brides in shadow (lighthouse series scene 11)

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Dark Angel
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0 posted 2004-10-15 05:53 PM

i stand alone
age settles on my covering
day after day
and the salt wind
scabs me brittle

my layers unpeel and reveal
me naked

but

there is so much more to me

angels see what they want

i am beacon, guiding light
and signal the darkness
(my constant companion)
for phantoms that spin
control

out of day

with
brides in shadow
under wing

this is my suffering

night after night

a hem full of fish
open-mouthed

i wait for dragonflies

cuz fate is not just whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

~ani difranco~

[This message has been edited by Dark Angel (10-15-2004 09:33 PM).]

Martie

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1 posted 2004-10-15 05:58 PM

Maree

"brides in shadow

under wing

this is my suffering

night after night

with a hem full of fish
open-mouthed

as i wait for dragonflies"

Such a stark image....the imagery in these series are amazing. I love dragonflies...I'll wait with you.

Dark Angel
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2 posted 2004-10-15 06:04 PM

hey thanks Martie, I was editing as you replied

"i'll wait with you"

would you hold me while we wait?

thanks m'dear friend.

love you

Mxx

cuz fate is not just whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

~ani difranco~

Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song

3 posted 2004-10-15 07:11 PM

I am fast becoming ( actually I already am there but don't like to admit any kind of addiction LOL ) a fan of this series. Your imagery in these mixed with the emotional impact is superb to say the least. Loved it. Now off to the beach for me. Got 2 Light Houses just 15 minutes from me.

babygirlwlove
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4 posted 2004-10-15 07:42 PM

wow....

"this is my suffering

night after night"

***feeling this***

**babygirl**

Martie

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5 posted 2004-10-15 07:45 PM

Maree...of course I will!

wranx
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6 posted 2004-10-15 11:16 PM

Damn Darksis!

When you've finished? You're gonna have to knit all of these together for us in a single thread.

(Yeah, I'm lazy...and greedy!)

Yummy stuff, Darkgal

Gentle Spirit
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7 posted 2004-10-16 07:56 AM

I said it before, I'll say it again...
I am hooked on your poetry. This series in particular. Well done Maree!! Very well done......

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

James_A_Fraser
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8 posted 2004-10-16 09:33 AM

angels see what they want

That they do, dark one...and that is both blessing and curse. Nothing can be hidden, but must be seen...

Sorry, you got me thinking with this, and that's not always a good idea when replying to poetry.....almost unavoidable with yours though, I'm afraid!

~~J

hoot_owl_rn
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9 posted 2004-10-16 10:18 AM

Maree...waiting is not always a bad thing, especially if the company is good...mind if I join in and sit and wait along?
Absolutely loved this

Aenimal
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the ass-end of space

10 posted 2004-10-16 03:06 PM

the unbearable weight of the wait

Margherita
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11 posted 2004-10-16 06:42 PM

I fear, dear Maree, I have missed some of these ....hmm ... masterpieces! Ed is right these will be a fantastic read when sewn together.

I feel like hugging the beacon!

Excellent work.
Love, Margherita

coyote
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12 posted 2004-10-16 09:06 PM

Very kewl, Maree!

I love all your writes.

Billy

passing shadows
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13 posted 2004-10-16 10:05 PM

oh this series....touching me

Dark Angel
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14 posted 2004-10-17 06:06 PM

You're all to kind, I thank you so much and Hoot? you may sit and wait along with me, it would be my pleasure

Hugs to you all.

Mxx

cuz fate is not just whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

~ani difranco~

muted

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Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving

15 posted 2004-10-17 09:16 PM

"this is my suffering

night after night

a hem full of fish
open-mouthed

i wait for dragonflies"

keep lapping the shores
you'll find fresh water soon

you too beautiful to be denied what you want...
again
you are an amazing person/writer/friend

littlewing
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16 posted 2004-10-18 08:39 AM

I agree with Ed, they need to be a quilt when you are done thinking over there, Maree.

my layers unpeel and reveal
me naked

but

there is so much more to me

angels see what they want

Good Lord, yes.

Cpat Hair

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17 posted 2004-10-18 01:50 PM

bravo my dear... bravo..for the whole series is indeed a patchwork..one crying to be sewn together...

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

18 posted 2004-10-18 01:51 PM

angels see what they want

Yes, they do...

Mysteria

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19 posted 2004-10-18 01:55 PM

Hey move over! I would be honored to sit wity you a spell m'friend. This is "you!" from the inside out.

Dark Angel
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20 posted 2004-10-19 08:53 AM

arrrgh, yer all tooo kind. I thank you muchly.

Mxx

and I am haunted
by my illicit exquisite dream
but I can't really wake up
so I just drift in between

~ani difranco~

Jamie
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21 posted 2004-10-22 11:41 PM

Almost missed this little gem.

~ahem~

hugs

J

There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar.
byron

Dark Angel
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22 posted 2004-10-24 02:56 AM

Thank you Jamie, glad you ahem didn't

and I am haunted
by my illicit exquisite dream
but I can't really wake up
so I just drift in between

~ani difranco~

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