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Candlewitch

Jul 21, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Idle Blue

in that place

of seclusion

where the air

becomes thin and tight

I have grown pale

in the waiting

I have dreamt you

I have taken you

deeply in

penetrating my lungs

spackling my spirit

with all the textures

of your soul

you kindle my senses

with utter anticipation

and still

with all the silence

of my reaching

I am pale in the wanting

— Candlewitch, Jul 21, 2008

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Region, Country: Northwestern Wisconsin USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Carlos Castaneda, Jim Morrison, the whole of Neopoet and many more., Candlewitch

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17 years 10 months ago

Whoopie!

Now that's a good one! Refreshing and like a cool breath of fresh air! I gotta give a 5 on this one. Marvelous! Rett: "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." Winston Churchill

17 years 10 months ago

Rett

Thank you for the five star reception! Always, Cat

17 years 10 months ago

Now that is

real wanting... excellent write Cat.. spackling my spirit with all the textures of your soul.. loved that line... Richard

17 years 10 months ago

Richard

I am rather fond of that line also! Thanks so much. Always, Cat

P

poewriter58

17 years 10 months ago

Cat

This is beautiful , I can feel the emptiness and wanting very nicely descriptive love that title Chrystalie

17 years 10 months ago

:)

Thank you! Always, Cat

C

17 years 10 months ago

Undeniable Art

Poignant,and striking, Calliope, Where power corrupts,poetry cleanses.

17 years 10 months ago

Lacy

Thank you so much for the praise. Always, Cat

17 years 10 months ago

There is no end to wanting

or dreaming Cat. This really strikes a chord. Always Keith

17 years 10 months ago

Dear Keith

I feel honored that you still read my work! I hope that someday soon you will share a poem with us here at neopoet. Sorry about the rearview reflection, but I don't have a recent picture. My nose is no longer the shape of a baked potato, so I will try to replace my photo soon. Always, Cat

17 years 10 months ago

There is always

a poem that has yet to be written and shared Cat but sometimes experience is just too much to be expressed in words and just is inexpressible. But since you asked here is a small cameo piece for you to hopefully enjoy. Always Keith Absent love. In the absence of your words my thoughts fly aimlessly and cannot find their rest. Afraid to touch your earth, they circle in your sky, air breathed through memory, time slowly rushing by.

17 years 10 months ago

Keith

Your poem is breathtaking, I will be waiting for you to finish it. Thank you so much for sharing with me! Wishing you a gentle journey... Always, Cat

B

17 years 10 months ago

spackling my spirit ...

just has to be the mostest favorablest line I've witnessed yet on this wonderful site. Brought to my grizzled face a grin so broad/so wide, I couldn't've thought it possible. Thanx, Chuck

17 years 10 months ago

and you

just bring to my heart the greatest warmth of any reader I have ever come accross! Chuck, you are a love! Always, Cat

17 years 10 months ago

Cat

"spackling my spirit with all the textures of your soul." - Nice!! Truly good work here, Cat! Love the new piccy! B-b-b-Bennie! ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "The toilets at a local police station have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on..." - Ronnie Barker

17 years 10 months ago

Thanks Jess!

I'll keep trying to get a better pic with Benny. One where you can better see his beautiful face. Always, Cat

17 years 10 months ago

yay spotlight!!

~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "The toilets at a local police station have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on..." - Ronnie Barker

17 years 10 months ago

Thanks

:) always, cat

17 years 10 months ago

I know a guy who makes purses

out of exotic stuff like ostrige, sea lion and crystal. He made a pouch for me out of deer skin that he worked with his own hands. I know a girl who makes cool key chains too. What to do? Great writing Cat ! You may be alone but being lonely is a lie ;) Mark

17 years 10 months ago

Mark

You are a lucky guy to be so valued and appreciated by your friends. I am sure you deserve to be as you are a great guy. Thanks for reading. Always, Cat

O

orgami

17 years 10 months ago

reciever

marvelously amazing beautiful poem the words that stretch across beautiful fathoms

17 years 10 months ago

Thank you

:) Orgami, your kind words make me buoyant! Always, Cat

P

poewriter58

17 years 10 months ago

Cat

Congrats on making spotlight Chrys

17 years 10 months ago

Thank you

For helping to put this poem in the spotlight! :) Always, Cat

R

17 years 10 months ago

Hi Cat

Sorry for not seeing this great poem earlier, Chrys has said that this has made spotlight, I'm unable to tell, page not working, But very well done, Beautifully portrayed....5/5 from, wish you well, take care, Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~

17 years 10 months ago

Peter

Thank you for your gift of five stars, and for reading. Always, Cat

17 years 7 months ago

idle blue

Hi cat I just love the lines, You kindle my senses with utter anticipation that what my love does. pure magic cat maggie

16 years 8 months ago

Dear Cat:

Every single word of this poem is perfect, I wouldn't even dare to change it in any way. You are becoming a master of the freeform- verse. The fluidity, the choice of words, the lyricism, everything falls into place. Great work! Sincerely, Hugo

16 years 8 months ago

Dear Hugo

Thank you. I am afraid that free form is my best style, although I will try others once in a while. Thank you again for your lovely comments. Always, Cat

Z

16 years 8 months ago

IDLE BLUE

enda, patrick collins. "spackling my spirit " as good as ever cat very well protrayed feelings well deserved responce to you from all

16 years 8 months ago

:)

I'm so glad you liked that line, as it is one of my favorites! Thank you dear friend. Always, Cat