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My Watermarks in time

Each word I place
is cupped in my hands,
till the page unfolds
to accept my offering

in the stain of each letter
is blooded of tears
and my sorrowful fears,
magnificent in love
and joyful bliss
arias of evermore,
ripple to watermark

as each curve
embossed into form
it came to life,
smarting with the etching
but ever ecstatic
in the release

And,
with the closing
of my book
lines will be straight
the backs bound
in titanium

standing for all time

 

— Seren, Dec 26, 2009

About the Author

Region, Country: Beyond the Black Stump..Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda, P.K.Page, W.H.Auden, to many and various to include them all ...

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Amethyst

16 years 5 months ago

yum

Gorgeous poetry 'arias of evermore..." that line writhes through my head, I love it Thank you! Sofie
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Soife

Thanks for the comment i really appreciate it this one came from nowhere ..I am glad you liked it :) kind regards love Jayne x x
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 5 months ago

So soon so quickly

You take up the offered brush and with the flourish of a Zen master in such controlled freedom you create a poem worthy of meditational wisdom, a parchment scroll not ancient yet timeless in its indelible expression. This fall of words suddenly became for me, a film in slow motion, just watch the cupped hand, the unfolding page the offered ink, the blood filled tears the red of loves riches the arias profoundly moving, the half hidden watermark, curved paper, so lovely embossed like the veins on a leaf, etched deep painful, exquisite, then the slow shutting of the book its heavy exterior a weight descending to describe its finished shape standing strongly a monumental memory for ever and then the film will throw out into the air all nature's fields of Parnasian glory all the most beautiful flowers and natural wonders pain and desperation all felt happenings from within its pages to make such a memorable passage in a journey through life's vicissitudes, we are left with awe and colourful thoughts as your fairy-like magic spreads through our minds. Our dear Jayne. I am in it. Ann with such love.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

My darlin Ann

if you could see it ... its there in my eyes ... thank you so much for your beautiful compliment ... made my morning its beautiful im in awe (huggles) and love Jayne x x x
ID

Ink Dragon

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Jayne,

this reads like an oath... And, with the closing of my book lines will be straight the backs bound in titanium standing for all time Your book is etched into the fabric of time itself, dear one. Yours, ~Nina
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Nina

Thank you so much for the comment ... and after your wow poem I am honoured smiles with all my love Jayne x x x
P

poewriter58

16 years 5 months ago

Jayne

My writing cannot hold a candle to the wording of this poem. Your use of language is excellent. I may say the same words to you in that I cannot find fault inywhere in this writing. It is a pleasure to read your work Chrys
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Chrys

What can I say I have read you since my time here begun and you just made my morning you all have ... thank you so much for your wonderful words ... (huggles) and its nice to have shared as you have done so many times for me much love and hugs Jayne x x
B

bjp

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Jayne-Chloe,

Is this Jayne-Chloe's door? My goodness! Each word I place is cupped in my hands Pretty darned good! Brian
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Brian

yes this is my door and everytime you walk through its a gift you and your comments thankyous to forever love and hugs Jayne x x
R

RobertKnott

16 years 5 months ago

My turn to sigh,

simply lovely. i agree with Nina, an oath that will stand the test of time.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Rob

what else can I say but thank you ... what a wonderful morning ... sighs all round love and hugs Jayne x x
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 5 months ago

You have evoked a forever

You have evoked a forever poem, written with your poet's blood, marked in the passages above every doorway. Pascal lambs. mum Don’t let your victories go to your head, or your failures go to your heart.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

I attempt to watermark my

I attempt to watermark my time with the words I have offer the breeze ... and they ripple to you ... love and biggest hugs Jayne x x
yenti

yenti

16 years 5 months ago

Little poetess

Your words and pen strokes, once again are of the highest level, glad you drew my attention to this one, there are many people that would be so happy if they could write as well as this, Yours Ian.T
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Ian * Big Smile*

My dear friend I ahve known you since my time here started and those words from you are a manna from heaven thank you thank you thank you love and hugs Jayne x x x
O

orgami

16 years 5 months ago

Lovely Title~~~

titanium, light and rustfree strong durable stuff like your poem
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest O

Thank you for looking at this one I am so happy you liked it kind regards love Jayne x
S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 5 months ago

Seren

Hello poet. I find this a piece of truth mixed with a lot of fluf. So I do say it was a good read. Yet I'm starved to the meat. Good luck my friend and well done as to offer the stars you deserve. Steven A. Kacer
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearr Steven

Thanks so much for your comment ... sorry this ones not meaty enough for you ... I will endeavor to slice a pound of flesh in the next one ... thats a clue to my next poem actually, so if your looking for meat lol the next one might be more to your taste love and many hugs Jayne x x
C

chrisbyrne

16 years 5 months ago

arias of evermore! I love

arias of evermore! I love that. What a powerful piece, One of the things i love about the medium of poetry is how we wrap our pain and frame it on paper! You have done that well. Chris
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

thanks for the read Chris

thanks for the read Chris ... and the medium of poetry is more than its words ... its everlasting if you do it right kind regards Jayne
L

lyz

16 years 5 months ago

Terrific Hun.

I am sure he will love it. I have to read some of his work too. I am so far behind. Your words are so deep and caring. Well dear Jayne,Seren, Enchantress, Empress of the Pen, I am so glad to see that the ink has not run out. Love ya hun. From me. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

ta Lyz thanks for reading

ta Lyz thanks for reading this one, no one knew it was for Jess till today he didnt or doesnt yet probably lol just did a small edit while you commented .. I am going to lay down take care hun and be well (huggles) love Jayne x x
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 5 months ago

Falling ink of magic

Dearest Jayne, I have got mixed up but send this on site anyway as it says something about me, us and you! I wasn't thinking the poem to me, for me, of me ,or anything other than that just before I had commented that your ink falls down onto he page etc.. and you said to that 'you give me a new idea for a poem,' and this fitted the bill; and I was extremely joyful that I had in any tiny way contributed to your most wonderful poem, your own most beautiful expression and appreciated by many as you see. Wonderful wonderful you with your magic thought patterns tumbling out for us all to ride on, like a magic horse through a special wonderland that you have created. In full admiration and love of your mind you dear Jayne from Ann
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

My Dearest Ann

but but but it is for you dear lady :) ... its for anyone that takes the time to read my mind ... its there exposed for everyone to see now ... no rhyme mudding my waters ... just me ... and that you love it ... like it even ... brings me smiles of happiness because without the reader the poems just more scribbles on the page and they are not scribbles anymore .. they have a family that read them and gave them a home,you love you (huggles), Jayne x x x
Geezer

Geezer

16 years 5 months ago

Watermarks...

You are a true mate! You are one of the most steadfast and true mates I have ever known! While others grumble about some one else's troubles, you just jump in and offer your hand. As free as you are now, [without the mudding of rhyme] you will return to it from time to time. There are occasions that just demand it, and you are surely one of the best at it! Lots of love and hugs, and Holiday wishes to you and the family,~ Gee
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Gee

Huni you are one of the best friends an yone could have and to be a good mate tyou need good mates and I am surrounded on all sides of the world ... and its a beautiful feeling to know I got someone at arms reach or fingers reach whichever the case maybe thanks huni ...and your right I lvoe my rhyme but I am enjoying the change to blank verse and I am sure i will try others its early days yet lol love you Yawkie :) biggest hugs Jayne
WF

Worldwide Freeride

16 years 5 months ago

Forevermore....

Yes Jayne, You have earn it! What you might ask? You have the right to be etched in all our thoughts and hearts for eternity... with every piece of tooth and nail you graft into your work with soul infused tears and grit people just open up because of the spirit you have. This one might be bound in titanium put it is platinised with the argent essense of you. Not just to stand the test of time but to be valuable, or indeed pricless beyond compare to those who seek sanctuary in this world. To find love and peace embedded in your works Jayne is easy as it flows from you in to the poetry you write.... I hardly know you Jayne, yet because you are so very open it is easy to give you a piece of my heart and I am so sure so many people do the same. A beautiful poem from a beautiful person. A statuette of your poetry has been erected and signed for all to come by and view... metal pressed, hardstamped, tempered, normalised and galvanised to stand for all time. God this is so, so good and testiment for you! Dale :)
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

I have been called

I have been called formidable ... and this has to be one of the most beautiful comments I have ever received thank you so much I am sitting here godsmacked ,... and near tears thank you Dale you just make my night love and mountains of hugs Jayne x x x
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 5 months ago

Dale, I second your opinion

What a comment indeed and yet not overdone as the lady herself is a queen of love and knows that she has her words so close to her heart that they speak to all our hearts. I will not embellish, Dale has said it all so eloquently here and on another of your poems, thank you Dale. Love to you both from Ann.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Ann of the north

you know before I came here I didnt handle compliments well, self esteem issues ... but now with all of you I ahve opened up and my writing becomes more ... me i guess as i feel more comfortable to reveal myself in words and it was all of you that gave me that courage so thank you ..... from the bottom of my muddled heart love and hugs Jayne x x
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ngaioBeck

16 years 5 months ago

Watermark

majestic-prosaic
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Ngaio

Thanks for your short but beautiful words they are much appreciated love and hugs Jayne x x
greeneyes

greeneyes

16 years 5 months ago

as always..................

Perfection, thats all I have to say. Its like hearing a broken record when it comes to my comments.Sorry, I can't help it, you leave me with a loss for words. Love always, Elizabeth
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Elizabeth

Thanks for the visit ,... and dont worry there are a few poets that i run out of superlatives to describe their poetry O~ is one of them lol know how you feel happy new year to you and yours love and hugs Jayne x x
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sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 5 months ago

Picture

Seren. Please understand as I look to see clear through the room in witch I stand. Walking agian from corner to corner I see a different aspect of life in you. Crumpling the parchment of simple truth set on a wave to the place you find only yours. Reflection of direction to a persons speach. The poem is well placed to my gray as it keeps me thinking of it time and time agian. As to the picture I see you still hide your eyes together. Enough of my twisted words yet in rebirth we will be as one the same can you see to the sun can you feal the cold . Perhaps not as I find the picture you placed warm and full. Take care my friend of words placed to the wind. I honestly enjoyed this quill placed to a virtual parchment. I hope wellness to your soul. Your friend from a far away place. A different aspect of life. As well as just me a man no more no less it will be. A fine New year. Sucking on a chilly dog as life passes by. See ya on the flip side of life. Steven A. Kacer
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Steven

Still teasing me with chilly dogs? lol ... have to try one, one day ... thanks for your awesome comment ... and I am so glad you liked this one its a favourite of mine as well not many I can say I love ... or like these were words that just fell onto the page and formed sometimes they slowly work their way out sometimes it just flows ... I appreciate you having a look at this one and A happy new year to you as well friend love and hugs Jayne x x Steven If I could get my whole face in the picture i would I ahve tried resizing and it just distorts the picture lol awww well one day will get a decent picture these are all just home made lol
S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 5 months ago

Chilly dog

Seren, I laugh and say I could make you one. Yet it would not be that well to the plate. We could stand in the yard and watch my dog shake from the cold. No matter as it all is just the same. A different aspect of life swinging between the trees. See ya friend on the flip side of life. When you pass by I will know it is you the lady that is holding a book with a smile and a fine set of eyes one hidden behind a page. Steven A. Kacer
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 5 months ago

Steven you mentioning

Steven you mentioning swinging between the trees I am planning, well hoping for a swing between two birches at the very top of my garden, where, if I sit like Fragonard's 18thC painting, perhaps not in a crinoline! I can swing in and out of the woods above my house and almost feel like a bird flying into the air over it and on up to the tops of the mountain opposite, up there where the sun and moon roll, or the Northern lights flicker in the Winter, oh yes swinging on LONG ropes gives one a special feeling like flying. Not quite sure if this was relevant here but here it is!!! Love to you both Ann of Norway
S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 5 months ago

Swinging between the trees

My dearist Ann. You my lady have a way with words that is to play in any persons mind. I can see you swinging from the top of a mountain down to earth then back up to the sky much like a bird in flight. Myself not to enjoy a circus ride as my gray never enjoyed the thrill. I would tell you of the reason I wrote swinging from the trees. Yet I won't as it is not a pretty picture I keep. By chance if you would like to know I will be happy to tell. Just not in Seren's space. Good luck and have a fine day. Swinging on a rope of virtual twine. Steven A. Kacer
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Steven … biggggg

Dear Steven ... biggggg smile lol I can imagine standing in the yard eating a chilli dog and watching your dog shake in the cold pawing at your leg wanting to go back inside lol and me probably as well, it doesnt get cold here like it does there , I cannot imagine how cold it gets there ... maybe one day this year I will find out ;) lol cryptic clue for you there love and mountains of hugs jayne x x x
seabhac

seabhac

16 years 5 months ago

Had to fight for a space on this one

Awesome as the stars say...I imagine your wonderful weaving of words will inspire many a new growth of thought, onto a birth of new poemlets ( baby poems ) Now then woman, when the hell do you sleep? Great big watermarked hugs to you Seabhac
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Seabhac

I hope that it inspires for all of you inspire me to write and write what i know ... and now i am starting to write of unknowns the steps are slow but sure ... darlin you know what I tell everyone here ? that i will sleep when i am dead lol and no I dont sleep much amazes most people that i can function but for some reason my body refuses to sleep longer than 5 hours max weird huh ? even when i was little i didnt sleep my mother was ready for the funny farm in the end gave up and said "shes doing well at school,who gives a damn if she dont sleep" and from then on my light would burn through nights as I read my way worlds watermarked hugs back atcha dear Liz Jayne-Chloe

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