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Stars In The Grass |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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Stars In The Grass There were stars in the grass that night and the earth warmth of an Indian Summer still hovered to the depth of a dandelion stem beneath a sky sparkling with an early frost. I picked one of each, a promising star and a single bloom my fingers found for me, wished on both and said the words we both knew without any saying. You rose trembling and fled, unable to respond though your eyes said “yes” clear as moonlight. I lay there for a time I can’t measure now, content with a flower, one star, and a promise. [This message has been edited by Ratleader (12-04-2005 09:53 AM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed I sure hope that your wish comes true!!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful....absolutely beautiful!! You have been writing some amazing words lately. Write on...please keep the pen on the paper. Hugs~N. ~Let peace begin with me... |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
i like how you fingerpainted stars along the grass here |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ed~ This is as beautiful a blessing as I've read~ May all your wishes come true~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
You just might say they did....one month ago, our 35th anniversary.... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Enjoyed Ratleader, and I admire a man able to show the tenderness you often do. Your a great poet! |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
absolutely beautiful ed |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes, a beautiful write and how lovely when a promise is honoured. Thirty-five years! Congratulations! Helen |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh my goodness Ed. This is simply divine. hugs, Chris  Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This would be incredibly beautiful even if it was simply written from imagination.... that it is truth... and that the promise has been fulfilled so magnificently... just adds to the impact of your words. *S* Absolutely lovely!! |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I have come back to read this many times, and each took me further to a magnificent meadow. All blessings Ed. TD |
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bgj Member
since 2005-11-09
Posts 128Ga. USA |
Well said. Great little poem. Peace, bgj |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ed, Another great poem to add to my collection! The pictures you draw with such ease! Your poetry touches so many senses! miscellanea |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Ed Romance without mush..Nature sure gives us plenty of comparative subject matter to work with- but only few can grasp its similes and put them to poetry this well.. Enjoyed ___________ice ><> |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Ed? Whoa, the ending was spectacular, humble and allowing...loved this and your perspective, words, poems...beautiful! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I do believe that the loss of your techno piece (that you had mentioned in one of your replies to me), has not been as great a loss as it could have been! For thou dost write with an especially soft touch with thy new-found quill! Linda |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Beautiful and congratulations on 35 years! - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Beautiful - and congratulations! - Owl |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
well done master longtail. -majnu |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
What a wonderful thought, Ed. I love looking up at the stars in the velvet of night, especially with my Honey-Love. Hugs, Ethel |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
aww Ed, I have not read in you in so long and that is a shame, I do apologize for that but this? Gosh, left me with a pull in my chest. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Very sweetly written. Thanks for the smile Ed."too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Well aren't you just a died in the wool" romantic. I'm always a sucker for that. I really liked this. Very well done. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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pictureme2 Member
since 2005-11-13
Posts 194 |
Ratleader, loved this from the start to the finish. Left me star...gazing! Great job! pictureme2 |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Ed, this is fabulous. I could envision the scene....stars in the grass....just lovely! Clicking the library! ....jo |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
gotta smile @larryc, but just absolutely love this.......wow |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
These words from your heart show that you are still choosing the right star and a blossom that fills your heart with joy...Congradulations on your 35th...**big hugs** |
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