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The Dust of Starlight




Sometimes you have not even begun to speak -
and I am at the end of what you are saying.
                                   
                                                                 - Kahlil Gibran


In you, I have believed in magic,
in the dust of starlight as a tonic,
in the forever of air and ocean,
and the reason for time.

I have become your words,
breathed molecules of you
across the table while
you looked into me
and collected parts of me
in the depth of your eyes.

I will not speak of this again,
because these words
already live inside you
as the reflection of us -
we are the eternity
promised by holy books.

I will know no forever,
but in the gift of your love.






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Written August 6th, 2006

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A contest entry

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  • Nicolette gold member
    August 11, 2006
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    Beautiful poetry of love and remembrance, Scott - truly beautiful.

    ~ Nicolette


  • B Chandler
    August 10, 2006
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    Omgs!! This indeed is worthy of the gold and first place. As I was reading, my mind just blantantly wondered endlessly as if it was meant to be; very soft and tranquil. Congrads

    Rae


  • Night Hope gold member
    August 10, 2006
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    "I will not speak of this again,
    because these words
    already live inside you
    as the reflection of us -
    we are the eternity
    promised by holy books."

    Sighhh...How beautiful this is, Scott...How serene, enlightened & utterly fulfilled you sound within these lines...May it always be true, my Friend...Congratulations on winning the gold, Scribe...well~earned, indeed... Wanda


  • poet2angels gold member
    August 9, 2006
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    WOW.......
    I can certainly see why you won GOLD for this beautiful poem...I will not quote favorite lines, for the entire piece was amazing...Congrats on the Gold....You deserve it!

    Lynda

  • Gogetalife
    August 9, 2006
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    Stunning!!

    Scott, this is marvelous piece inspired by one of the beautiful quotes of Gibran..

    I will not speak of this again,
    because these words
    already live inside you
    as the reflection of us -

    Breathtaking words, master piece, your words speaks outloud about themselve for that I am just speechless..best wishes
    AJ

  • Yvette Champ gold member
    August 7, 2006
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    A masterful write,the depths it reaches to within the portrayal of the unity of love are breathtaking,adore this in it's entirety,the references to magic and time sear into my own appreciation of love and your poetry is exquisite.I very much enjoyed reading this and I give you a standing ovation,simply wonderful,love and light,Yvette

  • Azul Mariposa
    August 7, 2006
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    Sheer beauty...........you have created such a beautiful piece of work in words.........such a pleasure to read.

  • Air Head
    August 7, 2006
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    we are the eternity
    promised by holy books.

    I found these lines intriguing. The rest of it seemed more fluff than substance, however.


  • Nicomachus
    August 7, 2006
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    Great!!!!

    This is very good!!! I would like to get an image of this love of yours, but the feeling expressed is very powerful.

  • Dark The Poet
    August 7, 2006
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    Well done

    That is powerful love. Strong but not overbaring. Unbreakable but still able to mold itself as needs be and getting stronger for it. I love the imagery of not having to speak of it again because it's already a part of him/her
    Much Love

  • Bad Bill
    August 7, 2006
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    Superb

    Now this is what poetry should be--articulate,finely-worded and transcendental. Magical words, my friend.
    Cheers
    Bill


  • Sgt B
    August 7, 2006
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    You were well inspired I could tell. nice work, on such a little bit of information. I enjoyed reading that small portion of you imagination. Thnx. ~Ron~


  • LadyLavender gold member
    August 6, 2006
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    Beautiful!!!


  • Heavenly Angel silver member
    August 6, 2006
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    Soooooo very very beautiful! Sigh.....


  • Pure Thought silver member
    August 6, 2006
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    Superbly revealing

    My life is in your words, I hope you are as happy as I am and you write.


  • Soulful Woman silver member
    August 6, 2006
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    Beautiful..Loving and sweet with a touch of sensuality. Great job.

    Soulful Woman

  • nostalgicdreamer416
    August 6, 2006
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    this is beautiful, so sweet...."i will know no forever/but in the gift of your love"--that was my favorite line....ah, wow! marvelous work!! g'day....:]


  • lilblueeyesmine1978
    August 6, 2006
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    one of your best

    I have become your words,
    breathed molecules of you
    across the table while
    you looked into me
    and collected parts of me
    in the depth of your eyes.

    I will not speak of this again,
    because these words
    already live inside you
    as the reflection of us -
    we are the eternity
    promised by holy books

    This is one of the best that i have ever read and thanks for sharing it with us. I look forward to other great writes from you. Keep up the good work.


  • Heart Sutra
    August 6, 2006
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    Wow! Scott you do know how to write love poems like no other man around here. Sheesh! Good luck in the comp.


  • frog hugger
    August 6, 2006
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    This is great. I love all of the wording and how it all flows together. I wish that i could have this kinda feeling about someone. ~~love for a frog-hugger~~


  • Saffron gold member
    August 6, 2006
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    Scott, this is gorgeous. I don't know what more to say than that~~I love you.

    Saffron

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