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Upon a mountain slope I felt the coming of a storm,and held my heaving heart within cupped hands:the time had come.About me swirled the earth and sky like birds between dark clouds,and every pleasant...

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Jan, Yes, the inner door opens and you enter - that's it.  Then you findothers who have entered theirs and voila, a connection is made likeno other on this Earth!  Your words are as nectar or manna to...

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..much enjoyed O Rich..>..your gratitude is resounding; a poem about park benches or mountain trails, the clarity rings through..>>spiros -----------------------------

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Spiros, Thanks very much. I'm glad you could feel my gratitude in these lines! Rich

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Rich, from time to time we are afforded a glimpse beyond the door to another place, another world in waiting. Such moments are life changing and can lift the poetic mind beyond the mortal boundaries...

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Rich this one is my favorite piece by you now. It is not just the intelligence or clear mastery of poetic imagery..it is not even the wonderful use of words that make my mind hum with that ever...

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Bongler,If I have afforded you even the tiniest of such glimpses in this attempt, then I am greatly contented.  Thanks!Rich

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Nectarfizz,I love the fact that you say poems out loud.  To me, a poem has to be intoned; I want to feelit in my jaw, taste and feel all its subtleties.  We are kindred spirits.  :-)  I know what...

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Rich,This poem is quiet thunder, impossible not to feel it to the core.You allow a glimpse of your inner door that turns us inward toour own and opens it to the blessings all around us.  What...

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When I grow up -I want to write like youhoohoo, youhoohoo....

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Sarah, "Quiet Thunder"...if I should ever make a poetry book, please remind me of that title, although it's probably been used. I love it. I'm glad this poem added to your morning and that you took a...

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Can I borrow your Muse? I will return it - promise!!!! Lovely wrodsmithing as always and such a pleasure to read you Dinah

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Dinah, Sure, you can borrow my Muse, especially as you are a part of it! :-) Thanks for your sweet words and the morning smile they just gave me. Rich

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A powerful and beautiful poem, Rich. Much enjoyed.

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Thanks, Liz!

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Rich,I don't know if that title has been used,  but I look forward toone day having an autographed copy of a book of your poetry under that title (or any title, for that matter :  )Sarah

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You capture a few moments in time taking everything in. One of those moments when poets have epiphanies. Finely done, Rich. kerri

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Sarah, I plan to put something together this summer, so watch what you wish for! :-) Thanks! Rich

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Kerri, Yes, that moment when everyhing dovetails in your mind. Some writers do that when they suddenly come up with an aphorism. I believe that one day in the distant future we will discover for a...

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Rich, I know that feeling of peace when the storm has passed( for 30 years I had to fix what storms left behind but I noticed that sense of serenity) I love that feeling that one gets when the storm...

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Jared, Thanks! I think we must always be ready for change and build up our resiliency. I try to teach resiliency to my students because it is a life-skill even we poets need! :-) Rich

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