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Lovesong for a Cardinal
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Lovesong for a Cardinal |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York 
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Reel to reel double tracked and looped it plays . . . The needle needs changing but I've grown to love the sound. It brings me to myself. I get lost these days, listening to the wind shaking secrets from my windows. This womb is warm and safe inside. The music never stops, my smile stays in place. Yes, I will remain. Here, with you. If you sing for me, once again, please . . . Lovesong for a Cardinal. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sue...I have been listening to the lovesong of a peacock. It is a soft trill...not sure how they do it...I have to vibrate my tongue to make the sound. I'd love to hear the Cardinal. Your beautiful poem makes me think you are at peace. I hope you are.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Reads like a cuddle... warm and tender, you.  Hmm. I'll bet you smell good too.  I'll shaddup before Yeti Eddie thinks I'm after his woman....grin, but Eddie, she IS lovely. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
easy to get lost in some thing so unclaimed by this pressing world i do it in the trees winters barely begun and they claim me with their open arms their pose stationary despite the winds that storm through them, easy to get lost in in their reclusive world |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sue, the most soothing sounds to me (besides flute music) will always be the varied songs sung by our feathered friends. Hey, my pair-a-keets sing along to Anime music, Kitaro, Atahualpa, Nakai and Nawang, but especially to Joe Satriani! LOL, but one of them even sings sweetly listening to rowdy boisterous hard rock tunes, so I have to wonder about his hearing.  Now someone will ask what I am doing listening to rowdy rock music. LOL. Hey, it's the best way to clean house! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
And I got lost in the music of your beautiful poem. Thank you for this luxury. - Owl |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Do you think you could introduce this peaceful bird to the obnoxious woodpecker that pecks at my brains  I am serious, he won't leave! This was delightful young lady. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Yep! This is as sparse as his song...and as meaningful LOL @ Karenity |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
"It brings me to myself. I get lost these days listenng to the wind..." There seems to be a sense of quiet acceptance to this poem. Very pleasing. Thank you for sharing. Bob |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very tranquil...serene. Love this Sue. Hugs~Nancy ~Let peace begin with me... |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Introspection is a good color on you, Sue, it looks good and wears well. Best, Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sue?... you already know I think this is beautiful... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
It brings me to myself. I get lost these days, listening to the wind shaking secrets from my windows. This womb is warm and safe inside. The music never stops, my smile stays in place. Yes, I will remain. Here, with you. Oh my goodness, I know this well, Little One. This is such a special place to be, and when found, it makes you want to stay....all curled up into the fetal position of yourself. Yes, I know exactly what you mean, Sue. Huggies to you, Ethel |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Martie, the fact that you can do that amazes me . . . and thank you, I am at peace, right here, in this write. Here is that wav file link, just scroll to song: http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i5930id.html Karen? It IS a cuddle . . . you got it. And sometimes I DO smell good . . . *smile* Ed wouldn't mind one bit . . . thank you - You are every bit as lovely and more as a single white rose in the first snow, M'Lady. Michele? You nailed it: easy to get lost in some thing so unclaimed by this pressing world Is why I wish I were a bird . . . your write is beautiful - thank you for that. I know you understand this. Kacy, gosh, birds are lovely, aren't they? (OMG I know how to play the flute, Stairway to Heaven actually) *laughing* Have been thinking of getting a bird, just don't know who to get. Then I felt bad keeping it in a cage, then thought gee, maybe I can let it fly around the house . . . And why shouldn't you be listening to rock and roll? The soul would perish if it didn't! Thank you and a special wink to your birdies. Owl, Welcome, sorry I missed your entrance - thank you for that and what a peaceful name you bring here to my post. Sharon - LOL - you already know THIS bird very well, trust me. *smile* Hey Eddie, I was hoping you would like this one. Wish I could sing as sweetly as she/he did at your window. Hey Bob, wow - I didn't catch that - acceptance, My God, you are right, thank you for helping me see that. Thanks Nancy, you always bring me smiles. Hey Ken, thank you . . . introspection, eh? Yes . . . am glad you think it looks good on me, have been doing a lot of that these days. Vic? yes, I do and thank you . . . Jeepers Ethel, you said it: all curled up into the fetal position of yourself Can't we just stay there forever? *smile* Thanks for the hug, was much needed. Thanks guys . . . |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I do so wish I could think like you.. you see things so clearly... Thankfully, you share this through your words...and I am grateful. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"I get lost these days, listening to the wind"  Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
you see beauty, and share it with the world through your words littlewinged one with heart of gold...yanno don'tcha that when you were born, they broke the mold?? The world, needs more like you... many more. Suz, your light truly does shine gal... thank the heavens for that. seek the flame within yourself |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sue...thanks for the link...it worked. What a lovely song!!! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well you sure started something I tell you. I went out and got a bunch of birdfeeders, suet holders, and off I go now to install them in the trees. Beautiful write, but also seems a wee winged thing was looking inside as well as out to me? |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Soft and lovely this is. Much enjoyed. I have cardinals in my backyard each and everyday. I love hearing as well as seeing them. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
a simply stunning write, amazing how you keep elevating your game |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Suzie- Girl, the more you write, the more i awe I am of you and your talent, and the less I have the urge to write yself.. no need to even ttempt to be this good.... You NEVER cease to amaze me. I'll make my own mistakes and sweet success |
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aujussy wolf
since 2003-08-09
Posts 1215Michigan |
beauteous !!! a great ending little , your poems are like little short stories , i love the jumps you make with your words , very cool ,the wind and the secrets ahh yesss.... sweet lil'wing ~ and if i was a bird i would sing anything you wanted ~~wolfman |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
littlewing, this is so precious. I'll treasure it again from my library shelf. ....jo |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Hey Susan, I see clearly? OMG . . . I scare myself. *smile* but thank you . . . *smile* Linda Donna, you are making me blush over here. No, I am just like everybody else. Hey Martie, very cool, glad you liked that! Sharon! Good for you! I have them all over the place, the garden, the porch, birdbaths and feeders, geez I even have a squirrel feeder and thats why I never have any strawberries! Aww Chris, how beautiful . . . I long to get a glimpse of one of them. *smile* thanks Raph, I am SO happy you like this one. I do value your opinion highly, you know? Brad, thank you . . and you is crazee . . . aww James, that was very sweet, little stories LOL . . . I wish they would BE stories. But thank you. awww Jo - that was so sweet of you. Thanks guys, sheesh I have missed all of you so much. |
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