What Magic?

What magic is this

That raising the veil

Between the worlds

Returns to me the consciousness

Of one so recently lost?

What magic is this

That brings to me a tiny kitten

At less than ten percent of the normal price

I look at his tiny face and see mystery

I look into his blue eyes and see

The blue sky of summer

The blue waters of the mountain lakes

And the mists of an endless future

What magic could this be but love

And focused desire that reaches out

With power that transcends all separations

Would that this same power

Would reach out to

The Silver Haired lady

That I so love

And bring her to me

February 19, 2009

Comments: 11

Svetlana Goryacheva Feb 19, 2009, 10:57am EST

I hope and pray, dear Bard, that this request would be granted... in fact, I daresay, it SHOULD be granted. The magic of your poetry works miracles!;-)

Hugs and blessings - S.

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Adrian Eve Revenaugh Feb 19, 2009, 11:05am EST

...and through feline eyes and purr so warm, his love is shared with those in need,
the veil lifts....and she's there.... everywhere

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L. H. Feb 19, 2009, 11:19am EST

Very nice.

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Cheryl W. Feb 19, 2009, 12:22pm EST

A wonderful poem, John...just as all of yours are...:)

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Sue T. Feb 19, 2009, 5:47pm EST

A beautiful and moving piece of writing, John. Thank you.

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Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Feb 20, 2009, 8:07am EST

I agree with lovely words of Svetlana !

And thanks for your ping words and lovely spring !!

Of acknowledging love and friendship !!!

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Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Feb 20, 2009, 8:12am EST

I go for Vipassana meditation and learn only what you said to watch

that nothing is pleasant or unpleasant... its all due to our mind

fickle make us slide form likes and dislikes ... causing happiness and gloom!!!

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Apryl Just Apryl Feb 20, 2009, 8:14am EST

excellent, You are featured in "Poetry Express"

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Becky L. Mar 1, 2009, 5:31pm EST

Oh, John, you have your lovely lady in all that you relish in your life - she must also have loved you for the thoughtful, profound, positive, sweet ways that you 'LIVE"... Thank you, this made me tear up, and I don't do that often...

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