by William Dotani
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October 27, 2006

Dew Swept Step

October 31, 2008 04:07 PM EDT (Updated: November 03, 2008 10:42 AM EST)
views: 101 | rating: 10/10 (17 votes) | comments: 42
The octane of an airplane
I admit I do not know
Improbabilities, head scratching
Wondering in a library, informational loan
Called life, by Mother Earth's warm soul

Crayons of stories and the wayward itch
Creations of inventories with two way twitch
Bounding along edges of restrictive locked doors
At a table for two, three, perhaps fourth
Stability is walking in and out the door

So Karma is clear, presently resting
In catalogues fading, minding the store
Interposed, as if the sun, would be late
As fallen leaf, harbors visions restored
Airborne, fate complying, as winds agree
Such are moments to hear the angels sing

Presage the bottom lines with the tally
Of home made bread, jam and jelly
It's all so succulent to be savored
A pain, an ache, breath has favored
Another sunrise, touches dew swept step
So lightly to tingle, this day's onset
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Comments: 42

Lisa Frost Oct 31, 2008, 4:10pm EDT
It's all so succulent to be savored
A pain, an ache, breath has favored


Wow. I love it.
Marge H. Oct 31, 2008, 5:24pm EDT
This is another one of those days when I just have to come back to read it again another time because I don't have enough time to savor your poem.
May you hear the angels sing, Bill, as you stand on the dew swept step eating your home made bread, jam and jelly.
JOHN BECK Oct 31, 2008, 8:20pm EDT
William, life doesn't need to be analyzed to be savored, right?
I like the flow as well as the sentiment.
Deloris Wright Oct 31, 2008, 9:01pm EDT
This is a down homw country boy just enjoying mother earth and all we can bake or make from her.Great poem William Tkank you.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 31, 2008, 9:07pm EDT
I inhaled this and enjoyed the essence.
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Dena Straughn Oct 31, 2008, 9:17pm EDT
I feel like sometimes you let us into the precise wanderings of your thoughts when you let them come as they please, and YOU are very intriguing.
Kimberly Ripley Oct 31, 2008, 9:57pm EDT
Brilliant! Enough said.
Donald M. Oct 31, 2008, 10:15pm EDT
Very nice.
Barbara B. Oct 31, 2008, 10:21pm EDT
Simply mahvelous dahling !!!
Barbara B. Oct 31, 2008, 10:22pm EDT
I want to thank you for commenting on my series
I really appreciate your support William.
Kushal Poddar Nov 1, 2008, 1:31am EDT
On loan called life! Wonderful.new: Flight of the phoenix part -2*:
Elsie Duggan Nov 1, 2008, 2:07am EDT
Another sentimental lovely poem from your masterful pen William, each gets better, I think you are reaching the mellowing age, which is a wonderful place to be, you can step back and see how beautiful things are, and smell scents you have never smelled before, because you have made time to do that, Wonderful writing as always.
Elsie Duggan Nov 1, 2008, 4:23am EDT
goodnight William, love you, Elsie, thanks for many comments, made my birthday special.
William Dotani Nov 1, 2008, 4:33am EDT
John, you clearly see. Thank you.
Thanks to everyone and especially the birthday girls Elsie and Wilma.
Jennifer aka Jenn B. Nov 1, 2008, 10:24am EDT
savoring life and recognizing the moment...
Elaine B. Nov 1, 2008, 12:21pm EDT
I think I can see this as in the library first at a table for two. Then moved to a table for three, and four. Seems like too many people walking in, and out while trying to read some catalogues. About concentrating at the library while too much traffic.
William Dotani Nov 1, 2008, 4:45pm EDT
Elaine, Library is a metaphor for all the sources of information we are exposed to in our life.
Marianne M. Nov 1, 2008, 4:59pm EDT
Enjoyed this one , Bill! Loved "crayons of stories."
Svetlana Goryacheva Nov 1, 2008, 5:48pm EDT
Pure delight to read! :-)

Blessings and best wishes, now and always - S.
Marge H. Nov 1, 2008, 6:22pm EDT
Came back to read it again.

So another precious day begins. Cherish it.
Donald M. Nov 1, 2008, 8:43pm EDT
Another sun is setting in our lives, tomorrow we wake at a different time in life. How will we handle it all , better than we did today, we will plan.
Donald M. Nov 1, 2008, 8:43pm EDT
Thanks for the nice comments you made on my drabble.
Another favorite, please write something I don't like :)
Brings to mind the essence of life, once we stop, slow down and just inhale it all...

Marilyn

PS: Dandelion Free? Really? WHY?
Elsie Duggan Nov 2, 2008, 1:15am EST
Goodnight William , well my computer just says I have an hour more to play in, so might mess around, will my body know about the time change, lol, we will see, I always like this getting an hour back, better than when we lose it in the spring, I might have some time to get around a bit, love the poem still, beautiful.
Toni V. Nov 2, 2008, 1:18am EST
Whew, I'm so glad I read this. With four dogs, "Dew Swept Step" takes on a whole different meaning.
Digital Diva S. Nov 2, 2008, 2:17pm EST
Brilliant and fun
Deb J. Nov 2, 2008, 4:14pm EST
Very beautiful William!! So we are supposed to have a tough winter huh?? Why, oh why???? Well...just so I don't lose my electricity!!! It's a phobia of mine....really!!!
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Hope you are doing okay my friend!
Debra C. Nov 2, 2008, 4:52pm EST
Ah ... and these words join the sunrise to welcome my day.
Barbary Chaapel Nov 2, 2008, 5:17pm EST
"Crayons of stories" What a lovely picture this creates for me, William.

And the bread and jelly as well!
Kay M. Nov 2, 2008, 7:20pm EST
This is how I feel on mornings when I take my coffee outside and the sun comes up behind my yellow maple and streams down through a gap in the top branches. Heavenly light.
Elsie Duggan Nov 3, 2008, 2:57am EST
Goodnight William, think my body clock just caught up with me, hope all is well with you, take care, love, Elsie
Marie J. R. Nov 3, 2008, 2:36pm EST
This is so cool dear William,,, and I agree with Lisa,,,

Bless you and yours my dear,,,
Gaby M. Nov 3, 2008, 5:03pm EST
Lovely Poem thank you
Sheila Deeth Nov 3, 2008, 8:47pm EST
Loved this. Doesn't need to be perfect. Doesn't need to be analysed. Wake up each morning and life is there ready, light and lovely.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Nov 4, 2008, 2:26pm EST
Great poem, William.
Barbara B. Nov 4, 2008, 2:37pm EST
Just stopping by to say hello William, how you doing??
Kimber L. Nov 6, 2008, 1:38pm EST
Well written!
Wilma M. Nov 13, 2008, 11:26pm EST
Love this one. Libraries are wonderful places; I've always enjoyed spending time there.

Libraries can be symbolic of many places that we go to learn.
Wilma M. Nov 13, 2008, 11:27pm EST
Thanks for all of your birthday greetings and good wishes. I appreciate your friendship.
Kelly M. Nov 16, 2008, 3:17pm EST
thanks for posting to one for me one for you!
Michelle W. Dec 1, 2008, 10:57am EST
Another wonderful read!!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !

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