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Friday, 30 January 2015

EMISSARY



Northern hemisphere winter:
stasis in ice
and feather-patterned windows.

Parched
alabaster skin, cracked,
numb, circulation impeded.

Nature's abandonment -
how forsaken we are!
Blue fingertips and nose. Concrete walls

disintegrating: sand regressed
to molecular rock
from warmer times I cannot reach

when sun rose high,
had warmth
and short shadows.

Lungfuls of air were painless then,
just invigorating.
Something stirs

within Earth's core -
an excitement, anticipation.
Inexplicable.

And so I
dig deep, find Creation's impulse.
Evolution's call

is in the blood
and I
am the emissary:




the tiny green shoot
that splits the rock-hard soil
to speak

of life eternal.
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39 comments:

  1. Victoria30 January 2015 at 20:31

    Hi Ygraine..Amazing!!... so deeply beautiful...I loved every moment of it..and the picture to match is stunning. There is something uniquely-powerful in these words that is tugging at me today....I love the rhythm and movement of words along with the imageries ..words always fail..but for me..all of your poems touch me uniquely...and this one feels deep and strong...awesome and inspiring!
    Hugs.

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  2. Ygraine30 January 2015 at 20:44

    Oh Victoria...I am finding it hard to find the words to thank you. I find your beautiful comment deeply moving...these kind words have truly touched my Soul...so I will simply say...thank you...although that is grossly inadequate...but I mean it - from the heart.

    Love & Hugs xoxoxo

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  3. Gloria Baker31 January 2015 at 00:38

    so good dear Ygraine and the pictures are amazing!!
    xoxox

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 14:41

      Oh thank you, Gloria!
      That means so much to me:)
      xoxoxo

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  4. Geo.31 January 2015 at 01:55

    You have a wonderful skill of infusing a personality into nature --both personalizing and universalizing the tremendous operations of the planet. My compliments and admiration.

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 14:44

      Thank you so much, Geo...I find your more than generous comment incredibly encouraging...:)

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  5. Optimistic Existentialist31 January 2015 at 02:53

    Once again, an epic masterpiece, my friend. Great work :)

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  6. Linda31 January 2015 at 05:06

    You are so talented, dear Ygraine, and I love the images you are sharing as well. :)

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  7. Linda31 January 2015 at 05:06

    You are so talented, dear Ygraine, and I love the images you are sharing as well. :)

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 14:47

      My heart-felt thanks, Linda.
      It means so much to know you liked this! :)

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  8. Marco Luijken31 January 2015 at 09:06

    Hello Ygraine,
    NIce words with wonderful shots.
    It looks very cold...brr..!!

    Kind regards,
    Marco

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 14:49

      Yes...we're definitely in the grip of an intensely cold spell - but unfortunately without any beautiful snow :/
      Many thanks, Marco.:)

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  9. Out of Sight L31 January 2015 at 09:20

    oh...and WOW I felt the pain,,,,and then the sweet relief of warmth coming through, oh you are you so are the best dramatic writer, how i love what you write always my dear friend xoxoxo

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 14:52

      ...and you are more than kind, dear Lorraine...so much more than my poor attempts at self-expression really deserve!
      But I am SO grateful...thank you so much:)
      xoxoxo

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  10. NatureFootstep31 January 2015 at 14:10

    love that icy window. Looks like mine at -2 deg C :)

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 14:54

      Ha...thought I'd catch the ice before it thawed! That morning it was -9 deg C. Brrrr!! ;)
      Many thanks :)

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  11. Brian Miller31 January 2015 at 16:57

    you are the emissary...is that of new life? because that is the feel that i got...digging deep in the dark days to find that life which is already preparing for the coming spring....it is always coming.....

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 15:01

      Spot on, Brian!
      I was feeling so fed up with the endless cold...then I spotted these tiny green 'emissaries' of renewed life...and my spirits immediately lifted...
      Many thanks:)

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  12. Anthony Duce31 January 2015 at 23:14

    Wonderfully painful, make me love this time of year even more if only for the wonderful drama in this.. Thank you

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 15:04

      Thank you so much, Anthony...makes sharing my thoughts and feelings all the more worthwhile!:)

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  13. Anonymous1 February 2015 at 10:35

    That's a beautiful poem my friend, for I love its meaning, also I find your photos beautiful as well.

    Have a wonderful day and the days and nights ahead,

    Lon

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    1. Ygraine1 February 2015 at 15:05

      Oh you are so kind, dear friend...thank you so much!

      Wishing you a fabulous week ahead too...:)

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  14. Existe Sempre Um Lugar2 February 2015 at 17:43

    Boa tarde, texto perfeito construído só por quem sabe, as imagens são maravilhosas.
    AG

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    1. Ygraine3 February 2015 at 14:05

      Many thanks...I really appreciate that!

      Have a great day:)

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  15. A Cuban In London2 February 2015 at 21:45

    It's death and rebirth. Loved your poem because you took me places. It's somewhat bendy, your poem is. I couldn't read it like a straight line going from start to finish. Just before I thought it was going to end you introduced the green shoot. Marvellous. Thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Ygraine3 February 2015 at 14:09

      Funny you should find this "bendy"...as I wrote it, it felt disjointed.
      Whatever I did with it, it still felt awkward...as if it had a life of it's own...so in the end, I just let it be!
      Many thanks, CiL:)

      Have a great Tuesday.

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    2. A Cuban In London5 February 2015 at 13:35

      I also felt that it had a life of its own! :-)

      Greetings from London.

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    3. Ygraine5 February 2015 at 15:06

      So it wasn't just me...thought I was going mad!! lol

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  16. Lux G.4 February 2015 at 01:21

    Beautiful. Wow, you can really play with words. :)

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  17. Midnight scribbles4 February 2015 at 08:24

    it was absolutely spot on! feels wonderful to visit your blog after ages :) your poetry always has been beautifully dramatic!

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    1. Ygraine5 February 2015 at 15:07

      So wonderful to hear from you again, Midnight...and thank you so much! :)

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  18. Magic Love Crow4 February 2015 at 23:56

    Amazing! Truly Amazing! Hugs ;o)

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    1. Ygraine5 February 2015 at 15:09

      Oh thank you, Sweetie!
      Do hope all is OK with you...you are always in my thoughts...:)
      Big Hugs xxx

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  19. Existe Sempre Um Lugar6 February 2015 at 12:58

    Votos de uma bom fim de semana.
    AG

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    1. Ygraine7 February 2015 at 14:32

      Thank you!
      Wishing you a great weekend too...:)

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  20. Margie7 February 2015 at 00:29

    Loved these words ...
    "the tiny green shoot
    that spills the rock-hard soil
    to speak of

    life eternal

    and I loved that last photo ..

    Wonderful title ...

    Have a lovely weekend dear Ygraine

    Love & hugs

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    1. Ygraine7 February 2015 at 14:34

      Thank you so much, Margie! So happy you liked it...:)

      Have a fabulous weekend, dear friend!

      Big Hugs xxx

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