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 Nov 12 04, 08:42
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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 847 Joined: 14-November 03 From: Ireland Member No.: 41 Real Name: Lucie Writer of: Poetry & Prose  |
Solstice
The land has swelled, and sleeps now, in wind-breaths and winter's shadows, circling the earth silently and softly. She has placed her hands on the sparkling ground, frozen, dark and still. There are spirits in the trees and drooping shrubs, glistening together in frost and bright fireside eyes, icy glow of a midwinter moon. She doesn’t sleep… The scent of cloves and crackling coals from brightly frosted windows; mistletoe wreaths silently spread their cures and secrets. We do not know why we do any of this, only that it is enough to want, like we do, dream as we do and blame some primal instinct deep within that knows the ancient battles for a crucial gift inside we cannot name. We celebrate the moment of our redemption, pull out wounded parts that fight no longer, offer silent tears and moments of silent despair. We come here for salvation, celebrating the birth of the Son, this same day, the Celts celebrated the birth of the Sun. End of darkness, subtle victory, each one, over secrets deep inside the earth and silent ground. We dig deep, all the time. Life continues underground, as day begins; light at its lowest and vital point of existence. The Holly king, deep green crown straight from legend to window sill and glass angels reaching in to pull together two lost times, The First Christmas and all before it; a celebration of light, bright and brief. Spirits move; suddenly it’s all the same, We struggle to learn, forgetting that it’s not the knowing, but the acceptance of not knowing that can save us. Birth and death occur in one moment. We survive both and spin onwards, unending because we never really began. Frosty sunset, a robin circles. Curtains draw, candlelight and fireside eyes seeing more than they’ll ever know. Children gaze at a five-pointed star. ·······  ·······Lucie
"What could have made her peaceful with a mind That nobleness made simple as a fire, With beauty like a tightened bow, a kind That is not natural in an age like this, Being high and solitary and most stern? Why, what could she have done, being what she is? Was there another Troy for her to burn?" WB Yeats "No Second Troy" MM Award Winner      |
  
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Nov 12 04, 08:52
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Thank you for your Holiday entry! :holly:
Best of luck to you! :dove: May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season! :blueorn: ~ Mosaic Musings Staff :knight: :pharoah: :viking: :vic: :tut: :vic: :cali: :knight: ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter 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 information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner       |
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Nov 12 04, 08:53
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Creative Chieftain Posts: 847 Joined: 14-November 03 From: Ireland Member No.: 41 Real Name: Lucie Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Thank you very much, Lori...it's such a lovely exercise..reading through all of these wonderful seasonal pieces is marvellous
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"What could have made her peaceful with a mind That nobleness made simple as a fire, With beauty like a tightened bow, a kind That is not natural in an age like this, Being high and solitary and most stern? Why, what could she have done, being what she is? Was there another Troy for her to burn?" WB Yeats "No Second Troy" MM Award Winner |
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Nov 13 04, 08:34
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 Laureate Legionnaire Posts: 1,250 Joined: 2-August 03 From: USA Member No.: 7 Writer of: Poetry |
Hello Lucie~
 This is so beautiful! You have such creativity and imagination! A joy to read! Good luck~ Lindi ······· ·······"Imagination is more important than knowledge and encircles the world"
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Nov 28 04, 17:04
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Congratulations! :blueorn: This submission has been nominated as a finalist in the First Annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic!  Best of luck! :holly: ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter 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 information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Dec 12 04, 05:22
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Thank you for your finalist submission.
 Although your tile did not win, we congratulate you for bringing the spirit of the holidays to all. :holly: Look for our MMHC chapbook with all the submissions in the future!  Happiest of holidays to you and yours!  ~Cleo :xmas: ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter 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 information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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Sep 26 05, 16:05
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Permission granted for MMHC chapbook compilation
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter 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 information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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