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Quilling Me Softly
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Quilling Me Softly Strips of colored paper, folded, curled, set, a rainbow, splayed over crushed black velvet. A variegated chrysanthemum takes its shape as the flowering mind blossoms, heart in drape. Fingertips touch lightly over mauves and creamy hues, blending celestial blues with sprigs of green to recreate the views. I’ve set the rush of time aside to gain the upper hand, to capture lovely sceneries I’ve seen throughout the land. The scent evades, but not the touch of see or feel. I hope to capture a bit of the essence of Mother Nature’s reel. And so I’ll twist and curl these bits of papered fantasies, from cherished memories of Mother Nature’s best realities. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
 Kacy! This is outstanding writing, so full of visuals and beauty!I really want to care, |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Donna. This is a rarity for me, to attempt a rhyming scheme without losing the feeling of spontaneity. For those who may not be familiar with Quilling, it is a very old 3D paper craft/art once used to embellish religious texts. |
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netsky Member
since 2005-03-29
Posts 148Miami |
ah, no I did not know "quilling". now I do! A beautiful, feminine poem (men never write with such sensibilties as these of yours) can't! but I can marvel at the touch of a poetess like you. thanks! reid |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well lookie here! Kacy stretching her poetic wings and trying something new ~ and you did it with finesse and grace. Justgoztashowya, you can write any whichway and it turns out "write"! lol My spirit flowed with the poetic spill of your words! A very beautiful poem!  Linda |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Oh - my mother quilled - it was exquisite work - amazing what can be done with paper - enjoyed this -  SusanIf I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
woven with grace very nice feel to this offering of yours |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Midnitesun, I could feel the paper quilling and visualize the reeling! Ah, such refreshment after a long day! (think I'll keep this in the library with many others for further refreshment!) sadie |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderfully done!! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
You have such a keen appreciation of nature! Very visual words...  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Thanks Kacy. You just gave me a really good feeling today Pete |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
Lovely dave |
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wandering glider Senior Member
since 2001-04-04
Posts 501aloft |
Enjoyed! (and is that Carol King I hear in the background?) glider |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kacy...I knew the moment I saw the title that you were not referring to writing... at an exhibit some years back, I saw some highly exquisite quilling...intricate and graceful, it indeed had a sense of poetic artistry about it, with all the fragileness of a new born child...even though it was quite old. It takes a talent of supreme patience and the undeniable ability of one who can even see beyond origami...at least, that's my thinking... beautiful subject, set to beautiful words! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I am humbled by all these replies! Thanks! I love quilling, and am ready to begin this artform again as soon as I can get the supplies. Years ago I created a 3D collage (copied in part from a crafts book) of variegated pink and white oriental chrysanthemums, with a vibrant variegated blue hummingbird hovering nearby, all mounted on crushed black velvet then set under glass, within a red velvet border in a black lacquered frame. It was stunning, I admit, and took the blue ribbon in applied design at a county fair. I gave it to my mother for mother's day, but alas, after she died, my step-father apparently threw it away. I intend to re-create this piece very soon. |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
very visual - enjoyed |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Kacy "I’ve set the rush of time aside to gain the upper hand, to capture lovely sceneries I’ve seen throughout the land." That's it, that's the way we adjust and "gain the upper hand". Oh, the rush of time is strong and hard to fight...but we must enjoyed ---------ice/ford ><> |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks, Beki yes, it's a great way to 'stop' time, Ford |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Midnitesun, A very artistic and creative piece of poetry! Liked your play on words in the title a bunch, too. I was even more impressed when I read your response about the piece of art given to your mother. I have never attempted quilling, but I did have a course that introduced paper scoring--I loved seeing the 2-D turn into 3-D with careful movements of the fingers after the paper had been scored with an exacto knife. I bet your creation was incredibly delicate. Inspiring. sadie |
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freewheelin Member
since 2005-04-09
Posts 53 |
it's awesome, real passionate. |
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