Born to breathe
the flames of Creation,
stirring the infinite ashes
of dreams
upon the hearth,
Souls are singed
by embers' embrace ~
falling
with gravity's persuasion,
Passion's seductive suggestions swirl
in grandeur & delight.
It is an exquisite agony,
this need to nurture sweet music,
communication from within
the depths of Chaos ~
it requests & requires
every ounce of essence we can muster ~
it demands allegiance to the Gift,
subtle whispers
in blood & bone.
Moments become Memories
swaying gently,
murmured profoundly ~
luminous language
dancing upon currents of silvery sighs,
lost in Solitude's shuttered rooms
of yearning...
~ July 2, 2006
1:20 p.m.
Author notes
Picture credit: Frederick Lord Leighton
picture courtesy of art.com
Background courtesy of Danna Hobart
"Among the Haida Indians of the Pacific Northwest, the verb
for 'making poetry' is the same as the verb 'to breathe'."
~ Tom Robbins, from the book: 'ANOTHER ROADSIDE ATTRACTION'
Written July 2nd, 2006
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A contest entry
- MYSTIC POETS OF AP - "ALIVENESS" by maa.
543 points, ended July 21, 2007, 13 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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this was good
i rele liked it keep up the good work
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Outstanding!!!
One of the better poems I've seen in ages... This "echo in an artist's eye" surprised me with its elegance and sophistication, entertwined into a masterpiece born to "breathe" - your muse is flowing like the sweet nectar of the Gods and Goddesses!!! Brilliant use of metaphor and fantastic visuals... I love the background you've selected for this amazing piece, and the portrait of the beautiful lady is stunning. Thank you for sharing, and for enlightening us on the language of the Haida Indians. I am so happy to see this wonderful piece of art is a royal winner, this is very deserving of the golden crown!!! Congratulations!!! Peace, Cyn
. Rewarded 8
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Beautiful
Written by a maestro, in the tongue of "Artists reverence"
Well deserved Gold my friend, Bravo 
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Such a beautifully written poem. Thank you for the authors notes. I love the quote you used there. For some of those that write poetry, it is truly a difficult but necessary way of expressing onesself. The process of expression can be painful and yet freeing. The beautiful of the imagery and the smoothness of the flow made it so enjoyable to read. Thank you for sharing this marvelous piece. Congratulations on the gold.
. Rewarded 8
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beautiful work
leaves me to ponder quite a many number of things
your imagery was fantastic, thick and beautiful and full of fluidity like a river
really drew me in, I just love how you wrote this, I really liked it
thanks for sharing this with us and please keep on writing
. Rewarded 6
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A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN PIECE
i really enjoyed reading your poem it is well written with nice imagery with in every line thank you for sharing this wonderful poem and congratulations on winning the gold -
An exquisite poem. You have beautifully presented the agony of creativity in this poem. Hats off. And congrats for winning the gold.
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Life, breath, creation are all bound together in beauty -
"luminous language
dancing upon currents of silvery sighs"
Lovely, Wanda. Congratulations!
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the whole essence of our existence is revealed here on this page ... the joy - pain, sense - lack of sense perceived through our minds lost in duality together with the ever-present brilliant light of consciousness, waiting until we re-open our shutters ...
yet, there's no pretention in your words, just gentle and graceful beauty and fragility expessed in a humble and human manner ...
a wonderful example of spirit's luminous language translating through words of poetry ...
thank you so much for sharing such an amazing poem ...
maa
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subtle whispers...
Very rarely one comes across a poet with the maturity and clarity of thought to make poetry a pleasure to read.
You are one of those rare beings!
. Rewarded 4
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how fine
this poem! A piece of art in words.
Smile,
Judy
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Great!
Amazing Poem!!!
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Oh, quite excellent! Yes, of course, to breathe, to make poetry, of course, what is the difference? There is and can be none as you so elequintly say here....bravo ... bravo... bravo ..
. Rewarded 4
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Once again you have pricked my conscience...I have done no painting now for 8 months...too wrapped up in mundane things to pick up paint and palette, now I feel the need
Alas! no canvas Perhaps, a mere word, will suffice this urge to create....
As with all you do, the magic is always there; A gifted child we have amongst us!! Bravo maestro
. Rewarded 6
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Ambrosial!
Poetry... sigh.
"it requests & requires
every ounce of essence we can muster ~
it demands allegiance to the Gift,
subtle whispers
in blood & bone."
...and you M'lady are the quintessential Poet!
You Honor Us, Scribe.
~ Nicholas ~
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Flowing!!
What rich wording in this beautiful poem. I truly enjoyed reading it. I take away pleasure. Warm Regards...vivela
. Rewarded 4
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Well constructed, excellent form. A very enjoyable write.
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wonderful
you never know whatyou get when you read your work and oh how i do enjoy the flow and image you capture here most amazing piece do keep it flowing
. Rewarded 4
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wonderful
you have beautiful wording. i loved it
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Beautifully eloquent as always wanda
it requests & requires
every ounce of essence we can muster ~
it demands allegiance to the Gift,
subtle whispers
in blood & bone.
Moments become Memories
swaying gently,
. Rewarded 4
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Amazing.. thanks so soo sooo much for the entry!!
Angie -
I love your background and the poems not half bad ~lol~
just playing it was great and I loved the flow of it.
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There is something to this
in the truth of things..words can live a long long time as we have seen from Homer, Plato and others and there is no peace in completing a work...so this write speaks to some truths and it is so very well written...Pk
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And you "suffer" from the very same "malady", my Friend...I recognize the symptoms...
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Very nicely done, even the setup of it is pleasing to the eye, let alone the actual wording and imagery, which is definitely awesome.
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Thank you, Heavenly Angel...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Chaos land is certainly were I am when the muse darts out on me too. This was elabratly versed on the topic of the fiesty one gone amuck.~~Suseann
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Thank you for hosting & for your kind comments, Patricia...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Wanda, you never fail to delight your readers! This is a lovely piece, elegant and eloquent. I do love how this piece actually fits so well for my contest. Thank you. Hugs, Patricia
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Thank you for hosting & for your kind comments, Butterflydreams...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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The emotion is so deeply profound within this creative piece. A wonderful write. Thnaks for this entry and good luck in my contest... x Butterfly.
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I'm glad you think so, Poet.
Thank you for your gracious words, Cunningtrickster. I'm pleased you enjoyed my work. I appreciate your kindness & your time. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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this is good but from the looks of your comments you already knew that...lol...thanx for the read
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Thank you for your gracious words, VanGoghNights. I'm pleased you enjoyed my work. I appreciate your kindness & your time. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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MIND BLOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a lovely thing to say, Maggie...Thank you for your kindness...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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I don't think I've ever met anyone whos work has so captured my heart as yours. Thank you.
Maggie -
Thanks for reading, earthstar...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for your gracious words, devotionemotion. I'm pleased you enjoyed my work. I appreciate your kindness & your time. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Thank you for your gracious words, RunningFree. I'm pleased you enjoyed my work. I appreciate your kindness & your time. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Highly creative
very very good write would not of thought to put into such neat words of creative take care enjoyed reading this and very glad i click on to it before i sign off for the night great night time thoughts great thoughts any time thanks for sharing such a neat write take care -
wow. really like this poem. theres an echoing emotion that lingers with me. I feel strongly about this poem. Thank you for the opportunity to read it.
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This is amazing! I don't know what else to say. It is a wonderful piece.
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Good reaction, that... Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Clovis M Curious...I'm pleased you enjoyed it so much...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, surfergirl...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Excellant
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Gasp! Another incredible write! I'm in awe.
"it requests & requires
every ounce of Essence we can muster ~
it demands allegiance to the Gift,"
This is an incredible verse!
I love the way you describe the "exquisite agony" and the communication "from the depths of Chaos." I know that there are writers who experience this exact thing. (Not I).
Thank you for sharing this lovely work of literary art!
SG
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Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Serenahind...I'm pleased you enjoyed it, Lady...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Life is wonderous and should be made the best of. I love your use of words. Good luck in the contest. I love your work Auntie.
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& There you are, as promised. Thank you for the applause, vicarious. I appreciate the gesture immensely. Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, robert bolin...I'm pleased you enjoyed it so much...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your gracious words, vocarious...I'm pleased you enjoyed it so much...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you, TheDragonsVengeance...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Careful...it's awfully crowded in my poetic closet... Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Tis the artists soul that creates his and her creations, And when you blend our thoughts together with ink on paper we create
The stage for lifes gretest imagery you have once again floored me with your divine sculpting and craftsmanship thank you for allowing me to read and comment on your wwork.. -
This was an incredible piece. The lines were very powerful, and it really drew me into your process of thought. I was able to sit back, and simply drift into my own thoughts, relating to almost everything that you said. Your use and command of the english language to aid and reinforce your ideas left me speechless, for when I had finished reading, I wondered to myself if I had not already read this peice. If I was not saving points to promote my latest piece, I would applaud this. Bookmarked, and it shall be done tomorrow
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Well damn... Speechless on this one. Beautifully written and masterful use of words. Excellent write! I think I shall now venture to your authors page, to see what else you have that's hidden away!
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Thank you for hosting & for your gracious, generous words, Maria...I'm pleased you enjoyed it so much...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Well, I will have to say that you may have just stolen my heart. Those were such beautiful words, and it was all just so perfect. It was a great entry into my contest as well as a great addition to your anthology. Keep up the amazing and inspiring work. Maria
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Thank you for reading & for your time. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, Weeza. Thank you for your comment. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your time. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Brenda. Thank you for your comment. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your time. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Joe. Thank you for your comment. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your time. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kiglorion. Thank you for your comment...& yeahhh, a lot of 'em are like this one...& others, not s'much... C'mon by my pages; I'm always postin' something...Incorrigible Poet on Premises, don'tcha know...
Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your time. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rainbow Eater. Thank you for your comment. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your time. I'm glad you enjoyed my work, Madison. Thank you for your comment. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your time, my Friend. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Lynne. I hope all is well with you, Lady...Thank you for your comment. Be well, Poet.
Wanda
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Thank you for reading & for your time, sexyenchantress4532. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your comment. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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Incredible.
Perfect. Simple, yet extraordinarily elegant, and beautiful - like the pattern in a butterfly's wings. Every word was delicate and thoughtful. It looks as if you poured yourself into every letter. But enough of out me, it's wonderful - one of the few poems I have read recently actually worthy of applause...never stop writing.
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very good
very good i am so glad i click on the feature box this is so delightful, so few words such a great flow the comments are very good. i love the poem it has a poem with in poem thank you for sharing this great poem enjoy it greatly i like the start born to breath the flames of creation keeps a person to the very end take care brenda -
These moments of long lasting memories to come will set a standard of expression for many to follow Joe
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I will definitely be reading more of your work. This was easy to read and sincere.
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Night Hope, i love your poetry. All the things you write about are all the things i WISH i could write about. You really captured the artists heart in this one. Plz, never stop writing!
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Crafted Beautifully
Touched my heart with this one my friend ...in these days of sadness I drew comfort from your strong words. As always you give me the drive I need to continue with this exorcisism
of frantic pros...
Thank you for a beautiful piece
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aw this is such a sweet poem. very nice write. i think i may have to read more! lol keep up the good work. you have alot of talent!
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Thank you for your comments, Kenshin2000...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Willster...I'm pleased you enjoyed it, my Friend...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Captain America...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Walt...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comment, AudreyTyler...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you, Rosita...I'm pleased you enjoyed it... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comment, angel-lover...I'm pleased you enjoyed it... Wanda
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Thank you for your kind words, SupaLovePoet...I'm pleased you enjoyed it... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Rich...You always leave the most beautiful words trailin' behind, Scribe...I'm pleased you enjoyed it, my Friend... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Kel...I'm pleased you enjoyed it, Lady...It's always good to see your name gracing these pages...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Soulful Woman...I'm pleased you enjoyed it... Wanda
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