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Sunshine

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0 posted 2004-06-29 07:43 PM

Where Marmots Run – To Know Breathless

It was just a few trees,
And I heard it said,
                   There would be thickness but for the drought

It was just some clouds
                   Some would have insisted I use words like mist, or fog

But we were some 9,000 feet and climbing
That the summit would greet us
And for a minute
Feel our weight, knowing
That so many have come before, but
                   Not all

Pike’s Peak.

Home of marmots and sunshine, clouds and renewal.
                     They say
One can see five states on a clear day.
All I noted was that at the end of the line?
It WAS the end of the ties,
No more to go, no down the other side
Of the hill, no one-way
Ticket to tomorrow, unless,
Well, we won’t say that;

But walking around
In the clouds, once more I saw things
In a new way…

Quite close to the top of the world [close, but,
Like horseshoes…]

The dizziness that comes
In clouds at 14,110 feet
[Adding another five foot seven,
Just because…]

Is the dizziness of mortality.

                   I will take your breath away
                   I will inspire, on a clear day
                   I will reflect your life in clouds,
                         And carry your essence in raindrops
                               To feed the ground, below.
                                       I will be, your crystal ball.

I couldn’t breathe,
But didn’t want to leave,
Though took the moment to believe,
                               That I stood by God’s hand,
                                        And felt relieved.

Marmots run slow,
       Hugging rock’s ground,
               Feeding on alpine florets
                       Of yellows, lavenders,
                               And columbine flowers.

I should have stayed
       For a few more heady moments.

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

1 posted 2004-06-29 07:45 PM

As always, you take my breath away.

Susan

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

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

2 posted 2004-06-29 07:48 PM

If Mother nature needs a laureate, you should apply. You are at your very best with natural beauty..and also with emotions and support and ...I guess you don't write poems about cars. Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2004-06-29 07:49 PM

What a great climb! and this poetry reaches high into those skies with a beautiful rhythm.
LOL at kayjay's reply
cars? maybe mustangs or thunderbirds HMMMMM

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

4 posted 2004-06-29 09:35 PM

thank you for reminding me how breathless feels ... lovely you...

There's a place I like to hide-open your mind to me-Visualise your dream- Record it in the present tense, I am smiling next to you, in silent lucidity

Lucie
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since 1999-06-20

Posts 1077
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5 posted 2004-06-29 09:54 PM

ahhh I was in Colorado in Jan. loved Colorado Springs..loved the mountains.. and spent the whole week breathless. I have the pictures hanging on my wall.. all look like postcards. Thanks for bringing it all back to me.

PS... I need a challenge my friend.. you inspire me like no other.

hugs
Lucie

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Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2004-06-29 10:41 PM

"I couldn’t breathe,
But didn’t want to leave,
Though took the moment to believe,
That I stood by God’s hand,
And felt relieved."

Yes..this..you...leave me breathless.
Beautiful dear lady...simply beautiful.
Love ya~

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

7 posted 2004-06-29 10:44 PM

we are just going to have to find a way that you just STAY on vacation and breathless...
cuz we reap the benefit of your explorations and inspirations.

I'll send a note to your boss and mention the poets union to him

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

8 posted 2004-06-30 01:10 AM

I love your poetry more each time I read it. The depths of your vision are ..... timeless!

.....jo

Ratleader

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since 2003-01-23

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Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

9 posted 2004-06-30 10:27 AM

Where memories run...this takes me back... what a way to start my day! I'm remembering the sound of aspen trees, the look of them...so sunny yellow in the fall, green as frail as patients in the early spring....I want to be there.

And this. --

All I noted was that at the end of the line?
It WAS the end of the ties,
No more to go, no down the other side
Of the hill, no one-way
Ticket to tomorrow, unless,
Well, we won’t say that;

Yes, I've climbed hills like that....climbing a couple now, and needed an image like this to bolster me....

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______________Ratleader______________

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

10 posted 2004-06-30 01:35 PM

I couldn’t breathe,
But didn’t want to leave,
Though took the moment to believe,
                               That I stood by God’s hand,
                                        And felt relieved.

While visiting the Shenendoah Mts. high up on a look out tower, well simple put...I know where your words come from...awesome write and picture.  Thank you for sharing.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

11 posted 2004-07-02 09:45 AM

I am amazed at how many of us took a few days to visit the mountains recently...and I'm ready to go again. Thank you all for coming with me! It's been a real party!

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