A Spinning Break Away

Comments: 41

Pelagius Hereticus Nov 6, 2009, 10:40pm EST

"Very Nice," he said while adjusting the thermostat a little warmer.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 6, 2009, 10:46pm EST

Oh, Captain. Twas in the exertion.

So good to see you.

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Kushal Poddar Nov 6, 2009, 11:20pm EST

The landscape comes alive and with a tongue to speak a language we, the lesser beings understand.
The moment, the frolic, the fun of being alive. Amazing my supirior friend.

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 6, 2009, 11:51pm EST

Funny, from indoors it only looked wet. Once you're out swimming through it, the blood rushes with the outdoors and yes...the landscape hisses, just the right tone.

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Brenda Clews Nov 6, 2009, 11:33pm EST

This is a breathless almost onomatopoeic poem in that I felt not just the sensations of climbing in snow, but the cold on hairline, the view spindly legs of sheep, and as I read I thought you were writing from an animal's vantage, even looking at the raven, ebony bone against bruised sky, almost until the last line, with your dog not knowing if it is the laughter of the forest or you. Breathless because all of a piece, in the flow. An ecstatic poem. Beautiful.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 6, 2009, 11:53pm EST

Most generous dancing lady. Thank you.

Granny Janny H. Nov 7, 2009, 2:25am EST

ecstatic is the word...Thank you Brenda
appreciation for a cool drink of Alaska
after a disturbing dry night in the theater
I'd love to warm up by the stove with you
And yours and sip up some green eyed tea
This is the next best thing...such vibrant words
To last a lifetime

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 7, 2009, 2:52pm EST

My Granny Janny,
We'd be intimate neighbor gals if it weren't for the entire Pacific North West smack between us. I'm very glad you liked the meander. Happy you could join me.

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Guy W. Nov 7, 2009, 12:35am EST

Very sensual, I could smell the forest and feel the air and see the breath.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 7, 2009, 1:18am EST

It was a fine romp. After several months of indoor time with elder care, being free to roam is divine. Thank you Guy.

Guy W. Nov 7, 2009, 2:43am EST

I'll bet. Being free to roam is an important component of life. A deal-breaker for me.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 7, 2009, 2:56pm EST

I've faced my two deepest fears this year, one which was being housebound. I've survived. Now, to be out and free again.

Guy W. Nov 7, 2009, 5:11pm EST

What a gift. Just in time for winter.

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Granny Janny H. Nov 7, 2009, 2:48am EST

Featured on Poet's Weekly Muse.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 7, 2009, 2:56pm EST

Jan, thank you very much.

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JOHN BECK Nov 7, 2009, 5:43am EST

I often consider such experiences to be indescribable, but you've proven that it can indeed be conveyed in words.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 7, 2009, 3:02pm EST

John, I live so much of my existence through my body, in the body of the planet (well, this wee thumbnail of it), that it's these highs that I get while in motion, engaged with my surroundings that I love sharing.

It's dervish delight.

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elizabeth e. Nov 7, 2009, 6:01am EST

I agree with John Beck. The other day I along with Nick, my friend from college, were "catching up" on our lives as we walked through Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Mass. Our quest was to find some of the "notables" that reside there.....instead it became a jaunt through fallen leaves on a crisp, fall day....and yes, Nick and I felt quite alive as we took each path up hill and dale.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 7, 2009, 3:11pm EST

e.e.
You've become quite a mentor for me, (as have others here at Gather). I've watched your progress, shifting beyond a career that you so deeply loved, towards the next chapter in your life. Continuing to unfold is especially a blessing if we are able to stay well; something you value and celebrate.

We're 'boids of a feta' and fortunate that way. I love picturing you playing in the leaves with your friend up hill and dale.

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Ann M. (Site Scryer) Nov 7, 2009, 10:04am EST

This takes me back to my New England childhood, when I was eager to become one with the snow.

Now featured at Gather's Best.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 7, 2009, 3:26pm EST

I hatched out in the early 50's in Oregon. We must have experienced a mini-ice age as each winter offered enough snow for sledding.

Older brother-god had a beautiful Felxible-Flyer that we would double stack, he on the bottom steering, me hanging on for dear life, gritting my teeth and squeeling at the appropriate moments. Splendor.
Then, if I was going to hang with the older guys, of course, I towed it back up the hill. It worked for me at age six.

Ann, when we moved to central Valley Calif, I remained eager to become one with the snow. And what of you and winter these days?

Ann M. (Site Scryer) Nov 7, 2009, 3:43pm EST

New England winters have degenerated into miserable slushy affairs. Sometimes there's not much snow.

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Rick McGirr Nov 7, 2009, 2:16pm EST

You convey in a few potent words the sensations and emotions of the scene. And your perspective is one of joyful and intimate love of earth.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 7, 2009, 3:31pm EST

Mr. McGirr, it's my deepest and oldest love affair. Intimate in ways that one might feel with a consumate match in a mate. And I love sharing.

Thank you for reading and stopping by.

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Stirling D. Nov 8, 2009, 12:17am EST

I love this. It just made me high reading it, ending with my breath all a'twirl. This is sheer poetry, Adrian.

Karen E. Nov 8, 2009, 3:19pm EST

I am with Stirling...it is elevating and breathtaking.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 8, 2009, 6:49pm EST

You are, Stirling and Karen, both artistically gifted in ways I aspire towards.

I'm glad to have given you some fun.

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Jared G. Nov 8, 2009, 5:52pm EST

Terrific!

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 8, 2009, 6:50pm EST

Jared, glad you enjoyed and hello.

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Jennifer Lee Nov 8, 2009, 10:35pm EST

I especially love the ending. Great write, as always, Ade.

Adrian Eve Revenaugh Nov 9, 2009, 2:07pm EST

Lady Jenn,
I'm working body, soul/heart/mind as a single unit, as much as possible while home. I'm combating wraith-dom head on.

There will be endless time to be a shade. Now is the time to explore the cracks.

Thanks for reading...I'll drop by your window soon.

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Atticus *. Nov 11, 2009, 9:46pm EST

Ade, I love this. I read this a couple of days ago and was immediately entranced. You have captured an entire experience here and wrapped it all in the zen experience of a dog. This is a fabulous poem.