Tenth Passage

flowing, carousing, swirling on libra winds, the tips of floral thumbs spiral down into autumn’s pewter bowl caressing lips of leaves more temperate in shades of october’s fading yellow, perhaps brown sepia, deepening the incense of quite solitude away from the burst of soaking, reeling spring... it is the time for holy retreat when stems and branches droop to rest on a clayed blanket of earth, soulful and so serene, much like wet light of dusk iced with frail sleeves of fading blades... october caresses the skin of men to smell the air of reflective passages; a time for quiet joy and embraceable songs. and in it’s stillness, the heart of sages listens. October Contest for SKAT posted 10/6 by: nette onclaud

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 11/14/2016 2:20:00 PM
Very enchanting and introspective poem about the beauty of autumn time of year, Nette. Gorgeous poem that moves w/its own rhythm and meter. Very unique poem. I went back to your earliest poems to see your pen menagerie. It is and was as elegant as it is today. You are a very gifted poetess, m'lady. Love and many blessings to you. RW
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Date: 4/27/2012 6:23:00 AM
congrats on feature and nice poem...Patrick
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Date: 4/24/2012 7:11:00 PM
Congrats Nette on your featured write. Beautiful month, beautiful write.
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Date: 4/23/2012 6:52:00 PM
It is beautiful and evocative, and I don't use those words lightly. However, its power is in its prose, not in its meter -- the lines don't break in ways that suggest meter. Somehow, I felt it would be stronger were the lines broken in other ways. Anyways, a memorable work.
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Date: 4/23/2012 2:24:00 PM
Congrats on the selection. A very rustic wording. Love, daver
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Date: 1/31/2012 6:06:00 PM
Congrats, nette. Awesome write. Nice going. luv Ralph
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Date: 1/31/2012 3:24:00 PM
A lovely poem, Nette. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 1/31/2012 12:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your super win today in Susan's "Little Viewed Jewels" contest Nette. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/31/2012 11:43:00 AM
Congratulations well done nette x
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Date: 1/31/2012 10:48:00 AM
congratulations on your win Nette. Elizabeth
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Date: 1/31/2012 10:43:00 AM
Nette congrats on your win..David
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Date: 1/31/2012 9:23:00 AM
congrats Nette luv on another beautiful win for another rare beauty from your gifted pen luv..
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Date: 1/31/2012 8:20:00 AM
So richly descriptive Nette. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 10/8/2010 11:06:00 AM
Carolyn, what a big surprise this october sends you! i hope you're setlled now in new jersey, the state of flowers! roses for you and thanks for the sweet reply.. warmest, nette
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Date: 10/7/2010 3:49:00 PM
Brilliant imagery, Nette. You set quite a mood with the incense, chimes and the rain the blankets the earth. October does seem to be a time for reflection. Beautifully written and i love the way you ended it in the last line! I'm sorry I haven't been able to return comments as I move to New Jersey. In Virginia now and have a way to go before I reach my sister's house. Will be catching up when I get there this weekend. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/7/2010 11:26:00 AM
Hi kristi, happy that you were somehow drawn to this... all my best to you!
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Date: 10/7/2010 11:25:00 AM
Carol, a pleasure to hear from you. Many thanks!
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Date: 10/7/2010 9:33:00 AM
Excellent writing today Nette. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/6/2010 2:26:00 PM
Oh man! This is pretty trippy, I really kinda got lost or drawn into that space......love your work
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Date: 10/6/2010 12:35:00 PM
my special thanks to you, sara.. hope you enjoyed this one.. happy autumn! nette
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Date: 10/6/2010 12:25:00 PM
Very expressive and decriptive write about fall..Sara
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