This is for Wanda, Nicolette, Carol, Yvette, Kathleen, Marianne, Lane, Rhonda, Cherilyn, Melissa, Saffron, Allyce and Zayra . . . I feel blessed to know you and call you my sisters in poetics.
Oh you maidens who fall asleep
upon the left breast of the moon,
nocturnal and whispering poetic fulfillment
into my solitary
and sometimes
vagrant soul ----
this night I thank you,
for I am naked and unencumbered,
feeling the delicate kiss of your words
upon the nape of my mind.
You have blessed me with the elegant
scented herbs of the Orient,
the saffron feathers of a mystic swan,
the golden light of metaphorical phrases
and the sweet aroma
of wild African petals.
You have taken me in your arms
beside midnight fountains
and bathed my parched spirit
with the healing waters of Albion —
I can hear the gentle harp strings
of your collective essence,
ruminating in gentle persuasion
inside my sometimes wild
and animated ear —
and I am calmed and able to drift
like a child inside the sacred river
of your dreams.
Oh I have been given the gift of honeyed femininity
and will be ever grateful
that you have caressed my fragile limbs
in the forest of your graceful
and tender oration.
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A contest entry
- Jeff's first year by cricketjeff.
4620 points, ended October 5, 2008, 64 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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A tribute to all the poetesses, what could be closer to my heart!
Great stuff and a great deal of thanks for the superb entry.
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Marc,
I signed on tonight to read this beautiful piece of poetic artwork, and I am so honored to be included with these women. I am so deeply touched by this poem, and that you thought of me among these incredible ladies that you wrote of. You are a beautiful and kind man, dear Marc, and you have brightened my world so much by your inspiring words and wonderful heart--thank you so very much
Saffron
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You are most welcome . . . you were one of the first people to respond to my writing when I first came to become a member of AllPoetry . . . your kindness then and now is very much appreciated . . peace sister, Marc
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Oh Marc, this is just beautiful truly. You are a wonderful soul, caring and profound with a heart of gold.
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You are most welcome Melissa . . . you all have been a poetic treasure to these sometimes weary eyes . . . love, Marc
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applause-applause-applause
throwing orchids and roses upon your feet, and
best chardonnay greenback dollars can buy!
This will always be our most favorite poem written on
all of ap!
Bathed in the luscious beauty and delicious aroma's
of this poem!
Man...do I feel pretty!
wooo-hoooooooooooo!
ears/Seattle dancin' around the room!
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Oh my goodness, Marc,what a beatuiful honor. Your words are honey to the starving here. being included with such poetesses, well, it is another honor to be cherished as well.
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Carol . . . it is you who are a treasure to all of us, with the earthy wisdom you bring to the minds and hearts of others . . . Marc
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Forgot the applause
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Marc, I too am blessed to have you as a brother, not only in poetics, but in spirit...and I am surprised, honored and humbled by this inclusion with so many exquisite poets. Love and prayers always, and heartfelt thanks, Rhonda
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Rhonda . . . yes, I agree that we are all somehow inter connected in spirit here on ap . . . Love, Marc
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Oh, thank-you Marc! I'm so honored, humbled, and extremely touched to be included with these women. There are so many poets here that have encouraged, inspired, and invigorated my sense of passion, and appreciation for the world around here; these woman, yourself,
and so many others. Thanks again, this was the first thing I read this morning, and it goes down exceptionally fine with my first cup of coffee. Just simple wonderful!
Kathleen
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Glad you enjoyed your morning coffee Kathleen . . . love ya, Marc
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This is stunning, such a lovely tribute!
This poem is one long sigh I can realte to; a few poets here who constantly stun me with their words and seem to rejuvenate me when I lose hope. You are among those poets and you know it's not just your poetry that humbles me, but your selflessness. I think if everyone in this world felt things with just a fraction of the passion you do, the world would be in a much fitter state than it is now.
Truly, an beautiful poem, rich with imagery and honesty and emotion.
Thank you
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Ah . . . Allyce . . . your note touched me in a deep way, the words you wrote truly made me feel like I am being understood and for this I thank you . . . love, Marc
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Marc... this is so very beautiful! I just woke up here and finding this very generous and very poetic tribute is simply wonderful. I feel honoured to be among these other lovely and talented women, but mostly knowing that somehow, somewhere I have touched you is even better, my friend. You have a light that shines through you poetry, a light that I have always felt and appreciated across time and sand.
Thank you for the beauty, the passion and compassion of your heart and soul and for sharing it with us this way. Now you've gone and made my eyes all soft on this Monday morning! You are an inspiration, my friend - thank you
~ Nicolette
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I like it when your eyes are soft Nic, just like the petals of your heart when it unfolds with the beauty of your poetry . . . and yes, you HAVE TOUCHED ME, not only with your poetry, but with the warm response you have always given me . . . love ya girl, Marc
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Oh, you are indeed a sweet soul, not only for a poem like this but for some many others that you have written. You have inspired so many people with your words.
Thank you for including me with so many wonderful others in this generous piece of art.
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How could I not include you . . . you are a bodhissatva of poetic language . . . I have told you this in the past because your inner understanding and compassion shines through between your well meaning words . . . love ya, Marc
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Well Marc, the feeling is mutual. Upon reading this I am humbled and honored a poet such as yourself would even put my name into this group. To know I have touched you is beyond a thank you. It's an eternal friendship I hope will grow and foster in this community of poets. Thank you my friend. Love, Cheryl
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Yes Cheryl it is indeed a wonderful community of friendship and creativity . . . maybe one day we will all gather together in some verdant garden and trade poems long into the night . . . In the meantime, keep on banging on that socially conscious drum of yours AND UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE BEING HEARD!!!!!! love, Marc
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As I read these gracious and heartfelt words, I felt something within me stir. It was as if my soul felt moved to tears of delight. Thank you, Marc for this confirmation. I am eternally grateful that my words have touched you in that way.
I am sure my sister poets will be moved in the same way.
Thanks you,
Marianne
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Marianne . . . it is I who am grateful to all of you . . . it pleases me to no end to find myself in such exhalted and compassionate company after so many years of solitary musings and wonderings . . . to feel a part of such a community is indeed a blessing . . . love ya, Marc
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a beauty of a poem, I love it! Thanks for sharing.
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oh this poem is so understanding
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BRAVO!!!
Geniusly written! What an honor for those this poem was about. Every word was delightful to read!
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"the saffron feathers of a mystic swan,
the golden light of metaphorical phrases
and the sweet aroma
of wild African petals."
I am humbled by this wild & grace~filled penning, dear Scribe. What a marvelous thing to do, Marc. I'm quite sure the other ladies will swoon as did I, my Friend. You have blessed us all with your wisdom, your wit, your intellect, your depth of heart. I am honored to be among this lovely list of feminine excellence. Thank you so much, Sweetie. Swan
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I have come to love and appreciate you all . . you have given me kindness, understanding and more importantly an escape into the very centre of all that is beautiful when I am feeling downcast or melancholy about the general sadness I witness in this world of ours . . . you have been a blessing to me Swan . . . love ya, Marc
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Right back atcha, Babe.
We all love you, too, Marc.
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