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The Quiet Stream - for Martie
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The Quiet Stream - for Martie |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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The Quiet Stream Deep never runs still; the Ocean turns eternal, while the amaranthine depths run silent, though they are never still. True stillness lies in shallows, echoes itself out over loud rocks in the shoals and falls, in cloud mist unchanged by thunder or the blasting wind. Devoid of meaning, they lose will and are gone. Even the tense silence of dew rings loud by your measure, and silent as wrong can be. You are born of deepnesses; in them you do remain and to them someday all returns. The rushing stream merely loses its way in you, goes quiet, wondering why the shouting seemed so important, and remembering at last the beloved taste of salt. Storms that touch your surface cannot change your flow; they wail the air of their jealous rage and pass away unmarked, though they burst the river. Ocean heals all wounds and through the vagaries of time even the magma pool somewhere down beneath uneasy vents may raise an island but it cannot raze you. Be well, Ocean, live long, Deep. You heal all, and in time you too will heal. You will not leave the world nor the world leave you. Always, the deep and quiet stream of you shall be. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
When Taylor called to share the news, he asked me to write a poem of healing for her. I've done as well as this poet can do, and I hope others will as well. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for this, Ed. She is indeed a deep refreshing stream. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ed, you have written beautifully and tenderly of our dear Martie. Thank you for this, as we hold her in thought and prayer. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh yes, dear friend ... this will do ... this will do~ Ever watchful are you ... thank you for all of us~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Ed. I have just heard and I am devastated. I will pray very, very hard for her complete and quick recovery. - Owl |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Ratleader, Martie is truly a deep, sensitive, and beautiful person. You do her proud! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You have read her poetry so deeply, so sincerely, and have been touched, by the deft and depth she preserves in humankind, that I swear you have grown in your writing over the years. To Martie, To Taylor... all that will be, will be found in a quiet stream, of hope, love, renewal, and genesis. To Martie, To Taylor... you will both be well. |
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poettothecars Senior Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 1093New Zealand |
A tribute worthy to comment on, although rather long in finding the trip to the end was well worth the journey a poet who cares |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ocean heals all wounds and through the vagaries of time even the magma pool somewhere down beneath uneasy vents may raise an island but it cannot raze you. Be well, Ocean, live long, Deep. You heal all, and in time you too will heal. You will not leave the world nor the world leave you. Always, the deep and quiet stream of you shall be. As well as you can do is as well as can be done... This is tender magnificence... as beautiful as its inspiration and the heart that penned it. *S* I know that the writing wasn't easy... but it is exquisite. *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ed, you were up for Taylor's request and you fulfilled it very well. As difficult as it must have been to write, you did so with flying colours. Love and healing hugs to Martie and her family, Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this fills my heart Ed surely this and all of our love here will help Martie to recover beautifully |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
We can only hope....and pray....and of course, continue in what makes us want to. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Ed, Taylor certainly knew the essence of your poetry when he asked you to write for Martie. This is beyond any words I have to express my admiration for your insight and heart. It is exquisite, as I am learning: so is Martie's spirit. Peace, be still (indeed!) ~ Klassy |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
What better tribute to an outstanding poet than an outstanding poem which celebrates her her depth of perception and goodness of heart Thank you Liz |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
befitting. well done. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"Be well, Ocean, live long, Deep." An excellent poem of healing Ratleader. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...this poem touched me at a time when I really needed it, stealing a minute on my sons computer...and I couldn't see very well at all, but I read it any way...I read it with my heart.  |
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