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a brief anatomy of gentle wonder
By Feral
November's moonlight smile a soft benediction;
clouds part in deference to midnight grace.
Perception is as much a part of landscape
as trees and stars, their whispered observations
an elegant rustle amongst the leaves.
My night.wished wanderer,
can you hear the willow withe's laughter?
I have discovered a new species of light.
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© 2014 Alexis Helms
Published on Monday, November 10, 2014.
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On Monday, July 27, 2020, blue
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wrote:
I have discovered a new species of light...? You’re killing me. ...just, you just... right. ok. ~b
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On Thursday, January 4, 2018, Cassette
(1144) wrote:
your love affair between science and nature has always intrigued me... when I think of open space and stars, tiny waterfalls and craggy cliffs, I think of you.
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On Thursday, December 8, 2016, sIo
(926) wrote:
Beautiful :-)
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On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, carlosjackal
(3014) wrote:
This starts of fabulously then crescendos unbelievably. Glorious from top to bottom like nature at its best.
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On Thursday, February 4, 2016, TheProphetUntold
(167) wrote:
How the hell did I miss this..that ending...that everything.... Long has it been since the word has cut to the core of me. It has to be one of the most subtlety beautiful and elegant things I have ever read. This stirs the wonder and wanderer. I cannot sing praise high enough. Crowning work here, majestic. +tpu+
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On Monday, July 27, 2020, blue
(1454) wrote:
ya got that right. dig.
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A former member wrote:
ethereal words that draped themselves around me...well done
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A former member wrote:
spiritual wisdom. those last three lines roused something in me so pure and mystical, an ancient youth. stunning.
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On Sunday, March 22, 2015, carlosjackal
(3014) wrote:
My choice for contest winner if I'd run the contest.
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On Thursday, February 26, 2015, carlosjackal
(3014) wrote:
That 3rd line blew me away and every line is a killer. Wonderful images.
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A former member wrote:
A conversation about photosynthesis sparked up between the trees and stars to pass the time.
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On Saturday, December 13, 2014, NikesRain
(1298) wrote:
once again my thoughts are catching the same beautiful lines as TS... stunning piece with lingering whispers of natural magic
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On Friday, December 12, 2014, blue
(1454) wrote:
Such a far reaching formidable pen you wield. ~b
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A former member wrote:
love poem great use of language
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On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, TropicalSnowstorm
(1703) wrote:
Great piece! "Perception is as much a part of landscape as trees and stars" - I agree, I think the beauty of a scene is, if not imparted, at least recognized and framed by the observer. One person sees a beautiful forest...another sees an overgrown piece of land they would like to pave over. I think the first of those views requires the ability to keep the wonder of what surrounds alive, and that requires it be well watered. I enjoyed this piece very much! Ciao, T/S
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A former member wrote:
What an elegant surreal scene, lovely read.
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A former member wrote:
Living, breathing proof of the night.wanderer. Sometimes it's all I can ask or hope for. But the skeptic dies. To some degree. I lunge from a corner to say 'boo!'
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A former member wrote:
This is remarkable, it makes me feel less than for not being gentle enough to breath in the world that exists somewhere out there. thank you for such a captivating glimpse.
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