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Nowhere, to be found
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This is one written some time ago but one I am ready to share now.


Poem Artwork

Rachmaninov in dramatic flare

plays out my emotions

I listen with an inner ear

and I respond

but am not there

The silken breeze teases

my hair

Perspiration shines upon

my hot skin

I feel it

but am not here

There, 
         
here, 
                
anywhere

I can't be found

Not in sound,

or sight or motion

I'm a memory

resting in the mind

of a man who loved a notion

powerful elixir -

such passionate potion

I never existed

but in his mind

Now that he's gone

I'm nowhere,

...to be found

©  Chanti 2004 All rights reserved
 


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 Reviews of "Nowhere, to be found"
Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on January 4, 2005
A truly beautiful, if somewhat painful write...thank you for sharing.

your nu nu Paul :-)

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on December 12, 2004
Oh My! This is classic. Impressive Chanti, loved it.

Reviewed by Cynthia Castle
Reviewed on December 4, 2004
Chanti,

This is stunning! Very compelling expression of emotions from deep within your heart and soul. A painful write which you have penned with beauty. Blessings to you.

Cynthia

Reviewed by Silke Lance, Dr. Ph (Reader)
Reviewed on December 4, 2004
Excellent work!!

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on December 3, 2004
Chanti, this is a brave and painful to read peice.

You are a very strong lady.

Splendid that you feel up to this.

Rest of your life is for living..

Reviewed by Jeff Mason
Reviewed on December 3, 2004
This gives me tremendous pause; makes me think, and drink in the words. There are such subtle nuances in this little gem. I always enjoy reading you. Don't ever stop writing. -- Jeff

Reviewed on December 3, 2004
(((chanti)))

GAD this is excellent, emotive, powerful piece. i agree, a masterpiece--BRAVA!

love the write AND pic--and those last three lines--SHATTERING

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :( *tears*

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on December 3, 2004
Truly one of your masterpieces, even without the
very artistic graphic above it!

Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on December 3, 2004
This is really beautiful.

Reviewed on December 3, 2004
In the garden of Poetry, "Nowhere, to be found" is a scented
flower - revealing the feelings of soul - through its magic words.

Thank You, Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on December 2, 2004
Beautiful and outstanding, so lovely and deep, loved this poem,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on December 2, 2004
I think I know the feeling Chanti!!

Excellent work!!

You are a special friend too okay!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 2, 2004
yet you are alive and well in this outstanding poem ...

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2004
Veru intense haunting write.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on December 2, 2004
Breathtaking Chanti, like the creator it leaps the bounds between what is real and what is burried deep wihtin ones heart. You have the power of poetry Goddess on your side.

Thanks for letting us glimpse inside your emotions,

Felix

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2004
Chanti, I doubt very much that anyone could ever forget your stunning poetry or you, my friend. This poetic treasure just strikes all the right cords. The flow and emotional outpouring is truly remarkable. It’s another outstanding timeless creation from your gifted quill. Thank you for sharing it. Take good care and be well.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on December 2, 2004
Passionately captivating, Chanti; these verse give me pause for thought. Love to you. Regis

Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on December 2, 2004
Chanti, it's like you reached into the deepest corners of my memory and wrote what you found there. This is amazing work. One of your very best. "Resting in the mind of a man who loved a notion...powerful elixir, such passionate potion. I never existed but in his mind." I can't believe how true this rings for me. Blessings, Michelle

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 2, 2004
Chanti, an exquisite poem deeply stirring haunts the soul.
outstanding work! I have thought this often , but never able to translate it to paper...thank you for sharing this gem!


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