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Close up of Napa From 101
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Close up of Napa From 101 |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Close up of Napa from 101 Wait past the redwoods of the morning mist the smoke of chimneys rising and caught within the gist the unseen force of air is there and the repair of boulders holding in the fall of land so saturated its true I told her Behind the wire fence stuck with bags of plastic taking the breeze with sound of modern elastic on a stage the soldiers upright and still are tethered to the stake their arms reach up the hill I watch Them protect the clumps of yellow mustard with their ready can’t wait to be wine and if you stop for a minute you can hear the pouring of the sweetest tease of vine No cannot stop the day is fast progressing I am zip tied and back seated certain that if I look away someone will pull the curtain the trees and telephone poles are fast by my eyes and along the curve a cow misunderstood why and then the slope of the hills with green so rain induced that a large fingernail of dirt fell for proof and the city is so vein across the bridge it’s glass eyed watch ripples within the ocean water a half past sunset clock so seen the going home is treat of passing time with someone in a different place with eyes asleep not mine |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I know that stretch of road....pretty, but also perfect for just drifting away....which is ok if you're not driving.... This captures that feeling beautifully, of being there but at the same time, somewhere else. Well done.... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Well described. I lost a month one week there in 1970. *smile* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Martie, I enjoyed the view, remembering a Napa trip long ago. The "vein' city across the bridge...yes, those lights shine starkly against the contrast of the hills. There are still some hills there, aren't there?  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Now why did I relate to this? "can’t wait to be wine" But it's true. Especially after sipping such fine vineyard as this... Can I follow you lady? sighing I am definitely not quite ripe yet.  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Martie, This is one of the most touching poems I have ever read. You so delicately and poetically thread visions of reality. I'm so glad I found this! Sadie |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you... for bringing me there, here with you.  |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Nice write.  ~Alli~ *AIM = Alli4000* Journal! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I saw it all, my beautiful friend... thank you Mxx |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I admire your way with words Martie |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie, dear one....thank you very much for a tour of an area of God's earth that I have never been able to see...but I have now, huh? |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
There may not be a lighter-hearted area on earth than the Napa Valley. If you aren't happy going in, a few glasses will help you. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The last time I was in that valley, a few samples from those soldiers' offerings almost proved my undoing... *S* But nothing can detract from the loveliness. *S* |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - your artistry is ao powerful - you touch us with words that wash over us in feelings and images - you are the best - Paul |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
not far from where I grew up ya know...  ahha you made me miss "home" |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
Driving through there to my hometown just this last weekend. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
wheww...just another perfect example and I do mean perfect, of why I love it here within these blue pages so much...and feel so small...hehehehe Martie...this to me, is one of your best...loved this whole bunches.... Thank you, thank you for sharing this...master piece |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is such a fun one, Martie, you must have enjoyed the view and writing this! Yes, it's mustard time in Napa, start of a month long party! Corinne |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I could have sworn I had replied to this when I read it earlier today. (must be my old age slippin in on me...  )Loved this Martie, your way with words... amazing... |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
Two words!!!! Silverado Trail...........love it!! |
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