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How awake is alive |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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Is it the flash of lashes that draw morning near or the paleness of femininity Is it the strongboxed embrace of maleness that stirs the valleys from sleep, provoking limbs to reach toward one more vision of life I grasped for the french kiss of coffee and scrambled up last eve’s reprieve when thunder came from what appeared to be a clear canvas This lured me to the porch where I searched into the vibrant blue above me again...the hollow roll of drumspell vibrated my breath and I thought to myself “this is the threat of wisdom” this rare pulse that comes from nowhere, awakening me as if my edges have been merely a dream, slight and seamless L’air du temps, ou vent How I imagined, the she of me burning for reasons that never slept, and for the first time in many years the minutes fell from me and I no longer felt a need to gather them |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Reg, You could make a morning person out of me pretty quickly! I love this piece. Thank you.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
and I thought to myself “this is the threat of wisdom” this rare pulse that comes from nowhere, awakening me as if my edges have been merely a dream, slight and seamless L’air du temps, ou vent beautifully written Regina. gave me chills. hugs, Chris |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
OK...new wing for library. You've returned. With Gusto! Karilea - if I whisper, will you listen? Keeping in mind, I must stand close... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
An exhillarating awakening! ~ and "L'Air Du Temps" is one of my favourite French perfumes! lol  A wonderful write!  EA |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
"and for the first time in many years the minutes fell from me and I no longer felt a need to gather them" Great ending...and happy to see you're still around. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
My gosh . . . this was beautiful in all aspects, my friend...deep bow from me...and very nice to see you again. jwesley |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good to see you writing once more |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"“this is the threat of wisdom” this rare pulse that comes from nowhere, awakening me as if my edges have been merely a dream, slight and seamless L’air du temps, ou vent How I imagined, the she of me burning for reasons that never slept, and for the first time in many years the minutes fell from me and I no longer felt a need to gather them" Amazing write Regina...so very much enjoyed! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
bravo.... windswept wisdom that falls away... and is not discarded, simply left to grow. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Loved the write -- and, I know what you mean. I have heard the thunder lately myself! ......jo |
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anawnda Member
since 2002-07-26
Posts 113 |
beautiful use of words...imagery...makes me think of the reflective morning-after's |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
If that were a painting it would be a masterpiece. |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Reg, Such a beautiful write so full of colors, pictures...all senses filled. I often dream of writing pieces that are so inspirational and so well constructed. This is superb and ought to find printed pages very easily. I am so awestruck I am nearly speechless (or numb in the fingers anyway). Thank you so much for the gift in your exquisite words. Another keeper. Your poetic friend, Kevin |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
How I imagined, the she of me burning for reasons that never slept, and for the first time in many years the minutes fell from me and I no longer felt a need to gather them Absolutely perfect...your heart matches your beauty |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Larry: Hey bud. I guess I am a morning person. I get up with the birds, but I can't sang, so I write. The birds are thankful..Thank you smilies. Chris: Gave me chills too! Clear day, and thunder rolling all around me. And it wasn't Harleys. Many thanks sweet poetess. Sunshine: Your library is my haven of learn. Thank you for believing in me sunnyone. EA: So glad you enjoyed my spill. I'm glad you appreciate the "air of time" or weather..depending on how you wear it. Thanks for you. wranx: Hey wranxy one! Much obliged for your visit. So great to see you as well. jwesley: Big hugs for your gracious reply and for being here too. Dixie: A bit rusty, but always encouraged and inspired thanks to you. Nancy: Your replies are always laced with your signature grace. C: You undress my verse and see the simple of it all. I'm so grateful for your thoughts. iliana: Love your name...it's poetic phonetic, and delightful to pronounce. Thank you for knowing. anawnda: I just realized that much of my ponder writing is suggestive of such reflections. Perhaps part of me is always open to such notions? Thank you for helping me learn something today and for your kind reply. Mysteria: You always help my colors come alive..even when I feel like a stick figure in the sticks. Big thank you hugs. Kevo: But you have the colors that don't run my poetic friend...a quality that I greatly appreciate and learn from. Your thoughts are so gracious and taken to heart. Many thanks dear poet. LeeJ: What a lovely comment, but not suprising of you poetess. I'm just a gal with a pen stuck in the middle of my forehead, trying to convey the pain of it. It's a gift to read by you. Love, Reg |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
How I imagined, the she of me burning for reasons that never slept, and for the first time in many years the minutes fell from me and I no longer felt a need to gather them The whole poem is quite stirring, but I am especially struck by this passage. Fills my heart with a longing to experience such a moment. It has been a long time.  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Reg. You, dear lady... Have not lost your touch, nor do I envision it ever happening!! |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Beautiful... SG |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh, that was simply awesome. Missed reading you. Sandra |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Susan: Time for a capuccino and early morning magic poetess. Take time for you and thank you for allowing me to share my moment. Magnus: However you envision my verse, I'm ever grateful. Happy to see you hugs! SG: Thank you for such a beautiful note. Catalinamoon: Hey poetess! I'm thrilled you stopped in. Catch you between the lines. Love, Reg |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh WOW!...So glad to have you back, I have missed reading you. This piece is absolutely magnificent, thanks for carrying me over to you. Maree it's a keeper. The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
my thoughts are not on this, though I know I read it last week.....excellent! your writes so thought provoking, so powerful....I cannot pass your name without reading you |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Very powerful ARCTIC WIND |
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