8/24/2008

Spanish Moss



Spanish Moss


Clinging to branches among the oaks
Timeless observer of time's passing
You sway through breezes and revolutions
Directing humanity's passage
As if orchestrating a divine symphony

With nothing but a wisp connecting you
To the lofty vantage from which you
Observe us, coy and unaffected
Your slight presence fans our dreams
As a winter wind stirs the smoldering fire

Little more than air feeds you
A hint of sea salt to spice your tasting
Of our adventures and chaos
You remain, lingering luscious
As the memory of a lover's sigh

Eternally upon us

9 comments:

  1. Nice post, but I was reading your profile about not sending an email or calling or passing you in a meeting saying "I liked your blog post on ______," and thought to myself, "Wouldn't THAT be cool to see you at a meeting?"

    I very much doubt, however, that we would talk much about blogging!

    Michele sent me this time.

    Mike

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  2. How do you come up with these things?

    You are very talented.. :)


    -Taylor

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  3. Mike - you are right. a meeting would be good.

    Taylor - 90% perspiration, 10% inspiration.

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  4. Nicely written, I love Spanish moss, especially on foggy days.

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  5. Aah, beautiful. I felt as if I was strolling down that very path in your picture, as the oak branches swayed gently above me. Luxurious words that leave me wanting more.

    Interesting about the pelicans too!

    I have tagged you, so stop by and visit. I look forward to more of your wonderful words.

    Bella :)

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  6. Sage - thanks for the kind words and I know - it is an amazing thing really.

    bellamocha - you are too kind, but i LOVE the way you speak of connecting with the poem. thanks for tagging me.

    Dena - as are you! Hey. YOU have an agent!!!!

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  7. this is very nice. you always write poetry?

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  8. ms ralph - if you mean do i only write poetry here, the anwser is No. i often write prose and reflections. however, if you mean do i always write with a poetic flair - i do seem to process most of life that way.

    thanks for visiting.

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