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The Color Of Wind (but then again...)
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The Color Of Wind (but then again...) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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The Color Of Wind...(but then again...) I imagine I'd run in circles if left to my own devices, making the same kinds of stew but using different spices, decorating life with what I have unconcerned with the who, where, and when, trying to fix the cracks in everything not realizing that's how light gets in. I'd ride in my mind at day's start, I'd sit in my heart at day's end, meditate in my soul in between the two, pondering stuff like the color of wind... But I'm not left out on my own, my circumference is always jolted loose as the whos, wheres, and whens come in and add themselves to my refuse, changing my direction, they send me off in horizontal and vertical lines, and then they proceed to bend me like frantic, sporadic, entwining vines... and I end up decorating some other life with things that are unwanted, thrown in, and to die without monument or knowing where I was going or the color of wind... but then again, if and when it's all supposed to function with no joint, would it ruin everything pointless then to cater the idea of a point? |
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Obscurity Member
since 2003-12-04
Posts 153In A Melancholic Dream |
I haven't talked to you in a long time and I miss your poetry. This was a very lovely write, I hope you've been doing well :-) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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Hi Brett  I've missed you tooI'm doing fine and hope you are doing well also. Good to hear from you! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Dixie - a truly great write! In my book it's one of your best! Well done! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hey Dixie, Good good morning...I've got to agree whole heartidly with Honeybunch...it is I believe my favorite of yours....the contemplation and word play is excellent...enjoyed not only the richness of this, but the depth as well... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good morning Helen and Leeglad you enjoyed this oldie of mine (since I am having a hard time getting any new ones out) it just seemed to fit my mood this morning thank you so much for commenting |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Hey Dixie, this is definately one of my favorites of yours, so many incredible lines to pick from. Enjoyed this. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hello Donnathank you  I appreciate the reply and glad you enjoyed the read |
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nedj Member
since 2006-06-23
Posts 87Oregon USA |
You had me by the throat with the title and never let go. How precious is a truly original thought, and how rare. I doff my chapeau to a genuine poet. Oh yes--it's lavender--today. A poem's just a poet in a word. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"I imagine I'd run in circles if left to my own devices, making the same kinds of stew but using different spices," Ain't that the truth! Excellent write. JL Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful write Dixie!! One of my favourites! I LOVE THE PIC. YOU TWO COULD BE SISTERS!!! ~Hugs to you sweet lady~ Don't bring me down now, |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
No indeed. Nothing ruined at all. ::smiles:: Enjoy !!!!!! Great write! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
From the first moment I read the title, I felt it was the very best of your poems that I have read, then when I got to reading the responses, I see that both Helen, Lee, Donna and Nancy feel exactly or almost exactly the same thing. I agree with all of the other responses too, especially that of Nedj's - and Nancy, about you and your daughter. Please write more like this one. The style suits your so well. And that bit about the colour of the wind . . . ooh, that floated me on a cloud. - Owl |
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poettothecars Senior Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 1093New Zealand |
This one has certainly got the X-factor or is that E-factor E is for Xcellent a poet who cares |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you all for such wonderful responses on this one, which I didn't think would get any when I posted it... I am glad that each of you enjoyed this, though it's an old one of mine from when I still had a little college left in my bones and I probably couldn't write like that again to save my life you leave me with a smile in a dark night here |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Dixie, you write your thoughts with such poetic articulation. This is just beautifully done and I read it three times! My thoughts are wind-blown, scattered like leaves most of the time, some still swirling mid air, challenging me to nail just one idea lucidly.... Wonderful and introspective. ~ Klassy |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Very introspective, Dixie....I loved this!  sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you both |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Dixie, I am sure you could write like that again. In fact, I know you could. You can and have done and have overcome many things that many of us could not have, had we been in your position. You know that is true. So, it is equally true that you could write like that again. If you don't, it doesn't matter, because we all enjoy your work anyway, but I just needed to say . . . - Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Wow, Dixie! This IS a wonderful poem! I am happy that everyone has felt what I have felt too: this one is perfect for the library! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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