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when all that was, was not
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when all that was, was not |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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"Tell me--lawd, does this make sense?" Her fingers crawled upon my pulse. "I understand the 'Allahs' and the pleas that follow for our loss..." I was dressed unto the nines and on my way to better times but something in her manner twined as vines in clinging to my heart-- so I stopped and gave my thoughts regarding script of Arabic-- remembering the aged green of the cover that I gleened so fervantly and how we screamed my brother and myself agreed upon the similarities and how the middle east met west considering the virgin queen and how we often did agree more often then decreed we'd not... I sang to her there on the street the blessings I was taught and we held a bond complicity and even birds were listening to hear the prayers of five a day I pointed out the stars the way to mecca-- I was pulled away by the boredom of my friends who urged me on to jazz as they laughed and asked me, "YOU know God?" I nodded saying, "Bird knew too..." Then all that was, was not. |
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bubblesleave Member
since 2006-03-04
Posts 197Bloomington, IN |
For a true defination of Poet: scroll up! |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
"I was dressed unto the nines and on my way to better times" aren't we all...and...ain't it the truth though? Thanks, Kathy |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles and bows:: |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"so fervantly and how we screamed my brother and myself agreed upon the similarities and how the middle east met west considering the virgin queen and how we often did agree more often then decreed we'd not..." It would seem so when moderation is the common ground -- anyhow, that's what I think. And then came....jazz. K-Lady, I am caught up in this poem tonight. And saving it, along with the others, of course. But I'd like to talk to you about this one sometime. k? luvsyamuchy.....jojo |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
jo jo? If NOW is good, I'll go get the phone.  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Ring-a-ling. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
loved this K, specially the second verse |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
just when we think we're at the top of the stairs, we slip and tumble, down, down, down, to a humbling awakening...although, this is not all that you've aspired here, this is what shot out to me, and slapped me like Cher in Moonstruck, screaming..."Wake UP"...sorry, of late I've been in one of those avoiding people tudes.  Serenity, your a princess of a poet. Love ya |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Priceless Serenity!  ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
I often go to oz to pray with my knees up in case there is a crack in the sidewalk under my elderly stroller but my faith is strong and left handed I enjoy your sin, karen |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
What Bird knew was beyond words, only in music could an attempt be made to share the knowing. This is poetry at the last outpost before entering that wordless territory. Well done grasshopper! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
"so fervantly and how we screamed my brother and myself agreed upon the similarities and how the middle east met west considering the virgin queen and how we often did agree more often then decreed we'd not..." Such truth here, Karen. Thank you for the honor of reading you!  |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
wow wow wow sometimes your poems are so real, they feel undressed you write of life, real life, stark naked ...and leave the understanding thereof to the reader... k |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thank you all very kindly for reading my translation of the complexities of thought that are inspired by the immortal Charly "Bird" Parker. And Jo Jo? grinnin'--if y'catch me drunk I WILL abuse yer ears with my version of "scat"--so next time, you'll exercize more caution, yes? (See what a phone call and the proper alignment of planets will get ya folks? Of course, mercury has to be retrograde, and the moon must be on the wane and there certainly must be some Mist o'er Canada...  ) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 Mist over Canada...ahem. Charley is smiling... but then, so am I. Sorry to be so late, sweetie, am catching up on reading time...so back to the top with you... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
you m'lady render me speechless.. m xx how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more ~Neruda~ [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (03-28-2006 04:41 PM).] |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Bird knew too.....such elegant simplicity should be the goal of poetry -- and of life. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
I remember when you once said you read me trying to learn... Now, you are the master...  |
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