Tag: nature
group name: freelypoetic
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December 19, 2007 06:45 AM EST --
Black clouds swirl and whirl around until they
hover
and darken
the sunlight
The leaves rest-
less-
ly flutter
in an airless breeze that
whistles slightly in the window screen
and I can no longer . . . more
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March 08, 2008 09:42 PM EST --
I wished I was still in the Parc de St. Cloud, wandering around, alone - no one crowding me, just me, enjoying the quiet of the birds and the chatter of old ladies. I had no idea what they were saying, . . . more
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March 07, 2008 10:57 AM EST --
Crystaline mist on
Arms held heavily to Heaven
God shines glass rainbows
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September 14, 2007 01:45 PM EDT --
I wrote this a number of years ago. I think it's my favorite of my poems.
A fount of pristine beauty
sparkling in the light,
its waters flow eternal
like crystals thorugh the night.
It . . . more
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July 25, 2008 11:46 AM EDT --
SEASHELL
salty jewel
ocean gift upon wet sand
next wave takes her home
Michelle Wooten
7-25-08
more
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August 04, 2008 11:55 PM EDT --
Sparkle Little Star
A "city girls" night with the stars
by Beverly P.
Sparkle, Sparkle Little Star
I cannot stand the way you are
You rise so high . . . more
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February 19, 2008 03:05 AM EST --
In a hillside gully damned with rock,
a scrub-oak leans on lightning rods;
and among a throw of leaves and silt,
a patch of sun is quilted in.
From high above the water's . . . more
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June 30, 2008 03:46 PM EDT --
INDEPENDENCE - haibun
The afternoon was aging. Storm clouds were gathering and raucous thunder boomed over Mozart and Beethoven. Sunlight gave way to grey, gave way to drops, first falling . . . more
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September 22, 2007 08:30 PM EDT --
the honeysuckle
blossoms near the mighty
fountain of delight…
the gentle whisper
of spring
avalanche
of cosmic poems foretold…
the mesmerizing
sound of a different . . . more
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October 24, 2007 09:10 PM EDT --
the first
sensation of spring…
exquisite blooms
rose
buds in fancy
clothing…
deep thoughts
of you
. . . more
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October 07, 2007 10:15 AM EDT --
"Silently I slide along
measuring Creation with my scales.
You must listen closely to hear my sibilant song
for there is Wisdom
. . . more
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October 11, 2007 03:10 PM EDT --
Voices dry as desert tears,
yet moist as rankest fen,
this Singer teaches us
the patience of Zen...
"Waste not, want not!
Your trash is my treasure.
Humming, hard at work, or
strolling at my leisure... . . . more
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February 21, 2008 03:36 PM EST --
Diapered children sit on his feet,
one on his left foot - one on his right,
clutching his leg, impatient,
waiting for him to walk - someplace
His body is twisting
his feet turn to the right . . . more
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March 02, 2008 07:10 PM EST --
My thanks to those that provided welcome criticism and helped immensely in the revision of this, especially Dean, Jan Hersh, John Walter, and Gerry Wass.
I return at last, to tread fields . . . more
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September 27, 2007 02:22 PM EDT --
"Knee deep...
Goggle-eyed...
in the mud I squat.
Gaze into my silver mirror
and I will teach you to scry
Time
Dreams
. . . more
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October 25, 2007 02:38 AM EDT --
"Two-spirited and humble,
I patiently tend to the land
for I know that even the smallest effort
might one day raise mountains
or move you vast distances
from . . . more
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October 04, 2007 08:46 PM EDT --
The hours drifted
Quickly from each other
As you talked
Your way into my life…
Spinning dreams
Behold
The dazzling image of you
On a white
Sea-horse… a woman . . . more
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November 06, 2007 09:00 PM EST --
"Power echoes in
each beat I keep.
Visions unparalleled...
Heights unguessed ...
Summoned by Zeus,
I hide in Apollo's hem,
watching from on high
as along the ground . . . more
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November 17, 2007 08:00 PM EST --
"Leaping! We come...
Slicing joyously through
each battling wave...
Armored,
Flashing and Bright,
like Knights of Olde...
Braving hungry teeth and
wicked claws.
Press on! . . . more
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November 27, 2007 12:06 PM EST --
The Moon's brightly slitted eye sees all
as we listen to the song of this Teacher's call...
"In silence I stalk my prey,
bringing home gifts of
magic,
mystery,
divine . . . more
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