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A Fisherman On Solstice Eve
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A Fisherman On Solstice Eve |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
 What God, stayed waiting for this fisherman To frame him in a lilac-aura? What God planned this sundown augury That halos this frozen church attendee, Who takes communion, from such a hard alter? Walking on the wafer, reminds me of Jesus, High demonstrator of things miraculous; So I genuflect, above his fish insignias A respectful, humble parishioner Quiet and calm, relieved of desires Thankful, for the grace that sanctions winter. All is comfort, in the pew where I sit, Beneath a sky-ceiling (held-up) by pillars Of praying trees through which, a soft-wind Says me ancient mantras,(poems they saved, For solstice day) they pipe, as the failing Sun retires towards the tropics... Descending like a ball of frozen fire. [This message has been edited by ice (12-24-2004 08:20 AM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ford The ice fisherman is a special breed, and you take it a step into reverence....even though the cold is harsh, there is a glow of light in your words that make such a peaceful feeling. Thank you for sharing the way it is for you, with these beautiful words. Happy Holidays to you and your family!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ford, I often go to a spot and see the ice fishermen.. the silence and peace are so calming.. love your words...especially tonight. Hugs and blessings to you and yours this Christmas. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Martie and Nancy Thank you for the replies.... There is supposed to be a picture with this post...I am having trouble transferring it and have asked Karilea and Nan to help me with the problem....please come back and see the picture...it makes the poem make more sense.. ___________ice/ford ><> |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Ice fishing tests the mettle as well as the patience of an angler. Well done Ice. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
ice... This is a wonderful poem with OR without the picture - but here it is - all intact. I enjoyed reading it very much - Happy Holidays to you...  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
The photo is wonderful, Ford! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Scorpio It sure does test ones "mettle" I was on the ice that day since dawn and my mettle was very well tested. I love ice fishing...which is usually very good here in north central Pa. The picture was taken by a friend that did not see through his lens what came out in the end... Thank you for reading and the reply __________ice ><> |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah yes! The photo does add much to the piece Ford. Well done!!! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Nan Thanks for your help and your warm reply.... Martie Thanks for coming back..Glad you liked the picture...I hope the poem does it justice.. __________ice/ford ><> |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is quite beautiful, and so aptly depicts the intimate feeling of communion with nature. The aura created from the lens reflection underscores the mysterious beauty of the ice fishing moment. Your pen name is well chosen, so a propos. Thank you, Ford, for sharing the serene awesome beauty of that moment. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Ford, I love the poem.The picture is great,hope you caught something that day. :-) Within this heart you'll find love |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Nancy Thank You for coming back to see the picture...as you say and I believe, it does add much... Kacy I believe that my communion with nature is what keeps me alive..or at least sane...solitude is a healer.. You will often see me far from my friends on the ice..I never liked crowds anyway...I like small intimate gatherings, like two or perhaps three... Manaste.... Ella I only caught seven or eight fish that day, that I kept...The heaven/earth signs were wrong for good fishing...the barometer was spiking, the moon was out in the daytime and the wind was in the east....all bad signs if an ice fisherman was relying on numbers to mark success...But I felt as one with the energy entity...perhaps the aura was a sign that it knew that... Merry Christmas, everyone May the Energy Entity bless you all, and the ones that you love... ____________ice/ford ><> |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Walking on the wafer, reminds me of Jesus, High demonstrator of things miraculous; So I genuflect, above his fish insignias ~*~ This is the stanza with so much imagination... to see ice as a wafer trusting the season's water thanking Him... WOW.... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very peaceful scene here, such vivid imagery, and I love it |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This piece seems to have frozen in my mind, as I find it to be a write that depicts the essence of communion with nature, one-on-one. thank you, again |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Karilea The ice represents the communion wafer that some people trust will carry them trough hardships and save them....I feel the same way about the ice.... Thank You Dixie The scene is real and so are the images. I just copied them from what I saw and felt.. Thank You Kacy Thank you for returning... "one on one" yes, that's it...To be one with winters energy is wonderful..I know you feel the same way...the other seasons also hold my atention and piety..all of them are very important to see, and write about... namaste________ice/ford |
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