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OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

0 posted 2006-01-26 02:55 PM

CONFLUENCE
17 August 1986

There, where I am most alone,
in sun-proof forests, in rock-wet kloofs
and in the silence of my mind,
I cannot shut you out
and so
your thoughts flow into mine.
Like ever-calling streams,
they meet and mingle and rejoice,
ever apart and ever one.
They share again
what they always shall.

- Owl

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

1 posted 2006-01-26 03:02 PM

I haven't forgotten you my Owl friend.

Your words are always soothing to my soul--and I wish I could do you justice in reply, as I am grateful for all of your words, both in your works, and your gracious and thoughtful replies, which at times, are poems in themselves.

A very lovely Owl you be.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

2 posted 2006-01-26 03:14 PM

Well, Serenity Blaze, if this isn't doing me far more than justice, I don't know what is!

You are very kind, and you always make me feel appreciated.

I certainly don't feel forgotten by you, nor do I think that you would ever allow any of your friends to feel that way.

I am very happy that my words are soothing to the soul of so great a poet as you.

- Owl

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2006-01-26 03:16 PM

I am so glad you came aboard the pip ship! I love your poetry and your wonderful presence.

This poem illustrates the smile in your heart ~ and it touches mine.

EA

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

4 posted 2006-01-26 03:32 PM

Oh, Earth Angel, I am so glad I came aboard the Pip ship toooooooo! You are very kind about my poetry and me. I don't know if I am worthy of what you say, but I nevertheless feel very honoured by your thoughts.

I must admit, that no matter what sadness and troubles pervade my days, my enthusiasm for life and beauty and optimisim is difficult to suppress for long.

You are such an integral part of the happiness that is spread in Pip and I enjoy your poetry very much too.

- Owl

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

5 posted 2006-01-26 03:42 PM

A beautiful work from a caring and kind soul.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

6 posted 2006-01-26 03:56 PM

Thank you Kate - waving back happily at your adorable little smiley!

- Owl

Ratleader

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since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

7 posted 2006-01-28 10:36 AM

Ed learns a wonderful new word! Kloof!

kloof Pronunciation Key (klf) n. South African

A deep ravine.

[Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch clove, cleft, ravine. See gleubh- in Indo-European Roots.]

The very atmosphere of this poem....I love the way you blend images!

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miscellanea
Member Elite

since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

8 posted 2006-01-28 10:41 AM

I very much like the silken feel of this. The imagery is splendid in every sense!
a definite keeper!

miscellanea

Katerie
Member

since 2006-01-27

Posts 92
Central New York

9 posted 2006-01-28 10:51 AM

Kloof. Very neat word.

Great poem. I'll be sure to look for more of your work.

RedStoneEB
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since 2003-06-08

Posts 772
uk

10 posted 2006-01-28 11:59 AM

Still reminds me of chinese poetry

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2006-01-28 12:56 PM

Owl

Such a lovely feel to this!

jody5
Senior Member

since 2005-12-21

Posts 876
California, U.S.A.

12 posted 2006-01-28 05:19 PM

I can feel and see what your saying. Bravo I give you a 10.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

13 posted 2006-01-29 03:53 AM

Thanks, Ratleader.  I love that you looked up "kloof" and immersed yourself in part of what makes up my beautiful country, in the process.  Thank you for enjoying my poem.  This and the last few are all about the guy in "Hope".  Reliving old memories.  My son bumped into him a few months ago.

Thank you miscellanea.  I love how you lived yourself into my poem.

Thank you Katerie.  Being reasonably new myself, I don't know whether you are new, or have returned after an absence.  If it is the former, Welcome to Pip.  It is a wonderful place to be, as everybody will affirm.

RedstoneEB, I am fascinated and honoured that I have a link to such an old and exciting culture that I know very little about.  You are making me very eager to learn Chinese (unfortunately, it isn’t going to happen as I have a minus quantity of time).  I wrote a poem (I think I have posted it here) about the fascination of the Japanese language.  The poem is called Takahira Yashima Hiroyuka Tomita (the names of 2 athletes).

Thanks, Martie, and thanks for the hugs!

Thanks, Jody!  A 10, wow!  You do me a great honour.  I am glad you enjoyed it so much.

- Owl

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

14 posted 2006-01-29 10:08 AM

Dianna, this had such a very sereneful feeling to it, and brought me a few moments of peace when reading it. Lovely writing.
I, too, am so very glad you have joined us at Pip's. Big hugs to you!

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

15 posted 2006-01-29 06:27 PM

Karen, I am glad I could bring you some peace - it is a very powerful and healing thing, peace. Thanks for being glad I am here.

Hugs to you too

- Owl

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