Open Poetry #38 |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
wisp It is something like the ripple of a stranded mayfly’s wing, ten miles upstream, moments before the nova’s forlorn little blast, within some far-red-shifted nebula, a thing that matters to one fish, searching in some never stream upon some never planet, and because I feel such things a billion years before the shock front will arrive, to me. It is a matter of proportion; some things that are much nearer, matter less. |
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Will Rhyme Member
since 2006-05-22
Posts 149 |
"It is a matter of proportion; some things that are much nearer, matter less." I wholeheartly agree.....are you married? if not, would you mind me reading this poem to my wife of 37 years? Great JOB...keep writng and get Married soon! Will |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I am, but you've got me beat by a year so read on! ....and oh yes, she matters so much I can't put it into words, and fail miserably when I try. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
It is a matter of proportion; some things that are much nearer, matter less. Whoa...such wisdom...and of great value...much love sent to both of you...as your both blessed. P.S. Me thinks she knows how much you love her... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang! just wow |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RatMan~ Such a beautifully whispered wisp~ *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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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Appreciating your wisdom, deep thoughts and talent to express it all. martyjo |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is so true. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...Me thinks there is a ripple in you that touches many, now and years from now. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
She knows...oh yes, she knows. How lovely this wisp is. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
and because I feel such things And I'm so glad you do... for your perception and perspective enrich us immensely. *S* |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, my goodness! This little ripple hit me in the solar plexus! My favourite part is all of it and my second favourite part is: and because I feel such things a billion years before the shock front will arrive, to me The part about the stranded mayfly's wing is just too shattering for me to allow that to be a favourite part - but it would have been if it weren't so shattering. Please tell me what the nova is? Is it referring to the mayfly or is it a boat or is it something else? Magnficent microcosm poem. My insides are still quivering. - Owl |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Well....when a star reaches the end of its life, the heat inside it isn't quite enough to keep it from collapsing....but when it does collapse, that falling-in makes a huge concentration of heat energy and concentrates its last remaining hydrogen, so that suddenly it overheats and explodes! The explosion is enough to vaporize any planets it has, and causes it to shine brighter (for a very brief time) than the whole galaxy it's in. So ye poor fishy would be doomed indeed, before his last meal arrived..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh yes! And these are the lines that grabbed me and squeezed hard: "a thing that matters to one fish, searching in some never stream upon some never planet" |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
and what a supernova this was indeed. enjoyed this immensely. cheye |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Ed, what a great write! |
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