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Understanding The Silence Of Trees
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Understanding The Silence Of Trees |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Understanding The Silence Of Trees Tilting side to side, her heart explored topography of gestures Gathering the bits of commonality on quiet green fields To a line of demarcation just beyond politely postured wheat A taller sentinel than his stature, defined his oak and willow nature Moving in and out of shadows, through the raised and settling hush She waited there, at the edge of hope, postured to attentively listen Random creaks of weather, sometimes just the rustle of wishes Captured in the branches of audible moans, as the wind made nest Nothing new can grow from the floor of thick forest, except hope Then, she approached winter, with a warmer coat and stronger legs Her eyes looked up into his thinly spread breadth, parting curious lips There, filled up from the expansive depths, expressions of affinity She touched his trunk with gentle hands, trading whispers as gloves Looking deeper into tears, that sometimes froze soundless and blue Though nothing else was said, but understanding the silence of trees Copyright Kkh 12/1/06 |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
ThisDiamond Well done enjoyed the read. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well done, Kathleen  Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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tek Junior Member
since 2006-11-30
Posts 32Austin, USA |
this harkens back to poetry of long ago. you would such description in Rimbaud's poetry. very well done. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
as always, I am astounded TD "She touched his trunk with gentle hands, trading whispers as gloves Looking deeper into tears, that sometimes froze soundless and blue Though nothing else was said, but understanding the silence of trees" |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kathleen~ *sigh* ... such originality of thoughts you portray~ While I loved the uniqueness of it all, this - 'sometimes just the rustle of wishes' - grabbed my heart and held on~ *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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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Awesome, simply and certainly.... One of your finest moments.. Thanx K.. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
T.D., If I want to feel the wonder of our language and rhythm, I can always find it here. If there were no meaning, your poetry would still sing to me. The resonance alone is beautiful. I found the third verse from the end to be exquisite and almost pasted it here. Then I read what followed. I bow to you young lady! Just awesome, and I agree with Magnus. I think this is one of your best if not the best--Well, who can say? Afterall, they are all our babies, aren't they? In that case, I'll restate it: This is one of MY favorites! How's that? misc |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Wonderful write! Love, Eric |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Beautiful, Kathleen. Oh, "the silence of trees" - how wonderful it is. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh my!! simply stunning write!!!!!! I wish I could express such beauty like you have! Be well Roniece |
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stevepoet Junior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 46 |
very good,nice use of words,I enjoyed it! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh, Kathleen, I have missed your eloquent poetry and fear I'll only be around a little the next few weeks to read...but I could not pass this one up. Just WOW! *hugs*....jo |
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