by Daniel Irwin Tucker

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From the Eternal Source of the Ganga

July 16, 2009 03:15 PM EDT (Updated: July 23, 2009 12:56 PM EDT)

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And you and me are still young

Enough to really live, my love.

We are simply entering another

Season of emotion.

The years only beginning

To gray what they have claimed

And have been allowed to claim.

The wind blowing away what it can

~ What cannot be tied down.

Keep whispering your soul

Into my soul.

Keep primal scream tears

Falling into my primal soul.

Keep filling up

The empty spaces.

Keep creating

Empty spaces.

Tearing down

Vacant walls.

Building up

New walls.

Opening locked doors.

Locking others In turn

As we forever transform together

Under the aegis of the Immortals.

As I grow like the roots of the

Eternal banyan tree

~ Hanging down from the branches.

Helping provide shade while growing

Closer to the sweet earth

In silent anticipation,

Until finally, finally touching her.

Gently penetrating her.

Slowly pushing deeper

Until we are one in purpose.

Deeply rooted by the banks of

The Eternal Holy Ganga,

Which descended from heaven.

Running slow and deep,

The Source of your whisper

~ True essence in deepest longings.

Flowing into my source.

Pockets of cosmic energy overflowing.

Slowed down to a trickle at times.

Going full circle ~ back and forth

From out of reach channels.

That something ~

Deep beyond the starry masses.

That something ~

Some call love.

That something ~

Some call God.

That something ~

Flowing and living in

You and me.

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Comments: 74

David N. Jul 16, 2009, 3:35pm EDT

Excellent.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 17, 2009, 1:36pm EDT

Thanks, David.

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Thomas W. Jul 16, 2009, 3:40pm EDT

simple and epic, all at once--a strange balance to have struck.

Thomas W. Jul 16, 2009, 3:40pm EDT

good form, warrior-bard.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 17, 2009, 1:39pm EDT

Simple ~ that was my aim. I also didn't want to get too sentimental, but it's hard not to with love. Thanks, Tommy.

Thomas W. Jul 18, 2009, 3:10am EDT

i like the revamp. it's more...muscular, i reckon. the tactile union betwixt All and Self--both astral and carnal, at once.

again: good form.

i'm glad you drew me back in.

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Granny Janny H. Jul 16, 2009, 5:00pm EDT

Spirit filled positivity lifts me. Romance does too.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 17, 2009, 1:46pm EDT

Positivity ~ you don't get an over abundance of that with my work, do you?
But it seems that this little detour may have been a good idea. Lifting spirits with romantic poetry is a good thing. Glad you liked it, Jan.

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Richard B. Jul 16, 2009, 5:23pm EDT

This is very good

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 17, 2009, 1:45pm EDT

Thanks, Richard.

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Jan S. Jul 16, 2009, 5:57pm EDT

This is beautiful. I love the flowing reference! Thanks for posting to Fugitives from Ignorance, Conformity, and Peer Pressure

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 17, 2009, 1:46pm EDT

Ah, thank you, Jan.

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Chana M. Jul 16, 2009, 8:56pm EDT

Thank you for sharing this @ Art - Any Medium!

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 17, 2009, 1:47pm EDT

Thanks for the reply, Chana.

Chana M. Jul 17, 2009, 2:59pm EDT

Sorry Daniel. I was trying to catch up on the moderation of my non-moderated group.

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Kushal Poddar Jul 17, 2009, 7:21am EDT

Being born and living in a country bathed by the Ganga I can appreciate your amazing epic.
The sadness and the life has touched it and like a godess this poetry has come out of the fire.
we forever transform

Under the aegis of the Immortals

silence for God

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 17, 2009, 1:54pm EDT

I've always been intriged with the history and people of the land of contrasts. It seems to me that the banyan tree is an apt symbol of the depth and resiliency of your people. Thanks for the lovely comments, Poddar.

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Kushal Poddar Jul 18, 2009, 3:19am EDT

Your words are limited as a matured mind finds less words are more eloquent. Amazing.

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charity kimball ツ Jul 18, 2009, 2:17pm EDT

very well done its nice:)

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 18, 2009, 2:34pm EDT

TOMMY> Thanks again. "Muscular Romance." Sounds like it could be a new genre.
uh huh. Cheers.

KUSHAL> Thanks again. Yeah, I didn't want to make it too explicit. Cheers.

CHARITY> Thank you. Nice to see you. Cheers.

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Carl Prime Time Lee Jul 18, 2009, 3:48pm EDT

I like your use of the banyan tree. Sweet!

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:16am EDT

Thanks, Carl. Glad you stopped by.

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Georgiana S. Jul 18, 2009, 8:37pm EDT

beautiful imagery, thank you.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:18am EDT

Thanks, Georgiana. Hope you're feeling better.

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Bonnie S. Jul 18, 2009, 8:46pm EDT

Sensual, cleverly euphemistic ....

"Running slow and deep,

The Source of your whisper

~ True essence in deepest longings."

I agree, it is hard NOT to get sentimental when it comes to love.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:20am EDT

Yeah, that mushy love stuff! hee hee. Nice to see you again, Bonnie.

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George Vreeland Hill . Jul 18, 2009, 9:53pm EDT

This is wonderful.
Really makes the mind wander into deep thoughts.
The soul reaches out for more.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:22am EDT

Thanks for the nice sentiment, George.

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René Allen Jul 18, 2009, 11:20pm EDT

Daniel ~ This is so well written that I am speechless.

This is FEATURED in Artistic Therapy.

Maybe you will share with us your INSPIRATION for writing your poetics . . .

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:31am EDT

Speechless. Well, I'm speechless that this piece evoked such a response from you! Thanks, Rene; and thank you so much for the feature!

The inspiration for this piece comes from the Native American Muse, Laura Lee. I also have the honour and pleasure of being wed to this Cree "Princess" for 31 years. (We married in our teens ~ childhood sweethearts).

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:47am EDT

If you look closer and maybe read between the lines, you can see that I admit there are up's & down's in our relationship. I like to infuse reality in my writings as evidenced in posts such as, So Still She Lies, Sleeping. But the history we share and the fact that we have much in common, has created deep roots in that something beyond the two of us.

René Allen Jul 24, 2009, 6:34pm EDT

Hey Daniel ~ A Cree Princess! WELL SHUT UP!!!! Tell her WE said Hi!

I love the "deep roots ~ beyond the two of you both" ~ EXCELLENT DESCRIPTION for a DEEP and ENDURING LOVE.

HUGS ~ and KNOW that I am looking forward to reading more of your Literary Masterpieces!

Your Friend,
René

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JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Jul 18, 2009, 11:30pm EDT

I was completely moved by this write............completely.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:50am EDT

WOW! Happy to help. Thanks so much, JM.

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Rose H. Jul 18, 2009, 11:34pm EDT

Captivating. Life, love, changes - immortal. A beautiful write. Felt a little like the current of the river.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:51am EDT

Thanks, Rose. Glad you stopped by.

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jul 19, 2009, 2:27am EDT

Loved this as it mesmerized me into submission. Love is wonderful!

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:52am EDT

You love slave you! Nice to see you again, Esther!

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guy arneson Jul 19, 2009, 7:53am EDT

great poem.... thanks for sharing

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Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jul 19, 2009, 9:05am EDT

Daniel Thank you for sharing this. Beautiful!

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Elaine B. Jul 19, 2009, 9:42am EDT

Beautiful poem, and nicely written.

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 19, 2009, 10:54am EDT

GUY> JANET> ELAINE> Thank you. And thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it.

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Kathryn E. Jul 19, 2009, 1:21pm EDT

Very loving!

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Sharon P. Jul 19, 2009, 1:49pm EDT

Thats wonderful. I agree with Kathryn on the love in it.

I'm doing fine and about to move. Hope you are well too.

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Nyota *Star* Jul 19, 2009, 2:30pm EDT

creates beautiful images in my mind.

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Ylanne Sorrows Jul 19, 2009, 9:45pm EDT

I like this very much. As I said, thank you for your message. I haven't been here for almost a year, and I think it's time I returned.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 20, 2009, 10:59pm EDT

KATHRYN> SHARON> NYOTA> YLANNA> Thank you for your support. Nice to hear from you all.

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jul 20, 2009, 12:45am EDT

Truly awesome poem. I could feel this to the very core of my soul. Beautiful!

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Charity M. Jul 20, 2009, 8:14am EDT

((( Poets...always return to love...It's what we strive to attain most! Beautifully described and written well! )))

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C A. Jul 20, 2009, 4:13pm EDT

You had me at banyan tree...I love any reference to trees...so strong, yet so gentle.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 20, 2009, 11:22pm EDT

ESTHER> Thanks for the 2nd visit! I take it you kinda like the poem?

CHARITY> Thank you. You're too kind!

C A> I wanted to make it fairly simple, till I got into the phallic symbolism of that amazing tree.

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Juan J Martinez Jul 20, 2009, 4:16pm EDT

"Tearing down I love the image that these lines create. Excellent work.
Vacant walls.
Building up
New walls."

"Opening locked doors.
Locking others In turn"

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Shirley U Understand Me S. Jul 20, 2009, 9:01pm EDT

Thank you, Daniel, for letting me know about your poem. It is very visual.

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Barbary Chaapel Jul 20, 2009, 10:05pm EDT

I am always happy to read your work, Daniel.
Now this poem of love that is lasting,
your spirit uplifted, making lovely words.

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 20, 2009, 11:34pm EDT

JUAN> Yeah, love and friendship can be a lot of work ~ if a person takes the time. Thanks.

SHIRLEY> Thanks for stopping by.

BARBARY> My lady is the one positive constant in my life. She really helps me get through each day. Thank you for your kindness.

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Danielle A. Jul 21, 2009, 10:56am EDT

Very beautiful!

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Terry Collett Jul 21, 2009, 3:56pm EDT

I thought this remarkable poem. It had a Walt Whitman feel, but just a touch, the rest was yours, and that moved me.

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Sheila Deeth Jul 22, 2009, 12:27am EDT

I like this. Nice touch.

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 22, 2009, 3:18pm EDT

MARIANNE> So glad you liked it. Thought you'd enjoy the shady part. ha!

DANIELLE> Thank you so much! Good to hear from you.

TERRY> Walt Whitman ~ that's a real compliment. Thanks!

SHEILA> Thank you. 'Nice touch'. Now, can that be a euphemism ... ??

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Kamran Qureshi Jul 23, 2009, 11:47am EDT

Hello Daniel, my friend, how have you been doing? Thanks for the wonderful poem, the first line made me feel that the whole world IS still young enough to live but maybe has entered another season of emotion. I sure wish we all find our balance in this life and to bring back some sanity into this home of ours.

God bless the poets! Amen

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Kamran Qureshi Jul 23, 2009, 11:48am EDT

.....and good luck with your new book my friend!

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Jennifer Lee Jul 23, 2009, 12:40pm EDT

Breathtaking, please submit your poem to The Poet's Circle. I'd love to feature this, Daniel!

Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 23, 2009, 12:47pm EDT

Thank you, Jen! When I post, they always go to the groups on my list. I'll check it out. BTW, loved the card.

Jennifer Lee Jul 23, 2009, 1:08pm EDT

Thank you, I found it and featured it! I still don't get it, What did you mean about the two's hun? Maybe reply in a short gather mail, if you don't mind. I'm glad you liked the card!

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 23, 2009, 12:43pm EDT

I'm glad you perceived the bigger picture in the first line. Adjusting to the new season is the hard part, whether in the microcosm or macrocosm.

As far as my new book. . . it took a while to get it written and tying-up odds and ends due to health restraints. But, so far so good!

Yes, God bless the poets!

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Ruthi C. Jul 24, 2009, 7:43pm EDT

That something - indeed!

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t b. Jul 25, 2009, 4:06am EDT

Good story in a poem.

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John Philipp Jul 28, 2009, 12:15pm EDT

Well done, Daniel.

It sent my mind to different places every few stanzas.

Thanks.

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Jul 29, 2009, 6:49pm EDT

RUTH> Yes, undefinable. We humans always like to put a label on EVERYTHING!! Thanks for stopping by!

t b> Thanks, t b.

JOHN> Love can evoke both the sweet and bittersweet. I hope it was mostly sweet for you, John! Thanks.

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Jean E. Jul 31, 2009, 8:22am EDT

mmm~to know someone felt this way for one moment is to know love can exist ~ love IS sweet and bittersweet - it is a give and take - and, to add to that, to keep from time to time - love is selfish - and it feeds while wanting to be hungry ~

excellent job dear, and thank you for pointing me here ~j

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Ruthi C. Jul 31, 2009, 7:23pm EDT

This is awesome...
"As I grow like the roots of the
Eternal banyan tree"
...as I lived in S. Florida for many years, and the banyan tree at Thomas Edison's house fascinated me...now I know why :-)

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Daniel Irwin Tucker Aug 1, 2009, 11:24am EDT

JEAN> words of wisdom, my dear! Thanks.

RUTH> Thanks, Ruth. I would love to actually see and touch a banyan.

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Svetlana Goryacheva Aug 15, 2009, 1:07pm EDT

Please, forgive me for the visit so long overdue, dear Daniel... this was an excellent romantic poem, clearly written from the depth of your heart, and I enjoyed every line of it... thank you! :-)

Blessings and best wishes in abundance - S.

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Wade A. Oct 27, 2009, 8:27am EDT

I love the ebb and flow to this poem and the banyan is such a good reference for it. I'm sorry it took me so long to get around to it. I'm kind of hit and miss on gather anymore so I have no set rhythm. Be well Daniel.

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