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The Lilies |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
The Lilies Between these rounded leaves the pool reflects a gingham sky; and there below the sky these fishes, gold and white, the minnows flickering their tiny transpirations at the surface while the lilies shimmer, flaring bright in shining stillness as they reach, strain to leave the water’s face and burst into the fertile joy of air and sunlight. Content they are, to bloom without a pattern where the fate of seed and current, water loam and calling rays of summer sun decree them. And here, this other flower, this lily of the land who walks beside me; does she bring her beauty to this place by fate, or choice— and does it matter? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James, the lilies, your lily, your poem ~ and you! ~ are all lovely! ~ and no, it doesn't matter!  I am sitting at my computer with fresh lilies on my desk. Their scent is heavenly. Your poem was perfect! I am sending some lilies to add to your heart's garden.  Love & Lily Light, Linda |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
I see a man who paints from all perspectives. Matter-of-fact, you took this reader underwater to view the gingham sky through a lilipad screen, as well. Slick work, James. Very slick! As for your question? "By choice," of course, with a little stir of fate! Just my opinion... sadie |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jamie One of my favorites! Something about it is so innocent and fresh....like young love.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is lovely~Thank you Jamie. ~Hugs, Nancy~ For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
No. *S* What matters is that beauty walks by your side... and fills your heart... and you share the miracle with all of us. *S* Excellent write!!! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Love this! I love all lilies...even the ones that Monet did... Very, very nice James! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
James, you wear many hats...quite well |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And here, this other flower, this lily of the land who walks beside me; does she bring her beauty to this place by fate, or choice— and does it matter? ~*~ When that other flower bests the rest, would it matter? |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
nice ending |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Impeccable Jamie. TD |
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Aleta Member
since 2005-04-17
Posts 102Louisiana |
An alluring write of admiration that comes from the depth...vivid images in rich variety… But for fate or choice, I figure it matters not if the habitat is to the liking. Enjoyed this read with the colorful levels of expression. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jaime~  'the pool reflects a gingham sky' ... now THAT'S what I'm talking about !!! It isn't often that I wish I'd had a thought first ... but this is definitely one of those times~ I love the all of it ... and you~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
James, Simply beautiful. You are such a painter of flowers! I thank you for the vision. miscellanea |
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