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Now The landscape stretches Her range out beyond sight While notably Visible along the horizon to the left and right, She moves on away Dancing Into the traveling dimensions of time Toward realms Where language has yet to be Any more than merely humming — And Any signals, any gestures of need Proceed from essence — unleashed — Feelings Fleeing being bound… To attach To Sounds’ quivering frequencies Streaming along their escape routes — always forward, outward Prime to crisscross the heavens… Passing over fears’ attempts to reign… Now, arrows fly fleetly Following The dancing landscape Toward some unknown end points Where Love outlasts all. ——————————————————- (* 1 Cor. 13: 8- 12)

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Date: 11/17/2024 5:18:00 PM
Sally, it's a privilege to read your work. You have a unique way to describe the situation we find ourselves facing as human beings. I read the comments you made below. You are really deep! Smiles!
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Date: 11/15/2024 9:00:00 PM
This poem I feel is deeply metaphorical. Time stretches endlessly and the vistas too keep stretching. But the onward movement progresses towards a realm where there is no language except the language of love. I too wait to reach that realm. Great poetry and rich use of metaphors. So glad to see you back dear Sally!
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Date: 11/10/2024 8:29:00 AM
A grand journey, indeed, and timeless. The ending is great.
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 11/10/2024 5:18:00 PM
,ike, thanks for gifting me a smile.
Date: 11/9/2024 10:39:00 AM
Your poem reads like a metaphysical journey, exploring themes of love, freedom, and transcending earthly limitations. The landscape itself becomes a symbol of the spirit or soul, stretching beyond sight, moving toward an unknown yet purposeful destination. Through fluid language, vibrant sound imagery, and the evocation of expansive space, the poem captures a longing for union with something timeless and unbound. It offers a hopeful vision of moving through and beyond fear, guided by love, an enduring force that transcends all.
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 11/9/2024 5:39:00 PM
Well, Silent, you got it! The only point i’d add is, IMHO the “crisis” appears now to be worldwide, masses looking toward their familiar horizons (within &without) and feeling lost…(culturally, politically, economically, socially) lost… with, by faith a way to hold onto some community. Love U for your thoughts!
Date: 11/9/2024 7:04:00 AM
Hi Sally I enjoyed reading your poem, the last line says it all, have a lovely weekend. Xx
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 11/9/2024 5:54:00 PM
Thanks a lot, John, for reading & your comment! Hugs…
Date: 11/8/2024 5:22:00 PM
Hello Sally, It sounds like a dream to me. I enjoyed this poem. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/10/2024 10:40:00 AM
Hello Sally, okay , i won't answer that. LOL. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 11/9/2024 5:58:00 PM
Hi, Darlene, perhaps it describes a dream about reality? haha don’t amswer that. Haha. xoxo
Date: 11/8/2024 12:42:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your "Now" write. Have a blessed weekend..........
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 11/8/2024 1:01:00 PM
Thanks, dear Paula, you too! xox

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