A Rose is Still A Rose
This is dedicated to a friend who does not think he is a poet.. and yet.. this written piece for me proves otherwise…
He is brilliant.
For YOU.
A Rose is Still A Rose belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, ABSTRACT DIGITAL ART AND WRITING, Art in Math, Core [C.O.R.E], Deep Within, Feminine Intent (LIMIT TWO IMAGES PER DAY), in-between, Light In The Darkness, Nirvana (Only 1 photographic art and 1 written work will be accepted per day ), The Art of Intrigue 2/24, The Healing Journey, THE SISTERHOOD and Up & Coming WritersHe told me,
Babyji.. I am no poet.
Then I went through his life:
Uncovering bits and pieces of his joy,
Written for others but like any good writer
For him first.
He loved to see the eloquence of his observing eye
The meter of his beating heart
Translating like ink to paper on those old
Running presses
The smell intoxicating as
The vision too, where
Essence of infused ink
Flies off the pages for all to see
How indeed he celebrates another.
Words become his signal that you are
By him, ‘seen’ and that your work is
Worthy of more than a sigh.
You are immortalized
You are delivered to life as
Praxilla of Sicyon
Who saw cucumbers and solar winds
Equal and glorious all at once
Setting: His sanctuary,
He takes a long
Breath and stares at your work
He almost holds it in like he is
Diving in
Deep as possible
Yet straight away so as not to disrupt
Your truth
He then hums inside and the rhythm of his
Passion takes his eyes and his heart
To the pulse of what lay before him,
You.
And then he begins to write…
_“First thing I see and feel
Subtle nuance orange and blue hues..
Stunning!
But then,
Your strong diagonals!
Oh they carry us with amazing strokes and patterns
Revealing depth created from your perfectly balanced
Oblique lighting.
But the killer?
Where others may have been satisfied with only this miracle…
This unique composition,
Delves into the black negative space
Like falling off a cliff into infinity!
And then to place a subject piece so precisely that it appears random?..
That is an art in and of itself_.”
My heart was racing and my palms sweat
With anticipation
Wanting him to show me more of his elusive state of
Awareness
His heightened sense of knowing.
I knew right then I was in love with a poet.
Linaji 2009
Scott d'Almeida
o lovely words ;excellent.
linaji replied
You are a wonder Scott.. thank you so very much..xox
dpennyor
MY GOSH!!!! I so wish I could write like you!!! such a fantastic talent!!!!
linaji replied
Dennis.. I so appreciate your kindness.. thanks so much
H M Bascom
Beautifully written!
linaji replied
Thank you So much Helen!
richardseah
And you are in love with poetry… And you have become a poet too :-)
linaji replied
yes Me and this kind of writing soothed me all my life!
Marion Cullen
And right there you see, just why I leave the writing to you lovely Lina. The timbre of your voice is like that of angels singing. :-)
linaji replied
Ohhh.. Marion.. that is so very kind.. thank you very much!
dawndavies
fabulous written piece linaji, well done,dawnxx
linaji replied
You are simply a love and a half Dawnie.. bless you for all your heART!
mrscarlotta
WWow gorgeous, this is devine love, xxxxxxxxxxxx
linaji replied
Big Smiles.. thanks so much CArlotta!!! xoxo
ufosIsee
Classic one to treasure softy…
linaji replied
Oh Brett.. you really are a mind reader.. I am so happy with this one.. is if from all of my heart.. xoxo
nkbellani
beautiful. who’s the lucky one…+
linaji replied
All who think they are not poets.. but are.. hummmm sound familuar? xoxo
Colleen Milburn
Oh, yes – I’d fall in love, too!! Gorgeous, gorgeous work, linaji :)))
linaji replied
tee hee.. I am so happy you enjoyed this.. honored Colleen.. thank you.
eon .
Beautiful ’ – )) I found YOU A ROSE
linaji replied
Man my friend.. this is a gorgeous video.. you are too.. thank you and I do hope your new work is pleasing.. xox
billyboy
Yes, a rose is still a rose… but there are as many versions as there are pairs of eyes in the world.
And you realize this, and that`s why your poetry reaches the hearts of so many.
Now as for your subject… Jeeze, I thought i wrote a good comment now and again… but THIS guy…
It`s like he`s a poet and he don`t know it!
:-x
linaji replied
Well I heard from him and he is sooo expanding.. He is really a wonder in and of himself but the nice thing is I think I am a mirror to him and he to me. He is beginning to embrace all of what he has given out to other and has started to acknowledge his various and expansive talents. He has helped me in wanting to lean more of the tech side and in turn has told me he is embracing more of his abstract Joy. What a lovely life we have when we become Co…Creators in each others lives and find reasons for appreciation in our surroundings, seemingly enhanced by the knowing of another.
Thank you always for your intelligent comments and your obvious love of Art.
RubyMae
wow!!! Lucky guy !!!
:)
Reading poem this brilliant always makes me wish I can write poetry.
Thank God for people who can command words like this and use this power well :)
Sigh…
linaji replied
RubyMae.. it all starts in your heart..and your huge heart has a poem in it that will lead you to the next one.. I am here and will be glad to support you on your journey.. thank you so much dear friend.
devotee1
Brilliant writing, Lina!!!
linaji replied
Your a love and a half!! thanks so much Joe!
Astoreth
Oh Lina….I am so in love with your words that come from deep inside a beautiful soul….if i could give you a rose right now, I would. I think it would be a lilac rose…. just opening and covered in big drops of morning dew…fresh and breezy and different, like you!! xx
linaji replied
I love to follow you, be beside you, hold hands with you here at RB.. I would love this in real life too. and I see this lovely rose dear One..You are a big part of my heART! thank you so very much.xoxo
TeriLee
You are amazing…this is so filled with inspiration and absolute freedom of thought….a true pleasure to read!!!!! Good morning my sweet Linaji!!! Hope you are doing well…all is satus quo here….SSDD :)xo
linaji replied
GOOD MORNING.. NOW AFTERNOON.. YOU CAUGHT ME IN LAUNDRY!! tee hee.. and I am hugging you and loving you and appreciating you.!! xooxo thanks so much.. All is well!!
lucin
“That is art in and of itself. ” That speaks so beautifully to you the poet and he the critique. You both SEE and UNDERSTAND and….......deliver.
linaji replied
hummm I am just gonna say… don’t we? xoxo just cause I adore you and him!
Keith Reesor
Your writing gets my blood pumping Linaji!!
You put such descriptive emotion into your work, to read it, you can’t help but be moved by it!! :)
linaji replied
Ohhh Keith.. what a wonderous remark!! you are part of my Soul family here.. and I value value your presence. thanks for making my day today!!
helene ruiz
very nice lina! wow~!!
linaji replied
I wish I could put this in your group.. I keep forgetting to go out again and then come back in.. I am really not trying to avoid.. I love it.. any chance you can lift a bit on writing? xoxoxo
RosaCobos
You do…. see him…
you did see… him….
you still see him…
How much of your vision is engulfing his?
How much of your magic touches his profound understanding?
They say…..
no one can feel what is not inside yet.
So for being in love with a poet…
one should be a poet oneself.
Rosa (palatable….! tasty….! nurturing!)
linaji replied
Rosa.. I simply love you.. You got the soul of what is going on here.. bless you and kisses with a good ole’ Rosa Hug!
kjgordon
kj…......................... :}}
linaji replied
tee hee..
bearpaw
so beautifully written… rich & full of love… you are a wonderful being Linaji…. love and hugs to you xox
linaji replied
oHH pAW… THANK Y0U!! I did not see this wonerful comment till today.. I am so full of joy and now seeing you makes my day complete. You have such a presence in my world, in my heart. I see you and know my journey is quantifiable as to know that all is well.. because you are still here and you spirit is strong.. Hugs back!! xox
Larasolnishko
Lina I do understand how you feel, i met last summer guy who was writing like that…..listen
I AM LOVE by Seth
I am love…
I can creep up on you slowly or hit you like a truck
I can make you feel better or worse then anything in the world
I can bring you more happiness then you have ever known
or i can fill you life with unimaginable pain
I am love…
I can be as tender as a kiss or sensual as a steamy affair
I am what you see when you look into you lovers eyes
I am with you every day of your life
from the moment you were first held by your mother
to your first kiss and first crush
to when you know you have found the person you want to spend forever with.
to the day you have children of your own.
I am with you all your life and i never go away, even after you die.
I can make you feel so happy and lucky that you cry
I am close friends with other words such as
Truly, madly, deeply, forever and always
The phrase “I love you” made me famous
I can taste like bitter tears or sweet as strawberries and cream
I smell like roses and newborn babies, i sound like childrens laughter
I look like rainbows and twinkling stars
I am as soft as kittens fur, quietly purring and sleeping under your chin
I transform the ugly and ordinary into perfect beauty
I am love..
I grow stronger with every touch of a hand, every warm embrace,
every kiss, every smile, every hug, every kind word.
I make you complete, i fill the empty places inside your heart
I make life worth living, for without me there is only darkness.
I am the light that people shine on you when they care for you
I burn brightly and strong, lit by the fires of the heart
Sometimes i am hard to see, and sometimes i am right before your eyes
I make reality and contentment out of hopes and dreams
I am love… and once i come into your life i cannot ever go away
and although i sometimes get lost, i always leave a candle lit
inside people hearts who have once known me, so i can find my way back.
and just when you think you will never find me again,
I show up, with somebody else for you
I am the cure for loneliness, despair, sadness and depression
I am the glue that mends broken hearts
I am the stuff fond memories are made of
I am the fruit of days long gone by
I am love and once i come into your life, i change you, forever.
things are never the same, and i can never be forgotten.
drewjthomas
this one, more,
-drewj…