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I Might Never
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I Might Never |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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I might never write words that leap with a single bound over deep waters. That fly graciously into a midnight sky. Those that fill the hourglass and wade the shallow brook as babbles touch my ears softly. The syllables that softly meld into the cotton of a creased pillow still warm from a smothered and stubbled face. The sound of a loon’s wings gently touching the water, calling for yet another vowel, another sound that marches through time.... then rests pitifully upon the granite bench beside a stone that covers the tear that fell long ago. I may never sing a song that brings to my throat a clutch....that weakens my knees and dampens my palms as I strain to find words that blend and weave, that crash like a symbol and vibrate endlessly beneath a setting sun. Though I may never...I shall not cast away the desire, the want to do that which oft escapes me. For in the moments of my musings, I often am touched in ways only my words can speak or tell... |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
My God, Barry, this is magnificent! This is quietly powerful, so full of sincerity and very moving. I absolutely love everything about it, I wish I had written it....This is a poet's creed for sure. On behalf of all poets here and elsewhere, thank you for this. It's a keeper  Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thank you Melissa..I am pleased that I have given you a part of me... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"The sound of a loon’s wings gently touching the water, calling for yet another vowel, another sound that marches through time.... then rests pitifully upon the granite bench beside a stone that covers the tear that fell long ago." WIHWT What a gorgeous, mellifluous write. As Honeybee says, it's a poet's keepsake.  |
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Debo Member
since 2006-04-18
Posts 321Texas U.S.A. |
WOW you have said what a poet feels in his soul. I myself write what is on my mind at the time.  Debo |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I might never...but you sure have! Awesome. TD |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Kacy....you do very well at "gut poetry" yourself...so, don't feel you have every slighted yourself. Debo...it is the gut where the strong feelings come from....and from there it is just a matter of expressing them....you will know when you have done what you are trying to achieve... K...Beauregard says kiss my grits!! No, seriously....tanx kid! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You did it, dear Barry! You are such a beautiful poet! Love, Margherita  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, We are on the same search and I couldn't have said it better. Thank you my friend. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Sometimes, most times we underestimate ourselves.. you accomplish what you wish."too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Wowwwwweeeee, Magnus! I agree with all the previous responses, especially ThisDiamond! You had me flying, floating, darting, diving, gliding, glowing, sitting on a thinking stone and melting into the exquisite beauty of your poem. There's the loon again (a bird I wouldn't know if you hadn't taught me about it - I think it has a special meaning for you - your muse, perhaps? - whether or not, I especially love your poems with a loon in them). Thank you for this wonderful experience. - Owl |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry...you have captured the very of you, the essence of something so beautiful made of words that I am amazed!  |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
Never, let it be said, that you never did. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
"Though I may never...I shall not cast away the desire, the want to do that which oft escapes me. For in the moments of my musings, I often am touched in ways only my words can speak or tell..." My feelings exactly, Barry. And we don't ever know who else we touch with our words either. I know your's touch me. Hugs, Ethel |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I too thoroughly enjoyed your poem and this - "Though I may never...I shall not cast away the desire, the want to do that which oft escapes me." speaks for many of us and perhaps we hold those desires until another lifetime if there such a thing be. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
NIce...James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
BJ.......All I can say, is what the hedoublehockeysticks to you mean, you might never!!!! You just did!  ...jo |
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bubblesleave Member
since 2006-03-04
Posts 197Bloomington, IN |
"I might never write words that leap with a single bound over deep waters." But, you might! Very Nice job, Bubbles (Sharon) |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
The sound of a loon’s wings gently touching the water, calling for yet another vowel, another sound that marches through time.... then rests pitifully upon the granite bench beside a stone that covers the tear that fell long ago. this and you are priceless... a pleasure to read |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
You may never, but you do! I love your muse! She dances to the harpstrings of your mind, leaves me ineloquent until all I can do is breathe in your words until they are part of me as well. Thank you.  ~ Klassy |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
I'm always in awe of how high your words leap Magnus. :-) |
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