Familiar

Oct 1, 2013

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Familiar words
echo through the woods.
I’ve committed them to memory,
of places far and deep —
places traveled
in my sleep.

Familiar dream,
fluttering poplar leaves,
yellow and green in noonday sun —
beautiful face behind a tree,
flirting, smiling
back at me.

Familiar voice
(a giggle sometimes)
startles me from reverie —
a sweet, fragrant, lakeside breeze,
and mournful singing
from the trees.

Familiar path,
in darkness I tread —
lifetimes (maybe more),
holding love within my heart,
whispering your name —
you lead me back
home again.

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18 responses to “Familiar”

Elaine

October 4, 2013

Lovely poem Dennis! I am imagining a lovely stroll through the woods on a beautiful sunny day. Don’t get to do that often enough! :-)

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1. dcardiff
  
  October 10, 2013
  
  Hi Elaine, thanks for your kind words. In the woods is my favorite place to be. ~ Dennis
  
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missbenzedrine

October 3, 2013

Your descriptive poetry is amazing. It floors me how you get it just right–precise enough to paint an accurate picture, but not too descriptive, not enough to be a bore.:)

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1. dcardiff
  
  October 3, 2013
  
  Hi Isabella, Thanks for your encouragement and support. It is much appreciated. ~ Dennis
  
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I HAVE A VOICE

October 2, 2013

Magnificent word-painting! Faithfully Debbie

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1. dcardiff
  
  October 3, 2013
  
  Thanks, as always, for your kind words, Debbie. ~ Dennis
  
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oldspouse

October 2, 2013

Hello, Dennis,

The imagery in your poems is wonderful.

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1. dcardiff
  
  October 3, 2013
  
  Hi, Roger, thanks for your kind words about my poem. Since these words are coming from a magazine editor-in-chief and freelance writer I am honored. I have downloaded your book The Oklo Device and am hooked already. It is fascinating. I will send a review when I have finished reading. ~ Dennis
  
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  1. oldspouse
    
    October 3, 2013
    
    Thanks so much, Dennis. Let me know what you think of it. Keep writing.
    
    Best,
    Roger
    
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Jack Flacco

October 2, 2013

Nicely done. Love the pic.

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1. dcardiff
  
  October 3, 2013
  
  Thanks, as always, Jack. Dennnis
  
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toad (chris jensen)

October 1, 2013

Reblogged this on Keptmeprisoner.

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1. dcardiff
  
  October 1, 2013
  
  Thanks, Chris, for reblogging my post. It is much appreciated. ~ Dennis
  
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wunderwench

October 1, 2013

So beautiful, what lovely words to read as I sip my morning coffee. Thank you for sharing them.

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1. dcardiff
  
  October 1, 2013
  
  Thank you so much. It was my pleasure to share. ~ Dennis
  
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Skye @ TheSanctuaryofMyHeart

October 1, 2013

Lovely, Dennis.

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1. dcardiff
  
  October 1, 2013
  
  Thanks Skye. I love your poem “Between the Pages”. ~ Dennis
  
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  1. Skye @ TheSanctuaryofMyHeart
    
    October 1, 2013
    
    Thank you, Dennis!! I am so glad.
    
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