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The River Flow

Sitting at the table Pensive, her pen in her mouth Her mind searching a fable To express her thoughts. Scattered around her world Sometimes so fruitful and bright And sometimes so barren The thinning waters going dry. Her river runs to the edge Pouring out like a cascade Over a sharp, rocky ledge Speeding down a mountain's facade. Excited to reach out far Watering others' worlds With her sanctified nectar Quenching parched berths. Yet at times the river recedes And the cascade is no more No moisture fills the air sweet Just a silent prayer that implores. Wishing to quieten the voices Objecting to her taking a rest Hiding away from the forces That eat at her raspy chest. And then the Master enters The scene and intervenes In His own special manner And the rains fall over her spleen. Sitting, thoughtful, at her table Her mind receives moisture Puts her pen upon the paper And writes of a new adventure. By CarolineCecile Copyright © 03.22.10

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 3/29/2010 5:22:00 AM
This poem is fabulous, truly! The divine feminine and the dominant masculine archetypes playout in a delightful manner. thanks for your kind words on my own poetry, and the suggestion of where tp place the ryhme, but I was playing around with form :) much love and respect to you caroline
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Date: 3/25/2010 7:00:00 AM
Yes, Caroline, could say that about the Mandau river flowing through Zittau! It is only about 5o meters from my place and sometimes one can hear the noise of running water. Especially when snow and ice melted. Very nicely written, and thank you for your comments. Today it is a warm day, but tomorrow should be the warmest with 20°C...Have a nice day...Gert
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Date: 3/24/2010 10:13:00 PM
What a great way to express this process, Caroline. Nicely done! And thanks so much for seeing my blog. I just put up instructions how to know your numbers. I hope you will let me know yours! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 3/24/2010 8:24:00 PM
Awesome.Someday I will learn how to write like this.Hope all is well.Been having some nice weather for a couple days so my spirits are up a bit.
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Date: 3/24/2010 10:12:00 AM
What a lovely flow of words and thoughts, Caroline! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on soup! And thank you for your appreciated comments...Alles Gute!!!...Liebe Gruesse, Gert
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Date: 3/24/2010 4:21:00 AM
The Flow is what it is all about...Great Spiritual write that filled my Spirit..Thanks for stopping by and commenting...Keep the Spiritual pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 3/23/2010 11:02:00 AM
So well done!
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Date: 3/22/2010 4:05:00 PM
Nice use of rhyme and imagery to share your thoughts. I really like the last stanza. Keep on writing!! Karen
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Date: 3/22/2010 1:18:00 PM
I give you high marks for the rhymes. Wow! Today, I have seen some invention on this site! I am humbled and envious. Thank you as well. If it makes you laugh, then that is everything I could hope for, awards be damned. Awards are great, but the individual telling effect has its' own special place. Regards, Gerard.
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Date: 3/22/2010 8:38:00 AM
Caroline, a very impressive piece I must say. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/21/2010 4:09:00 PM
Quality Quatrain Caroline, an most enjoyable read >> James
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