Beautiful, Julie.

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Thanx Jim:)

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Perhaps, my fellow poets have received a poem that causes them to
scratch their heads. Here's a response, to one of them. . .
(Hopefully, it's not already been entered.)

;o)


Mind-Twister


The words from poem, which you sent --
the neurons in my mind, have bent.
A shrink might help, with words for me --
prescribing Shakespear's poetry.

And, now the rest is up to you --
to right a wrong, with verbal tool.
A composition, having sense --
to bring me up to present tense.

Perhaps, some synesthesia --
for curing of amnesia.
But, any metaphor, will do --
mixed tropes in oxymoron stew.

My kingdom, for a hearse, he said --
to lay vile words, in quiet bed.

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j. r. martin
21 April 2012

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Nice one, Jim:)

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Silence


I don't know
what you are feeling
what's going on deep inside.

I don't know
if I should talk, scream
or not say anything at all.

I don't know
what the meaning is
of that face you make
I cannot read the signals
from your eyes.

I don't know
what it is that you need
and if I could, or even try
to supply in that.

I never knew
that silence
had the strength
to bind my hands.

I never knew
that it would
take a rock
to break the silence.


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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We fly


Whispered sounds,
that comfort
and soothe
the soul and
float softly
into our minds.

The words,
wrapped around
the heart,
sizzle into
our nerves,
warming our body.

Thoughts
contain the feelings
and slide them
into our own hearts.
We fly...


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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How Will We Dance?


If we are disbanded,
how will we dance?

Two bands, at a distance,
each playing for one.

Our shadows for partners,
which isn't much fun.

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Palmettos and blue skies . . .
red leaves fall from gray.

And, duckies, poor duckies --
cannot fly away.

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j. r. martin
14 November 2012

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Love is like water


This is how it seems to me,
your heart will show you the way
to the place where you want to be.

For a while you can ignore
what your heart says
but it will remind you to it
each and every day.

And yes, I also know
that it's sometimes
impossible to do
but love in your heart
is like water,
it always finds a way through.


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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So true.

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With each crime and every kindness we birth our future.

Mike -- Why not a poem, from you?
Nothing like added perspective.

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Today


Between a thousand yesterdays
and a million tomorrows,
there is only one today
and I will not let it pass
without remembering you...


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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Kiss me good bye.
give me that last
red rose on my grave.

I'm leaving my love,
give me that last
kiss to be brave

kiss me good bye
so I can hope
to kiss you hello

I'm leaving my love,
so one last time
kiss me to life

Kiss me good bye
send me on my way
with love to take away

LadyL 2012

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With each crime and every kindness we birth our future.

Use my arms to hide


Take my heart
and it will shine for you.
All the roads you have to walk,
I will be there too.

Take my hand,
I'll be by your side.
Trust me when you're tired,
It will be alright.

When it rains
and the sun fades away,
you can use my arms to hide,
don't ever dismay.

Keep your lovely smile
that enlightens your way.
Know my heart that you carry
is always there to stay.


Julie Detavernier (2012)

For Yoko...

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Onto the sea


Onto the sea
I sailed my boat
and prayed that I
would stay afloat.

From dawn till dusk.
From dusk till dawn.
In search of love
I drifted on.

What happened then,
I don't recall.
I think it was
a sudden squall.

For when I awoke,
I thought I died.
In the sight of an angel
at my side.

But lucky for me,
that was not true,
for I found love
and love was you.


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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A beautiful poem by LadyL, Mike.

Thanks, for entering it.

jm

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. . . plus one, by Mary Oliver. This time, it's one that was
included in "The Discovery of Poetry", by Frances Mayes.


Poppies

(Mary Oliver, 1935-)


The poppies send up their
orange flares; swaying
in the wind, their congregations
are a levitation

of bright dust, of thin
and lacy leaves.
There isn't a place
in this world that doesn't

sooner or later drown
in the indigos of darkness,
but now, for a while,
the roughage

shines like a miracle
as it floats above everything
with its yellow hair.
Of course nothing stops the cold,

black, curved blade
from hooking forward --
of course
loss is the great lesson.

But, also I say this: that light
is an invitation
to happiness,
and that happiness,

when it's done right,
is a kind of holiness,
palpable and redemptive.
Inside the bright fields,

touched by their rough and spongy gold,
I am washed and washed
in the river
of earthly delight --

and what are you going to do --
what can you do
about it --
deep, blue night?

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Being there


Being there...
Legs pulled up, arms around your knees.
Looking down tho where ocean and sky meet.
Where ships come and go,
crossing worlds where they meet.
Looking up to the western heavens
where moon and stars fade.
At the coming of dawn,
they wait for the earth to turn.
By the timetable she follows
to be seen again at sundown.

Looking at this scenery in space,
universe extravaganza,
thoughts come to mind,
question marks,
the ones you carry since ancient times.

What on earth are we doing here?
What will the future be?
Is there a way out back to the stars?

Well, the answers are
within,
within you.
The spirit
of play.
It will show when you play
the games of life.
Guaranteed, the future will be,
as bright as you'll be.
As it will be.
Come on and play.
Team up!
You'll be on your way...


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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Searching (for ET...)


I will stare at the moon
for as long as it takes.
I will find it...and soon,
I won't make mistakes.

I will look at the stars,
even when the sun comes up.
I will look behind bars
and take a glimpse of every raindrop.

I will search here and there,
even if it seems impossible.
I will fight with the ones who care
for a life maybe o so fragile.


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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The best days


Time is changing everything.
It's changing you and me.
It's moving all around us,
keeps moving endlessly
but nothing will ever change
the way I feel inside.
The memory will
always be alive.

When I remember you,
I remember love.
I remember how you always
gave it all you got.
I remember all the good
and bad times
and also the sad times
and how you taught me
to remember those were
the best days of our lives.


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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Smile


Smile when you're happy
and smile when you're sad.
Smile when you're in love
and smile when you're feeling bad.

Smile your whole life
and everything will be alright.
A smile is the key to every answer.
With a smile, you win every fight.

But even when it hurts,
smile and laugh and do it whole.
Just smile and show your feelings
'cause a smile is a mirror to your soul.


Julie Detavernier (2012)

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