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Open Poetry #39

A POEM WRITTEN BY A RIVER

shirtless
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since 2006-04-29

Posts 359

0 posted 2006-10-20 07:10 PM

the salmon
climbs
the rocky
rosary
of a river
that chants
itself
to ocean

as I breathe
toward
my little death
the wind
makes a bird
of the paper
on which
I'd written
of the perfect sigh
I hear
from both ends
of the river

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Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

1 posted 2006-10-20 07:21 PM

I enjoyed the visuals and the feelings they evoked in me.

I also appreciated your unique turns of phrase.

Loving Light,

EA

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2006-10-20 07:59 PM

Anthony....wonderful image of salmon climbing the rocks like a rosery...I can picture it just like that now...and never would have thought of it. Such a fresh image that, and the last emotive words left me a bit confused, but I could still feel you. Thanks!

miscellanea
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since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

3 posted 2006-10-20 10:13 PM

so much here in minimal amount of words...
the paper birds remind me of a thousand paper cranes used to promote healing;

I always found the habits of salmon interesting. Enjoyed your poetry

miscellanea

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

4 posted 2006-10-21 12:23 PM

My goodness! I've been here reading for a good while, and this is where I end, for there is no reason to go further.

I find myself awestruck each time I read your work.

You did not fail me this time.

Sandra

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