I need an oasis
a still life where I am fixed
my hair snared in cattails
that smell of the sea.
Drooping moon flowers
awakening at night glistening with
abalone and the incoming tide.
I need a crimson sky, the rising red sun
binding my horizon refusing to fade.
art borrowed from google
So captivating in all its beauty and detail, Holly!!
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Such a lovely comment, thank you so much.
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I need them too. Would you be a darling and let me know when you find such an oasis? I’d gladly join.
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You will be the first to be notified! Thank you Bojana.
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Me too, Holly! We can establish a new community then. 🙂 Michael
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We can call us Midnight at the Oasis! Thank you Michael. 😊
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Beautiful words and picture , both
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Thank you so much Beth.
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very beautiful words ☺️
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Lovely comment, so appreciated!
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Very picturesque, Holly.
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Thank you !
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Love this!
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Thank you Bill!
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My pleasure, Holly!
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and mine!
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Thank you!
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The only word I can come up with is GLORIOUS.
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Thank you so much Gigi! ❤
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Thank you Gigi!
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Mellifluous!
Your euphonic honeyed phrases please me tremendously. Thank you, Holly!
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Thank you Resa. That it pleases you is sheer euphoria!
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❦❦❦❦❦❦
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❦❦❦❦❦❦
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I adore those curly hearts!
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I don’t have those, I have to steal them from you!
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I love when you say I need because sometimes we just do. Beautiful Holly ❤
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Thank you MM. ❤️
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Beautiful needs🌹🌹
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Ah, thank you Roy. 🌹
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Very welcome Rene 🌹
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fantastic words
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Thank you so much.
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I was about to lose my mind, but with the remains of it I read this. Now, my skull is too small to hold my brain.
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That sounds pretty serious, should we call for help? 😊 Thank you Watt, you’ve made my day.
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😂
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😊
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But seriously, this poem is one of my favorites ever. Have you read the poems of the site In Mind and Out? You both are incredible.
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I’ll have to visit there. Thanks Watt!
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captivating!
even the bit
about google 🙂
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Thank you 😊 hopefully google won’t mind.
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oh, i need that too 😉
Happy hunting dear Holly
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Thank you Melanie. I’ll keep you updated should I find one.
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Oh, please do and i’ll try to find something nearby but definitely wouldn’t want to intrude upon your oasis!
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Maybe something separated by a picket fence?
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Yes, far away enough for privacy but close enough to visit to share poetry and chocolate 😀
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Excellent plan. We may need a carrier pigeon.
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Beautiful poem, Holly – I resonate with that longing.
(Synchronicity – I have two old moon flower poems which I’ve been planning to post soon. There’s something mystical about them….the flowers, that is. 🙂)
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There is, they’re so beautiful! Thank you Betty.
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or maybe a willing chicklet 😉
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Now we’re talking money. They don’t work for free! 😊
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Reblogged this on Becoming is Superior to Being and commented:
Yes, I need. . .
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Thank you Kenne 🌷
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you John.
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You are welcome, Holly!!!
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🌹
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🌹🌹🌹
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Thank you John . Smiles!
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You are welcome. Too many smiles and too many more.
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You are sweet and kind and I really appreciate that.
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You are a sweet lady, and I appreciate YOU!!!
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you Robert .
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You have a powerful voice. 🙂
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Thank you Robert, a wonderful compliment
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wunderschön, schöne Grüße am Sonntag kommen hier von der Müritz
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Danke, thank you for the kind wishes, have a wonderful Sunday Klaus.
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beste Grüße von mir zu dir
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I want to fall into that.
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Join the party by all means, pv! Thank you for the lovely comment.
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My peasure 🙂
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That was what I needed. You made me escape to a peaceful island during these very busy weeks. Have a lovely Sunday, Holly!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the little island Erika, Have a beautiful day.
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Thank you, Holly 💖
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Lovely. I want to go there, too! 🙂
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The more the merrier! Thank you Merril, you’re more than welcome at the Oasis!
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🙂
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To be fixed in such a still life oasis is tempting. Beautiful imagery, Holly.
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Thank you Diana, I was inspired by a still life painting by Monet.
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Holly, your beautiful site is an Eden for all writers- to bask in your exceptional work and posts.
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Thank you so much Lance.
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You’re sincerely welcome, Holly.
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Ha, now I know the place I am looking for, beautiful Holly as always 🙂
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Lol! It’s out there John. 😊
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I so, loved the theme/topic of this!!! Getting lost and transported into a painting!! Awesome! Reminds me of the Rod Sterling TV show, from before your time, Night Gallery where this is exactly what happened – people could enter the painting and time! Especially loved your line – “I need a crimson sky, the rising red sun”!! Masterful imagery!! I can close my eyes and see it!! Bellissimo, My Dear Bellissimo!!
Hope you are having a great day on this Mother’s Day!!!
xoxoxo
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Hi Chuck, I’m glad you really like his. I’ve had a great day. Thank you so much! xoxoxo
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Until I saw the image, I didn’t tie the words to a flower – Well done!
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Thank you Frank. I’m glad you liked this.
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You always manage to create a vivid image with your poetry with the maximum economy. I am delighted but a wee bit envious.
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a lovely comment from such a fine poet and writer as yourself is delightful. I am inspired and encouraged. Thank you so much.
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Nothing but the truth. You conjure a vision in a few lines while others belabor the point.
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That you like this makes me feel very good about it. Thank you Mr.C.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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I think in life we all occasionally seek such a place!
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Thank you Orville.
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Rene, you have truly captured the spirit of nature. I will return to these words often.
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Thank you Dennis, that’s really lovely. I hope you have a beautiful day!
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Love the imagery ❤
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Thank you ♥️
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Hey Holly, your writing is as gorgeous as it always was. I found a mission and I’ve been away living and working in the mountains, so I haven’t been on the internet for ages. I’ve read through a few of your recent posts and they are all so deliciously beautiful. Hope life is going well for you. All is extremely well here, I’ve gone back to basics and I’m as healthy and happy as I’ve ever been. The Scottish Highlands are looking absolutely spectacular. I tried to take a Scottish mountain to Miami to show you but alas; them peoples in them airports spotted it in my luggage and sent me back home.
Take extra special care of your good self Holly.
Mark
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Mark it’s so great to hear from you, like I’ve found my long lost friend! That you’re doing so good up there in the Highlands makes me so happy. If you can’t get one of those mountains here maybe a photograph so I can virtually enjoy the view. Take very good care of yourself , enjoy that Scotland beauty and fresh air. I’m thinking of you!
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Oh, I so need as well…
Wonderfully done.
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There’s one just ahead…thank you Dale.
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🙂
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😊
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Magical poetry, Holly! 🙂
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Thank you Tom, a lovely compliment! 🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
RATS—-NO SALT WATER WHERE I LIVE! 😦
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That’s a pity! It’s very healthy!
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I do gargle with salt water…when I have to!
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That’s probably just as good.
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We all need that Oasis and to dream of it on the horizon.. I just returned from a little piece of tranquillity 😀
Have a wonderful rest of the week Holly…
Much love my friend.. ❤
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Thank you Sue. Enjoy your Oasis! Love ❤️
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