I, too, immerse myself
in the waves of your thought
~ for they are yours,
whether inspired by Neruda,
or another ~
and find myself going under
in a brush of eternity
with an old soul
who walks comfortably the waters
of the written word
the mystery is the well
upon which you draw and pen
molten visions
"those flames flickering
upon the periphery
of silence"
outside your window
I watch heavenly songs
and earthly passions swirl, inky
take on colors of oceans, sky
of birds banking the sun
the pink of fingertips
quilling a purple heart
spilling upon the page
next to them crystal orbs
still liquid form
crying with no sound
yet I can't tell if they
are yours or mine
for I breathe
their reflections
glean rubies and blueberries
from my dusty heart
as my mouth opens
silently against the glass
Author notes
"those flames flickering
upon the periphery
of silence"
This quote is taken from Night Hope's poem, Dancing With Neruda, with her permission.
Her writing wraps itself around my heart everytime I read. So this is with love to you, Wanda.
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A contest entry
- One Poem A Week...A Series/Week 11 Featuring Night Hope by poet2angels.
925 points, ended March 25, 2008, 13 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Invite Only For Finalists: Night Hope One Poem A week Contest by poet2angels.
475 points, ended March 26, 2008, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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You did a worthy work for Wanda. Makes mine look like a childish imitation of praise. Excellent.
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awww! I'm glad you liked it. I take it you read her poetry, too.
She always touches me with her writing, as she does so many on site.
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What a lovely tribute, beautiful for everyone to read. I just wrote a tribute to my best friend, he loved it, but I'm sure anyone who reads it can relate to it when they think of a dear friend
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Incidently ...
would you have any objections to this being posted on my blog?
poetsporch.blogspot.com/
Thanks,
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C'est magnifique ...
and I doubt I could say anything more relevant in English. This is one of those rare poems that makes it worthwhile to spend so much time here.
Absolutely stunning. (And yes, Wanda is a great lady.)
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This one came from within. And I couldn't say it better...she is a great lady. She draws on the mists and leaves such sunshine, touches tears and laughter with her own, and paints her name upon my thought quite frequently, with such spunk, vivacity, and love. I think the colloquial term is 'heart'.
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Ok, I admit it, I passed over this one originally, because of the title, not who it was for, Night Hope is a fine lady, I just mean, those tributes are sort of pointless to me, I know, I'm mean, but from a readers stand point, they're not poetic, just a slap on the back. Yes, mean again.
But, I was wrong at least this time. This is beautiful, and the subject isn't even important, what's beautiful is the tone, but more important, word choice. I've been disillusioned with poetry for a while now...the artifice of it, and frankly the arrogance of those who think they can write it, and more so with what I find are their faulty beliefs of what is art. Ok, that is just a bunch of mumbo jumbo to everyone but me...but the point I want to make is, this poem works, the words work, meaning works, the symmetry works, lets me just explain (I'll be brief)
Example:
I watch heavenly songs
and earthly passions swirl, inky
There's imagery but it's logical, based upon what we know and understand, yet elevated above the common, now a passage like:
scared mouths
that see the distance
yeah I made that up, but you see, it's illogical and of no plane we can comprehend...you'd be surprised at the number of so-called (and often self-proclaimed) good poets here who just pepper their poems will such pathetic (and faulty) fallacies.
I'm just bubbin' here, ignore me. Its been on my mind lately and the poems and stories I write (and hide) on the subject don't seem to help me at all.
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Sadly ...
you are correct. So much of what I see here lately makes little or not sense.
You are also correct about this poem, which is exquisite.
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You are definitely a "Klassy lassy" You've captured the essence of Wanda and her words most magnificently... as you said "Her writing wraps itself around my heart everytime I read." It does all come down to that one word "Love" Sighhh...
"outside your window
I watch heavenly songs
and earthly passions swirl,"
Me Too, my Friend, Me Too!
~ Nicky♥
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...nodding in reply
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So sweetly written with elegance! Beautiful imagery just floats so gracefully across the page! I see you too have been inspired by Wanda's lovely poetry!!
Most eloquent!
Congratulations on your award!!!
LInda
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Truly, her work leaves me speechless at times, makes me cry and my heart well. Thank you for sharing with me, Linda
~Karen
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WAnda and I thank you again for entering this beautiful poem!
Congrats!
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Lynda. I hadn't intended to enter it at all, but when that swell of awe rises and paints my heart upon the page with a power of it's own, I put the thoughts down. I did post at first without a thought to the contest and had to undo it when I realized the contest was still open.
So often Wanda's poems leave me searching for words worthy of her craft. But when it comes to her heart, the only one that I need is the one we all have defined in myriad ways: Love.
The contest has so many terrific entries. Well done! ~ Karen
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This is gorgeous and I can see your emotions flowing for someone who does inspire us all with her heart and her talented pen!
TY for entering and making her heart sigh!
Lynda
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Thank you, Lynda. She comes from the heart and has blessed me often. It's easy to love her back! ~ Karen
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What a wonderful and inspiring poem you have written to Wanda! Loved every line of it. Wanda is a gentle and warm girl, and just like you she does inspire beauty.
Beautiful!
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A masterful tribute to a great poet, Karen. Wanda can't fail to be delighted by this.
Bill
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This is beautiful, Karen - so soft and gentle your words seem to float and drift upon this page....and the soft pastel background made me think of clouds at sunset, the soft pinks of dawn.
Your poem sings of Wanda's talent, of her heart and soul's beauty in such a beautiful voice. What a beautifully soft penning this is... like a whisper pressed against the ear.
~ Nicolette
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karen ... this is beautiful poetry ... so many wonderful lines, great imagery and feeling ... so nicely done ! >>> Gina
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Hello, Gina. thank you. It's so nice to feel your voice touch my murmurings, too. Forgive me....I'm so behind in the reading these days. Miss you!
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You have written Wanda so very well with such a soft penning. She will hold it close and treasure it. Love, Chez
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Chez, for your gentle touch of spirit as well. love, Karen
(and your sharp eye to my typos )
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"the mystery is the well
upon which you draw and pen
molten visions"
I merely hold onto the pen...for dear Life...
"glean rubies and blueberries
from my dusty heart
as my mouth opens
silently against the glass"
Sighhh...Ahhh...Such silken loveliness pours from your heart, my Friend. Thank you for writing such a beautiful piece for me, Sweetie. Good luck in Lynda's contest. Wanda
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With such heart you hold your friends and sisters...definitely our gain!
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