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The Heart of the Edifice

The Heart of The Edifice In the midst of the forest Of skeletal trees, green cedar, pine, and brush is the thickest Standing so tall and blissful Enduring weathering and erosion that slowly chisels, Earth's rock into ever evolving work of art A rock structure that use to be the heart Of the edifice where long time recurrence Of lives that lived with endurance The, hiss, crackling fire persuades Warm comfort From a chilly cold winter day, Or soaked from the hard pounding rain That chills to the bone The scents of smoke, mixed with spice food, Coffee, and bread cooking in a cast iron Dutch oven Now habitat of nature's small creatures A rock structure that use to be the heart of the edifice Standing so tall and blissful In the midst of the forest Of skeletal trees, green cedar, pine, and brush is the thickest Enduring weathering and erosion that slowly chisels, Earth's rock into ever evolving work of art 1/2/2014

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Date: 1/12/2015 10:51:00 AM
I love those old remnants of the past.
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/12/2015 11:20:00 AM
Thank you, Bill, for your visit, they are a wonder to see. Blessings to you
Date: 1/3/2015 8:19:00 PM
this is very nice, Eve. the wonder of nature. Is it for the one contest on poetry based on art? If you shortened it up, it would fit that one!!
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/3/2015 9:12:00 PM
Thank you for the compliment, Andrea. No, this was inspired by the photo taken by a friend in Oregon. I couldn't resist hypnotizing; it made me feel so warm.
Date: 1/3/2015 7:25:00 PM
HI Eve...I came away with the enduring peace and nurturing that accompanys all aged life...artfully written! thank you! jimbo
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/3/2015 7:27:00 PM
Thank you, James, for your visit and enjoying my poem. I love the old rugged look of nature.
Date: 1/3/2015 9:37:00 AM
What a cool poem, I would have been able to see and touch it even without the photograph. Thanks for being the first to comment on my poem this morning.
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/3/2015 10:01:00 AM
Thank you, Richard , " One and one made three" I thought it would have been perfect for the "Green Eyed Monster", do enjoy your work. Blessings sir
Date: 1/3/2015 7:47:00 AM
Great imagery here Eve...I love it...hugs Tim
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/3/2015 10:07:00 AM
Thank you, Tim, the photo was taken yesterday by a friend, off Dillard Rd,in Oregon. I fell in love with the beautiful art that it displayed when I saw her photo.
Date: 1/3/2015 6:10:00 AM
Very expressive and descriptive work that you have written..It makes me think about a picture of some cedars or pines growing out of a very rocky mountain. Thanks for stopping by. Sara
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/3/2015 10:15:00 AM
Thank you, Sara, I love the the forest and what civilization has left behind. Blessings
Date: 1/2/2015 11:23:00 PM
Excellent pen Eve ! I really enjoyed your piece dear friend .I like the pic. Very dramatic! A 7 from me!I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year and your family! Have a great day! :) Love and hugs! xxx D."
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/2/2015 11:36:00 PM
I love your visits, your dear to my heart with all the blessed comments, thank you so much, Dorian.Blessings sweet friend

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