Open Poetry #34 |
I Am Made Of Leaves |
Martie
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Posts 28049California |
I am made of leaves brittle and curled brown and gold the wind the wind is my lover he dances with me he even says that I am as graceful as the tree Love sees this way even knowing the worst of the falling of time spring gurgles and takes the corner to ground with give where the tree the branch the leaf still live I fall beneath my own steps hear my song on the path that I am building the front of my house is made from my color each tooth chipped as time walks along with a rake as the wind whispers “it does not matter feel me I am warm and my truth touches you and folds you even holds you as the sun would a ripening flower.” Today his hands are warm its true he moves across me from the north his destination is my spirit's spring (last night his soft howl took me rumpled and I dreamed his mouth was the sweetest nectar of air just after a rain I felt where he was hurt by slivered moon and healed by stars that never parted from June) |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"as the wind whispers “it does not matter feel me I am warm and my truth touches you and folds you even holds you as the sun would a ripening flower.” Today his hands are warm its true he moves across me from the north his destination is my spirit's spring (last night his soft howl took me rumpled and I dreamed his mouth was the sweetest nectar of air just after a rain I felt where he was hurt by slivered moon and healed by stars that never parted from June)" Dear Martie..this is incredibly beautiful. Your talent is outstanding and very unique. May you and yours have a blessed holiday season. Season's Greetings! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
You are made of leaves, if leaves are made of crystal and spun glass....that's what your unique view of the world brings to everything you write. The dullest subject seems to bloom when you touch it....wind, you made this out of wind! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Martie? and may you always feel this warmth . . . just beautiful! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Martie - the wind carries your soul across the miles like it does a fallen leaf. How beautiful and talented it is. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Beautiful! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Dang, I wish I could write like you Martie. this is exquisite, and I could hear the rustling of autumn leaves as I read. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
you never cease to amaze me Martie...this is so crisp, so clean and so darn beautiful! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
the wind the wind is my lover he dances with me he even says that I am as graceful as the tree Love sees this way ~*~ You make us dance, poet... from the sheer joy of seeing a new Martie post... so that we might all experience the feeling of being Martiesqued! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
always inspiring, you |
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Fariegirl Member
since 2003-02-05
Posts 147 |
this is wonderful ~*I shall not try to comfort you: what is the use, |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"Today his hands are warm its true he moves across me from the north his destination is my spirit's spring (last night his soft howl took me rumpled and I dreamed his mouth was the sweetest nectar of air just after a rain" LOVED this!!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I read this right after responding to my "pledge" and couldn't help comparing... I may write of leaves but could never be such... no grace for this gal! *S* You write his touch so beautifully it's felt even in the stillness... lovely! *S* |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Martie, Martie, Martie, WOW! I wish I had written this, I wish I could write like you do....truly a beautiful piece. it's a keeper Maree into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
~ "and my truth touches you and folds you even holds you as the sun would a ripening flower.” "and I dreamed his mouth was the sweetest nectar of air just after a rain" It is lines like these that keep me coming back to your poems. Your truth touches me. Love & Light, Linda |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
the things you do with the wind makes me want to be at least part wind and part sea |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Agreed - beautiful write! Happy Holidays! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I am made of leaves brittle and curled brown and gold the wind the wind is my lover he dances with me he even says that I am as graceful as the tree Love sees this way even knowing the worst of the falling of time spring gurgles and takes the corner to ground with give where the tree the branch the leaf still live ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ as the wind whispers “it does not matter feel me I am warm and my truth touches you and folds you even holds you as the sun would a ripening flower.” Today his hands are warm its true he moves across me from the north his destination is my spirit's spring (last night his soft howl took me rumpled and I dreamed his mouth was the sweetest nectar of air just after a rain I felt where he was hurt by slivered moon and healed by stars that never parted from June) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OMG .... IWIHWT!!!!! oh yes..... I felt where he was hurt by slivered moon and healed by stars that never parted from June) IWIHWT!!!! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Another "Martie Keeper" ... outstanding! hugs, Chris Don't forget my presents!! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
(last night his soft howl took me rumpled and I dreamed his mouth was the sweetest nectar of air just after a rain I felt where he was hurt by slivered moon and healed by stars that never parted from June) I don't wish I could write like you anymore because there could absolutely never be another you, never so I don't wish, just enjoy. Reading you is like feeling wrapped in a cashmere blankie already pre-warmed, yes that is what it feels like to me. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
loved the images and emotion here Martie -you see and feel and say what many of us would never know if you weren't saying and seeing and feeling - Paul |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Applause! A very moving write..You know that I can feel the emotions of the leaves, and know they have ways of communication that not many people understand...you are one that does, and we readers are blessed... Thank you for this poem, Martie, and while I am at it, thanks for all of your poems...I count them as blessings... __________ice/ford ><> |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"he even says that I am as graceful as the tree" Call me "druid". |
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