Today

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    I begin my second one hundred poems on OP with a change of pace from my last few poems...or so it would seem to me.

    Today


    Today I will fly on high

    on an eagle’s wing in the endless sky

    Today I will dance among raindrops

    and taste the sweetness of the wind

    Today I will burrow beneath the petals of a rose

    and inhale the perfume that lies within.

    Today I shall count snowflakes in a winter storm

    and gather sweet nectar with honey bees  

    Today I will ride on the sun's golden rays

    and nap atop the branches of the giant sequoia

    Today I shall walk the ocean depths

    and join in the chorus of the whale’s mournful song

    Today I will become one with the breath of my love

    and journey to the depths of her being        

    Today I will seek out our maker and ask the question, why?

    and plead for sanity in a world gone mad.

    All of this I will do this day as tomorrow may be too late  

    Life is there for only an instant

     too short to be left in the hands of fate.

     

    ©Copyright Charlie Gragg November 1, 2010

     

     

               

     

     

               

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    countrypoet commented on Today

    01-14-2011

    Hampton, This is a very beautiful and uplifting poem,which I am saving to favorites so that I can read it again and again.Love and light. Terry
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    Hampton

    01/15/2011

    How nice of you to stop by and comment. My thanks go out to you.

    Madelynn commented on Today

    11-09-2010

    John read this to me while I was feeling sick- with my eyes closed.. and my friend how this took me away to travel with the breeze over the fields of emerald and gold- this is just beautiful, and brings a kiss to the mind, to dream. -Maddi
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    Hampton

    11/09/2010

    I hope you are feeling better. We worry about you. Thank you for your kind comments.

    jademelissa74 commented on Today

    11-09-2010

    Inspiration at its best! What a sweet and gentle song Charlie. A true redemption to the fallen in spirit. Your ability to convey genuine and spirited messages always amazes me. It has been a while since I visited OP and to finally arrive to a message such as this one, makes me realize that an effort from my part to try harder to be amongst true poets is more that necessary :)) The poem was simply well conveyed, the imagery was vivid and the flow was liquid-like! Great write!
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    Hampton

    11/09/2010

    That's very sweet of you and we miss you when you're away.

    RareNecessity commented on Today

    11-04-2010

    My dearest Hampton, this is the song of the soul The rhythm and flow of this poem is strong and tender, compassionate and joyful..you have created a delightful prayer for celebrating the gift of each new day. Thank you for sharing your peace and gratitude for life. Beautifully and masterfully done...Peace and tenderness, ~rn~
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    Hampton

    11/05/2010

    My thanks to you for the thoughtful comments.

    WordSlinger commented on Today

    11-04-2010

    Today, I have finally got here to read your Poem Today- love for I shall drink lifes nectar until I or it runs dry, great morning poem Hampton, much to apreciate, :) ty WS
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    Hampton

    11/04/2010

    You are always welcome John no matter when your visit. Thanks.

    Poetry is not the expression of personality but an escape from personality.

    T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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