When I miss you
I become so small my body
could fit into the heart of a
sea bird begging salt with
its pulpy tongue. The scent of
sandalwood remains in a discarded
shirt tossed over a bed post where
I return and return.
The clouds unravel and tears rain
down in shades of eventide.
Keep me close in your heart like
the beating of a rhythmic railway
traveling snow covered alps
or the black tar of far off foothills.
Oh, how superb, Rene. It’s atmospheric and it speaks to the heart and to the senses. Such a gorgeous piece.
xoxo
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Thank you Gabriela such a lovely comment, I really appreciate the wonderful compliment. xoxo
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My pleasure Rene. Sending you plenty of hugs.
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hugs back to you Gabriela and so much appreciation!
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Oy, that was hard to read (so small!)
But oh, so wonderful. Missing someone is always so hard.
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I had some problems but I went back and made some adjustments, it should be ok now. Than you Dale. That’s so true about missing someone that you care for. It’s difficult to put it mildly.
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Wow! I can see clearly now! 😉
And yes, it is… I say with pinched heart 🙂
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I think the problem had something to do with “new” editor. I hope your heart is un-pinched and feeling much better soon.
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I am avoiding that new block editor like the plague. I’ve heard nothing but yuck about it. I shall continue using the classic from the admin panel, thank you very much!
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Somehow it was activated, so I inactivated it. I hope it’s not going be a big problem.
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I heard tell they were gonna force peeps to use it. Like I said, they can never remove the classic so, I’m good.
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It doesn’t look like fun, I don’t even know how it works yet And I’m a little set in my ways. Lol.
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I have heard a lot of cursing associated with it. If you do use the classic (from the left panel where you have the settings) you can do whatever you like. I am not big on certain changes myself 😉
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If you activate the the editor are you obligated or can you go back to the classic? My motto is Don’t fix it if it’s not broken. Hmmm
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I know you can always go back to the classic. I really don’t know if, once you officially choose the new block editor if you can go back to the old block editor (or whatever the “simple posting method” was called. I think at this time it is an option to go back but don’t take my word for it. Oh! Ask Timothy!
And yes, this need to “improve” things constantly is so annoying.
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I’d like to try it but don’t want to be committed to it if I don’t like it. If I disappear you’ll know. 😊
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I think you can. Really.
Don’t disappear!!
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I can’t make any promises. It’s a surreal world right now.
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I do understand.
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What a wonderful poem, Holly. Great image to go with it.
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Thank you Tim, I like that image too, I couldn’t find the artist’s name though it looks the work of someone I use quite often.
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It has your sensibility and style.
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Oh, I’m very flattered. Lovely comment dear Tim. Thank you.
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Your are welcome.
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You’ve made me feel very good about this poem! Thanks again Timothy.
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It’s wonderful. But then again, I have not read a poem by you that was not wonderful. You are one of the best poets I know. I am always in awe how you weave words together to create distinct images and evoke so many different emotions from deep sensuality to glimpses into the netherworld.
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How can I thank you enough for your generosity and encouragement Timothy. You’re awesome and so appreciated. You’ve no idea how inspiring you are!
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You are too kind. I like how we inspire each other.
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I’m delighted that we discovered it!
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Your words are that exact heart beat of a train’s rhythm.
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Ahhh, thank you so much Resa, ❦❦❦❦❦❦
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‘… a/ seabird begging salt with/ its pulpy tongue’
i don’t know what it means (and i don’t need to know).
what a stand-out, visual line! it is poetry enough. xo
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Thank you Nick, I’m glad you enjoy my use of poetic license. 😊xo
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Heart touching blog
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Thank you, I hope you enjoy your visits here. I appreciate them.
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I hope you also visit my blog and find it good as yours blog.
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I definitely will.
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Thank you Soul. 💜
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Beautiful Holly, lovely words, fabulous images you created…
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Thank you Francisco, those are heartwarming and encouraging words.
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You’re very welcome Holly and all the best
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To you as well , thanks so much Francisco.
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I hate missing people, or things I haven’t done for years. Your poem describes the feeling brilliantly!
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it’s a sad feeling Jenanito , thank you
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Beautiful words of whispered love Rene.🌹
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Thank you so much Roy 🌹
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So very welcome🌹
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My lord, this is wonderful. So evocative I can taste every line. SO glad the comments were not closed so I could say so xxxxxx
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Thank you so much Shey, that’s such a beautiful message. I really love and appreciate it. xoxoxo
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You are more MORE than welcome. So much here in not that many lines. THAT is a gift. Sometimes I come by and with the time differences the post has been up a bit so I was rushing after I read it to see the comments were still open xxx
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That’s so sweet Shey, sometimes depending on what it is I will close comments, particularly if it’s as reblog if someone’s else’s work. I’m always so glad to find you here, I admire your writing so much! xxx
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I know that you do that with reblogs and I understand why but you’d have laughed at me rushing to get that comment down just in case and then having to retype every word cos of the mistakes! I am always glad to be here. It is a wonderful treat to rad your work. Every one is a treasure. You never have a word too many or one too less. And the imagery is stunning. You are very kind. You have no idea how kind xxxx
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You are adorable and so generous Shey. You bring a smile to my face ! xxx
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Awwww. Now you have brought one to mine my friend xxxx
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you deserve smiles and lots and lots of happiness dear Shey. xxx
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxx you do too x
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xxxxxxxxooooooo 🌹🤗
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Thank you Ian ❤️
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Your words always come to life, Holly.
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Thank you so much Syl!
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You’re very welcome always!!
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Truly beautiful. I feel that way far too often.
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I can imagine how this resonates with you Gigi.
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When I am a sea bird, gliding and wheeling and swooping myself away, I land to go begging…
less for salt than for scraps of that kind of love…
and the hope such love carries
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Lovely message John. Thank you.
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Soulful words so well composed, Holly and what a picture. She mesmerized me so beautiful.
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Thank you so much Kamal.
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Welcome dear Holly ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Lovely, thank you for the flowers.
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Welcome dear Holly.
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So sensuous……all your work is. Thank you
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Thank you Gretchen! I so appreciate you and your kind and generous words.
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You have such a wonderful gift of conveying so much in such concise poetry – beautifully wistful imagery and sensuous words that bring it to life, Holly! 😀
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Thank you Tom, such a beautiful message. I’m so grateful! 😊
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Grief can be felt in so many ways. This is poignant.
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Thank you Merril. That’s so true.
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Beautiful as always.. Your poems make me wonder what you are like in real life..haha Thanks for sharing 😉
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Thank you Debby. That’s so sweet, I’m not as off the wall as I may seem. 😉
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Relax, we’re all crazy.. it’s not a competition 😉
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Thank you Debby . 😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck xo
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My pleasure, Holly!! Always love reading and sharing your posts!! Love this, especially your opening line! Was a seed of inspiration for some elfchens. I’m indebted to you for that!!
Here is one:
I
MISS YOU
IN THE SILENCE
WHEN MEMORIES OF YOU
RETURN
Chuck
xoxo
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Lovely, thank you Chuck xxx
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Thanks! Love the way your words reach me, My Dear! Did you guys get any damage from the storm this weekend?
xoxo
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We had some very strong wind
S from Cristobal coming through the Gulf and tornado warnings, central Florida has some tornado damage. Nothing like La. where it came ashore.
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Beautiful, Holly.
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Thank you Robert. I hope all is well with you.🌷
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Better. It’s always a delight to read your splendid poetry.
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I’m glad. I enjoy your blog too, it’s sensational!
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Thank you. That means something coming from you. 🙂
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I’ve always felt your writing and messages, art , all that you share with us is extraordinary and wonderful. Thank you dear Robert.
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The beautiful nature of House of Heart is strongly evident these days. We so need that with high stress being part of our everyday life. The poignant reflection and exquisite art calms my racing pulse and settles me into a reflective mood. I’ve taken that train many times where the awe of fast moving scenery and slow reflection held me in a quiet embrace.
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Oh indeed Dan, it is a time of stress and even fear. I’m looking forward to when the light is in sight and we can live our lives peacefully and joyfully. Your inspiring messages help us to find the strength.
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We will get there and I think there will be an air of appreciation for little freedoms to go and do what gives us pleasure and contentment.
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I think so Dan, all those things we take for granted.
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…and that’s how you unravel emotions, my dear dear poetess! Chapeau!
xoxoxoxoxo
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Thank you Marina, sending lots of love 💗
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Ahhhh! xxxooo
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xoxoxoxo
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xoxoxo
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My pleasure, Holly!! Always love reading and sharing your posts!! Love this, especially your opening line! Was a seed of inspiration for some elfchens. I’m indebted to you for that!!
Here is one:
I
MISS YOU
IN THE SILENCE
WHEN MEMORIES OF YOU
RETURN
Chuck
xoxo
😘💕🌹
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Thank you dear Chuck. That’s just beautiful 💕😘🌸
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It’s the power of your words, Holly!!!
xoxo
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Oh! You’re too kind! 🤗
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It’s true! The way you put your words, descriptions and feelings is really magical! Praise where praise is due!!! Your first line was really powerful for me! I knew as soon as I read it that it would be a seed of inspiration for me. This was just a start, I have some plans for an enlarged and extended piece off the same phrase/topic. Thanks again for this super line and the poem!!
xoxo
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That you found this an inspiration to carry forward makes me really happy Chuck. I look forward to that! 🥰xo
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Promise to give it my best!! The seed of inspiration is very powerful and magical too so I have a lot to live up to! NO pressure! LOL! I will put it on a front burner!!
xoxo
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No pressure. Your poetry is always wonderful! ❤️🌷🌸
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Well done. Though… can we ever return?
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Sometimes. Unless there’s no going back.
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Very beautifully written
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Thank you so much!
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Such a lonely, longing poem. Beautiful imagery, Holly. ❤
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Thank you Diane. ❤️
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
ANYTIME A RAILWAY RHYTHM RUMBLES….!
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Thank you so much John. I truly appreciate this!
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Powerful imagery to express the desperate love.
I notice the sea inspires you a lot, Holly.
Love ❤
Michel
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Thank you Michel. I live near the sea and it is very inspiring. ❤️
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The immensity of the sea, its mystères and the diversity of the life in it are inspiring.You are right, HollY
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Indeed Michel, the mystery of the sea is captivating. ❤️
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I love the feel of this.
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Thank you so much!
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Well deserved, such a wonderful read.
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Your words are so very appreciated. Thank you once again.
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All your poems are beautiful, but this one especially resonates with me, so emotionally intense and full of gorgeous imagery.
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Thank you. I’m glad you like this and and appreciate the beautiful comment.
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You are welcome kindly, Holly.
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Thank you again.
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My pleasure.
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Missed reading your work. You are one poet I miss when I don’t read your work.
Love the title and the profoundly yearning mood in this verse.
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That’s so awesome Yassy, I miss your poetry too! At times your blog disappears from my mail … WP! 😊 so glad when I do find you though.
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Most times I don’t get your posts on my reader, Holly. Maybe WP is just humouring us lol.
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They’re trying to keep us apart. Lol! Can’t be done!
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Young Holly, at last I have paperback copies of the new book, ‘The Snow White Tigress’. Should you still be interested a copy it will be on its way. All I need is an adress you’re comfortable with. My email is michael.steeden@gmail.com
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Sending love and hugs Sue ❤️🤗
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