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Subject: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: andy (revised (for Shalah)) | [ Next Thread |
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] Date Posted: 06:41:47 02/02/08 Sat The Dead Bark of Old Moons In the sinewy hours lit by the dead bark of old moons in the wind-shake hammer of slap-jacked winds the tidal tests of moods that shift and jar a soul into the testimonial fires of: "I did not live this life for me" Like some provincial rain that comes crisp from a latent spring that's been sprung too tight some stored kinetic energy so fast relinquished down the sliding sun into a new night fast and black I blessed her spirit on the high brow of my cusp the bent bow of this relentless pirates ship about to give way to the eternal sea that never sleeps that never sleeps but always knows my name this is where I find the space, the cornea of her grace to keep my time in line and faith in place Out on the misty, foggy, clouds, of white puffed smoke where tangerine dreams float without a thought of death in the warmth of some angora fever, the wool of you upon my skin, reminds me of your cambric soul and so I dance on-- here with this pauper's heart in the blade-grass of some long past century some old soul rythum that taps the foot as good ghosts all come fast in gathering My parched desires scrubbed upon the walls of time compromised by religion and my own great fear in quaternaries of thoughts they fly with gulls that wink a wing before they caw and cry each to have no answers nor dominion over lies this is where I find the space, the sweet corner of your grace to keep my time and love in place The sweet sauce of the tremulous times that stole my heart in great remembrances it would all crumble, crash and burn if not for you and Mother's ash upon my brow Into some sunlight 'morrow where the corn is gold where the thrashing of the whale defines a story told where the mast of my vessel blood and sailing ship takes a final bow before it bends and dips May my good-bye mean one more hello may my life be one that someone may know what I sight when with these aging sea-clad eyes scenes of you in the eternal bountiful skies for this is where I find good space, the evidence of your grace that keeps my time with God in place ajs [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
[> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: Janel [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:49:44 02/02/08 Sat Absolutely gorgeous Andy, I'm sure Shalah will adore it. I know I did. Love it much Dear Heart, touched me deep. Big hugs, Janel [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> [> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:53:51 02/03/08 Sun Hi Sweet One! I have a janel poem coming up soon. Stay tuned it might take a bit but it will arrive. big hugs, andy [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: Wilopent [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 05:21:14 02/03/08 Sun Dear Andy, I don't know who Shala is or was, except so obvious is your love for her on so many levels. By your touching moving words, it seemed to me that she has passed on. Your poetry is so exquisite. I look so forward to reading it. This one, in particular, brought tears to my eyes. Hugs, Wilopent [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:55:27 02/03/08 Sun Thanks Wilo, Actually Shalah is alive and well. You can read our story in the Basement Blog if you feel like it. She posts here sometimes but she's been busy lately. Anyway, thank you so very much for leaving me such a nice reply. smiles, andy [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: Sasha [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:55:26 02/03/08 Sun ![]() ~ *sighhhh* a beautifully tender revision, dear Andz such a gorgeous sentiment, and beautiful feeling, in this one your words wrap like a warm heart hug and I just love the way this one makes me smile... *kiwi hugs* Sash xx ![]() . [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> [> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:12:59 02/04/08 Mon Thanks Partner! Much appreciated. smiles, andy [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: Mireille [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:23:58 02/03/08 Sun A wonderful piece of art where you unleash your true heart, Andy. Really enjoyed this read, gave me thoughts to feed my empty hours. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> [> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:14:04 02/04/08 Mon Mir, Thank you so much M. I am grateful for you. Heading over to CC in a bit. hugs, me [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: Shalah (softly sighing) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:55:20 02/03/08 Sun Andy, always when you can include me in a sentence about your Mother, I am moved to tears and humbled greatly. I know and understand all she is to you, so it swells my heart beyond words that are worthy to express when you say that in some way I bring her to mind. This is so beautiful, and I can't tell you how touching it is to find it and read it. I will save this always and it will be warmth for me on those days that bring cold winds. You truly do light up my world. I'm humbled and happy that in some way I can be warmth and light to you, as well. I love you greatly for who you are to me, and for who you are to the world. *huge hugs* ~Shalah [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> [> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: andy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:15:46 02/04/08 Mon You shine a bright light my way all the time these days. Thanks Shalah. much love, me [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |
[> Subject: Re: The Dead Bark of Old Moons | |
Author: Paul [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 17:27:17 02/04/08 Mon Andy, Beautiful words expressed with feeling are always a delight to behold. Nice job my friend, Peace and love, Paul. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |