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Close Encounter (Co-Written With James Fraser)

Galactic gases with oxygen mix Inject my pod for my mission to earth To search the galaxies and look for life Universe quadrants, many left in dearth What is that I see shining o'er the trees? A bright orb, green lights, hovering above I'll don my robe and step outside to see Could be a project of the U.S. Gov My craft lands on this planet earth In a wooded hillside above a small town My computers tell me it's near Helena Will I have been seen touching down? From this small craft a tall man emerges Slim with a broad chest and large, gentle eyes His face looks so kind, my heartbeat surges From where comes this man and the ship he flies? My ancestors were right it's a beautiful place Forests of green, that nearly touch their skies Incredible sounds resonate from their surrounds Are the people the same, or do they still despise? "Are you hurt?" I ask, hoping he'll say no I cannot help stare; his eyes mesmerize Extending my hand, he reaches, takes hold Sharp currents run through me; I'm hypnotized I sense no fear as I introduce myself My name is Semaj from a planet beyond The warmth I feel as I touched her hand A touch of humanity, two millennium in respond "You are an alien?" asked I so meekly "You look like one of us; how can that be?" But the energy coursing through my veins Said he had been sent by God lovingly We look the same but we have many differences Our bodies have evolved in certain ways Your faith and love endear me to you I know what you're thinking and what your heart displays You read my thoughts well; somehow I sense yours It seems all my life I have waited for you A "starman" has finally found his way And I vow that our friendship will prove true

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 6/5/2011 12:07:00 PM
Beautiful write with James too, my friend.
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Date: 5/27/2011 10:52:00 AM
Excellent story here Carolyn....wonderful write with James....
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Date: 1/20/2011 1:56:00 PM
Wow! This is great stuff. I love the space poems. James you and Carolyn did a fine job together on this one. I've tried authoring with other poets at times, but it is difficult to do, it seems, at least to me. I posted one about space today that you might like. Keep up the good work
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Date: 12/13/2010 12:16:00 AM
This is a wonderful collaboration you made with James, did you guys do every other stanza, going back and forth on it? carolyn < I had to search and search to find a poem of yours I had not yet read. sorry if I don't comment back to you so much lately. I just can't find new poems of yours to read. Maybe it's the same for you when you see mine! LUv, Andrea
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Date: 1/19/2010 12:34:00 AM
Have you read Gods of Eden by William Bramley? Interesting read. I'm not saying I believe it, but it would be hilarious and all my questions would be answered. Maybe we'll never know, but in the meantime--wonderful poem. David
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Date: 1/9/2010 9:59:00 AM
Unbelieveable, You are an immortal. I havent found many.
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Date: 12/22/2009 5:02:00 AM
Call Spielberg, I think we have a sequel, Nicely done you two... I enjoy your collaborations....Taz
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Date: 11/1/2009 3:09:00 PM
How wonderful.. enjoyed reading this poem and definitely see James' input too.. great pairing ... thankxxx for your comments on my poetry too.. am glad others are seeing what I want to express... after all, how good is any writer if no one understands his/her message? we click... lets keep at it.. and entertain the many members on the Soup. Linda-Marie...
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Date: 10/29/2009 4:27:00 PM
Your poem reminds me to a question always put, "wehre do we come from?" Like you verses very much indeed, Carolyn....Love, Gert
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Date: 10/19/2009 3:18:00 PM
Dear Carolyn, this is so beautiful I must ask how YOU came up with the idea of co writting Of course YOU picked the best to partner with I am in awe I have to read the other one by YOU and James LOVE ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 10/18/2009 7:47:00 PM
WOW! Amazing write. Quite complementary. Close Encounter? I'll say. Do I sense love in the air? :) I enjoyed this duo write very much. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my poem as well. Caroline.
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Date: 10/14/2009 4:56:00 PM
Returned Mail
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Date: 10/12/2009 3:11:00 AM
What a fascinating poem Carolyn which you and Mr. Fraser wrote ! Wow,....I could have read the whole book without budging ! *smiles* Congrats on a fine work ! james
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Date: 10/11/2009 5:57:00 PM
A great colaboration ....it seems like several science fiction movies rolled into one!! ~ Great job, Love, Carrie
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Date: 10/11/2009 4:55:00 PM
What a beautiful team you and James are, Carolyn! This is so creative and fresh. Love is the bridge that should connect us all, universally! Your talents seperately are awesome and together, out of this world! (Pun intentended!) lol Love you, Robin
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Date: 10/11/2009 3:29:00 PM
The reality of such an encounter may not be as Sci-fi as some might imagine. There are other worlds out there, when humanity grows up into love, we will know what we have not yet the logic to see. Good write guys. Most unusual, unique write. Very interesting, holding the attention, to the end. Sincerely, love Moses
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Date: 10/11/2009 1:00:00 PM
Carolyn, this was another thoroughly enjoyable co-write. I enjoy being involved in them more and more. I can't wait for our next project, as we appear to tackle different ideas which makes it even more exciting. Love from your Highlander >> James,xx
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Date: 10/11/2009 11:48:00 AM
Interesting write. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 10/11/2009 11:45:00 AM
Lovely collaboration, it's good to see you two work and deliver good verse. I left you some soup mail...Raul
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