still
she turns to see him
in her room
asleep upon white ginger sweet
now as then it is too much
this fire God burns Nostalgia Street .
does he see her
only then
before the sunlight changed her skin
her bashful feet adorned complete
with veins of musks bewilderment
upon the ghostly night off-beat .
still
the forever in his mind returns
to her of him , to him of her
too much , too much remembered love excrete
nowhere to go , there is too much love
there is too much world round her hands petite .
does he see her
only then
before her hair wove tangles grey
of careless curl laid indiscreet
across her tired outstretched arm
where blue and sand still long to meet .
still
the larvae swarm beneath
the bleeding bottom of her lungs
she’s terrified the booming beat
will choke and lift her from the ground
to hide the sea in vaporous heat .
still
still I talk to you
even though you’re far from me
screaming nights harsh retreat
you on Orcas , the island of whales
me beneath volcanos loud deceit .
note : photos from personal album of my previous journey
Very nostalgic verse here Meg.. Feeling like you are so missing someone or some place…Beautiful photo’s and sad song…
Love and Hugs always your way ❤ .
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Dear sue …you understand ….thankyou for this ….love , megxxx
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Beautiful sounds and words from the Pacific Northwest!
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Thank you Dale , love , megxxx
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Wonderful pictures Meg.! Wonderful Sunset, sky, colors.! Great shots.! 🍁
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Thank you so much Francisco , I appreciate your creative eye ( your photos are always magnificent) love , megxxx
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You’re welcome Meg.! Thanks again for your kind comnent .! Love, Francisco 🍁
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You nebver know what you have until it’s gone. A touching poem, Meg, which makes one want to turn back the clock and appreciate all that has been.
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I’ve been rather out of touch Chris …past memories entered my heart …to appreciate that like you say , is their gift …seriously thankyou for your insightful response ….love , megxxx
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Always a pleasure to read your writing, Meg.
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Powerful and beautiful. I love the sounds of the poem. The meanings are timeless …
Love you!
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Thank you my dear daughter on your island where this poem evolved …
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This felt potent with deeply heartfelt emotions, Meg, beautifully expressed – each stanza containing a unique signature, all woven together. Much love.
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Janet , my constant heart companion ….thank you deeply…love and hugs , megxxx
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Meg
The pictures are great and your words are top rate..but then i i expect nothing less from a talent such as yours.
Big hugs
john
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John , my friend ….I am humbled , seriously and your kind words make me want to be better …love , megxxx
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Bittersweet nostalgia. Welcome back, lovely Meg, from another journey that will never leave you. 💙Julie
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You are so soulful Julie and your presence here and your understanding brings both joy and comfort to this life of so often feeling ” weird ” …love from my heart back in Michigan , megxxx
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Nostalgia tugging at heart strings, Meg, in the stillness only you can create…special hugs your way…xx.
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Raj , my dear friend …thank you so much , love , megxxx
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meg – I have no words for powerful energetic post…I am humbled…
Just beautiful and amazing words – please follow and like my new piano page, I appreciate it https://mihranpiano.wordpress.com
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Thank you so much Mino ! Of course I will follow your new piano page , you are a beautiful musician ( and person ) …love , megxxx
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Thanks so much for following http://fonzandcancer.wordpress.com I really do appreciate it – Fonz
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You are so welcome Fonz …I look forward to reading more of your journey for sure , love , megxxx
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Thanks Meg xx
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I really liked this your poetry and photos are wonderful. I have the impression, I may be wrong (I’m not native English-speaking) that poetry has some nostalgic elements and sense of loss. Am I right? It touches me a lot. And it’s written by you so sweetly. Congratulations for the post Meg. Bst.
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Yes , dear sweet Tania , you are correct ….thank you for being here and letting me know that my words touched you …you are beautiful …love, megxxx
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Absolutely wonderful Meg. 😎
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Thank you so much A J ….seriously !
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This rings with the deceit of distance, that haunting sensation of revisiting what has been, though it is no longer. Beautiful as always, Meg. I loved the photos that carry the soft golden light of dawn or dusk, and the bleaching of the driftwood– the wood that is gone but has never left, that has faded completely but is still so close…
Peace
Michael
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Dear Michael …I so much appreciate your thoughts always expressed with such poetic expression …” the bleaching of the driftwood” that has faded but is still so close …. You , Michael of unfathonable soul .
with gratefulness and always love , megxxx
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Beautiful and moving, sad but lovely~
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Dear one , thank you for being here with your glowing kindness and empathy … love , megxxx
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This poem pulled me like the tide. The song was a perfect accompaniment. Loved it!
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I’m pleased in the way you enjoyed it all …thank you for responding in such a beautiful way …love , megxxx
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Thank you for this, Meg ❤
I needed it. The song, the poem, the emotion, that I feel.
❤ aloha, Ka
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You are so welcome Ka ! Blessings of love to you …megxxx
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Tender is the memory…the distant longing of remembered times. Oh, Mag…your words created a space within me that went back in time…not with sadness…but with happiness for all that has been. Your photos are stunning…and your energy always inspires me!! ♡♡♡
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Lorrie , my sweet friend , I too am grateful for the beauty and sadness of each of our paths that began so very long ago . Funny how you misspelled my name as when I saw it typed Mag I thought I would like to change my name once more to magdelina … So see how you inspire me too ! Hugs and always love
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I LOVE when that happens!! 😉 and in love Magdelina!! ♡
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**MEG** typo 😉
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Love the line “you on Orcas , the island of whales” very ethereal.
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Thank you for finding me from under the dancing palm trees ! ( I will tango over to your site soon ) love and blessings , megxxx
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Powerful and somehow, it hits home!
Kallia
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I’m so thankful it touched you beautiful Kallia ….love and hugs , megxxx
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❤
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Jack ?
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Yes
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Stunning as always wow i love this
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Chrissy dear … Your words matter to me as I admire your poetry deeply …love , megxxx
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This post took me to places full of longing. Lovely!
-Dajena 🙂
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