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Up North

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when buried down
as we are
up north, in the midnight sky, alive.

so restless, yet quiescent;
breathtakingly lonely and excited;
scents of pine cocoon our bodilessness.

down here, upon our backs, as we are, peerless

peering up, up,
up into the midnight sky.

all the while,
permitting the
Iris of God,

in brilliant violets of blues & ice-green gleams...

to peer down, down,

down into our grateful souls. 

God's whispers to us this night

with liquid whispers of love & light,

to
bathe us clean in satin, soulful, strokes.
  

 

Aurora Borealis

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Just felt it needed some changes...
Written October 6th, 2001

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  • Pisces Pieces
    February 19, 2008

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    I love the Northern Lights! They are magnificent. Your poem is beautiful and tranquil. It embodies such peaceful imagery and emotion.

    I absolutely love it up north, especially the North Shore, anywhere along Lake Superior, it's so beautiful up there. I actually just went up there for the first time last year and intend to return many times. I took some beautiful pictures in my amateur photography that I hope to pursue as a hobby.

    Anyway, thank you for such a wonderful enlightenment.


    Michele


  • Timothy Cameron gold member
    December 27, 2007
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    and the Northern Lights

    Glad it brought back memories. Me too...reconnects the nerves in my soul...I'll have to read your poetry now (not out of obligation, but gratitude for someone appreciating what I wrote). Thanks.


  • raggyann
    December 27, 2007

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    ahh the northern lights they are so very beautiful
    this was a joy to read
    brought back memories


  • sidewinder silver member
    December 2, 2007

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    I've never been lucky enough to see the Aurora Borealis.
    but the beauty would be overwhelming if I did ...i can imagine!
    Interesting perspective!
    Keep penning on one stroke at a time!


  • Watuwant silver member
    August 7, 2007

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    A great poem here. Plus I too have to get away "up north" now and then, just to hear and see these light shows. There is not much more spectacular than the northern lights. Nicely penned, in a soothing kind of way.
    peace
    doug

  • piccola silver member
    December 25, 2005
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    o.K. NOW you're on my favorites. The Violet Iris of God did it,
    that was one amazing phrase. breathtaking.

  • Timothy Cameron gold member
    December 17, 2005
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    Thanks ebaby!


  • ebaby
    December 16, 2005
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    bring it on just one more time

    im so happy to return to read this poem again, I am what I see
    and what I see comes from with-
    in
    thee
    the I am
    If but for a time
    The Violet Iris of God
    the is the most beautiful poem and the back round couldnt be better.

  • Timothy Cameron gold member
    December 16, 2005
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    Thank you for the applause...I really appreciate people who mean what they say.


  • TheThinker
    December 16, 2005
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    Beautiful

    What a vivid picture this paints.. a gateway to God I see.
    Beautifully written
    Full of deep emotion, like it


  • Requiem of the Wolf
    December 16, 2005
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    A+++++++++++

    Okay, as I read this, these words came to me:
    Glourious
    Beautiful
    AND AWE INSPIRING! Good job, poet!


  • ebaby
    December 16, 2005
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    awsome poem

    ooh I have to agree with everyone here this poem and visions are wonderful, you are so talented and have warm eyes of love to see all this beauty!

  • Uriah Hamilton
    December 16, 2005
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    Good

    This is a very lovely poem, thanks for sharing.


  • December 16, 2005
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    your poem is fantastic I l love it! great imagery'
    nice tone and wonderful flow.
    thanks for the read and keep penning


  • xSallyxDollx
    December 11, 2005
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    IT seems in this poem that you were/are really close to God and that's awesome, no doubt about it. I liked how you brought everything together so it makes sense and creates some great imagery along with it. At some points you seemed a little random, but thats what all good poets do I suppose. Besides that, I couldn't see too much wrong with any of it. You did an awesome job keep it up!


  • Lost-Pearls
    December 11, 2005
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    This is so soothing to read. The words aren't overused like many other poems. One of the best poems i've read so far. Keep up the great work


  • sweetestsin08
    December 11, 2005
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    awww this is so good, your an amazing writer, great job


  • CountryCousin
    December 11, 2005
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    A wonderful spiritual piece.

    Well now I will look upon the aurora borealis with renewed interst as this is a very well written spiritual piece. I liked all the comparisons here.

  • love can wait
    December 11, 2005
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    5 stars!

    WoooooW!! Really really good!!!

  • verbal
    October 26, 2002
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    neutral

    i'm lost. enchanting- yes, this was definatley enough.

  • spacekake
    September 27, 2002
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    don't touch it!

    Another beautiful background, this time with a great poem with it. Very vivid imagery. Enjoyed.


  • Ivy Rose silver member
    August 31, 2002
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    don't touch it!

    What a gorgeous poem!!!! I could almost see the Iris of God, could almost feel His Spirit drifting down slowly inside the heart of my soul. I love writing that as just the hint of the spiritual to it. ***Ivy Rose

  • Citrus
    March 5, 2002
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    I could close my eyes and imagine this it was so descriptive.
    Awesome.

  • Timothy Cameron gold member
    February 17, 2002
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    Thanks, Tamara. You're welcome, too! 88 is doing great.


  • Ladybug
    February 16, 2002
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    awesome story and pictures
    thanks for sharing this piece of beauty!!!


  • myrataal silver member
    February 10, 2002
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    My soul is dwelling on your words. Thank you. Myra

  • Timothy Cameron gold member
    January 14, 2002
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    mmmm...thank you, jenneddin. And thanks you again.


  • jenneddin silver member
    January 14, 2002
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    This is caressing...and I love that 'Iris of God'...mmmm.

  • Rapture
    November 20, 2001
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    ooooooo!


  • wendy
    November 20, 2001
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    OOOOOOOH! Such a beautiful and peaceful image of death. You talk of it as a resting place and not of something people usually fear.


  • San-d
    November 19, 2001
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    This was beautiful and I couldn't say anything but Good!!!!. This was just Grand!!!! Oh, and one other thing. I took you up on your suggestion on my piece titled: 'Night' You were absolutly right......Thanks!!!Smiles your way :o)>>>>Sandy/San-d


  • October 19, 2001
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    Sometimes you have to stop and look around. Very Nice.


  • lost child
    October 19, 2001
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    a glorious poem to finish off the night... apreciative, yes.

  • Channa
    October 14, 2001
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    Simple, yet well written :)
    Shalom love and (((hugs)))

  • sneaker
    October 7, 2001
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    Nice poem. Good job. Adds a new image to the Aurora. I don't think you need the quotes for the first line.

  • Mac
    October 6, 2001
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    Thought provoking piece.

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