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No Debts

NO DEBTSUnable to accept the dead-end webthat tangled through her body,or the sun that flickereda solemn warning of its end,she stretched forth her hand,humble as the womanwho touched Jesus’ garment,to touch the TVas the evangelist instructed.But no savior’s powerpulsed through her fingersto cleanse and healwith his holy love.Almost a year since that pale sunfell to dust,yet his holy bills keep coming,addressed to a name now carved in stone.God, is this priest one of yours?He rides your name…See More
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Dixie Dawn Michelle commented on David C. Hightower's blog post Li Po and Tu Fu
"| | Very unique poem. I read it twice, and will read again when I finish this. "Li Po and Tu Fu" is an inspiring piece; rich in imagery and soul's espression. In appreciation, Dixie Dawn Michelle"
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"| | True picture of a reality of our days "NO DEBTS" has shown. It is an increasing trickery industry supported by the majority of our society. Wise words and message. In gratitude, Dixie Dawn Michelle"
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Dixie Dawn Michelle commented on David C. Hightower's blog post Haying Time in Chattooga County
"| | Very interesting imagery and fantastic symbolism, "Haying Time in Chattooga County" is an impressive and stimulating composition that whispers on this reader's mind. In gratitude, Dixie Dawn Michelle"
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Hometown:
Summerville, GA - USA
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Married
About Me:
Music, Reading, Sports, Travel
More About Me and My World
Selected as 2007 Poet Of The Year on The Writing Forum
Website:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?AuthorID=66920
Favorite Music:
Blues, alt-country, jazz, rock, roots music( Van Morrison, R.E.M., Jim White, Buddy Miller)
Favorite TV Shows:
Little Britain, Austin City Limits

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Haying Time in Chattooga County

Haying Time in Chattooga County



Round bales, taller than a man,

seem to appear overnight

like an invasion of mythical animals

seeking some secret destination.

They gather in meadows and fields,

scatter across the rolling hills,

a vast herd passing through

on a mysterious migration.

The afternoon sun glints

off their green-gold pelts

as they graze across the grass

that has become themselves.

Docile creatures intent on their… Continue

Posted on August 8, 2009 at 12:04am — 2 Comments

No Debts

NO DEBTS





Unable to accept the dead-end web

that tangled through her body,

or the sun that flickered

a solemn warning of its end,

she stretched forth her hand,

humble as the woman

who touched Jesus’ garment,

to touch the TV

as the evangelist instructed.

But no savior’s power

pulsed through her fingers

to cleanse and heal

with his holy love.

Almost a year since that pale sun

fell to dust,

yet his holy… Continue

Posted on August 9, 2008 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

The Cleaning Lady At The Budget Inn

The Cleaning Lady At The Budget Inn



There is something mysterious

about the cleaning lady

here at the Budget Inn in Statesboro.

I have watched her all week

as I sip my coffee beside the small pool

while my wife attends classes.

She flits all morning from door to door

speaking to everyone she meets.

Without fail she stops to speak

to the pigeons that line the low motel roof.

Tilting forward they listen intently,

then fly round the… Continue

Posted on May 16, 2008 at 12:32am — 1 Comment

THE TWIN

The Twin



My wife and I had cleared away

the fallen branches and encroaching saplings,

had propped up the tumbled tombstones.

We'd discovered Margaret, Mary,

and Sarah, their mother,

all buried within weeks of each other;

the Confederate soldier on eternal picket duty

just outside the cemetery's boundary;

and the three long graves hidden beneath leaves,

marked by common rocks at head and feet.

We thought we'd uncovered

all of the… Continue

Posted on May 5, 2008 at 11:46am — 1 Comment

Hawk

HAWK





Perched on a telephone line

the feathered king surveys his kingdom.

Invitations, regrets, congratulations,

busy syllables tumble

through the grasp of his claws.

Everyday gossip, frantic reminders,

happy birthdays, angry words,

it’s all the same to him.

The hunter’s wings unfold

as businesses spit out urgent messages

and lovers whisper their private words.

His shadow scythes across the meadow;

animals dodge and… Continue

Posted on February 27, 2008 at 2:05am — 2 Comments

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At 9:32pm on December 15, 2010, Aberjhani said…

At 5:57am on August 13, 2009, Dixie Dawn Michelle said…
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Salute to Poet David C. Hightower.

Blessed be your life.

Congratulation.

In fraternity,

Dixie Dawn Michelle
At 9:24pm on October 8, 2008, Robby Baby (Dark Poet of Amour) said…
Heya there, hightower; dropping by to say a quick hi. Hope you can manage to get back here soon! Did you see that I got first place prize for the celebs here? COOLNESS!! I will be looking at your page again, see if anything has been added, read some stuff over again.

Have a good one!

Robby baby<-I changed my handle here to that. It's a pet nickname a girlfriend gave me that I love, and that I've kept ever since. Cute, huh? :)
At 4:15pm on May 22, 2008, Aberjhani said…
At 1:21pm on May 17, 2008, Marne L. Kilates said…
David,
Thank you for appreciating my poem. I think all poets share the ability to weep and laugh at the world, to be almost speechless at the violence, but also to contemplate the stillness and later make it speak in his words. Like Li Po and Tu Fu being separated by miles and unsure whether they would see each other again, but also "drinking alone with the moon," dancing with one's shadow, and toasting each other even in separation, or Wang Wei always alone with "just echoes of the voice of men." My father's war (in the Pacific) was a generation back but violence continues to be done to our generation, with our without bombs. Poets like you (and me) must speak because we, to paraphrase Auden, are always driven by the world into poetry.

Ah, I know your impatience with dial-up, it was only recently broadband became more available here in my own country. But your blog is richer--I must come back to read some more.

Cheers!
Marne
At 11:36pm on January 17, 2008, Michael Guy said…
David,
Thanks so much for the congrats on "Spotlight Artist" You know Mr. A, He goes his own way: I would have decline had he asked (at least to wait until my CD is for sale & Out there) Hey, I'm going to message you on "connection problems" I completely understand. I have dial-up modem too and I also live in a remote area (the middle of the Ocala National Forest in Florida) so I have various connect problems which lately I think is due to my line outside. I'll write you on this, you may be able to call the phone co. and get it looked at.
I love your concise pithy style of poetry. Someday, when I'm truely retired I hope to visit the Ga. mountains for Fly Fishing for Trout.
Is your latest stuff to be in a new book that might journalize your retirement in Summerhill (was it?) I'd love to puruse it. Like your latest poems much.

best luck with the computer, michael guy
At 8:34pm on January 1, 2008, Michael Guy said…
Congratulations on your poet of the year award! You sure have a well defined original style - and consistently delivers. "Soldier on the Wall" is excellent. Your poetry is aged like Fine Wine but your look kinda young for a Retired Guy! How'd you do it?
At 4:18pm on January 1, 2008, Sage Sweetwater said…
Hi David,

Happy New Year! Congratulations on being selected Poet of the Year 2007 at The Writing Forum. The Hanging Man Dreams is a powerful mind-adjuster. Perhaps revelations of the immortality of Dreamers. This is literary material like the stuff out of the Popol Vuh, the ancient Maya Book of Counsel. The Hanging Man Dreams synopsis appears to fill in gaps in the continuum of the human experience. All good things to us in the New Year 2008...

Warmly,
Sage
At 1:07pm on January 1, 2008, Aberjhani said…
Congratulations David on your recognition as the Poet of the Year 2007 at the Writing Forum. Your finely polished work is always rich in character and ideological substance.

Thank as well for sharing it with the Creative Thinkers International community.
At 7:55pm on November 16, 2007, Author-Poet Aberjhani said…
Thank you David for posting some of my favorite poems from one of my favorite books: THE HANGING MAN DREAMS. I never tire of reading it because your characters always grow more and more real for me and your language increasingly rich and vibrant: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp?id=21075
 
 
 

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