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Emptying the Backyard and Filling the Space
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Emptying the Backyard and Filling the Space |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Emptying the Backyard and Filling the Space I am talking to myself in code using primary colors and a stick I say something too sad to name all curled up in the grass way back way back at the bottom of the garden where I safety caught And when I closed my eyes I could hear the things that patterned the space around me as if I lay in the middle of some ancient dirt and it moved though my skin and was still nodding yes as I eased out my hurt moving slowly without feet or impression courageous with fear Waiting for a sign from another place listening to the slow drawing of a spiders lace feeling all the particles hitting me like pins I was weeping for the loss of something deep within filling filling then cast away To touch a part of me I felt along a rock (I was sure there would be nothing left) buried in the soft dirt the skunk made looking for something too to nourish the long bones and shine the impossible hunger oh it eats me this need to fill curled on the path with my eyes shut fill with what? |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Martie, this so deeply touched my heart and reminded me of my cousin Teia, sweet friend, sadly she was abused when she was 11 years old and she used to always come and play in my backyard, and she has been depressed ever since and just seeing that Raggedy Ann doll she left in my sandbox makes me feel empty too! (wipes tears) I send angel comfort hugs your way hoping you can fill that space, maybe you can plant more flowers over it, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
how about with a mothy hug and awe of the depth of expression in this wonderous, ponderous piece of you displayed in poetry. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"oh it eats me this need to fill curled on the path with my eyes shut fill with what?" I know this ache Martie.. Fill the void with words...write it out. And a hug always always helps!  ~Big Hugs, Nancy~
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, Martie sweet one...this is excellent...very moving. hugs to you, Chris Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf. -Tagore |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie Always amazed at your translations. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
You are asking questions which are directed within; the answers must then also come from within. The act of asking defines your place on the path; remember the Earth is patient. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
fill it with the future Martie. *HuGS Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
The world is forever transforming Our dust, constantly shifting with the tides of time Our powdered past, ever blowing freely, into the gusting winds of change... During our preciously brief stay... One can feel it is of little consequence and simply, take up this space Or, they can savor those moments, and marvel in it’s basking glow... Martie, thank you for always filling the void, with sensitivity, and grace... Richy |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
what Ice said... ( smiling) and remember that in the center is the place where one rests.. always Martie... always... |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
When a question comes from the spirit, the quiet core of you, it is itself the echo of its own answer...the answer that will be there, clear and vibrant, in its own time. Have peace until then and know that you know already. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Wonderful. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Oh my, Martie...you know I'm feeling this one. As always, you've penned it so beautifully. Big heart hugs to you, my friend...love you...  When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. -Jimi Hendrix [This message has been edited by vlraynes (10-01-2003 07:16 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Bulbs.... so that color and fragrance will fill your life. *S* Or maybe not. *S* Because I think joy will fill those spaces long before bulbs could blossom. *S* Beautiful write! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Within that dirt I spied a glimmer sand and silt sinking sinking down down down deep dark dank whole of self I tried to look away I did but it called to me, closer Creeping as a child in the night unaware of the world far away from my closet where my fears reside I knelt closer peering inside wide-eyed wonderment abound within this crevice a slice of myself a mirror lie silver handled Victorian, cracked in places just the right places and I turned away only for a second to turn back with new eyes Looking down this time I saw not dirt but myself and within this whole on this day I witnessed beauty Martie, *smile* Bless You . . . xxoo |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Fill with what? Cinnabar and iron-gall, girl... red ink.... ~*~ Now, do I have to repeat you? Yes... IWIHWT... Thank you... |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
One word: awesome.....two words: Love It * "moving slowly without feet or impression courageous with fear" * This is truly a poem of bravery, remember to be brave or courageous is not the lack of fear....that is just stupidity, but it is the ability for one to be able to function and go on under great duress that marks true courage....You have proved that you are enabled with this gift..The void will fill on its own accord, you will have to wait to see "with what"...excellent poetry, as always........ice |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Martie, I can add nothing to what's been said above. Only that I can surely feel the "hollow" here. Hugs, lady Ed |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The stillness of this write, thunders in my heart... Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
oh my martie, this is one of the best poems I have read...am speechless....am printing to save and read again and again |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Waiting for a sign from another place listening to the slow drawing of a spiders lace feeling all the particles hitting me like pins I was weeping for the loss of something deep within filling filling then cast away Oh this hummms with the quiet sound of lonliness. Martie, your poetry is like chenille, and it comforts me to no end. hugs~ |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This brought to my eyes. This is smoething many of us do in this type of situation.You are a strong and spirited woman with the hreat and soul of a sweet angel.Keep writing and letting it out and ayou will triumph to a sweet victory. Crystal |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I'm at a loss for words, you're amazing Martie. library Maree fate is not just |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - so powerfully written - so deeply shared - alas I have no answer but offer soft energy and caring spirit to you - Paul |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Very powerful.....hugsssss hon..... Lauren~ There's a song inside my soul |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
To touch a part of me I felt along a rock (I was sure there would be nothing left) buried in the soft dirt the skunk made looking for something too to nourish the long bones and shine the impossible hunger oh it eats me this need to fill curled on the path with my eyes shut fill with what? Martie your way with words...incredible.. your heart....wonderful... HUGS |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"Waiting for a sign from another place listening to the slow drawing of a spiders lace feeling all the particles hitting me like pins I was weeping for the loss of something deep within filling filling then cast away" Loved those lines!! Susan |
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