Open Poetry #39 |
Strum |
Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
The path turns fallow beneath my feet bare and brown so much youth beat within a sin it seems to shod the truth and casually walk around as if time wasn't a circle you woke to God is the question still and though I see the warming light it is my own with wings and flight and the guts of glory that came from drowning and the question who is dead I have loved the lace in time such pretty weaving catches me planting well the seed that wonders always asking slow or fast detesting the blood of the righteous to save the sisters and daughters from the strangle of skin The petals mold and droop into goodbye even from the rigid frozen winter and to see them stir the air takes purity and I despair my lack Though I have taken songless wind and with my ear created harmony unglued the glass and rubbed the wood until my fingers ached and still questioned why I worked the love into the finish to feel it there smooth and unafraid of weather while my soft skin ached from the strum yet still with joy succumbed |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
while my soft skin ached from the strum yet still with joy succumbed you have composed a master piece here, which in intensity is as beautiful as the earth's sun rise above a calming sea...Martie, this was spectacular. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie I agree with Lee on this. You are a delight to read. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I will cast my vote with the other two Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
This is so softly beautiful Martie....Hugs... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
... So beautiful I am left speechless. Sing in me muse... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
........sigh......I needed a ride like this, just now I mean, this exact moment....and what conveyance better than Martie's magic carpet? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I love the second stanza. But then the final stanza is so good. I guess I have to love them both. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
and I agree with everyone you are a delight and I am speechless incredibly intense Martie |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
More than a ramble, a heart-tense moment ...and I dare anyone to read this aloud and now come away with a sense of awe... When you delve, you do it well. This is top-rate, Martie... now publish. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
WOW Remarkable Martie sweet poetess. hugs, Chris Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles ~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Well, Martie dear, I certainly don't have to read this aloud to come away in awe of your talent! You have a gift and you use it well! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
It is so different, but in an awesome way. Much enjoyed the humbling read. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ Okay ... now I've done it ... caught in the act of opening my Christmas gift early !!! 'I have loved the lace in time such pretty weaving catches me' 'Though I have taken songless wind and with my ear created harmony' YEP ! I LOVE IT ... and it's a PERFECT FIT ! So very, very Martiesque ... thank you for this early Christmas gift~ *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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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
You just write magic and it enthralls us all - loved this Martie - Paul |
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