Open Poetry #34 |
Sunset |
Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Sunset I’m looking out upon the line that open sky and earth defines and here acknowledge all that’s mine as very very small for sky above is so immense and earth below so vast and dense that hardly have I some pretense of who I am at all the colors of humanity the craziness, the sanity the brilliance of the world I see contained within these walls where sky above meets earth below to form a line whence all I’ve known has somehow paled within the show that keeps me awe enthralled ‘til darkness once more falls. Lighthouse Bob |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
very beautiful writing, Bob M |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
stunning! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
and here acknowledge all that’s mine as very very small ~*~ Amen, Robert... it is just that... |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Ah, we had one of those moments the other night - it is awesome, isn't it - and you've written it well into verse Susan Every action generates a force that returns to us in like kind . . . let us choose compassion and love |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Really enjoyed this Bob...the flow here is very smooth! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
A fantastically smooth right, and again, a spectacular image m'friend.
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Bob, this is so special... Mind if I tuck it into my library? Thanks because that's where it's headed. Hugs~Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your poetry is always an absolute pleasure to read! The beauty and the tone of your words is graceful and soothing. Love & Sunset grandeur, EA |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Bob, this is so beautiful. I love the rhyme theme and the way you formatted it. It's really beautiful read aloud. thanks for sharing it with us. Hugs, Ethel |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I'm a sunset watcher too. You have such amazing talent with words and rhyme... I can always see such beauty when you write. Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A perfect, very beautiful example of how we always feel deep awe when we surrender to contemplation. Thank you for this beauty, dear Bob! Love, Margherita |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
M Thanks and thank you for returning to read me again. I appreciate it. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Dixie, Your responses are sharp and to the point. Like a poetess I've gotten to know a bit better. (Smiles) -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Sunshine, Thanks for the "Amen!" I do soooo enjoy getting confirmation. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Susan, Yes, sunsets, sunrises, lightning storms, and rainbows get me awestruck every time. I feel soooo small in their presence. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
SEA, Thank you for noticing the flow and for your feedback. It's great when people let you know that you're flowing smooth and doing just right. (Smiles) Thanks. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Mysteria, Another picture on the way? I hope? Pleeeeeeze. (Smiles) Truly, no picture is necessary for I am thankful enough for your very kind words. You are such an awesome awesome inspiration here on these pages and beyond. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Enchantress, You already know me too well that asking is no longer necessary, but I am so glad that you did and I'm so very very glad that my poetry so inspired you to keep. Thank you, my poetess friend, for your much appreciated kind gesture. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Earth Angel, The talent here sure is amazing to me. I love the little clip art. (Smiles) I was certainly hoping that you would come upon this poem as I have enjoyed reading your poetry about the cosmos as well and I knew (I knew) that you would be touched by this one. Thank you for reading me again. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Ethel, I do enjoy reading poetry out loud also. I certainly am not a speed reader. (Smiles) I enjoy words to much to pass any of them by quickly. Also, I'm glad that you noticed the rhyme theme here. It was one in which I was very comfortable writing. This poem seemed to flow very very easily for me. I guess it was one of those poems that was just waiting to be written. (Smiles) Thanks again for your kind response. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Alyssa, (God's Girl) I do enjoy watching sunsets as well, but then again how can one not watch a sunset when it's so spread out across the sky with its wondrous color, beauty, and splendor. Though, now thinking about your comment, I do believe the beauty that we see through our mind's eyes certainly comes from the beautiful beautiful images that God has so allowed each one of us and I am so happy that somehow my words have inspired those beautiful images to come to the forefront of your thinking. That is such a Great compliment. Thank you. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Margherita I think, again, you found a trait of mine here. I do love to contemplate and I do think your analysis of this poem is very correct. This was a time of contemplation for me as I thought about how small I am and how truly very small all humanity is that we for the most part exist on a small plane or space between heaven and earth and that space becomes ever smaller as you look at it as a simple line in the far far horizon. Contemplation. Yes, again, you discovered the best of me. -Bob |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Absolutely Magnificent! I wish I could write in rhyme and meter as you do Bob. another 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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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Exquisite, Bob! And to think I almost missed this...a joy to read, the flow impeccable, the feel, divine, the imaging, superb. Oh, did I say I like it?! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Fantastic write Bob! This is so beautiful... ~Alli~ Happy 2005! |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
Very nice - and before we know it a new day |
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Voiceless Senior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 686Under the stars upon the wind |
It's a definite keeper! Enjoyed very much! ~jen Freedom is not Free (Korean War memorial) |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
If you promise to check your email I'll give you a lighthouse This one is Portland Head Lighthouse at Sunset. I left you a link as well to view their site. Beautiful site at sunset Bob, as was your poem. http://www.portlandheadlight.com/
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Dark Angel, You have given me quite a compliment here, my poetess friend, with your response and, yes, I do enjoy writing with rhyme and meter, some times, but I also soooo enjoy your unique style very very much and I do wish that I could write with the Passion, the Powerful Powerful Impact, and the Expression that you write poetry with as well, but we are all quite different and we are all very very unique and I do believe that is one aspect that makes reading poetry so interesting and exciting. Thanks again, for your very kind compliment. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
VAS, LOL I think you did!!! I certainly think you did my poetess friend, but, if not, I sure got the curious impression that you liked my poem??? Thank you. Thank you for your wonderful words of commendation here. I do appreciate each one Exquisitely, Impeccably, Divinely, and most Superbly. (Smiles) You are filled to the brim with so much wonderful wonderful description. I Love it!!! -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Alli, Thank you, your reply was very very kind and I do like that you wish us all a happy 2005 as your signature and I do want to wish you the same my friend. "Happy 2005!" -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Thank you so much for reading my poem and I want to say that it was your poem in Spiritual titled The Spark that got me to thinking about the line between the night and the day and inspired me to write this poem and I think I know what you mean here when you write and before we know it a new day. It's most exciting for me to think about who certainly holds our tomorrow. Again, thank you for sharing and for being an inspiration. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Voiceless, I am so very pleased that you enjoyed reading my poem and that you took the time to keep it so that you might read it agian... Thank You, I do appreciate that soooo much. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Mysteria, You never fail to out do yourself here. This picture is absolutely Gorgeous and compliments this poem I think perfectly. I love that you included a Lighthouse here. Also, I did have a chance to look at the poetry that you formatted for me with the pictures included. WOW!!! They are both Fantastic!!! I've got to get some color ink in my printer so that I can print them out and put them both up on my wall. You are soooo talented in so many many ways that I can't begin to list them all for lack of space and time, but I do Thank you. Thank You. Thank You. -Bob |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
for sky above is so immense and earth below so vast and dense that hardly have I some pretense of who I am at all the colors of humanity the craziness, the sanity the brilliance of the world I see and then we always seem to know....inside....there is most definately life out there, much more wiser and creative then ourselves... A lovely read |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
When witnessing such awesome creativity as found within a sunset, how true your statement certainly is, yes, truly there must be a most creative and much much more powerful force far far above and beyomd our limited human abilities and wisdom. Thank you for bringing that point out and also thank you for visiting and for reading my poetry. -Bob |
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