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winter ache

 

 

 

 

here are the house,  
the room, the window -

shadows slither down walls
inure to the still-born;

the water that weeps

in the pipes

the ceiling listens
to the lamentations of wind
and branch; to whatever
vilifies the mercurial rhythms

of rapture

the window aches - in vain
its darkened eyes try to ostracize
the leafless rain, its liquid
trains of thorns

here I wait for you
to alleviate the void:

this tragic house, this room,

this window -

with the magnanimity
of skin against skin,

the birth of two shadows

on rapturous walls,

your blood that sings

in my pipes

till then

my house aches

 

 

 

 

 

 




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  • Night Hope gold member
    September 11

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  • sora.
    September 20, 2008
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    was so difficult to choose between gold silver for this one haha >_<
    it is amazing.
    =]


  • sora.
    September 13, 2008
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    this is absolutely breathtaking.
    o_0


  • kaibab silver member
    December 16, 2006
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    Sometimes your words a so perfect and the readers eyes so wanting...that every ache you thought you felt was only future readers in panting..that they might be the chosen one when verse is ended and life begins...this is so beautiful...smile and smile and smile


    • Nicolette gold member
      December 16, 2006
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      And when the future reader(s) pant and smile like this, I am smiling too...


  • Nicolette gold member
    October 23, 2006
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    Thank you, Tiphanie - I appreciate your kind words. Take care ~


  • FallenAngel09
    October 23, 2006
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    Thank you so much for your entry into my contest, your talent and hard work are very much appreciated. I loved the personification, and metephores taht simply consumed this poem. I loved how you incorporated everything in this house as a sort of alter imagage of yourself, at least that's how it came out to me. any way, loved it and hope you do well in this contest.

    Tiphanie

  • Nicolette gold member
    March 11, 2006
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    As you've asked for in the contest, this poem is written in a metaphorical way and through the use of metaphors create imagery. It is by NO means about sex, pregnancy, conception, birth at all...LOL, it is about missing someone so much that even the house aches. I think I'll just remove it from the contest - that will make it easier for you. ~

  • Libra Moon
    March 11, 2006
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    I like your images and your metaphors, but I am not real sure what you are saying. Seems to be something about sex, pregnancy, conception, giving birth, but I don't think I have it all.


  • Nicolette gold member
    January 6, 2006
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    Thank you, grannyeri!!


  • grannyeri gold member
    January 6, 2006
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    Lovely silver winner here. Congratulations.

  • Rowan gold member
    January 6, 2006
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    Read this again, it was more lovely the second time round.
    It makes me sigh with envy..you are so talented my friend.
    Just beautiful.


  • silver bugs
    January 5, 2006
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    I think I have read this one before, doesn't seem like I commented but maybe I skipped my comment by mistake. Anyway, back to the poem. This is one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read. Its so..lonely...I can't help but feel your pain. I'm in awe. Amazing work.
    Sorry for taking so long to judge my contest, my internet has been giving me some problems. Good luck

    ~Lana

  • Rowan gold member
    December 14, 2005
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    Still beautiful....
    Read this awhile back, but loved coming upon it again!


  • Nicolette gold member
    December 9, 2005
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    Thank you, Bob for the kind comment. Best wishes ~


  • a b s i n t h e
    December 9, 2005
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    This is a gorgeous poem. I admire that you can write so well with English as a second language. I really do like this poem quite a bit. Thank you so much for entering.

  • Rowan gold member
    November 17, 2005
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    How original! Love it, for it's creative beauty!
    Well done Nicolette!
    Beautiful!

  • Nicolette gold member
    November 2, 2005
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    Thank you for your comment, but grammar was NOT ignored!! If you read the first line - there are more than one item...the house, the room, the window...therefore "are" is correct! English is my 2nd language but my grammar is correct !!


  • OhSoVexy
    October 30, 2005
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    Okay, wow. Abstract and it makes my brain hurt! ^_^ Uhm, first line "is" instead of "are" Grammer must not be ignored even by the best of poets! It ruins the first verse for me, because I'm an nut but meh. I really enjoyed reading this, good job!


  • Nicolette gold member
    September 11, 2005
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    Thank you, Pierre - you are most kind!! ~


  • Pierre Richards
    September 10, 2005
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    excellent!

    Such saddness that flows from these words...
    A song of desire restrained, yet burning free to express the boiling blood inside.
    Well done!


  • Nicolette gold member
    September 10, 2005
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    Thank you, Britt - you are most kind! ~


  • Nicolette gold member
    September 10, 2005
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    Thank you for your very kind comment - best wishes! ~

  • sweetheart4rain
    September 10, 2005
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    that was beautiful!..i luved it!..thanks so much for entering my contest..good luck
    -Britt

  • Nicolette gold member
    September 9, 2005
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    Thank you, Melissa for your very kind comment. I struggled with writing something new...so had to rely on a prewrite!! Sorry for only replying now...somehow your comment didn't show up. Best wishes ~

  • Melissa Gayle gold member
    September 7, 2005
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    What a beautiful piece, bittersweet and yet completely loving. Heartbreaking and yet, a hope for a brighter day. The way that you write always leaves me breathless, you use imagery and words to weave an emotion that literally seeps from the words. This was phenomenally written.


  • Nicolette gold member
    September 5, 2005
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    Thank you for such kind words of praise - you had me smiling here!! ~

  • momentarylapse
    September 5, 2005
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    fantastic

    fantastic.so beautiful.am now a convert.where do i signup for the nicolette is a masterofpoetry club?hehe.

    but all my gushing and silliness aside...

    i am overwhelmed by every word in this wonderful poem.and the story that unfolded is so heartbreaking in it's sadness.very very good.


  • Nicolette gold member
    September 5, 2005
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    Yes, it is Neruda-like - I adore his poetry! Thank you for your kind comment ~


  • abernaith
    September 4, 2005
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    Tis like Neruda. It is nice, and flows smoothly. I love the personifications. It is all very subtly profound.

  • Nicolette gold member
    September 4, 2005
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    Thanks, Dee - you are most kind! I told Lyrical she was my good-luck charm for this poem and I do respect her opinion and talent as a poet too! ~
    Edited on Sep 04, 9:08 because ''.


  • September 4, 2005
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    Lyrical Soul is so taken by this piece, she referred me. I understand her well-placed enthusiasm. This is superior poetry, indeed! Dee

  • Nicolette gold member
    September 3, 2005
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    Thanks, Lyrical - you must have been my good luck charm for this poem. And thanks for the "mail" too - I am so excited!!


  • Lyrical Soul silver member
    September 3, 2005
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    I knew this was my favorite poem in the whole world. I don't think you realize (or maybe you did) just how uniquely wonderful this write is. I told you it was special Congratulations sweetheart. I was so hoping this piece would win. I think the judge made the perfect choice. ....and by the way, "It's in the mail"

    ~Lyrical


  • Nicolette gold member
    September 3, 2005
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    Thank you, Chrissie for your kind comment. I appreciate it!! ~


  • Nicolette gold member
    September 3, 2005
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    Thank you, jenn - WOW!! You are most kind, dear! ~


  • Magicvegan
    September 3, 2005
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    CONGRATULATIONS on your Gold Trophy!! Very well deserved. Excellent poem. Love and Laughter, Chrissie

  • Silent Cries
    September 3, 2005
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    OMG!! This is so beautifully sad!! The picture is beautiful, and it fits so perfectly with your poem!! You molded those 6 words nicely into your poem!! I loved this!!
    ~jenn~


  • Nicolette gold member
    September 3, 2005
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    Thank you, Ashley - you are most kind!! ~


  • midnight dreamer.
    September 3, 2005
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    AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Bunches of Love and Happiness
    Ashley/et

  • Nicolette gold member
    August 31, 2005
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    Thank you for the kind comment. It is kind of Neruda -like...if you want to read my version of his poem "Here I love you", read my poem "Here my voice stumbles" - I just love Neruda's poetry! ~


  • manoguru
    August 31, 2005
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    this sounds so like neruda's "here i wait for you" in style... a great choice of words!

  • Nicolette gold member
    August 26, 2005
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    Thank you, Gina - so wonderful to read your comments! Sorry I'm only replaying now...it is so cold here and whenever I get the time, I get under the covers and read or write!! ~


  • Emerald13
    August 24, 2005
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    mmmm wonderful ..... the house, walls, ceiling, window as self and all metaphors within .... i loved each stanza tackling each part of self and weaving it into the metaphor of a house that aches .... just lovely, lady .... good luck to you (in everything) >>>> GINA


  • Nicolette gold member
    August 22, 2005
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    Heather, thank you very much for your kind comment - I appreciate it! Take care ~


  • dolltrashhh-
    August 22, 2005
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    I thought you did very well with this write, you took those six words and with ease applyed them to your exquisite write and molded them into something beautiful. The images created through metaphors and astonishing lines was amazing, you really did well with this write. And I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Keep writing hun, -Heather


  • Nicolette gold member
    August 22, 2005
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    Thank you, Jim - so wonderful to receive a comment like yours! Take care, friend


  • Utok Bulinaw
    August 22, 2005
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    Hi Nicolette,
    Sorry I did not comment last night. But I've read the entire poem and I left an applause simply because I love this. There is great melancholy on this piece. I am impressed also with your grasp of the English language, it sounds like your maternal tongue! I wish you the best in the contest. Hugs, Eris


  • August 22, 2005
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    What a wonderful metaphor and your use of language leaves a me with an ehtereal feel, becoming an addict of your work.

  • Night Hope gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    Ahhh, yes...but it's one thing that, when thrown, doesn't shatter or hurt!!! hehehe Love you right back, Woman... Vlindertjie

  • Nicolette gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    Thanks again, m'lady of butterflies and swans, for your lovely comment. I shall not say the word "exquisite", as the two of us have thrown it around a bit between us tonight . Love you, Vlindertjie!!

  • Night Hope gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    '...here I wait for you
    to alleviate the void - this tragic
    house this room this window -

    with the magnanimity
    of skin against skin, the birth
    of two shadows on rapturous walls,
    your blood that sings in my pipes

    till then

    my house aches'


    What a wonderful penning, m'Lady...this is pensive & full of BLUE... ~ a sorrowful, yet elegant feeling throughout the entire poem...quite lovely, as is its author...well done, Nic...Good luck in the contest, my Soul Sister...LOVE IT... Vlindertjie


  • Nicolette gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    Thank you, sweetheart...yes, both our houses ache, but beyond our windows lies a whole new world. Love you

  • Nicolette gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    Thank you, Leander, you are so kind to me my friend Oh, I have struggled with that thing called writer's block....terrible...but luckily these 6 words inspired me again. Much love, my friend


  • quietly burning
    August 21, 2005
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    like the picture .. these words sad like rain falling but hope inside, a few flowers standing in stark contrast to the world beyond the window. I too know about sad empty houses, and i know about hope and love. my house aches too.

    this stanza i thought to be particularly beautiful sounding in my mouth

    the window aches - in vain
    its darkened eyes try to ostracize
    the leafless rain, its liquid
    trains of thorns

    ~ love steve


  • leander Moderators member
    August 21, 2005
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    Dear friend
    How I am so thrilled to find on my inlog-screen you have a new poem posted I just told you in a reply-comment how I was looking forward for this and see, my wishes are already fulfilled

    Well, I can tell you you surely gave me something to dream/think about this night... Again a perfect use of metaphors, and just each and every line a painting on its own.

    I can no longer think how I could ever find the right words to do justice to this simply stunning, beautiful and way much more than terrific poem. There is simply no challenge including words that you can't handle... again, a sign of your gracious and unique talent...

    Alltough this seems a bit redundant, I wish you the best of luck in the contest... but as said before, I don't see exactly where you should need more luck... This is so far the closest to perfect I think I ever witnessed in words...


    Leander


  • Poet Raja
    August 21, 2005
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    Exceptionally Beautiful!!!

    Are you a word magician Nicole? Of course you are, words are clay in your able hands and you twist and turn them into deep thought provoking phrases that weave them into a wonderful poem.

    As always, dear Nicole I am amazed at the way you play with words and make them sing to your tune.

    Good luck in the contest.

    Love and blessings from India - Joel -


  • Blkwidow77 silver member
    August 21, 2005
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    Oh.... ~blinks several times~ 0-0

    Very nice... very nice indeed! ^^-^^ I loved it. Stark and yet, there is so much of your feelings in-between, that weighs it so very heavy. I just love the melancholic feel, you bring to everything... in his absence. And yet, in his prescence nothing is what it is now, just then. You can feel the contridiction. Beautifully played out!


  • suseann
    August 21, 2005
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    This is so sad and longingly passionate a write.Absents does indeed make the heart grow fonder.True talent in elabrate use of givin words.~~~Suseann


  • LdyBrknWing gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    You've titled this piece of poetic perfection quite well, Nic! 'Ache.' No other word could quite sum up so well the message of this haunting and beautiful piece! There is nothing else like the aching of a heart that so earnestly longs for the only other one who can make it whole again; complete. Your poetry seems to shine even brighter, girl, under the pressure of the kind of contest that I see this was written for. You've used words that we don't normally hear, and it enhanced the emotion behind this piece so very well. This would have to be a Gold Trophy winner, without question! I can't imagine another entry even coming close to the beauty and depth of this intricate, lovely work! Good luck in the contest, my friend!
    Paula
    Edited on Aug 21, 12:46 because ''.


  • Pallas Athena
    August 21, 2005
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    Very well done, as so many have already said. Good luck in the contest, and keep writing, you definently have a knack for it.


  • klassy lassy
    August 21, 2005
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    I, too, concur...this is art. The 'missing' carries the voice bereft of what makes a place home, where we really dwell. I admire the use of the words you had to work with. 'magnanimity' is a hard word to get the tongue around when reading aloud, but the essence of it's meaning is beautiful here. Lovely, lovely piece.


  • ICULookn
    August 21, 2005
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    Wow! What a tremendously, written piece! The imagery is so well painted within the walls of your canvas. The colors are vivid, and the feel is just of much sadness, otherwise, it has been my aware to click on your featured piece and have the pleasure of viewing your gifted pen!

    ICULookn

  • Nicolette gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    Thank you, Leslie - you always look right into the heart of my poetry and I so appreciate that. Yes, I can see that "here I wait for you" is so similar to Neruda's poem "here I love you" - of course that is one of my favourite poems by him!! I too hope that our houses, our rooms, our windows will laught and shine - and not be lonely anymore. Much love to you


  • twinzy001
    August 21, 2005
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    wow woman (sighs) the feel the flow and the picture all so wonderfully placed!! (hmmmm) penned perfectly ...youve done well
    Savina


  • natari
    August 21, 2005
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    Bravo

    This is stunning Nicolette and I can relate to some parts of it.My son has gone with his dad for a week on vacation.I feel my walls ache for his return.The poem is such a showcase of your talent.Helen


  • Leslie gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    Wow… I have nothing else to add … well this was just beautiful so will of ache, and that melancholy of watching your home, just ache to break the cold silence created out of loneliness and perhaps wait, to see this one come home… that Is how I feel now, you portrait through this poem what I feel.. and I haven’t been able to write, “here I wait for you” this line reminds me so much of Neruda’s poem, here I love you… I also must add this poem describe so well the sadness of a house, from the ceiling to the windows, just wonderful, well hopefully one day our homes will not longer be empty, and as for the contest, best of wishes, although you don’t needed, as I asked words for this contest.. as well.. not sure I want to enter… when you are already in

    Leslie


  • masterblaster gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    Hi Nicolette, love write, great word usuage, great flow and wonderful feel, I too have this pic it's very beautiful and fits the poem like a glove, all the best a super write, a big hug Di

  • Shannon
    August 21, 2005
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    This is absolutely beautiful. It's dripping with emotions I know all too well. You really capture the captured in the house, the house in itself is aching, not just a cell for the lonely, but needing to be filled with light again, like the author, in waiting for someone to break in. And to think it's written as a word challenge...makes it that much more brilliant. I absolutely loved this!



  • theunkwoncontestant
    August 21, 2005
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    amazing

    this is the best poem I've read for at least a month. It's so depressing and you can really pinpoint all of your emotions. I adore the metaphors. Overall, this poem is probably the most professional and smart poem I've ever read on here. Excellent job!

  • Bronwen Eckstein
    August 21, 2005
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    Superb.

    Superb writing.


  • Mad Moon silver member
    August 21, 2005
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    Outstanding!

    Sigh.... Oh, Nic! This is so very passionately Beauty-Full! Your verbiage in this is to die for!! What a glorious poem, my friend.

    with the magnanimity
    of skin against skin, the birth
    of two shadows on rapturous walls,
    your blood that sings in my pipes

    LOVE the expert use of metaphor and similie here..."..the birth of two shadows on the wall...", "your blood that sings in my pipes...","my house aches..." I have no words for the beauty contained in this masterful work. (Sighs again...). So very tranquil, and tender are your words. They evoke such a feeling of serenity, and longing, and you make that combination work so very well here. I am in awe. This is incredible, Nic. Absolutely beautiful, and luck not needed! Much love and laughter to you. Well done! Brava.


  • Dienush
    August 21, 2005
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    This poem seems so simple, yet there is so much emotion behind it. I like that. Good luck in the contest.


  • Annalise
    August 21, 2005
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    Oh, beautiful! Sigh-worthy beauty, at that. Such a wonderful, feel-good, don't want it to end write. Worded wonderfullly, format spectacular, the right amount of emotion...basically, brilliant!

    Good luck in the contest!

    Bestest wishes and all that *sigh* mushy, gushy stuff ~Meli~

  • DramaFree
    August 21, 2005
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    This was beautifully written, and what a challenge it must have been, I must confess I had to refur to webster for a word or two there. I wish you good luck in the contest...


  • Lyrical Soul silver member
    August 21, 2005
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    ~sigh I read this again and I'm still sighing

  • Nicolette gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    Thank you, Lyrical - you always lift me with your kind comments, dear friend. Let us just sigh in unison...!!

  • Lyrical Soul silver member
    August 21, 2005
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    BookMarked!!!!!

    Oh my...chills and throat lumps have me sitting here staring out this oh too lonely window, wishing for those vines to be trimmed away and the heartbeat of this house to beat with contentment. You do so impress me with your extremely unique metaphors and your wonderful way with words. ~sigh, I think this has just became my new favorite by you.

    ~Lyrical

  • Nicolette gold member
    August 21, 2005
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    LOL, Dee...as if you don't know who I had in mind . Thank you for your kind words - my muse has been so inactive lately...so I appreciated some "lifting"!!


  • SimpleSarcasm
    August 21, 2005
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    Oh OH! Do I love! LOVE! those words you were given! You did a magnificient job with this. I love each and every word and stanza of this piece. Oh my how you incorporated love and house is just wonderful. It really is a deep poem, you can't just skip over it and skim the surface. YOu've got to dive into the fathoms of this piece.
    Oh, I'm so impressed...again with your writes. SO who'd you have in mind when you wrote this piece, hummmmmmmmmmm

    This piece lifted my spirits.

    ~Dee

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