through air
and everything is earthly, fleeting, and not quite enough
to carry me there
so I send my song sigh birds to fetch your thoughts,
to move you, nigh to time’s stroke and peel of minutes
to love you, with secret sounds that make you remember
how we chased away the sun

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

1 posted 2004-06-23 12:04 PM

Wow, Regina!

You paint the most exquisite picture with your palette of words. So many wonderful images were seen.

Take care........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2004-06-23 12:07 PM

My dear friend, you are sure to be teacher's pet if this is what you are creating, my goodness! You are indeed more than ready for print! The email owed you is coming - been SO busy, sorry

Truly an incredible write Regina.

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

3 posted 2004-06-23 12:35 PM

This is, I believe the word was already used, exquisite. Rich. Much enjoyed.

Susan

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

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

4 posted 2004-06-23 12:41 PM

I was always fascinated by your way with words,
and I've missed reading you, Regina~

I left my footprints in a meadow
that I no longer dream of
but blush over as a girl with ribbons

Lovely, Lady~ I hope you are well and happy.

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

5 posted 2004-06-23 02:13 AM

"I swim in oceans of mixed feelings then
and as always, I drift
from morning’s fawn colored light
to the quiet whisper friction of night
where touch is something that brushes
through air
and everything is earthly, fleeting, and not quite enough
to carry me there
so I send my song sigh birds to fetch your thoughts,
to move you, nigh to time’s stroke and peel of minutes
to love you, with secret sounds that make you remember
how we chased away the sun"

This was absolutely gorgeous writing --

....jo

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2004-06-23 02:47 AM

"beautiful" doesn't even begin to cover it

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

7 posted 2004-06-23 07:34 AM

If you were gone for five years, which I pray never happens, but IF it did,
when you got back here somy~ you would not have lost one tiny bit of your poetic touch.
I just gotta say it...
damn yer good!

so very good to have you back

Rick
Member Elite

since 2001-06-21

Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia

8 posted 2004-06-23 07:48 AM

Regina, this was wonderful, the stokes of your quill brushed upon many thoughts, a very heart felt piece which I thoughly enjoyed, thank you for sharing.

Sincerely
Rick

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2004-06-23 07:52 AM

Regina,
Excellent write, very much enjoyed the read.

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

10 posted 2004-06-23 07:58 AM

I left my footprints in a meadow
that I no longer dream of
but blush over as a girl with ribbons

in beginning with such words you well set the tone and the imagery... it has been too long since I read you..and enjoyed your art as well as the soul behind it.

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

11 posted 2004-06-23 08:26 AM

So very very beautiful Regina...
So very you with the light touch of ink..
You have indeed been missed.
~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

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

12 posted 2004-06-23 08:30 AM

Regina, the songs come from your God given gift...they are incredibly tender, and pull at the heartstrings...this was an incredibly bittersweet song...one of which should be put to music...lovely, simply lovely.

Thank you

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

13 posted 2004-06-23 08:34 AM

meadows and lady legs running
barefoot down dirt roads
created a heaven edge place
in the desert of thought

enjoyed the drift away ms..
and have missed your visions

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

14 posted 2004-06-23 06:59 PM

Reg,
WooHoo!!! Look who's writing again. I love this:
========================================
so I send my song sigh birds to fetch your thoughts,
to move you, nigh to time’s stroke and peel of minutes
to love you, with secret sounds that make you remember
how we chased away the sun
========================================
I'll be patient but I'm watching for the next one!

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

15 posted 2004-06-23 08:09 PM

Regina, this is such a beautiful write!
I've missed your graceful flow of words.

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

16 posted 2004-06-23 08:34 PM

Sue: I so appreciate your gracious replies.

Mysteria: I'm so happy you think so, but for now, I'm doing theses on the likes of the French Revolution to Maya Angelou(of which I'm greatly humbled.)So I haven't even touched on my poetry yet...but soon!! I always look forward to you.

Susan: Very happy you enjoyed my words. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Lori: It's a treat to have you close by in poetry land. Am well, happy, just so busy. Am stealing time just to connect with others, such as you dear poetess.

iliana: So grateful for your reply. Many thanks.

Dixie: Your beautiful is always a gift to me.

somy: I'm only as good as the company I keep, and I've been missing you. Hearthugs~somy.

Rick: Hello there poet! Always happy to share with you. Thanks for stopping in and I'll look for you here.

Sy: I'm charmed by your visit. Thank you hugs.

C: I felt the same way when I read you today. It has been too long. It's an honor to share my art with you.

Nancy: Your thoughts are always so inspiring and gracious. Thanks for you.

LeeJ: I'm humbled that you see the source of any gift I may possess. Yes, bittersweet is reality, in most anything we love. Thank you very kindly for your insight and replies.

D: You open up a whole new eye day for me. Thank you for seeing hugs.

Larry: I love woohoo's! Thanks for you poet friend...I hope I never disappoint your ever watchful eyes.

Love,
Reg

Kevo
Member

since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

17 posted 2004-06-25 07:25 AM

This is quite the keeper. You have such a give for eloquent writing. Your deft pen leaves me awestruck in the few posts I have read from you. Your talent is so well refined it seems to be innate in you. You were born with raw talent and have had the luxury of polishing it through life. That is the only way I can see that you write so incredibly vividly. I can feel your words. I can see your words. All the hallmarks of talent are soundly represented in your writing. I am simply in awe of your amazing collection of words written as to inspire all of us to engage perfection in our own writing. I simply relished in every word you shared.

Kevin

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

18 posted 2004-06-25 10:04 AM

Kacy: Hey poetess! So good to see you here. You are always great encouragement to me. Thanks so much.

Kevo: Well darlin, you have got to be the most poetically uplifting fellow I've had the pleasure to meet. It would be easy for me to grow a head the size of a Volvo with you around, but I'll stay true to my roots and give you a big humble hug for your kindness. It's all milk and cornbread without those that connect. I look forward to reading and sharing life's artwords with you.

Love,
Reg

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

19 posted 2004-06-26 05:04 PM

so I send my song sigh birds to fetch your thoughts,
to move you, nigh to time’s stroke and peel of minutes
to love you, with secret sounds that make you remember
how we chased away the sun

~*~

It is SO good to see you writing again!

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

20 posted 2004-07-05 06:57 PM

Oh God, o god o Regina, you have no idea how this made me feel, you've collapsed me and yes that's a good thing.

WOW.

I'm keeping it.

Maree.

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

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.