Across a velvet backdrop
stars hang like crystals
strewn across the heavens
softly glowing lanterns
encircling tiny tealights
that wax and wane with
the out breath of sighs
dislodged they plummet
a streaking spectrum
in the heavens
to vanish over mountains
plunge in to the sea
or diffidently fade into
a dark horizon
we are like the ocean
ebbing and flowing,
tumbling waves of unrest
altering course or still
as tide pools
hostage to the moon
until the heat of night
inflames our primal hearts
come out, ignite, be the fire.
art by Karol Bak
Wonderful poem. That’s an arresting image.
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Thank you Tim!
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This is gorgeous, Rene. Love, love, love the imagery you have created.
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Thank you so much, such a beautiful compliment. I was at your post for today, It’s deeply moving. My comment didn’t go through, I’ll be back when I get to my PC.
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I read it, like, four times 😉
As for WP and cell phones – such a pain in the patootie sometimes. Why I can like or comment some but not others drives me to distraction. Sometimes I’ll go through the reader which does allow me to (Why, WP, why???)
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So I’m not the only one!.There are many blogs, no problem , then the others. The issue lies with the request to sign in. of course we already are signed in. But humor them, at that point I am flipped back to the WP sign in on my phone .. that’s when I give up.
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Oh, no, you are far from alone! So annoying. That’s the worst part: enter all the info and it kicks you out! WTF? Weird that you can go through the Reader, though. Which is a pain coz you have to scroll down and find the blog you wanted to comment on. Who has got time for this nonsense?
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I know, I do go through the reader, need to find the last post and then a list of all the previous readers pop up to get in the way. I think the WP elves are smiling.
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Ugh. They are evil, I tell you, EVIL.
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Shhh, they will hear us.
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Right (whispered)… backing away slowly and silently….
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whistling softly……
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🎶🎵
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👀 👀 don’t look back.
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Lovely poem to start off my day
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Thank you Jude, I glad you like this!
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Beautiful poem, Holly 😀
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Thank you Irene 😊
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Superb, Ms. H.
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Thank you Mr. D, I’m glad you thought so.
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Timothy is right, your poem is wonderfully emotive and that image goes with it perfectly…
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Thank you , such a beautiful comment! It’s very appreciated!
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thank you kindly 🌺
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Wonderful poem, with love Maxima!
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Sending love Maxima. 🌹
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Stellar
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Thank you Derrick. I see what you did. Love!
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🙂
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you so much John.
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YOU are very graciously welcome so much Holly!!
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🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
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So sweet. Thank you John 🌹
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You are welcome oh sweet Holly.
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‘…ebbing and flowing” we are but Holly, with each poem I become poorer and poorer in expressing my joy from your words… xoxoxo
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Your words will always be exceptional and heartwarming dear Marina. xoxoxo
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Only because you trigger them and deservedly to the last one! ❤
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You are sweet beyond words! ❤
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nuh! xoxoxoxo
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Nuh….. xoxoxoxoxoxo
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The eternal cosmic dance so beautifully expressed.
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Thank you Rob!
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Wow. Absolutely gorgeous. What images. ❤
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I’m glad you enjoyed this Gi! ❤️
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Très beau poème Holly! Bonne soirée bisous 🙂
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merci Gyslaine, tes commentaires égayent la journée. Bisous mon ami.
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Ooh, I love the contrast between the brief and twinkling stars and the ageless ebb and flow of the ocean. This is imagery that makes me gasp.
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Thank you Diana, your lovely comments are always tremendously inspiring for me.
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Ahh, love this!
I was roped in immediately with velvet and crystals!
Holly, I can take these words into many aspects of my life, and they work.
You turn tide pools into fire. xx
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You could do something lovely with velvet and crystal and I’m sure you will soon. I’m very excited! xx
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xx
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xo
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Sent a link & pw!
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I’ll have to look for it!
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xx
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I like the structure, I like the imagery and I like the rhythm. Kinda of hypnotic. Ebbs and flows.
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Thank you Mr. Cake. Lovely message. Very little planning goes in, it’s usually off the top of my head.
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Well it works wonderfully.
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Not to say I don’t write from the heart , that’s what I rely on.
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Well it isn’t called the House of Head is it?
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we don’t feel things with our heart as you know. It is the head that guides us and our emotions.
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Waywardly
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I’ll leave that to the moralists. 😊
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Karol Bak’s Art has always captivated my imagination but nothing like when her exquisite work is clothed in your poetry. Oceanic, ethereal, and down right heavenly ventures here at House of Heart. My head elves hug each other and peer through my eyes like a picture window open to the galaxy. Clearly, no work will get done today. 🤗
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Good morning Mr.H. Thank you for the mystical vision of your picture window and early visit to House with elves in tow, an inspiration as always. Have a lovely day be it work or day dreams. 🤗
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Goosebumps once again. Holly, exquisite are your expressions of emotions represented by the stars and the moon and the ocean. The stars too are hostage to the moon, not just the ocean. When bright the stars fade. I read this poem three times, slowly, feeling the rhythm, the ebb, the flow. As always I viewed perfection here. Brava! xo
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Thank you Amy, that this poem resonated with you leaves me very inspired. I love your work and appreciate your kind words about mine. That you read this more than once is high praise dear Amy, thank you! xo
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You are so very welcome, Holly! xo
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xo
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xo
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Holly, I very much like the close, especially the final six lines. We ebb and flow throughout the day, but passion rules when the moon comes out. Keith
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Thank you so much Keith, lovely comment!
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Loved the beauty you painted with your words, My Dear!! Bellissimo!!
xoxo 💖🌹
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Thank you Chuck. xoxo 🌺🌺
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I read your words and can just imagine you whispering them on the wind!! This was a super post.
Especially, loved:
softly glowing lanterns
encircling tiny tealights
that wax and wane with
the out breath of sighs
This was delightfully, delicious and hypnotic. Do you ever do audio with your posts??? This would be a good candidate??
xoxo 💖🌹
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My speakers don’t work on my PC. So far I’m unable to get them fixed. Rebecca said she would like to recite some of my poetry so maybe that. You can hear me at Maxima, I recited for him on several occasions, his poetry translated from Croatian to English. It’s sketchy, that’s the first time I detected the slight hint of a southern accent. 😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck xo
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An honor, Holly Hope you are having a Sunshiny Day!! Weather here has been gray, gloomy and foggy enough to make our pickleball courts wet – boo! Hope you are doing better there. Maybe even a ride this weekend? Ha!
xoxo 🌹🌹
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So sorry about the dreary day. It’s beautiful here, bright and sunny. If it holds up we make take a ride. Nothing planned thanks again Chuck. 🌹🌹
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Ahhhh, you made me so jealous! Well, if someone’s going to have great weather it might as well be you because you will put it to a great use! LOL!
xoxo
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Chill with a good book on the patio if nothing more. ❤️🌺
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Your word imagery is always so astute !
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thank you for the lovely compliment Muscles !
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🙂 🙂
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Nice. Merci. Viel dank. (Catching up)
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Viel dank!
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