Open Poetry #36 |
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Ratleader
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man of subtle currents he is an autumn stream of depths still warm from a season past steadied into pools of captured sky his clouds trees reach down to heights beyond vision deep as stars while he holds quietly aside pensive stands reflected infinite within for hubert neth, who is as close to an ideal man as god ever made, save one, and whom I tried for years to pattern myself on, while becoming merely me. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A portrait, outstanding... you shared him very well... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...I like him, and "merely you"!! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
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Here is one of his -- such excellence I could have grown up with...and never knew. crossing over being in the wilderness does not mean we are lost jesus was led there that is where moses took the people of the promise tell me about your wilderness what stays with you or who and on the road to where h ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Eddy darling man, now this is excellent writing, YOU may be merely you, but I consider you to be one hell of a poet, and I, I say blushing modestly am considered to be something of a good judge on these things. Mainly because i had such a quality education, that isn't to say i made the best use of it, but still it was of excellent quality. Truly excellent writing as always and I really love it as always Mushy xx xx xx Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
A pleasure of a read, RatL....very much enjoyed. .....jo |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
What a nice thing to do. (; I am sure he enjoys your thoughts -Juju Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Ed, what a write wow |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
you inspire... I keep a fragrance bottle my |
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Aleta Member
since 2005-04-17
Posts 102Louisiana |
Methinks you found your wilderness and tend it well ~ beautiful write from ‘within.’ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
he is an autumn stream of depths still warm from a season past steadied into pools of captured sky And that "save one"... You may disagree, but I know whom that is, Mr. Merely Me. *S* This is incredibly lovely... you write this man of goodness with such an understanding pen... I hope you send this to him!! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
profound and thought provoking, indeed a marvelous write |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
What an inspiring write Ed! |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
"deep as stars" ...as are you, it seems. His words are inspiring. Your words are inspiring. I think becoming 'merely you' is something to be proud of. Always, Alyssa Hupomeno. |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
it has been awhile since I have had the opportunity to read your poems. After reading this one I now regret not keeping up with your work. Tom. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I remember this one. Well done. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yes...I was so glad to see this one come back from the depths.... In this edition of Open there are a bunch of what (to me) are my strongest poems ever -- pieces of my heart -- and some of them just tumbled through...... But if I could have chosen one of them to get resurrected, it might well have been this one. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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