In this dream my arms
are the branches of trees
and you are my nourishment.
Cut me down to a boat.
My spine is a sturdy keel
my hair a furl of sails in
the dark sky of uncertainty.
A lighthouse is my only lamp
the stars held captive in your hand.
If the sea does not capitulate
red sails cast into a cleft
too wide for me to cross,
I was trying to get to you.
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Magnifique en tout sens..
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Merci beaucoup, bonne journΓ©e.
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This is stunning, Rene. Absolutely stunning.
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Thank you Dale, such a lovely compliment!
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I loved everything about it.
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Iβm so glad you liked it and that it resonated with you Dale.
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Ahh, I adore this dream poem!
I feel the keel, I sense the wind in the (red) sails but mostly I feel the heartache of trying to get to my love.
Beautiful, Holly! xoxo
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Lovely comment dear Resa. xoxo
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xoxoxoxo
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β€οΈxoxo
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Lovely!
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Thank you very much .
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You are very welcome!
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When you write pieces about reaching…
about touch looking for touch,
heart looking for heart,
skin looking for skin, dancing with soul,
my heart bounces a little
and tries to believe again
in all those things a heart hates so much to let go of.
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There is little consolation when caught in that perpetual mode of longing for what is lost. You leave me quite speechless John, your messages are so deep and Go right to the heart.
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You remain, as ever, a beacon of what it means to be human.
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John, youβre such a precious friend. Thank you so much.
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This is superb Rene. It touches my soul. Thank you for sharing π€ππΉβ€οΈπΈ
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Thank you for the absolutely wonderful comment Gabriela. β€οΈπΉπΊπ€πΈ
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My pleasure sweetheart π€ππΉπΈβ€οΈ
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And definitely mine. β€οΈπΉπΈπ
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Such vivid dream imagery!
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Thank you Merril. β€οΈ
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You’re welcome, Rene!
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Wow, such a magnificent and heartfelt piece. Itβs so beautiful and visceral, itβs just brilliant. Amazing writing!
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Thank you so much Lucy.
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Oh, this is beautiful. Wonderful imagery indeed.
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Thank you so much dear Shey
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Thank YOU for another word fest and feast.
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You are a feast of inspiration dear Shey. Iβm wishing you a wonderful day!
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And you are too kind. A wonderful day to you too xxx
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Chilling out now. Thanks so much Shey.
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you John πΊ
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πΊπΊYOU are very welcome Holly!!!πΊπΊ
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Thank you dear JohnπΈπΈ
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πΈπΈYou are welcome dear Holly!!!πΈπΈ
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You are so very kind πΈβ€οΈπΈ
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πΈβ€οΈπΈYou are a great lady to be kind to.πΈβ€οΈπΈ
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Thank you for the flowers and the ray of sunshine βοΈ
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You are very welcome. You are brighter than the sunshine.
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How can I say thank you enough. Be well and happy John. βοΈπΊ
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βοΈπΊYou be very well and very happy.βοΈπΊ
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Many many thanks John
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Many many YOU are very graciously welcome.
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Ahhhhh!! John youβre too sweet! β€οΈπ
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β€οΈπSo are you!!!β€οΈπ
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Beautiful wistful imagery, Holly! Such a gorgeous captivating tribute to those we love and yearn for. β€
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Tom such a beautiful message, thank you so much β€οΈ
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My absolute pleasure π It’s always wonderful reading such universally relatable experiences through your visceral poetry kissed with starlight and magic β€ Keep writing!
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Youβre such a gifted writer Tom, you make me feel very good about my small offerings, thank you, youβre fabulous! β€οΈ
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The feeling is mutual, Holly. β€ Your ever-kind and insightful comments make me feel so appreciated, and each new piece of yours brightens my week! πΈ
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I couldnβt be more sincere about your writing Tom, you are truly gifted! Brightening your week is more than I could hope for! πΈ
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P.S. Iβve tried reducing screen glare for the reader by changing the webpage backgrounds to light grey instead of bright white. Do you think that helps make on-screen reading easier for the eyes?
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I canβt tell the difference but I didnβt have problem with it Tom. π
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Beautiful post π
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Thank you π
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The longing comes through so strongly. The wanting to get to him but unable to do so. So beautifully stated.
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Gigi, I know you feel this too. Thank you lovely.
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Another wonderful poem, Holly.
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Thank you so much Timothy.
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Sailing in “the dark sky of uncertainty”… What a moving poem, Holly. Overwhelmingly moving! xoxoxoxoxo
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Thank you dearest Marina. xoxoxo
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Thatβs so lovely π
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Summery mood! ππ
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Iβm glad , we have the summer the mood is missing. π¦πΊπΈπ€π
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Well if we each add a grain of sunshine we’ll end up with an ocean of joy!
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Canβt beat that !π»π¦π
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Oh, yes you can!!!! Easily! π xoxoxoxoxo
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Wonderfully melancholic. Bravo.
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Thank you Bojana, I love that you stopped by and so appreciate the encouragement!
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Love the personification here Rene. Those who have sailed on ocean tides know and feel the yearning in the poem. No mountains too high or oceans to deep for a heart seeking another. I posted a poem the other day that is pure House of Heart influence. Youβre the best! π€
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Thank you Dan. If there is a way it will be found sailing endlessly is not good, π. I have to come over, WP is keeping us apart again. You could tie a string on your finger to let me know when youβre writing. π€
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The string is tied. Finger is blue. Cβya soon at HoH. π€
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Yay! Thanks Dan. Donβt take that string Off. Ok?π€
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LOL! The stringed finger is my newest fashion statement. π
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Haha! Not a new idea but whatever works. I could wear one too in case you forget I can come looking for Hyperion. Maybe spice it up with different colors to make it interesting. ππ»
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That would be cool. Letβs do it. OBTW, all tests came back negative. Socially responsible and ever wary Party animal mode has been re-engaged.
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Iβm so glad to hear that! socially distant party time. π
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Yes, all family members have separate rooms and we FaceTime party. My daughter made me cookies from scratch because she knows that is my secret to a long life.
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My thoughts are with you and your family. Be well and safe, enjoy cookie time. Your daughters a darling.
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Thank you so much Rene, everyoneβs kind thoughts kept us going strong as we waited for news. My youngest born has a heart of gold and a school music teacher discipline. She makes sure her dad eats right and keeps that lymph system moving through exercise. I love it when she scolds me. Itβs so cute. We return the good vibes for you and your coworkers. Hang in there, Rene. All things like this burn themselves out. All we have to do is make sure we are still standing when the bug gives it up and goes away.
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You are truly blessed with a beautiful family. Of course they will take care of Dad , they may get rough. Thatβs the objective, hang in there till we reach the other son. My son is doing his internship in anesthesia this year. No Anxiety at all here!! We will all do our best. Listen to your keepers ( hehe) do your exercises!
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Oh wow! I bet youβre secretly proud of that smart young intern. Our future is assured with young men and women like ours coming up in the ranks. Dont tell her I said this, but my daughter can exercise her daddy into the dirt. I donβt know where she gets all that get up and go. π
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They are strong and tenacious!
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Ah, my favorite personality traits. A strong and tenacious person will accomplish what the seek to do. I really try hard to invest my time and resources in young people starting out on their own. Itβs a true challenge with everything expensive and everything with a short lifecycle. The clever oneβs find a way if given a chance to succeed.
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They do though for many it is a struggle. You are making a good investment in the future , thatβs what they are and we will have to move over and I expect there will be a lot of changes taking place. These young people donβt just follow in the footsteps anymore. π
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This is very true. I am ready to go fishing and let the younger generation have their turn. They canβt make any progress with me plugging up the system with ancient dinosaur ideas about how things should be done.
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I’m adjusting to what I am seeing but still throwing my opinion out there regardless π
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I think they need to hear your opinion. You got a lot of creds on this angry blue planet.
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Haha, anyone who wants my opinion usually gets it. π€«π€
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Lovely poetry, and photo!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome.
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Lovely!
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Thank you so much.
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So many stories told in this poem and so romantic and full of passion.
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Iβm so glad you liked it Erika. I hope you enjoyed.
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You know, I always do. Your way of painting stories of moments with your words is amazing.
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Thank you Erika, β€οΈ
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You are like a beautiful frigate who remembers his origins and a necessary love for life , Holly.
So well written poem.
Love β€
Michel
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Such beautiful words Michel. I love the notion of being a beautiful ( if somewhat gangly) frigate bird sailing the blue seas . At the moment I would fly high in search of a tropical paradise filled with all manner of flora and fauna, become an indigenous bird to that Isle. Thank you dear Michel. Love, β€οΈ
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Amazing, Holly. This is so beautiful. I love the woman as the ship. What a gorgeous metaphor.
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Thank you Diana, Iβm glad you liked this. So many separated from loved ones right now it seemed fitting.
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Need to check my mail. I haven’t seen your posts lately… Hope all is well?
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Check your mail , Iβm probably in there. Iβm well Brian., where have you been? Have you any new photography?
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I will check carefully tomorrow. Monday is when I receive the weekly recap of posts by bloggers I follow in my mail. Gutte Woche, Coeur de Feu
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Wonderful poem!!
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This is amazingly written. Loved it β€οΈ
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Thank you so much. Iβm glad you liked it. β€οΈ
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Exquisite words that conjure up a beautiful image of magical imagery…
Sending love dearest Holly, may your sails forever billow in the freedom of the breeze…. May your back be forever strong to hold you on course… And may the stars in your eyes never diminish…
Sending love and well wishes dearest Holly…
Much love your way β€ ππππ
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Dear Sue itβs great to see u , I hope you are well. Such a lovely compliment , thank you. Sending love and hugs back to you. β€οΈπΊππΈπ₯°
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And to you dear Holly ππ
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deep and dreamy – love it!
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Lovely comment, thank you!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck β€οΈ
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Always an honor and pleasure, Holly!! Hope you have a great weekend planned!! Maybe some new posts for us??? ππ
xoxo
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Thank you Chuck. I hope you are well and not Iβm the path of the incoming storm. Take care dear friend. β€οΈπΉ
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A beautiful gem of a verse. When I come to your page , I am never disappointed.. you are a genius with your pen.
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So very generous dear Yassy , thank you so much.
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So very absolutely, so definitely welcome, dear Holly .
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Lovely. Re-posted here: https://grumpysgiftspoetry.org/2020/07/28/to-get-to-you-house-of-heart/
Thanks for sharing your words. π
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Thank you so much, I appreciate that! π
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
“I’M RIGHT HERE…HOLLY!!!! (i KNOW…JUST PASSIONATE POETRY—RATS!)
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Haha, thank you so much Jon.
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UR WELCOME HOLLY!
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Youβre very sweet!
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…as long as I keep away from certain subjects π π :d π
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Now weβre getting somewhere. π
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Reblogged this on Momentary Lapse Of Sanity.
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Thank you very much β€
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A lover desperate to reach the other. Wow. This is beautiful.
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Thank you , I’m glad you think so!
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Pleasure is mine π
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π thank you again.
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