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Following an afternoon snooze, I looked past twin windows to sky and still life branches

twiddled by breeze and rain; and then I glanced within to bouquet of silk flowers, and as I savored peaceful moment, I thought of poetry beyond words. Rewriting it has been good challenging journey.

I hear grand piano music floating in from afar It is poetry so crisp, it's crystal clear. Poetry is chandeliers on high ceiling of white It is polished parquet in spaces with soft light. Poetry is grand plies performed with perfect poise Like choreographed parts rated free of noise. Poetry is rainbow-arched windows, wide as love for you Such language conveys heart's pulsation, soft as dew. But there's more! Poetry is precious sound of deep unending peace It tugs at our heartstrings, new heights of joy is reached. Poetry awakens my soul to the good in you Though caution comes in, love rules. Poetry is slow caress, of each and every word Like perfect pastels of my smiles, haven't you heard? Poetry is alive like our rhythm without blues It is vibrant, yet so profoundly smooth. Poetry is sun and moon in fullness of soft glow They're like friends, helping us to grow. Poetry is starlight of joy in your eyes I see It is spark I adore, even though you're not with me. Poetry is our stream of dreams helping us to sea It's fused with might, and mingles with light, you see. Poetry is you and I in our silent orbs Inspiring song, dance, and serenity. *

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Date: 9/4/2015 6:01:00 AM
Forgot this ....your 7
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Date: 9/4/2015 6:00:00 AM
Poetry ...ah Poetry, thanks Iris, the soft caress of words. Like your rhythm and the imagery here, all to describe something we may never successfully describe: we just get it :-). Have a great day, kr, Nyonglema
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Date: 2/23/2015 10:03:00 PM
I love this. Def a seven!
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Iris E. S-Lewis
Date: 2/24/2015 1:26:00 PM
Njeri, such a beautiful name you possess. Thank you for your kind comment. Right back to you, my dear. Namaste!
Date: 2/23/2015 9:52:00 PM
I love the dance of words and images . . . it fills the heart with light and love. Well done! 7
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Iris E. S-Lewis
Date: 2/23/2015 10:02:00 PM
Thank you, David. You've warmed my heart before the night is over, and I'll reach site of your art en la manana. Namaste!

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