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The Undercurrent Of Crossing Tides
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The Undercurrent Of Crossing Tides |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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In a sea of understanding I am but an island, where local customs may prevail, built of rock drawn up from the Mother's bed, I exist standing stark and steady in the New Moon's running tide. In moments of recall I shed my shackles, my oft stilled soul no more entrapped, wrapped inside the jungle's heady pulse I feel an ancient lust for life's affirmation still drumming thickly in my blood, binding rhythmic strings of mutual pleasure. Two souls woven all too briefly within moments strumming softly, swelling notes of fragile visions promising a chorus of eternity and redemption in refrain; the cleansing thunder of the frantic storm fading toward horizons of reforming memory, the outlines of life's most wistful treasures, the mind's most prized beliefs, remind me that the slickest ship of lies, racing brightly bluff and taut before a steady wind and running stream, falls off and stumbles lost within the ever following tides of truth. ©2005 by icebox |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox This has a lovely cadance, and much to think about within the words. I've missed your poetry.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Now I know what you have been doing! You've been busy writing this masterful piece of poetry!  EA |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"remind me that the slickest ship of lies, racing brightly bluff and taut before a steady wind and running stream, falls off and stumbles lost within the ever following tides of truth." Yes, it does but only "eventually". It's always a pleasure reading you - thanks! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
there were so many many lines in this which I wanted to highlight, then the next, and the next...beautifully written...and so inevidably true...incredible |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Agreeing with Lee J here,so many lines to quote, but this, was an outstanding image; remind me that the slickest ship of lies, racing brightly bluff and taut keeping this for the library. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
lusty! lol..could be me. "remind me that the slickest ship of lies, racing brightly bluff and taut before a steady wind and running stream, falls off and stumbles lost within the ever following tides of truth." sometimes it's better just to say nothing.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Icebox, "remind me that the slickest ship of lies, racing brightly bluff and taut before a steady wind and running stream, falls off and stumbles lost within the ever following tides of truth." Is the wind in your sail. Enjoyed |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I'll sit becalmed, awaiting the next breeze, so you can have whatever wind now touches my sails...may the dawn catch you smiling, my friend. Jimmy |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
You certainly make it worth a fellow's while to open a browser and read. Salute. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
seems many of us are thinking about ships and tides and seas of life  you are a joy |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
going back and seeing all i missed when web was shut down. glad i did. words of wisdom choosen wisely~ i have deep respect for your wise soul~ My spirit will rise |
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DavePage Member Elite
since 2003-12-21
Posts 2917 |
YOur words are like a breath of fresh air at times Dave |
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