Ages inverse
by windchime (Member) - published: January 27, 2008
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A sound older
than seashell held to my ear
& it is the psalm of your soul,
lover,
the one calling me home
to when time was new,
the one holding me
inside its stir
its sleep
its dormancy.
A sound that mythifies ocean,
inspires the siren I once was,
a sound that birthed whisper
before air even heard song-
birds & skies hung low, foggy
with ancient forest sighs
riding bareback on wind.
A sound now made
by your heartbeat,
mornings.

------
Of all known institutions, I attend only two: church, in my heart, and school, in yours. Both are subject to demolition. - Lucie Adams, 2007
It is only for poetry to know how many stanzas fit into one caress. - Lucie Adams, 2008

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The following comments are for "Ages inverse"
by windchime

riding Time with Lucie
I see in the title, "Ages in verse," as well as many other potential shades, as written.

I like this as a contrast to johnjohndoe's recent "Never Really". It seems as if this poem could be a response to that. And both are so different, and needed poetry in different ways.

I like it when that happens.

This poem, which reminds me of your lit.org name, is a beautiful flight of insight into love, which is to say, also, the eternal. It is a little bittersweet, like a good old-time song. And I think of Rumi. What would Rumi have done with a Spanish guitar?

I'm glad I have you to show me. Thank you.

~ John

( Posted by: Flonigus [Member] On: January 28, 2008 )

It's not a contest, but...
I thought I'd better go back and look at some poetry by Rumi, after referring to him in the comment above. His works have the disadvantage of having to be translated for me, of course, so I hope no one takes too much offense if I say that I would prefer to read you, in the English.

I have found more depth, lushness, continuity of concept, and art in your work. Maybe we have made some progress with language in the last 800 years.

Rumi has volumes I've never read, to be sure, but I'd pick your book, first.

~ John

( Posted by: Flonigus [Member] On: January 28, 2008 )

inverse
you wrote recently that remembering what love is compares in no way to being reminded, anew...

but this, this is better yet, this is an unbroken circle, infinite, eternal, antediluvian even [can never resist the lure of that word]...

Lucie, thank you for the replete and replenishing aspects of this� and for the language, gorgeous as always. the best to you my friend.

( Posted by: AuldMiseryGuts [Member] On: January 28, 2008 )

Lucie's Ages inverse
Dear Lucie, couldn't help but say something about this. This is so beautiful, my favorite to date. A sound older than seashells held to my ear, that just bathed me with emotions that I felt a single tear in my eye (well, one of them two eyes).

( Posted by: peterpaulino [Member] On: January 28, 2008 )

Breathtaking, Lucie...
PeterPaulino took my favorite line "A sound older
than seashell held to my ear
& it is the psalm of your soul,
lover"

That is breathtaking. I wish I had written that for my husband. Beautiful! Thank for sharing this gorgeous art.

( Posted by: TheRealKarmaTseringLhamo [Member] On: January 28, 2008 )

Ages
This says to me that ....two people who have been together many years , when they look at each other see only the young
handsome/beautiful young person they fell in love with so long ago...Now that to me is LOVE. Lucie, you say it so well...Kacee

( Posted by: nitz kitty [Member] On: January 29, 2008 )

windchime's stir
Lucie,
I favour writers who pen a variety of ways and speak through unique characters/voices...Your 'offerings' from work enviroment are both universal, as well as deeply personal, showing empathy and grace in face of death..with originality.

Of love.. again universal/deeply personal...with your wondrous voice, you offer us a true gift..of love..

(Recall enjoying your stories from childhood memories, as well)..

Take care of you,
Robert William

( Posted by: Bobby7L [Member] On: January 29, 2008 )

Thanking 7 people
Chapter1, appreciate your stopping by to rate this.

John, omigod! But Rumi was a visionary, an enlightened being, I think. I often think of myself as a dimwit...If I ever put out a book of my collected love poetry, I will be happy to send you a signed copy. I am ever grateful to you for such lofty praise of my work!

Shannon, love like that (and those lucky enough to experience it) transcends time, indeed, and it is "ever"

Peter, Good to see you back here, my friend! Where have you been? I feel very honoured when a reader responds with emotion to my work. It means the poem is successful and I can feel proud.

Lena, my friend, I told you in another comment, you're very welcome to subjectify if you want to.

Kacee, timeless love is priceless love is also endless love, the best kind there is! Age is only a circumstance...

Bobby, gift offered is both "of" and "from" love. That this gift is in a condition good enough to be so well received by my readers, all the better! I suppose I can be pleased with this work...I was just thinking about perhaps posting another childhood memory. And yes, these are my three main categories (love, work, childhood) & it makes me happy that you don't get fed up...

Many many thanks to you all for your kindness, and your appreciation.

Lucie

( Posted by: windchime [Member] On: January 30, 2008 )

mythified
Is this more mermaid poetry before me?

Another sound older than time is silence. The title could also read Ageless in verse. But I like Ages in verse too.

I like mythifies oceans. Didn't catch it 'til the second read. Ah, but you are a true master of words Lucie.

Inspiring.

( Posted by: desvelado [Member] On: February 3, 2008 )

Francisco, once more
Thank you!

Oh yes, I remember now, you've got a penchant for mermaids...

I like to fantasize that I have something ancient in me, something of the spirit of a mermaid...

I know, I know, crazy. But the authorities don't know, so I'm safe...

Lucie

( Posted by: windchime [Member] On: February 4, 2008 )

POEWHIT
The end part is very beautiful

( Posted by: poewhit [Member] On: February 5, 2008 )

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