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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
On the grounds of a worn out farm I write, and dedicate this poem, To those who did not push past limits, Possibilities, of place, and home.. * Requite Years after single shares Have turned last, furrows, Brambles shade the hillside steps Of ground, too steep for corn; Blackberries-foxgrapes-yarrow, Grow new health on fallow fields That should have not endured The sting six bottoms gave. But the earth ingests its medicine Of aspen cotton, ash-samaras, Nature, fills all voids and vacuum's Using ancient reservations, Booked at times beginning- Nearby: The spring below The fallen house runs free, Pipes clogged, its cistern caved; The liberated-rivulet now flows-its Old, but unforgotten track, Along which spearmint sharpened leaves Of menthol fragrance, Sort of rise in herbal joking As the freshet, in its merriment Goes babble-gurrgle jesting, Once again above the ground. Grace returns when left alone, Requite by separation From things abnormal long, Including minds, and health Of men that saw as sacred, Natural place, and home... This ruined space, this old home These holy fields, this broken church Once loved by men of visible grace, Who nooned their team in shade- Who prayed and paid high dues In muscle , blood and faith; Men equal to a share of bounds, That good work shares, by fair exchange... I pray these men a quiet rest, These that death made blind to see The diesel army come a-marching Making war by plowing deeper- Plowing steeper, while the bankers Built a gallows of equipment mortgages- Knitting nooses for their children's necks. To these old men, of give and take, Who tended well these fields, I say; Rest at ease, as nature works, (Still nurtures well) Just like you did, everyday. [This message has been edited by ice (03-30-2006 05:27 PM).] |
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Kathy Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 153 |
"To these old men, of give and take, Who tended well these fields, I say; Rest at ease, as nature works," Likes this one! Thanks, Kathy |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The liberated-rivulet now flows-its Old, but unforgotten track, ~*~ All of the poem touched the core, Ford, but the above lines reminded me of older than time sayings, that the river will always find its way. Nothing can be held back forever without some bursting of the seams. Thank you for the walk. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Ford, much enjoyed the visions through your eyes, for a moment I was there and could envision it in my mind...could almost smell the menthol and spearmint. For a minute I was reminded of the tea that my dad used to make from sassafras roots. Very well done, sir. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Much enjoyed the walk through time with you Ford. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I cannot af-Ford to miss a poem of yours! They are food for the soul! May springtime by a happy time for you!  EA  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
outstanding piece! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Each poem from you is as a satisfying mind meal--a delicate seasoning of season and reason.  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"Years after single shares Have turned last, furrows, Brambles shade the hillside steps Of ground, too steep for corn;" Something so comforting about this one. I admire your voice. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, ice, I love this! Your warmth, compassion, thoughtfulness, consideration, concern, perspicacity and those wonderful people shine throughout the poem with natural and perfect light. Thank you for noticing them. If only they knew too. - Owl |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This touches me deeply as I think about my own roots and the land that sustains most of my family. It is a wonderful thing when a poet is able to enrich the reader. Thank you. ....jo |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ford...You are an amazing write of depth and compassion. I love your poetry! |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
What can I add that those before me hadn't already said. Thank-you for sharing such a beautiful journey. Hugs my friend. :-) Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, |
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