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Spellbound (falling in trances)

Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
edited September 2006 in Poetry, Prose, Music & Art
The winter moon cascades
over stepping stone tides,
teasing me,
tempting me.
I cautiously and lightly step
upon the waters laid before me.
Solid, yet,
my steps send little ripples (shivers),
lapping like tongues
and tickling my toes (hee hee).
Beams of moonlight
warming my soft skin
like a lovers touch...
and something else...
something I can't quite
put my finger on...
but I feel like I've been
hugged by peace,
sweetly kissed by magic,
"as the wind just kind of
pushed me this way...
Wait, did you hear that?
Oh this is sure
stirring up some ghosts for me.
She said,
'There's one thing you've got to learn,
is not to be afraid of it.'
I said,
"No, I like it, I like it, it's good.'
She said,
"You like it now
but you'll learn to love it later.
I been spellbound - falling in trances,
I been spellbound - falling in trances,
You give me shivers."

Inspired by "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" by Robbie Robertson (also, quoted some lines of the song in the poem), the winter moon and Lake Ontario. Last night the waves looked like a staircase and I wondered what it would be like to ascend it...:)
Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
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  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    Being Enlightened wrote:
    The winter moon cascades
    over stepping stone tides,
    teasing me,
    tempting me.
    I cautiously and lightly step
    upon the waters laid before me.
    Solid, yet,
    my steps send little ripples (shivers),
    lapping like tongues
    and tickling my toes (hee hee).
    Beams of moonlight
    warming my soft skin
    like a lovers touch...
    and something else...
    something I can't quite
    put my finger on...
    but I feel like I've been
    hugged by peace,
    sweetly kissed by magic,
    "as the wind just kind of
    pushed me this way...
    Wait, did you hear that?
    Oh this is sure
    stirring up some ghosts for me.
    She said,
    'There's one thing you've got to learn,
    is not to be afraid of it.'
    I said,
    'No, I like it, I like it, it's good.'
    She said,
    'You like it now
    but you'll learn to love it later.'
    I been spellbound - falling in trances,
    I been spellbound - falling in trances,
    You give me shivers."

    Inspired by "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" by Robbie Robertson (also, quoted some lines of the song in the poem), the winter moon and Lake Ontario. Last night the waves looked like a staircase and I wondered what it would be like to ascend it...:)

    Just had to fix it up a bit. :)
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • coachchriscoachchris Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 749
    You're always so very descriptive in your writings, paints a picture for the reader so easily. Thanks for sharing!!
    Adolescence in essence is all about trust.
    Leaving is for the answering machine.
  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    coachchris wrote:
    You're always so very descriptive in your writings, paints a picture for the reader so easily. Thanks for sharing!!

    Aw, your a doll, coach! :) Thank YOU for the kind words. I'm glad you were able to see what I was saying, much appreciated. :)
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    Being Enlightened wrote:
    Inspired by "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" by Robbie Robertson (also, quoted some lines of the song in the poem), the winter moon and Lake Ontario. Last night the waves looked like a staircase and I wondered what it would be like to ascend it...:)


    ooh robbie robertson is one of my favourite writers.
    if i could only listen to one song for the rest of my life, up on cripple creek would go close to being that song.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    I like this one very much B.E. ! :)
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  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    {{{justam}}}, thank you, m'am! :D

    Hey, catefrances! :) There's just something about that Robbie, I love his tunes! I actually prefer his solo stuff to his work with The Band. I mean, I can put on The Band and not have to fast forward any songs but Robbie...he just does it for me. And the song I bit lyrics from for my poem, it's so sexy and sensual, mmmm, mmmm...

    "Up on Cripple Creek, she sends me, if I spring a leak, she mends me and I don't have to speak, she defends me, a drunkards dream if I ever did see one..." :D Hee Hee!

    There's actually a wee, little town up in the mountains in Colorado called Cripple Creek. I enjoyed a day of underage drinking and gambling up there--it was great! :D

    And if you've never seen the "The Last Waltz", you should definitely check it out! :)
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • Righteous JammerRighteous Jammer Posts: 509
    wonderfull....wonderfull
    It doesnt hurt.... when I bleed
    but memories...they eat me
    I've seen it all before,...
    bring it on cause I'm no victim.
    -Ghost
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    Being Enlightened wrote:

    Hey, catefrances! :)
    And if you've never seen the "The Last Waltz", you should definitely check it out! :)

    seen it?
    i own it.

    not so long ago, one of our art house cinemas had a showing. so naturally i rock along. as soon as it started i lost it. it was the first time i'd seen it on the big screen and for me, it was one of those rock moments we all have.
    just being able to see richard manuel perform is enough. he's not in it nearly as much as he should be. and i won't even start on neil diamond's presence.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • twin1twin1 Posts: 902
    This is very good BE, as always... :)
    Our love must not be just words, but True Love, which shows itself in action,
    No one needs a smile more than someone who fails to give one,
    After you die...you know how to LIVE!
  • DowecheatemnhowDowecheatemnhow Posts: 158
    that was just so fucking bee-U-tea-full BE!!! i am touched,... and will save a copy of this forever,... keep up the great work doll.
    I can hear what you're thinking,.. All your doubts & fears,... If U look in my eye,... In time you'll find,... the reason I'm here,.. In time U may come back somday,.. To live once more-- or die once more-- In time your time,... will be no more,...
    Johnny Cash (to Frank Castle/The Punisher)
  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    Hee Hee! catefrances, ya gotta love when Neil Young comes out with a little *ahem* powder ball in his nose, screws up the intro to "Helpless" and then gets himself back on track..."I got it now, Robbie" :p:D It's a great flick! :)

    twin1, you're so kind. Thank you so much! :)

    Dowecheatemnhow, gosh, jeez and gee whiz! :D THANKS SO MUCH! :)
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • eMMIeMMI Posts: 6,262
    oh BE, I'm very much liking this. :)
    like already said, you can really see the picture of what's happening.
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    So glad you had a chance to see, eMMI! :D Thank you, kindly. :)
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • eMMIeMMI Posts: 6,262
    Being Enlightened wrote:
    So glad you had a chance to see, eMMI! :D Thank you, kindly. :)

    thank you for giving me the chance! :) it was my pleasure!!
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    I couldn't resist a bumpin' this one on a cold night! ;) "Oh, this is sure stirring up some ghosts for me..."
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • DopeBeastieDopeBeastie Posts: 2,513
    catch the blue train...

    :)
  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    PastaNazi wrote:
    catch the blue train...

    :)



    places never been before...     :)
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • Holey GhostHoley Ghost Posts: 744
    Being Enlightened wrote:
    I couldn't resist a bumpin' this one on a cold night! ;) "Oh, this is sure stirring up some ghosts for me..."

    You rang? ;)
    Create Good Things........
    Graduate of the School for Sexual Gifted....magna cum loads
  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    Holey Ghost wrote:
    You rang? ;)

    Hey, stud! ;)

    :D
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • Holey GhostHoley Ghost Posts: 744
    Originally Posted by Being Enlightened
    The winter moon cascades
    over stepping stone tides,
    teasing me,
    tempting me.
    I cautiously and lightly step
    upon the waters laid before me.
    Solid, yet,
    my steps send little ripples (shivers),
    lapping like tongues
    and tickling my toes (hee hee).
    Beams of moonlight
    warming my soft skin
    like a lovers touch...
    and something else...
    something I can't quite
    put my finger on...
    but I feel like I've been
    hugged by peace,
    sweetly kissed by magic,
    "as the wind just kind of
    pushed me this way...
    Wait, did you hear that?
    Oh this is sure
    stirring up some ghosts for me.
    She said,
    'There's one thing you've got to learn,
    is not to be afraid of it.'
    I said,
    'No, I like it, I like it, it's good.'
    She said,
    'You like it now
    but you'll learn to love it later.'
    I been spellbound - falling in trances,
    I been spellbound - falling in trances,
    You give me shivers."

    Inspired by "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" by Robbie Robertson (also, quoted some lines of the song in the poem), the winter moon and Lake Ontario. Last night the waves looked like a staircase and I wondered what it would be like to ascend it...

    This is beautiful and sensual BE ;)
    Create Good Things........
    Graduate of the School for Sexual Gifted....magna cum loads
  • Being EnlightenedBeing Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    Holey Ghost wrote:
    This is beautiful and sensual BE ;)

    :) Thank, {{{H.G.}}}! :) Thought you might like that one. ;) And I just looooooove that song.......so sex-ay! *shivers*
    Forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in. - Leonard Cohen
  • civ_eng_girlciv_eng_girl Posts: 2,001
    Being Enlightened wrote:
    Inspired by "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" by Robbie Robertson (also, quoted some lines of the song in the poem), the winter moon and Lake Ontario. Last night the waves looked like a staircase and I wondered what it would be like to ascend it...:)

    Stunning, as usual, hunny! :D

    i've seen the lake look like this before... like it's not made of water, but something stiffer....

    i always have to take a glance at the waves as i go by Woodbine Beach... :)
    ~~*~~ ...i surfaced and all of my being was enlightend... ~~*~~
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