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~Secret Dreams~

Missing image

I will never let you know

How I feel and love you so

Or, if my words of make believe

Could show the love that we conceive.

 

 

The walls of man keep us apart,

When will the good times ever start?

You have my soul now take my heart;

I've felt the pain from Cupids dart

 

 

Although they still may laugh at me

It's in your clasp I would be free.

As golden eyes cannot be blue,

I give this love and truth to you.

 

 

But words of love is all I have

To heal your wounds with caring salve

And, if I could but see your face,

You would find bliss in my embrace.

 

 

For this one story surely told

With love's great light you might behold.

My words are gifts and never sold.

The worth of love is more than gold.

 

 

If somewhere in your day, you'll find

That I am there within your mind,

Then maybe you will someday see

It's love I send to you from me.

 

 

 Sharon Corr, June 18th, 2007.

 

 

 

 

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  • Ethereal One gold member
    April 15

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    beautiful & romantic

    You tell the story of Dante and Beatrice so well here. I can see why this won a trophy.
    You have many lovely stanzas and the last one is an excellent finish to this poem.

    Jeannette


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      April 21
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      Thank You!


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      April 16
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      Thank You!

      ~Lovely to hear from you Jeannette, I appreciate your comment very much. All the best to you and yours, Sharon~


  • poeticweaver gold member
    July 7, 2007

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    Wow,

    This is spiritually beautiful...Filled with heart-felt love, and the divine kind that plays and rewinds...To capture moments, and make new memories in the ocean of dreams.. -sighs- I truly love the beauty you weave, and thanks for sharing you!!!
    Congrates on the bronze my darling friend..You'll always golden though to me! Peace, and love~


    -Timothy aka poeticweaver~


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      July 8, 2007
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      My Dear Friend -Timothy aka poeticweaver~
      Thank you warmly for your words of love. In my heart its better to come together than stand apart. I had the pleasure of seeing the film “Evening”. Staring Vanessa Redgrave and a cast of other fine actors. She plays a woman wracked with guilt over a secret love from her past. And at the end of her life, Vanessa Redgrave confesses my only true love is “Harris”. Yet she had not seen him for forty years. It brings sorrow and heartfelt tears. Makes you realize, The worth of love is more than gold. I appreciate your comment love and support. ~Hugs, and Love, Sharon~


  • Sir Ima Cucumber
    June 27, 2007

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    My first thought was that this poem is more than just about Dante and Beatrice, that there's some personal elelment to it. The second was how nicely it flowed...I'm horrible at that. No not horrible...what's worse than horrible?

    And of course the intent of the poem is wonderful. That is what we all seek, that special someone who'll be there in the bad times...not that we want bad times...I'll shut up now.


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 27, 2007
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      Dear Sir Ima Cucumber, Your generous love and tender thoughts are true gems. Your poetry is exquisite grace, and filled to the brim with deep insight. Yes, you’re correct, there is a personal element to this poem. Ah, pearls of yearning, this is a romantic journey for everyone who has loved from afar. Dante is holding his hand over his heart. I tried to convey his longing for his one special ‘Lady’ that life has sadly kept them apart. Hugh, and other friends are always here to light my muse. They encourage me to keep soaring higher. I have felt the same way as you. Yet, this is life, hold on for the ride, and share all the love you have inside. All the best to you and yours, ~XXX Hugs, and Love Sharon~


  • ravenofdarkness
    June 26, 2007
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    ah nice poem well done


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 26, 2007
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      Dear ravenofdarkness, thank you for the well done. I feel your support in that lovely statement. All the best to you and yours, ~Namaste Blessed Be, Sharon~


  • MargaretG
    June 26, 2007
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    Ah, lovely lines, Sharon. These words of Dante could be applied to so many who are separated by circumstances, such a feeling of yearning you have created. Well done, best of luck!


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 26, 2007

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      Dear MargaretG,
      Thank you warmly for your lovely heartfelt thoughts on lost love that yearns to be united as one. So many love ones remain separated by circumstances. Love is pure gold, the truest wealth of our heart and immortal soul. ~Love and Hugs, Sharon~

      • MargaretG
        June 26, 2007

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        Dear Sharon, I have a sister whom I wish thought like you. Many blessings.


        • Sharon Corr gold member
          June 26, 2007
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          Dear Margaret, thank you kindly for the precious thoughts you send. I deeply appreciate your support and many blessings. The worth of love is more than gold. As you caress the wings of my heart and soul. May the Lord increase all our blessings tenfold. ~Love and Hugs, Sharon~


  • jenelda silver member
    June 24, 2007

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    Dear Sharon,
    Oh my, this is a very lovely version of the portrait of Dante and Beatrice. Well written my friend and good luck in the voting.
    Jen.


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 25, 2007
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      Dear Jen, My white bird is smiling at you, and thank you for the lovely greeting, I am happy to be here in the voting. ~Love and Hugs, Sharon~


  • Hinemoa silver member
    June 22, 2007

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    Dear Sharon, Welcome back to huguenauties.
    You have chosen to write about Dante and Beatrice and a very beautiful poem you have penned with wonderful imagery of unrequited love. Good luck in the contest.
    Hine.


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 23, 2007
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      Dear Hinemoa, Thank you for your love, encouragement and support. It is my pleasure to be here with all of you. ~Love and Hugs, Sharon~


  • angelica silver member
    June 21, 2007

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    Dear Sharon,
    It's great to see an entry from you in our group contest. And might I say it's a beautiful entry you have chosen. Your enterpetation of the painting of Dante and Beatrice is very tender and filled with longing. Beautifully written Sharon.
    Joan


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 21, 2007
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      Dear Joan,
      Thank you for your precious encouragement. Its lovely to see your smiling face gracing my page. All the best to you and yours, ~Hugs, and Love, Sharon~


  • gaze
    June 21, 2007

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    Your rhymes are very smooth and gave a nice melody to this poem.
    'And, if I could but see your face,
    You would find bliss in my embrace.'

    What lovely lines and thoughts!
    Really a pleasant read filled with romantic images.
    Well done!
    Mari


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 21, 2007
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      Dear Mari,
      How lovely of you to find pleasure in my poetry. Thank you for your thoughtful and beautiful comment. And thank you most of all for your smile on my page. All the best to you and yours, ~Hugs, and Love, Sharon~


  • catz Moderators member
    June 20, 2007

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    I think I've not read on here another poem as eloquently stated as this one. It truly is a beautiful poem, Sharon. You are a true poet

    Good luck in the contest

    Dee


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 20, 2007
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      Thank you kindly Dee, your words of praise I grasp humbly. I must thank my muse for all the loving words he did infuse. The love of my life stands in repose as our words of love continue to unfold. ~Love and Hugs, Sharon~


  • hugh wyles silver member
    June 20, 2007

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    Dear Sharon,

    These beautiful verses aptly capture the essence of the courtly love which, unrequited, ill-starred and expressed only from a distance, Dante Alighieri sustained for Beatrice throughout his life.
    The tender grace with which you have infused this poem makes a sincere and fitting interpretation to Holliday's imaginative painting of Dante watching his adored Beatrice, seemingly oblivious of his presence, pass by with her companions.
    Thankyou for entering our contest and good luck in the voting for a worthy entry.
    Applause, love and hugs, XXX Hugh (R.)


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 20, 2007
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      ~Thank you for all the heavenly moments of love you share~

      My Dearest Hugh,
      The miracle in my life has been to unfold the mystery of courtly love. Which I so graciously share with all. Thank you for your beautiful and healing poetry filling my heart and soul with divine insight. I have rediscovered my future past in the prophetic words of Dante Alighieri. “MY LADY CARRIES LOVE WITHIN HER EYES” by: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) It’s summertime and now I have seen the true meaning of unrequited love. I stand in awe at the response Dante shared as to the question why he loved Beatrice above all others. "Ladies, the end of my love was indeed the greeting of this lady, of whom you are perhaps thinking, and in that greeting lay my beatitude, for it was the end of all my desires." I wish you and yours a blessed dawn, and I am grateful to rise up singing another love song. ~XXX Hugs, Love, Kisses, Sharon~


  • suseann
    June 20, 2007

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    Beautiful love declaration penned in poetic verse. "You have my soul,now take my heart.Feel of pangs from Cupid's dart." So sincere yet sad.Nicely prosed composition.


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 20, 2007
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      ~Thank you kindly for the gracious words you send lifting my heart to heaven~

      Dearest Suseann,
      My life is with my art. Ah, the sad story of cupids dart. Yes, I have experienced courtly love. Here now is my ever-present past. Thank you once again for you beautiful words that lift my heart. Namaste Blessed Be to you and yours eternally~ Hugs, and Love Sharon~


  • fleur de lys
    June 20, 2007

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    Dear Sharon

    This is just lovely. Very eloquent, beautifully written, romantic, heartfelt and flows. Thank you for your entry and best wishes for the contest.

    Hugs and love,
    Petratani


    • Sharon Corr gold member
      June 20, 2007
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      ~Thank you for your heartfelt words of love~

      Dearest petratani,
      It seems I've been away for a long time. Yet, I appreciate all of you more than you shall ever know. Your smiling face and roses in bloom shine brightly today in my summer room. It is a blessing to be back again my new old friend. All the best to you and yours, Hugs, and Love, Sharon

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