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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
 Forever September How can it be that fall is settling all around me? I am not ready for the rusting and rustling of seasons in change. How can there be frost when my face is still tanned? I still feel summer's steamy glow and beach breezes blowing through my hair. I can still hear the waves crashing to the shore, still recall the awe of endless horizons illuminated in constant color. For all it's brilliance, there are no hues of ocean blue on fall's palette ... The crackling crunch of dried leaves can't content me the way walking barefoot in the tide with you by my side did. Try as they might, the musk and smoky smells of this season are simply no match for the dusky scent of wet sand and surf. Winter's skies of pewter promise silver flaked snowfalls, still that cant compete with the anticipation I felt waking to shorelines saturated in sunrise. No, I did not notice the days slipping away, I missed the calendar pages falling into Fall. I was distracted by sunset's solstice surrender to mirrored moonrises of September's splendor. My apologies to fall's foliage of ambered orange. Autumn's auburn arrival comes in on crimson caress, still, I'm not impressed for I'm held here under duress. You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand. Winter will happen without me this year ... I'm no longer here ... in spirit I still linger on the pier. It was always meant to be ... the best of me ... stay with the sea ... sand swept ... tide taken ... summer sequestered ... fall forsaken.  September solstice pink moonrise VA Beach No one has ever shown me how to see the world the way I see it now ... and I never saw blue like that before. ~Tom Kimmel~. [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (02-22-2003 12:07 AM).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
OH YES!!!!! This great work has to be in... most definitely... Regards to you brilliant Janet, Sudhir |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Winter will happen without me this year ... I'm no longer here ... in spirit I still linger on the pier. It was always meant to be ... the best of me ... stay with the sea ... sand swept ... tide taken ... summer sequestered ... fall forsaken. you know.... yeah you know..... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Winter will happen without me this year ... I'm no longer here ... in spirit I still linger on the pier. It was always meant to be ... the best of me ... stay with the sea ... sand swept ... tide taken ... summer sequestered ... fall forsaken." Oh Yes..JM...for sure...has to be in the book! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Ahhh....VERY NICE JANET!!!! Bridgette  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Have you ever seen the Sun Smile? |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Janet, this is gorgeous, sweet friend, let the summer wind lift you and let the colors of autumn dapple you so the warmth will always fulfill you as you weather September with youthful pride! (big hugggsssssss) This is narvelous, sweet friend, yay, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Janet, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet Marie...Big hugs and a vote for this beauty!  |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Jams...I remember the first time I read this. It was a good summer, huh? Sighing with ya...... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, Beauty is as beauty sees.  |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Hi, Janet. I like this one. Time is like an escalater that never stops and we can't get off. I have a dumb question? Are you also "Sea?" Jaime When you clock the human race with the stopwatch of history, it's a new record every time. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JM, Just me. But I'm wishing this had been your first submission. And I sure hope it makes the book. I've always loved this. It's in my collection. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
You're as ocean-obsessed as I am. For that alone, you should be in this book, Janet. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
You see, I left so much of me there in the sand where you wrote my name and held out your hand. I've been to VA Beach and taken those walks; they left me sweet memories. This is a lovely write. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
There is such a HUGE smile on my face right now. Hugs to you, my mothy friend. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truly met the poet. ~vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (02-21-2003 02:20 PM).] |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"Try as they might, the musk and smoky smells of this season are simply no match for the dusky scent of wet sand and surf." yes...definate "mothy must have" for this book... ...and Jaime, no we are not the same person, I can only wish to write this beautifully |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Winter will happen without me this year ... I'm no longer here ... in spirit I still linger on the pier. It was always meant to be ... the best of me ... stay with the sea ... Love the way you ending this beautiful poem. Voting. Maree |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Since this just gets better and better with repeated readings, it's perfect for the book. *S* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thank you all for your support and generous responses. Like my other submission, this one is of my newer work and in theme with the things discovered on my first time of ever seeing the ocean. A promise kept, a woman changed, a muse inspired in all that was found in the sharing of blue. (Thank you MC) Thank you again,poetry land jm  For all it's brilliance, there are no hues of ocean blue on fall's palette ... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey lovely...I'm late again... grin? forgive me..sigh...(I am cooking for an army over here...mardi gras yayayayaya) But both of your poems reflect the quiet passion of your mind..(said nothing about the physical, girlie girl...*wink* ) Sweetly honest, and the intensity of self analysis here is tempered by your spirit. Love ya lady...can't wait to see this one reflected... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
geez...had to come back to make sure that took...this one didn't bump. Y'think they think we really ARE the same person?  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
It did it again!!!  Or more precisely? It DIDN'T do it again!!! Dunno why, but I'm obsessed with the bump of this now...grin... one more time... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
GRRRR.... *expletive*  sheesh. sigh... I could understand it if indiscriminate bumping were a habit of mine... OH...HEY!!! I SWEAR! I'm retired now!  I'll go find something else to do I guess...grin. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thanks me twin...*smiling at your tenacity* I read in a bug swatter thread of this happening before...it happends when I reply to you and Martie too..and we are all on AOL,it was happeing in the teen forum with all the gang from Canada too, something them all being on same servers, and the software "no bump" recognizing it .... So...even Artemus knows were twins LOL thanks baby. oouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang ... oouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (02-22-2003 06:42 AM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
For those of us who AREN'T AOL... LOL... da-bump. BTW...that's a good lookin' first pic ya got there, girlie-girl...seems to me that you ought to be doing your OWN book with your OWN pics, as you sure know how to pic 'em [ouch! bad pun! me sorry!] |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Another beautiful poem, Janet Marie! You have my vote! “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Just beautiful JM ... wonderful imagery. Best wishes and hgus, /Kit |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Janet Marie, There are so 'many' fabulous lines in this, without quoting them all, this is one of my favorites: "Autumn's auburn arrival comes in on crimson caress" Beautiful poetry and sentiment. Love it! Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This is poetry in motion. Breath-taking in its splendor---poetically and pictorally. The beauty of it all has near moved me to tears...truly. ~ May your life flow gently with the ebb and flow of the tides and the seasons... Warm hugs, Linda |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Beautiful !! It has my vote. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
This is SO beautiful! ~Every girl has a dream within. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, worderful write for the book. Never leave that beach. Parker |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
lovely words, jm I guess some of us are lucky to live closer to the Atlantic Ocean. *s M |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you everyone for your lovely responses and support of my work, I appreciate it so much. thank again to all who stopped in jmoouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang ... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lord love a duck how on earth did this get by me, must need new glasses again. So where is VA is that Virginia? Nah, there is no ocean there is there? LOL, can you tell I failed geography? I have an ocean and I insist you see it, you hear me, I insist you come here and see it! This year too. Now I am off to the voting booth.  ~* Carpe' Diem *~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (02-23-2003 02:35 PM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A beautiful post. Joyce |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thank you to all for your replies and votes, your support of my work is greatly appreciated.  Try as they might, the musk and smoky smells of this season are simply no match for the dusky scent of wet sand and surf. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Janet Marie: This provides wonderful atmosphere and emotions. I love it! Of course, I'm voting for it too. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is indeed a "must read".. It has to be included... gotta be...  |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Janet, this is beautiful! *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
This is beautiful, Janet. There is so much stated in this poem about where your heart lies. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Doesn't appear you need it butterfly lover--but another vote for this beauty must be cast. JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
No reason to list my favorite lines...I'd have to reprint the entire poem! You have talent in spades, Mizzou mama....my spam is YOUR spam...any day! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
The sand, the surf, the salty air, and those special memories of those special people...there's nothing like it on earth. You've captured it perfectly, Janet. Casting my vote! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you everyone for coming by...I think this one is gonna need all the votes I can get as I believe it may require 2 pages so I appreciate the support so much. mothy hugs and love to poetry land Where the touch of lovers end and the soul of friends begin, |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Well ya already know I love this one. And I think there's still a few votes out there for this one too Janet , take care!I don't know where I'm running now, I'm just running on... ~ Jackson Browne |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
You certainly know how to pick 'em, JM. This is one of your best, and probably the one of yours that lingered in my mind the longest after having read it. This is just incredible writing, your technique and style are vibrant here... Reflections couldn't do without this in its pages. Oh and before I forget... you gotta teach me emotional writing sometime, 'cause mine still sounds like it's written by a machine... Talk to you later, groovy girl. Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
*drools* pretty pictures..lol sorry..breathtakingly gorgeous and fab words and all! *checks that lil box* If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Another superb write JM. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you all for your kind words and support..I appreciate it much. Where the touch of lovers end and the soul of friends begin, |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Another beautiful poem!  |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Janet, you're making me rethink my favorite season! However, Love will always take precedence over former tastes and dictate a special place and time... especially when it is left behind... Your descriptions and melancholy feel wins my vote. -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Janet Marie, I don't know how I missed this beautiful poem, but I can't find my reply.I sure did think that I replied to it. Oh, well, I'll just vote again.....LOL "Love makes the world go around" |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Vandana...Sharon...Mark and Ethel, thank you for these kind replies... I appreciate your support very much. TY |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I dont know how I missed this....shame on me...what a beautiful picture hon....and written as only you can....   Lauren~ Here I am |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
This is so wistful and beautiful...I felt the longing as I read this. Nice write Janet. I'd love to see it in the book.  Elizabeth It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This touched my heart.....it reminds me of Septembers past!!!! Thank You for sharing this....I can't believe I missed this before!!!!!  Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Oops I guess I did read this once before....I was one of the first ones too!!!!Ron I voted twice for this..... UH OH!!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Bridget, you can edit your most recent vote for it. That one probably hasn't been tabulated yet so get it quick and poof! no harm done. (At least I think that's how it works....I did the same thing once. LOL) Liz It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Hey Jan-gator long time no read ... and I see you haven't lost your touch ... you are one heck of a poet and this deserves to be in the book ... if it don't make it in i won't buy the book  Best Wishes, Jeff-Gator [This message has been edited by Jeffrey Carter (03-17-2003 02:02 AM).] |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
Wonderful imagery along with eloquent poetry! Definately gets a vote from me..and a sigh. Tammy |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thanks to ALL for these wonderful replies and your support for the book submit. I'm playing catch up here...sorry I took so long to come back and say thank you...trying to find all the ones that were lost in the crash and revote as well as read the new submits. thanks guys and good luck. |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
Wow,Janet! I think it is safe to say that you really like the sea (smile).You should see the incredible turquoise sea of the Caribbean!Ever since my first time there,turquoise and teal are my favorite colours.Very well written. Peace,Geoffrey If a man has not discovered something he is willing to die for,his life is not worth living. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I remember the first time I read this, I knew that you had to see my ocean one day, and you will, trust me, you will! I am just so thankful for these archives, and I do read your work often, but today because it is a special day, I resurface my favorites - hope you don't mind. |
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