Floating On Silk (Gentle Spirit and Littlewing)

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littlewing
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0 posted 2004-09-09 03:19 PM

In the quiet, when I write,
sometimes I am not sure
if the weight of my shoulders,
slumped;
takes precedence over this frown
that has replaced a smile.

I do not know what is wrong
or what is right.
I just feel the pads
of my finger tips
click clacking,
as my chest
heaves and tightens.

Perhaps it is this restlessness,
not knowing
if I can be found anywhere;
like a fleck of gossamer
floating upon the fields . . .

But still, I feel compelled
to write what lies
within my soul.
It's a certain something
that stirs me to my very core.

Sometimes, I am not sure
if I reside here or there,
or even if I can be found
anywhere.
I do not know what is wrong
nor what is right.
I only know that I am complete,
when in the quiet, I write.

[This message has been edited by littlewing (09-09-2004 05:40 PM).]

Mysteria

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British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2004-09-09 03:21 PM

Ladies! What a duo and yes, that is what makes it completely right for sure.

DavePage
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2 posted 2004-09-09 03:23 PM

Agreed

dave

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2004-09-09 03:24 PM

Oh, oh....
OH!

Ah well...what else would we expect
except silk, floating,
when two of our finest put their minds
together to braid words of such quality?

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

4 posted 2004-09-09 04:28 PM

I do not know what is wrong
nor what is right.
I only know that I am complete,
when in the quiet, I write.

I enjoyed your words very much...

~smiling~
M

Greeneyes

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In Your Poetic Mind

5 posted 2004-09-09 05:13 PM

Bravo Bravo! Wow what words to fallgrace upon these pages hugsssss x2

I don’t want the world to see me
cause I don’t think that they’d understand
When everything’s made to be broken I just want you to know who I am

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

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walking the surreal

6 posted 2004-09-09 05:38 PM

You both so beautifully captured the feel of soul in the writer and the therapy of written word upon paper - writing is as breathing, a necessity. Great job!

Susan

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

Cpat Hair

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7 posted 2004-09-09 05:45 PM

a quiet Bravo...

quiet, because the words themselves rendered me unable to do anything but whisper..

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

8 posted 2004-09-09 06:01 PM

Absolutely brilliant you two!!
Bravo and I hope we see more duets from you ladies.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ Summer can't be over...
I still have the sand in my shoes. ~

Nightshade

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just out of reach

9 posted 2004-09-09 06:30 PM

I echo my sister Enchantress!
Bravo! hugs, Chris

"At one glance
I love you
With a thousand hearts."

— Mihri Hatun, Turkish poet

Midnitesun

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Gaia

10 posted 2004-09-09 06:48 PM

I'm keeping this, it really does float nicely over the blue.
What a quiet gentle beauty you two have penned together!

inkedgoddess
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Ohio

11 posted 2004-09-09 09:21 PM

nodding silently smiling in agreement

nice one ladies !!

passing shadows
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displaced

12 posted 2004-09-10 03:28 AM

what a duo!

Goldenrose
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13 posted 2004-09-10 04:36 AM

Very nice you two..enjoyed reading..but then i always enjoy reading your poems Sue..thank you..

Goldenrose.

The supreme happiness in life is the conviction that we are loved. Victor Hugo.

Gentle Spirit
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14 posted 2004-09-10 09:21 AM

Sharon, it is so good to see you, and thanks!

Dave

thank you.

Kari....lol...your to much

M- Glad you enjoyed, and thanks.

Lauren, OMG thank you dear

Susan EXACTLY! Thank you

Ron, Lordy thank you, that means so much!

Nancy I hope to duet with Sue again!  Thank you
so much dear!

Chris...aww...yer a doll!  thanks!

Kacy gal, it pleases me to know you find
it worthy of keeping. THANK YOU.

Inkedgoddess, thank you for the nods and smiles.!

Dixie girl, hugs you and thanks much!

Phil, so glad that you enjoyed, thanks!

Suzie, thank you soooooo much for this honor!  It was a pure poetic pleasure!  Hugssss you!!

littlewing
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Posts 9655
New York

15 posted 2004-09-10 03:10 PM

Thank you Sharon, an honor for you to read!

Thanks Dave!

Kari, you always have the right thing to say. Thank you

Thank you so much Maureen!

Lauren

  you are too kind

Exactly Susan!  Thank you so much.

*smiling at you Ron*  Thank you . . .

Hey Nancy - thank you so much!

*smiling*  Thanks Chris.

aww Kacy, that is too sweet!
*smile*

Thanks Michele *smile*

Hey Dix, thank you.

Thank you so much, Phil!

Hey Donna,

Thank you so much for this opportunity,
I haven't written with someone in a
long time, it was so nice to write with you.
(She wrote most of this anyhow guys)
*smile*

Thanks guys . . .

Gentle Spirit
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16 posted 2004-09-10 03:14 PM

Dont let this gal fool you folks, I tossed out an idea, and she turned it into BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for that Suzie.

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

17 posted 2004-09-10 07:25 PM

Nice writing...James

wranx
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Moved from a shack to a barn

18 posted 2004-09-10 10:56 PM

VERY cool write...Don't quite know who is where here (but could guess).

Yes, I do miss just sitting in the quiet with a thought to put down.

Solid work here, seemed effortless

Ed...

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

19 posted 2004-09-11 02:30 AM

In the quiet, when I write,
sometimes I am not sure
if the weight of my shoulders,
slumped;
takes precedence over this frown
that has replaced a smile.

It's poetry like yours that keeps me floating.

Warm hugs, you two.

Kevo
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since 2004-06-02

Posts 466
Navarro County, Texas, USA

20 posted 2004-09-11 02:42 AM

Wow, collaboration begets brilliance. It is such an intimate look into the heart of poets. You serve your title well with your objective, honest approach to writing (both of you). Right or wrong, if it needs to be said, often you find the poet at the heart of it all. A great attestation to the unreserved heart and mind of poets and to what the collaboration of two great talents can achieve...a masterpiece of a keeper! Well done. Well done. Well done.

Kevin

Gentle Spirit
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21 posted 2004-09-13 12:33 PM

James, thank you!

Ed, I think that a write is
at it's best when you can't tell
who wrote what. Effortless,
Gawd, writing with Sue was
like just letting thoughts flow
without having to work to try
to 'fit' . Thank you sir,
appreciate it much.

Lori gal, heart hugs to you.
You are such a bright spot here
and so very appreciated.

Kevin....OMG, you have no idea
how much that reply touches me as I am
sure it also does Suzie.

Thanks everyone, you are soooo great
and I am glad you enjoyed.

Suzie?

gawd gal...
thank you....I actually feel like
I've had a few "normal" moments of
life again.....
thanxxxxxx

Startime55
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Alberta, Canada

22 posted 2004-09-13 12:48 PM

A perfect blend that leaves the reader cheering...A total joy to read...

littlewing
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23 posted 2004-09-13 05:42 PM

Thank you James . . .

Hey Ed!  (plbbt! you cant tell . . . sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh)

I guess thats a good thing . . . *smile*
It was effortless . . . thank you

Thank you Lori

Kevin, MY God, what an honor, please
thank you so much *red cheeks*
You are much too kind . . .

Hey Star - thank you soo much!

Donna?  normal? ahahahahah

Ok seriously . . .
Karen taught me how to NOT write . . .
it is all her fault!

Thanks guys . . .

Gentle Spirit
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24 posted 2004-09-14 08:15 AM

Startime that was so very sweet of you, thank you so much!

LeeJ
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25 posted 2004-09-14 08:55 AM

ahhh, this was brilliant, bittersweet, affirming, questioning, wisdom and peace, throwing aside doubt and simply trusting...outstanding write...very much enjoyed.

Gentle Spirit
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26 posted 2004-09-14 09:03 AM

wow Lee, what praise you bestow upon us, THANK YOU. Hugs.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

27 posted 2004-09-14 10:08 AM

"Floating On Silk" ~ and that is how I felt reading this collaborative poetic offering from two of my favourite poetesses!

Write on! ~ Right on!

Linda

miscellanea
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28 posted 2004-09-14 12:05 PM

The last line really tells it all. I feel that way with music. Sometimes, all I know is what my fingers tell me. I like the duo!
Thanks!
miscellanea

mysticpoe
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since 2003-02-28

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29 posted 2004-10-04 05:37 PM

Sometimes, I am not sure
if I reside here or there,
or even if I can be found
anywhere.
I do not know what is wrong
nor what is right.
I only know that I am complete,
when in the quiet, I write.

Like sinking your toes in the warmth of the sand. We do know when we feel good. Outstanding lw.

wayne

If nothing is something
then everything is
our thoughts and feelings
and all that exists.

Margherita
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Eternity

30 posted 2004-10-04 05:49 PM

Wow "Floating on silk" is a wonderful title for this ...
yes that magical moment when we connect with our inner voice, you have described this so very intensely and beautifully.
Great work!
Love to both.
Margherita

Martie

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31 posted 2004-10-04 05:51 PM

Ladies

"I do not know what is wrong
nor what is right.
I only know that I am complete,
when in the quiet, I write."

I think many can relate to these words above. Well done!

coyote
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32 posted 2004-10-04 07:49 PM

"I only know that I am complete,
when in the quiet, I write."

YES, YES, YES!

coyote 8)

littlewing
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New York

33 posted 2004-10-04 09:01 PM

Thank you everyone for reading and bringing this back up.

Gentle Spirit
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34 posted 2004-10-05 02:03 PM

Adding my thanks to everyone, and again
Sue, thanks for the pleasure of writing with you and getting to know you! It was pure delight gal!

Robert Frazier
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35 posted 2004-10-05 02:34 PM

"I only know that I am complete,
when in the quiet, I write."

You are not alone there, in the quiet.

Beautiful poetry!

Rf

brian sites
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36 posted 2004-10-05 03:51 PM

two into one

good write

Gentle Spirit
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37 posted 2004-10-06 09:29 AM

Robert thank you. There is nothing like having peace and quiet to surround you when writing.
Sortah soothes the soul it seems!

Brian, thank you, it was fun doing the duet.

suthern

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38 posted 2004-10-07 10:04 AM

I would have sworn I'd replied to this... but as I read again, I don't see my name... so I guess I'd better save the swearing? *G*

This is wonderful, ladies... You weave your words well... and they speak for so many of us. *S*

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