Thoughts of Two Dimensions

Thoughts of Two Dimensions

Yesterday, I loved your courtyards
bathed in moonlight's shadows and smiles,
smitten by wavering stars,
lanterns of my youth,
that are reflected as coins,
in the quiet waters of your fountains.
Those are my reminiscences 
arabesque creatures of an old chest,
sanctified by the lavender,
and left on the bottom of my wardrobe.

Today, I love your crowded streets,
pebbled alleyways that breathe
with aromas of kitchens,
shouts of children quarreling, 
and nagging of older women
behind those awnings and windows of life well known.

Tomorrow, I will love your hot paved squares
that open to the harbors and promising high seas
while cypresses will send regards to far away winds,
and seagulls will sing nostalgia cries 
of wandering merchants and sailors.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Arsenich Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Madison and James, thank you so much for you loving words...you are so dear!!!
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November 23, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Sylvia, thank you so much for your loving words and soul. I am so happy when I can transfer vision of my heart to you, dear!!!
Thomer Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 3:47 PM
this was a very vivid and sensational piece. all my senses tingled to what they discovered as i read through this piece. congratulations on your feature. --Madison
Peranteau Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Once again, I am privledged to read this write...congratulations being feature dear poet ! much love, james
Brown Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Vesna. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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November 10, 2010 at 4:20 AM
Vesna Hi.What a beautiful poet you are.This is so wonderful to read.I am transported by your descriptive words and the memories and thoughts of your heart and mind that you convey so lovingly.This is pure poetry and appeals to my heart and mind also.Thank you.Congratulations on making the feature page.I'm not surprised.Your words deserve to be read. Love June(sylvia)
Arsenich Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Carol, thank you so much for your compliments! Love, Vesna
Brown Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week Vesna. Love, Carol
Arsenich Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 8:53 PM
Thank you so much my poetic friends, you are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peranteau Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 8:12 AM
Congratulations on this fantastic poem being a winner ! james
Haick Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 1:21 PM
My congratulations on your win in the PS Intl. Poetry Contest Vasna!
Witt-King Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 11:36 PM
This reminds me of an old coastal village in Italy, Vesna. It's beautiful and captivating. Congratulations on being featured this week.
Tugaff Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 11:19 PM
Congratulations on your featured peom this week. Post some more. Ernilando
Chu Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 10:34 PM
I never thought of Past and Future as dimensions. You've opened up some thoughts for me here. Congrats on your feature.
Guzzi Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Charming write! Very vivid and so posiyive about city life...Light & Love
Mckenzie Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Vesna~ Congratulations on your featured poem! Very interesting use of vivid language! Laura :)
Echo Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 10:08 AM
This is an amazing poem! It makes me think of Paris! Nice write =D -Echo
Palli Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 8:02 AM
You've awakened my senses! Excellent.
Riley Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Interesting, thought provolking story, neat way to recapture pictures in a box. Good imagery, good poem. Congrats on placing in the contest. Judy Riley
Brown Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Congratulations on your win in the October 2009 PoetrySoup International Poetry Site Contest Vesna. Love, Carol
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March 1, 2010 at 6:22 AM
congrats on the featured poem!! Good work!!
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February 28, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Nice use of imagery in this poem. Congratulations on being one of the winners in the Soup contest. Enjoy your success. Wishing you many more. Karen
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January 8, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Congrats on your wonderful poem making it through the first round, keep your powerful pen writing… excellent you! Your friend in poetry Adeleke
Arsenich Avatar
January 5, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Dear Dane Ann, Thank you so much!!!!!! The place still lives in my soul, and it will never perish. God Bless!!!!!!
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January 5, 2010 at 6:01 AM
Congratulations Vesna, You have made it through the first round of judging for Poetrysoup October 13, 2009 poetry contest with yoru poem "Thoughts of Two Dimensions". I'm impressed by your words. 2009 was a successful year of poetry for you. I come, now, wishing you continued success in your writing endeavors throughout 2010 and for many years to come. God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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