Illustrated Picture By:Gustave Moreau "Leda and the Swan"
I wrote this Poem for Wanda (Night Hope) in appreciation for ALL she has done for me
and to kick start this Swanee Jubilee!
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4305545
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"Thank You Swanee"
I thought I couldn't
take care of so much urgency,
and emergency
so I searched for answers
from unlikely places,
and oh, how I messed up,
blinded through my need,
falling into comfortable
as if it would fold me safe.
Now, how could I adore enough
or capture enough wisdom
to give depth and repay a debt
to this savior that twirled
around my world with hope,
bringing light to my darkness.
All around there was music
that I didn't hear
as I danced with doubts,
I danced with monsters
that would scream
just to sedate the ache.
Then one day,
after the sky had melted
and rained all its bitter truth,
this flutterbye swan sashayed by,
stretched her wings,
and saved my life
with possibilities,
I now see where peace is planted.
Of course
it had been there all the time,
peace waits patiently,
it takes time to see
that bright bulb's
hidden treasure...
It just needed a little light.
Swanee provided and guided me
with a whole lot of that light!
Thank you, Swanee...
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Her 4 year anniversary on AP (Member since June 15, 2004) is the closing date for all you Wonderful Poets & Scribes to give some Loving back to our Songstress of the Sighhh!
Only Favorites of Night Hope can enter!
Favorite List: http://allpoetry.com/favorite/show/Night%20Hope
Besides that, regular rules apply.
Do not tell me just about Swanee,
tell me about how she makes YOU feel!
So, get to dancing!
P.S. I allowed 1 pre-write, jus' wanted to join in the fun!
~ Nicky♥ 
I wrote this Poem for Wanda (Night Hope) in appreciation for ALL she has done for me
and to kick start this Swanee Jubilee!
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4305545
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"Thank You Swanee"
I thought I couldn't
take care of so much urgency,
and emergency
so I searched for answers
from unlikely places,
and oh, how I messed up,
blinded through my need,
falling into comfortable
as if it would fold me safe.
Now, how could I adore enough
or capture enough wisdom
to give depth and repay a debt
to this savior that twirled
around my world with hope,
bringing light to my darkness.
All around there was music
that I didn't hear
as I danced with doubts,
I danced with monsters
that would scream
just to sedate the ache.
Then one day,
after the sky had melted
and rained all its bitter truth,
this flutterbye swan sashayed by,
stretched her wings,
and saved my life
with possibilities,
I now see where peace is planted.
Of course
it had been there all the time,
peace waits patiently,
it takes time to see
that bright bulb's
hidden treasure...
It just needed a little light.
Swanee provided and guided me
with a whole lot of that light!
Thank you, Swanee...
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Her 4 year anniversary on AP (Member since June 15, 2004) is the closing date for all you Wonderful Poets & Scribes to give some Loving back to our Songstress of the Sighhh!
Only Favorites of Night Hope can enter!
Favorite List: http://allpoetry.com/favorite/show/Night%20Hope
Besides that, regular rules apply.
Do not tell me just about Swanee,
tell me about how she makes YOU feel!
So, get to dancing!
P.S. I allowed 1 pre-write, jus' wanted to join in the fun!
~ Nicky♥ Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 16, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 10 people
- Final notes: All you Magnificent Poets have made this a hard contest to judge. If it was up to me I would award Gold to you all! The final analysis came from my Heart... The Joy & Happiness you supplied Swanee, came for your Hearts. I thank each and every Scribe & Poet for participating, and given your Hearts & Souls to Wanda I know you've made her Anniversary memorable and gave her moments to treasure. Be Well and Take Care, my Friends! ~ Nicky♥
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I thought I couldn't
take care of so much urgency,by PageTurner 52 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 6 6:28 PM 2008. In Personal, Thoughts, Love, Life, Hope, Spiritual, Friendship, My life, Dedication• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I thought I was on her list. Either way, I wish you well with the contest. Wanda is a beautiful poet and a beautiful lady. Always full of hope. Always a light to be seen.
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Hi Faithbound
I checked the list... You are on it!
So, enter already! ~ Nicky♥
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C'mon in, Trina...the water's fine. 
{mumbles} Stupid webserver dropped more people off my list recently & now I can't 'member half of their names 'cause they keep changin' 'em. 
You're there, Sweetie.
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What a beautiful, thoughtful & ornery thing for you to do, Nicholas. Thank you so much, my Friend. I look forward to reading all of the entries with trepidation & awe, with humility & grace. Good luck to all who enter. Be well, Poets & Scribes. Swanee
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How often I would like to be able to write something for someone who has meant/means so much to me, like Wanda, whose patience with my spelling and grammar, has helped me so much! But I never seem to be able to find the right words for letting the World know how much these talented poets mean to me. But in my heart, it's there, trust me. Wanda, is not only a beautiful person, but a wonderous talent, Ap is lucky to have her. Bookmarked.
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yeah I too am under her spell.....check that is
my editor and chief...lol
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{sings, growlin' slightly} "I put a spell on you...and now you're mine..." Check you out, my MuddyBuddy. I hope to see your immaculate phrasing decorating this page, my dear Friend...'cause I'm a greedy lil' poemy thing. Love ya long time, Big Fella. Wanderer
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How thoughtful of you to host this contest for Wanda (Vlindertjie), Nicky...she definately deserves to be honoured this way. I have this bookmarked.
Big's to both of you beautiful, talented people.
~ Nicolette
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Love you, Woman.
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Right back atcha, Nic! ~ Nicky♥
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I'll kick in 500 points for the little sweetie...
She rises like a sun
yet never burning
Tanning wisdom
gently
through seemingly cryptic script
and yet somehow
I still understand...
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Awww, shucks, Eddy. Thank you, my Friend. Me, cryptic??? I think you got that one turned around a lil', Scribe.
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Ah, now this just might inspire me to write.
I hope it does
thanks for the notice
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what a beautiful idea... i hope i can do her justice, i shall endeavour to enter this.... life is a bit pushed at the moment.... but i will try
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I trust you'll push right back, Gill. Anything you pen would be a great honor to me, Sweetie.
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BOOKMARKED!! I'm trying to wake my muse for this wonderful honor... Count me in!! Loves my Wander Woman,
oh yeah... Thanks Faithbound, for this beautiful contest!
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It ain't Trina, it's Nicky... PageTurner, Luna. Nicky, meet Mary...Mary, meet Nicky. Thanks, Sweets. Wander
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Glad to meet you Mary, the pleasure is all mine! ~ Nicky♥
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Nice to meet you, to, Nicky! A pleasure to meet another friend.
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Thank you for sending me the link to this, Nicky. ~Karen
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My pleasure, ~Karen! ~ Nicky♥
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What would ap be without her to brighten it's halls?
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A lot less luminous, me thinks!
I hope you will join us in the celebration, Catressa. ~ Nicky♥
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Aw..my name also appears to be missing
Never mind Wanda, I might just enter anyhows
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As I told Trina above...C'mon in, Lynne...the water's fine. {mumbles} Stupid webserver dropped more people off my list recently & now I can't 'member half of their names 'cause they keep changin' 'em. You're there, Sweetie. Enter somethin' if you'd like, my Friend.
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Thank you for the chance to give Wanda something back for all she continues to give.
Congratulations to all.
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It sure felt good to give some Loving back to our Wanda Thanks for participating, my Friend. ~ Nicky♥
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ty, dear heart, for such an honorable challenge for such an honorable poet. Congratulations and ty to all those who entered.
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Honor's all around! 'specially for my Ladies, m'Lady. Later, Carol. ~ Nicky♥
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Many thanks for the HM and congratulations to the winners
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