her life of
sponge moss
and
dust blown spores
pale boned
spidery forms
track the ocean floor
night flowers
bloom
in unseen light
and
dance beside
patient stones
in
shadow gardens
her
garland girth
and
veils of crystal seas
bend apart
and
touch our heart
no man
can track
her
sun cracked
sand
always evolving
cold quartz moon reflects
its glassy face
in hidden ponds
she braves
mud, fire, and earth
while bonded
to the stake
of
constant human toil
though planetary systems fail
sun, stars, and comets
though all must fall
~~~but she~~~
who foraged
in weeds of earth
shared the blood
of flowers
she alone
knows the seeds of souls release
the fusing force
glowing source
a place where she
has always been
Author notes
she is the essence of winds change
where magic lives
In a list
A contest entry
- Night Hope by Cat.
8008 points, ended August 24, 2007, 23 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Thank you for sharing this brilliant gem - I Love it!!!
This poem is SO rich and full of warm appreciation for our Earth Mother... it just makes me want to curl up near a stream, or sit awhile on an ol' log and just commune with her awhile. I'm sure Night Hope loved your offering... Congrats on the golden cup!!! 
Peace Always, Cyn
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This one is a gentle waterfall of words.
Fitting for the subject
nature flows and tumbles always makes it to the sea
we are the damned, dam builders in the way.
I sometimes miss the City but access to nature is so vital to us all. It soothes, it calms
hang on while I shut my door
gunfire
deer season began a few days ago
Congrats on Gold
This was lovely
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this is absolutely incredible
congratulations... very well deserved... stark elements of nature in a kind of tranquil scene described by beautiful words a very unique combination that you managed to pull off quite well... intense...
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Congrats on your gold shiny.
Nature that makes me want to bite things in this poem (that is a good thing).
I can't say I am fond of the short lines that end with "of" and "and" they halt me in the flow a bit. So I read it more like this:
her life of sponge moss
and dust blown spores pale
boned spidery forms
track the ocean floor
night flowers bloom
in unseen light and dance
beside patient stones in
shadow gardens
her garland girth
and veils of crystal seas
bend apart and touch our heart
or something like that but obviously your style your personal poem choice. Just sharing some thoughts.
I usually really find "tribute" poems cheesy. Nice job taking a tribute poem and making it bigger than a tribute poem. This is very Earth, Gaia..
Lisa
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Congratulations, this is wonderful
al
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thank you al
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This is beautiful
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wow... i am truely honored and thank you Zayra!!
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i was recently chewed out by a poet in contest because i had read and not left a comment soon enough for her liking- but sometimes i save the best for last- this is wonderful... it actually makes me catch my breath to read it and i can just imagine how it makes wanda feel-
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yeah... *rolls eyes* I was just saying to myself...
that b*tch! lol...
(you better know that is a joke)
I have never understood folk like that really... that is pretty darm ballsy lol... must be nice in her world!
woo hooooo it is good to see you
*happy dance*
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Yes, inspire people she does; through her poetry, her comments and her example to others. Thought this was a great way to pay tribute to Wanda.
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Ah, this is really cool...I bet Wanda will appreciate this a great deal. I enjoyed your author's comments too.
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I was moved by your Imagery and alliterations. I smiled while reading the truths you shared...
"her
garland girth
and
veils of crystal seas
bend apart
and
touch our heart"
Praiseworthy, Poet! ~ Nicholas
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This is wonderful poetry and one that touches on the essence of who Wanda is as woman and as poet. I can see that you did your "homework" here and I really liked your voice. Truly a very lovely and touching tribute - thank you!
~ Nicolette
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Thank you Nicolette!
it was fun homework that is for sure
many journeys i was taken on and found some more lovely poets in the process
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I kinda like this one.
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Your writing always seem to effortlessly encompass the largest wonders so that we can see and marvel also.
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hey huggy bear
thank you for this...
it is lovely
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"she alone
knows the seeds of souls release
the fusing force
glowing source
a place where she
has always been"
Ohhh, this is a lovely piece, Poet. Thank you so much for writing such wonderful words in my honor. Funny you should mention "night flowers"; a dear Friend of mine wrote several poems for me, calling me "Cereus", since I seemed to bloom at night. 
Great, unique imagery throughout this penning. Good luck in the contest. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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You are so much more than welcome....
You inspire people... I hope you never forget this.
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How could I ever forget???
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ohh gosh Heidi... this is damned perfect.. such a beautiful piece for Wanda...
it sums up her calmness and her beauty...
i cannot think of any more lovely words to use about here... apart from your last two lines
she is the essence where magic lives, for sure
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thanks NC
i am off to work a double today... wont be home till late...
HUGS
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