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Lightning Ridge

This jade river roils into the heartbeat of your weather beaten canyon wetting the wonderment of a restless rebel searching for a lost song yet to be sung, an ancient wisdom winds through the young temperature of your rain forged temple perfume of broken sandstone stirs secrets unstolen by Time while a graveyard of unbroken yet dormant trees yields an invisible fruit of forgotten fates a knowledge quiet on the edge of eternity, yes, there are bones here, bones that speak of the stars... J.A.B. 2021

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Date: 5/16/2022 1:46:00 PM
Bones stars knowledge wisdom Lots to think on Justin.'
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Date: 6/11/2021 6:04:00 AM
This one gives me chills, Justin. Especially those last two lines. Breathtaking. Always, Laura
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Justin Bordner
Date: 2/20/2022 9:15:00 PM
Yes yes yes Laura!!! Oh how I revel in riveting your splendid senses into imagination intrigued by the taste of ancient mystery...J.A.B.
Date: 4/17/2021 5:17:00 PM
This is like breathing fresh rainfall or glimpsing a falling star... brings a smile and lifts the soul, colors the heart in rhythms of light. I love your thoughts, dear friend. God bless you again and again. With love, Gina
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Date: 3/13/2021 9:25:00 AM
Dear Justin, my imagination intensifies under the influence of your sumptuous pen. This immortal connection speaks to the new heart and old soul of me, as does this spectacular line; "wetting the wonderment of a restless rebel".. though, every line’s a star. Glorious poetry! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Justin Bordner
Date: 2/20/2022 9:08:00 PM
Your unbridled response to this vision makes me glow with joy Susan. I am proud to be your intense impetus Poetess...J.A.B.
Date: 3/11/2021 2:40:00 PM
this was beautiful! loved the wording and imagery infused with the never-ending mystery :)
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Justin Bordner
Date: 2/20/2022 9:01:00 PM
Yes Susan, the spirit of this poem does move on the verge of a revelation, thank you...J.A.B.

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