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an unforgettable place
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an unforgettable place |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296
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an unforgettable place grey silken threads dwarf the face that is resting there slowly turning into soul dust jumping into shadowy river seams full blossoms murmurings of change how infinitely caressing like siren songs from some aloof coaxing amethyst plume lacing sentient nucleus into kaleidoscope blaze majestic sounds prismatic colors dropping wild iridescence like curios their essence in sync with prophetic stares burning brightly wildly within the almighty pulsing impression of supremacy sea of the Bahamas whispering come to Eleuthera to our seaward isle I lay motionless inexplicable eagerness flashes into blinding azure lights I am a tropical depth fair-haired & alive meeting turquoise mists standing in a great sea orb purest white flames formulated uniformly throwing myself at the foot of existence oddly assuming wavelengths of familiar voice is there any other spectrum equivalent? life smiles on me as if crawling paint across a canvas making reparation from pain seemingly purpose full intermingling with those haunting places vanished debris where a tempest meets a handmaiden purity of clear golden eyes reveals transfiguring this razor face of strength borne of a time much further on where immense virtue conquers all bad song and the child lives forever inside mother earth filled with gratitude with love for tropical life holding high but shy courage I speak of this with craving shall I articulate a floating from sight into dreams of dawn? wriggle up to the top of any volcanic barrier discovering where I was? now I know it was those who came before me whispering of magenta discovery finding silver dollars I am driftwood floundering in towards shore...weariness a bit of disappointment the echoes fall mouth froths eyes turned to pink sands ...and I hear the creak of an old wooden schooner unleashing creation for a while I’d have taken the slightest piece of coal... filled with threats of forces all to oft feared with homesick mind just for the moment one moment with sea where had the moon entrance gone? had the sand run out? who stole my candle in those unmentionable times? it was the wagon of my faith that stuttered it’s wheel until evil smiled upon rivers & rock whispering to us “there are great things here on earth” showing a breath laden with mysterious spell and all is well... but i say great things are the unseen for us permitted to partake & our like selves frighten us as much as love but we wake, a litte every day oh if only for the child shadows would not dance on walls like a haunting evil more frightening for the human mind to probe I say, man speaks of monuments and intellectual keeness yet today, we break one more law rape the soul for we sway in the wind like willows in a rare location where our world extends into other homes we are so smug turning against ourselves questioning the brain of tomorrow and within me was strength to digest the swells to swirl for an instant then disappear... into the azure blue mists of Bahamian luminescence where light quivers and shakes as a ship races southward with hands of faith can you imagine yourself in this tropical world unfamiliar yet abrupt resolution like an old friend? pause, for a moment feel the bittersweet ocean from whence we come and where eventually we all will meet again cleave to waves radiant as if a prayer do not be bothered by darkness or care breath in silver azure fires of some sweet archipelago glow a cluster of volcanic rock where white stars flame the marrow of insistent dawn red skies & seaward winds of Eleuthera the island chagrin bewitched oh yes I am bewitched by a place where my heart lives and will hopefully die and I yearn for Eleuthera oh Eleuthera [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (08-13-2021 05:56 PM).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
The Bahamas are among my favorite places in the world yet I had never heard of Eleuthera before. Thanx for this  We should plan to all meet there next year! Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"cleave to waves radiant as if a prayer do not be bothered by darkness or care breath in silver azure fires of some sweet archipelago glow a cluster of volcanic rock where white stars flame the marrow of insistent dawn red skies & seaward winds of Eleuthera the island chagrin bewitched oh yes I am bewitched by a place where my heart lives and will hopefully die and I yearn for Eleuthera oh Eleuthera" ------------------------------------------ Well, you have a beautiful talent. Your writing is an absolute blessing to anyone who will take the time to explore within your words. This was another marvelous write from you and a breathtaking presentation. I absolutely love this Lee J. JL  Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee, thank you for sweeping me off to elusive Eleuthera. It was a magical ride! As a poet and as a woman, you keep on getting better and better!  I also enjoyed the photos and the accompanying music! It was a much-needed meditative respite for me. Loveya! Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how gorgeous!!! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fabulous!!! I agree with Interloper.. we should all meet there next year!  In the midst of winter, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LeeJ I've been to Eleuthera and as I remember it a small island with a beautiful scenic view. But the one you speak of is more like Shangri-la. Enjoyed the images and pictures. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I could never pick out lines LeeJ for that would be to take the dream apart beautiful Eleuthera and the poem I agree with Interloper next summer... Eleuthera! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I am a tropical depth fair-haired & alive meeting turquoise mists standing in a great sea orb ~*~ It's seven years to retirement.... or maybe less.... now that you've given me this desire. |
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