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Her Ink

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Just a wisp of a woman, hovering, like bird,
over life, and leavings, and knows when to linger
longer in order to rub essence all over her
to carry, courageously, out into the open
for others to partake of her exact nuances
of what ink can do

she hums, snippets of songs she has heard
where everyone else listened, but did not make note of

her dip into pots and from palettes
washes those who peer into her window
to see her bent over, polishing, prying meaning
from beneath these crusts that grip stems
in order to feed off them

I am one whose knows the nectar of her pen.



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  • Frozentearz
    August 12, 2008

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    ooh my you have graced this poem with the touch of the beautiful soul that lives inside you. And such an honor to the poet. Carol this was simply beautiful and wonderful, what more can I say.
    Blessings to you always.
    Frozentearz


  • Star Shine
    August 6, 2008

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    What a description of an artist, provocative, deeply imaginative. I re-read this many times in a row, for the pleasure of tasting the lovely phrases. Best of luck.


  • PageTurner
    August 6, 2008

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    "to see her bent over, polishing, prying meaning
    from beneath these crusts that grip stems
    in order to feed off them

    I am one whose knows the nectar of her pen."



    Exquisite Honoring, m'Lady.

    ~ Nicky♥


  • klassy lassy
    August 5, 2008

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    I'm so glad you used this woman's poetry to inspire this, because having visited her page, I loved what I read, too. It's lovely to catch a glimpse of her character through your eyes, too. I get the feeling she sings snippets of her own song very well!


  • poet2angels gold member
    August 5, 2008

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    Oh , this is gorgeous!
    Dedicated from one talented poetess to another, your words speak with beauty of the beauty that flows from her poetry so soft with beautiful allitteration always, and vivid imagery that captivates the reader from start to finish. I met Carol in a collab contest where you paired she and I and I have loved reading her work ever since... TY for sharing this beautiful poem with us and this wonderful characterization of a lovely friend...

    and....
    I want to take this time to thank you for being a favorite of mine which I truly admire, for helping me grow as a poet and a person, and for being a strong and devoted friend....Words are not enough to show the gratitude in my heart. Thank you for being you....


    Lynda

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