 In Memory, tribute to Mandela |
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 Dec 13 13, 10:10
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 Egyptian  Posts: 327 Joined: 17-May 08 From: San Juan Puerto Rico Member No.: 508 Real Name: Sergio Ortiz Writer of: Poetry  |
In Memory
we have not seen Mandela in the wordless flight of birds, his broken silence oh the sea is cold . . . gulls wing across the bay through burning water he touched our veins with ice and the prison faded earth shivers with grief — we are all floating islands counterweight to the stars ·······  ······· |
  
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Dec 18 13, 00:41
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 Ornate Oracle  Posts: 8,870 Joined: 27-August 04 From: Bariloche, Argentine Patagonia Member No.: 78 Real Name: Sylvia Evelyn Maclagan Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:David Ting |
What a great tribute to Mandela. The lines have the right amount of spiritual, perhaps mystical, flow of feelings and grief. I like the finale very much indeed. I'll return for another read asap. Just moved from my city apartment where I lived for many years, to a small house in a mountain and lake district in Argentine Patagonia. It's been highly stressful. Beautiful surroundings don't always matter to one's heart and mind. I'm trying to adapt, with my sick husband in a new nursing-home.  I hope you're doing OK, Syl*** ······· ·······Mis temas favoritos
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Dec 18 13, 08:11
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Egyptian Posts: 327 Joined: 17-May 08 From: San Juan Puerto Rico Member No.: 508 Real Name: Sergio Ortiz Writer of: Poetry |
Sylvia I am doing great. Thank you for the read. And I hope things start going better for you.
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Jan 2 14, 18:52
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 Mosaic Master Posts: 4,599 Joined: 4-August 03 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 12 Real Name: Eira Needham Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
I'm sorry to be so late coming to this one. It is a lovely tribute, full of beautiful images.
I love these lines we are all floating islands counterweight to the stars I wouldn't change a thing. Snow 
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Laugh loud & often - it's medicinal. Write from the heart - it's therapeutic. Beauty comes from within - the outer is just skin! Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more details, click here! MM Award Winner    |
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Jan 15 14, 05:33
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 Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 783 Joined: 24-July 07 From: South Africa Member No.: 457 Real Name: Walter Schwim Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Mistral |
A fresh un-cliched tribute to the Great Man.
Wonderful use of metaphore and symbols in context with his life. I am deeply moved once more as memories settle into warm comfortable places but do not fade. He was revered by his people and I am proud to be one. Thank you for that. Wal ······· ······· |
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Jan 19 14, 19:24
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 Egyptian Posts: 399 Joined: 11-April 13 From: Australia - The great Southern Land Member No.: 5,178 Real Name: Maureen Clifford Writer of: Poetry Referred By:arnfinn |
Agree with Wal's comments - this is indeed a lovely tribute to a man of greatness - One who with his humility and gentleness and great courage and pride managed to make a difference to the world.
Nicely done Sergio Cheers Maureen ······· ······· |
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Feb 23 14, 15:08
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Egyptian Posts: 327 Joined: 17-May 08 From: San Juan Puerto Rico Member No.: 508 Real Name: Sergio Ortiz Writer of: Poetry |
Thank you Wal, Maureen. Thank you!
Sergio ······· ······· |
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