At dVerse Ingrid is hosting Poetics with an invitation to write about place and space.
dVerse Poets – Poetics – Place and Space
Photo: State Forest at Kirrup
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” Gary Snyder
No Temple Or Steeple What place would capture my heart, make me take off my shoes and in silence commune? No temple or steeple has ever, nor memorial, though all speak in hallowed ways. Instead I go where the air moves, where the sun and moon speak, while the bed I walk upon never sleeps, and the breeze whispers its translation through leaves of understanding. Here I rejoice in the chorale of feathered song, the trilling brook, and even granite's imposing, stony silence. It is here I take off my shoes, speak in a language of soul, feel this place deeply as Lovers are wont to do. Copyright 2023 ©️Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®️
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A divine place to be, Paul ☮️
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It sure is Jay.
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I agree completely. Very well written.
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Thank you so much
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Beautiful.
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Thank you Ana 🙂
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I like the serenity of this. I heard two poems yesterday about organized religion that were filled with rage.
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I think there’s a place for a rant, but rage is sometimes unhelpful, best left in a journal, unless it is directed at some common, social concern. Sounds like it wasn’t a pleasant experience?
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No, it upset me. I felt as if they were criticizing my dad and what he gave his life for. (Totally irrational, I know.)
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Hardly irrational, deep seated feelings I’d say, connected to love.
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Thank you for your kind words, Paul.
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Least I can do.
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Just lovely, Paul ❤
~David
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Beautiful, Paul. I also love the quote.
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Thank you Amy, I think the quote fits your love of nature.
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Your poem is gorgeous, Paul …. the last verse captured my heart.
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O, that is so lovely to hear, thank you for sharing this Helen.
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Beautiful.
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Thank you very much, appreciated.
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Lovely poem! Enjoyed every line
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Thank you so much.
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Lovely!
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Many thanks Rupali
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Awesome poem, Paul!! Love the topic and your verses!
This is my Favorite Place – Overlooking Emerald Bay – Lake Tahoe California at Sunrise!!!
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Sounds divine Chuck, maybe a poem in the making?
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Yes, you may be right about that! I’ll have to put that on simmer! 😁✨👍
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🙂
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I am literally swooning right now 😍 these lines have my heart;
“Instead I go where the air moves,
where the sun and moon speak,
while the bed I walk upon never sleeps,
and the breeze whispers its translation
through leaves of understanding.”
just beautiful!!! 💖💖💖💖
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Wow, thank you Sanaa, loving your kind thoughts.
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You’re most welcome 🥂💕
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Gorgeous imagery, very transporting.
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Thank you so much Isha, appreciated.
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Serene with nature’s gifts. Love the 3rd and 4th stanzas !
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‘the chorale
of feathered song’ – how delightful, Paul! I echo your sentiments as expressed in this poem.
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This is beautiful Paul!
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Thank you ever so much, appreciated.
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I want to take off my shoes…
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