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If Only To Melt ~

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In bashful eyes
peeking through the keyhole
until voices were silenced,

poetry was born in my heart.

It was my fairytale
when life was too real-
writing rhymes, reflecting

a prettier picture of love.

Fingers intertwined
with incessant faith,
I found poetry in psalms

and we three formed a circle.


Through the years,

I painted my tears on life's canvas,
in splatters of liquid longing,
sharing in empathetic sentiment

fragments of my heart.


In my book of memoirs

there are no diamond clustered cameos
nor black tie events
held in my honor,

My poetry will not be studied
in literary books
or carved in tombstones

[between parenthesis.]


I will always be that dreamer



       d
    a
   n
     c
        i
          n
        g


in my field of flowers

picking daisies, plucking petals


"he loves me,
he loves me not"


just a simple poet
that fluttered through life
whispering syllables of love

if only to melt
a heart along the way.



♥♥




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I am poet2angels ♥



"poetry begins with a lump in the throat"
-Robert Frost






background courtesy of my Sis Wendy ( Perfectimperfection )

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  • Night Hope gold member
    1 day ago
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    Yes. I remember, Sweetie.




  • Kathraina silver member
    October 16

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    Oh my.....this piece is absolutely beautiful. Every word fits together seemlessly. The imagery is vivid and stunning; the tone very enjoyable. Lovely job with this piece


    bravo and thank you for entering



    ♥ kate


  • Blue Rew silver member
    September 20

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    Truly a delight in humility...
    I was awash in the visions offered,
    felt them as beautiful simplicity; as
    a sincerity of heart~words shared. Blue

  • division
    August 19

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    No wonder this poems as so many trophies; it is amazing! I love your style of poetry; it's beautiful and it sounds like it's coming from an angel. It's so heavenly. An absolute yes! Congrats, you're a finalist


  • Melee Vau gold member
    August 15

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    very moving - liked the lines:
    "I painted my tears on life's canvas,
    in splatters of liquid longing,
    sharing in empathetic sentiment

    fragments of my heart"


  • penman gold member
    May 11
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    Excellent

    Such a beautiful write. And so very deserving of all the trophies. Congratulations.


  • AutumnGypsy gold member
    April 18

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    This is a true poets reflection of themselves, maybe we all start as this simmering but, to be born into this world in syllables and rhymes. This is one of the best i have read!


  • SabaSophiya
    April 17

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    Splendid!! Truly splendid with a beautiful diction, and a remarkable flow....
    Way to go....
    Take care,
    Sophie

    • poet2angels gold member
      April 17

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      hi Sophie! YOu changed your name lol...I almost didn't know who you were but recognized the sweet tone of your comment...
      TY for the comment. This one is very personal to me. I dio not often write about myself...


  • kooleyes
    March 22

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    Outstanding writing here. Your words flowed freely not skipping a beat.

    just a simple poet
    that fluttered through life
    whispering syllables of love

    if only to melt
    a heart along the way.

    These line here just blew me away!! Thanks for the refreshing read and keep on writing


  • Paloszoo gold member
    March 18

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    Stunning! I absolutely love this! Thanks for entering my contest! Good luck! I'm honored to have you show your work here!

  • SabaSophiya
    March 5
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    This is beyond beautiful. A very refreshing piece of poetry!! Loved the imagery you have employed

    Keep shining!!!
    Best,
    Sophie.


  • Gold-feathers
    December 21, 2008

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    Loved it and no more words. Such a beautiful poem u want to read it forever and It's the best ever ever I read not one of the best but best. Just write this way, you got great talent and you know the soul of poetry. Keep it up and Best of Luck
    *Impressed*


  • bodine510
    December 20, 2008

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    This is very good. I love it, love it , love it. I can definitly see why this won trophies. Very nice work.

  • vespertine
    December 20, 2008
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    a heart full of words. x


  • yourbentangel
    December 19, 2008

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    I can see why this write has received so many trophies, but in my opinion they should ALL be gold ones. This was probably the best that I have read all day!! WONDERFUL


    • poet2angels gold member
      December 21, 2008
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      TY for such a flattering comment...
      I appreciate your kind thoughts!

      Lynda


  • Jeanette Violette
    December 19, 2008
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    Wow.
    Really relate to this.....it sounds like my reality. Beautiful..thanks


  • chemicalromancegirl
    December 19, 2008
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    A very beautiful poem; it emphasizes on what many poets think. <3


  • Jeremy0826 silver member
    December 19, 2008

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    Very beautiful, brilliant, and creative like everything that you write my friend! Congratulations to you on all of your trophies for this write! A truly deserving piece! It's always a pleasure to read you and congratulations on being In The Spotlight with this one. Keep up the wonderful work here!




    Jeremy0826


    • poet2angels gold member
      December 21, 2008
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      TY my dear friend for your kind thoughts as always!

      Lynda

      • Jeremy0826 silver member
        December 21, 2008
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        You are very welcome Lynda, it's my pleasure dear!
        Take care and Merry Christmas to you and yours!



        Jeremy0826


  • Nom de Plume
    December 19, 2008

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    Beautiful write... Im sure most of us have had these very thoughts, often...congrat on the front page too, but all your writes are beautiful, I expect nothing less.


    • poet2angels gold member
      December 21, 2008
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      awwwwwwwww ty my friend for such kind words as always

      Lynda


  • SubKitten
    December 15, 2008

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    This was quite beautiful, and not at all what i expected. i like that it talks about the plight of us writers.

    "My poetry will not be studied
    in literary books
    or carved in tombstones"

    That was a very nice line, and i liked it very much. It speaks to all of us who write. We may not be Shakespeare or Dickinson, but we write with our hearts. And that's where good poetry comes from.


    • poet2angels gold member
      December 21, 2008
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      thank you, fluffytarasub for such a wonderful comment!
      Lynda


  • Aurielle
    December 15, 2008

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    I will always be that dreamer

    d
    a
    n
    c
    i
    n
    g

    in my field of flowers

    picking daisies, plucking petals


    "he loves me,
    he loves me not"


    just a simple poet
    that fluttered through life
    whispering syllables of love

    if only to melt
    a heart along the way.


    l Iloved that part but I must say I couldn't understand that third line "until poetry was silence" poetry to me is silence because you must read it...well I would love to read this romantic sketch classical write . The style I love I create too. I must bookmark this!!!!

    go to mygorgeouswork.ning to find publishers or producers a site that I created and invite all. A infamous website that I started 2 days ago. Become a manager now before more join


  • CitrineSunrise silver member
    December 14, 2008

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    I have always believed that the best poems are the ones we write for ourselves, that express a part of ourselves that we are unable to reach in other ways. I will bookmark this poem because it expresses the my feelings about writing in a way I can only hope to emulate. Congratulations on your many trophies. This is a work of art. Peace, Liz


  • Idle Mind Wondering silver member
    November 18, 2008

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    You are on my black tie list and that is all that matters!

    I shutter to think what their "studied"
    and warped interpretations would do to our works

    and finally, the most beautiful flower in this beautiful tribute to self is:


    "It was my fairytale
    when life was too real-
    writing rhymes, reflecting"

    I was not a big writer in my childhood
    but I ran away to the tops of trees
    and the dark corners of closets -
    places no one would look to read for hours.

    Always a pleasure...

    Ken


  • myrataal silver member
    October 20, 2008
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    Congratulations on a wondrous Gold!

    I enjoyed reading this zesty poem!

    Love
    Myra


  • Danna Hobart
    October 20, 2008

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    I have always loved that Frost quote in your author's notes.

    You forgot to leave me your name and number of comments, but it is not a disqualifyer, because I never remember to put what the contest holders ask for in the author comment either. Just by reading this, I can tell you have made your share of comments around this site. You are a very talented writer, and I would not be surprised to see your poetry in a college anthology some day.

    • poet2angels gold member
      October 20, 2008
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      ooops....grrrrr I can't believe I forgot to add how many comments lol ....I even noted it on your contest page LOL
      This is probably my favorite poem I have written if I had to choose one because I touched on my childhood and a difficult part of it (which I rarely do in poetry) ...I have an Autistic son (27 yrs old now) a special gem to me here everyday and I never write about that part of my life and people always say I should write a book but I get halfway down the page and my heart starts breaking when I start to re-live some of the painful times so I don't know if there will ever be a day when I can ...I am rambling lol but thank you....This means so much !

      Lynda


  • Meej
    October 15, 2008

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    I love how you write about poetry being your special way of getting through life, your escape from reality but also your realism taht just because you write it doesnt mean your going to be some famous poet, because i think alot of people have that dream whether it be realistic or not...this is a good solid poem!


  • Rashida
    October 8, 2008

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    A very charming little write, I like the part about the daisies, where you made the letters of dancing twirl down the page, making a picture out of the word. Brava!


  • Clovis...Curious silver member
    October 8, 2008

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    A very coool, romantic write. You expressed yourself very well indeed. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Again, well done.


  • emc2
    October 8, 2008

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    I love this poem. You have written it really well. Very beautiful and expressive and detailed about how you feel and how poetry is your way of expressing your emotions and feelings. Sometimes when you get that lump in your throat, writing is the best way to get it out. It makes you feel so much better. I should know. You can see why this poem has won so many awards. Awesome job! I really really love it!


  • Errant Panther gold member
    October 7, 2008

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    such utterly deep sigh material, very beautiful portait of your poetic soul you have boldly put on dispaly for all to touch and know intimately the stirrings of your pure heart. awesome penning cuz best wishes in the current contest. I can see why this has been so richly rweardedthus far.


  • michael thomas
    July 6, 2008
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    understatement. nice use of language.


  • Melissa Burns
    July 1, 2008

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    Enjoyed these lines...

    I painted my tears on life's canvas,
    in splatters of liquid longing,

    Thanks for entering my contest!

  • Night Hope gold member
    June 7, 2008
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    "Fingers intertwined
    with incessant faith,
    I found poetry in psalms

    and we three formed a circle."

    I wouldn't count on your words not being studied or inscribed as someone's epitaph, my kind~hearted Friend. This is a beautiful testament to the life of a true Poet, an artist that creates because they simply MUST. Thank you for entering my contest with such grace & humility, Lynda. Good luck, Sweetie. Wanda

  • bluecollarlove
    May 29, 2008
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    STOP

    My heart is melting and it runs to you


  • faithwhisperer silver member
    March 3, 2008

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    I love this poem! It expresses how I feel when I write also...the ability to move someone and offer them beauty. I believe you're definitely talented! Don't get discouraged by others if they make a mean remark...although it can be hard!


  • Randomly Beautiful
    March 1, 2008
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    Beautiful...


  • MuddyKing
    February 17, 2008

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    excellence is rare

    this entire work was wonderful
    I was extremely impressed with this passage

    I painted my tears on life's canvas,
    in splatters of liquid longing,
    sharing in empathetic sentiment

    fragments of my heart.

    the cadence is amazing as I read over and over,
    but more than that I love poetry that evokes emotion
    and this piece held me throughout

    much deserving of the honors

    best wishes
    peace Muddy


  • McFairy
    February 14, 2008

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    Writing is a personal, it's yours to keep and it's great to hear that other people like your writing but always better to know that you love what you have written. I myself think this is great, it has that touch of personality to it. I see someone said this poem was simple, I fail to see that interpretation.

  • AdaraRedGoddess
    February 7, 2008

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    This is an amazing poem and I am so glad that you are sharing it with the rest of us. When you said, "sharing in empathetic sentiment/fragments of my heart" you found words for what I'd felt like all my life. The flow of this piece is amazing. It just slides into perfect understanding with each stanza and line. fantastic job


  • Fixing Tomorrow
    February 7, 2008

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    This absolutely melted my heart. It was so sweet and beautifully written. It's wonderful to see someone who isn't trying to write what they think would please the world, and instead try to please themselves. The best writes are the ones from the heart. This is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.


  • SilverButterfly gold member
    February 7, 2008

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    A beautifully written masterpiece!!!! I love every word of this. I love the dancing from. I love your heart... that you poured out to us all here to experience. This is one incredibly wonderful piece of art!!!! Worth many many gold trophies!!!

    GBY
    SilverButterfly
    (Mary)


  • Poetdontknowit
    February 7, 2008

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    WELL DESERVED TROPHIES

    This is gorgeous! A majestic piece of poetic pie, that I found to be incredibly delish! Looooooove the way you did 'dancing'! I shall have to steal that form! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    keep on penning
    POETDONTKNOWIT


  • grannyeri gold member
    February 7, 2008

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    Wonderful metaphors used in these lines; liked the flow and the message shared in the poem. Lovely words used her to express sentiments. Nice winners too.

  • Have left the site
    January 31, 2008

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    Two trophies and a spotlight. I can understand why. I know these feelings and I am quite fond of Frost. Excellent poem. -Wil


  • ten thousand cicadas gold member
    January 27, 2008
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    What honest beauty and wise recognition that a heart spoken and shared is inherently a thing of wonder. Amazing journey. Thank you for allowing us into your field of flowers to see you dance. Congrats on the trophies and for having the gift to melt hearts.


  • LadyShiva
    January 27, 2008

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    This was a very beautiful piece. Very deserving of the trophies earned. Evey line held deep emotion and amazing imagery.

    Lauren


  • x-Black-Butterfly-x gold member
    January 23, 2008

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    wow this is an amazing piece and is wel deserving of the bronze and gold. it holds truth within your words

    "...just a simple poet
    that fluttered through life
    whispering syllables of love..."
    words to live by. thank you.

    i loved those lines.


  • Ephiphany
    January 21, 2008
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    lovely. thanks for sharing.
    ephiphany♥


  • natchstucco
    January 21, 2008

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    nice and breezy the way I like em.

    well deserving of all the shineys.

    I like that fact the quoted saying in () is telling of the old wordage.

    Nice little bit of truth. great write.


  • motel silver member
    January 20, 2008

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    "...just a simple poet
    that fluttered through life
    whispering syllables of love..."
    words to live by. thank you.


  • Exodus gold member
    January 20, 2008

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    This was just beautiful. I love the simplicity of the statement in contrast to your language. Really amazing work.


  • Fug-azi
    January 20, 2008
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    way to go sis, congrats on the gold


  • Denierim
    January 20, 2008

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    Beautiful beyond words! I love the fact you took us and showed the journey a poet goes through in life. We all start in our different way, but we all do have a beginning, and I love this story of yours. This is just so filled with emotions and passion and all those feelings that make a difference in this life. Wonderful work with this one and thanks for sharing this with all of us!

  • lyrebird
    January 20, 2008

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    Wow! Amazing piece of writing...

    Especially loved the stanza:
    "Fingers intertwined
    with incessant faith,
    I found poetry in psalms"

    Congrats on your trophies

    - Jojo x sinnocence


  • Haunted-Memory silver member
    January 20, 2008

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    Excellent

    Lynda this is really beautiful as is your poetry what ever you write. Keep dreaming of the romance Sis as love is what makes the world go round. best wishes Brian.xx


  • Elenaliz
    January 20, 2008

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    i like this poem so many great lines i like the first stanza the best and i love the way you wrote the word dancing very creative.i think so many of us can relate to this beautifully written poem


  • Swangrnv gold member
    January 20, 2008
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    very beautifully written

    really liked this piece!


  • Dave Powell
    January 20, 2008
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    Interesting form. I enjoyed this poem.


  • MaMa-2-be-Cindy
    January 20, 2008

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    I really got this poem ...
    I wasn't born with poetry in my heart, well maybe I was it just laid dormant for a while lol...and came to me later in life for a similar reason....When life got to real or to hard I would run and hideaway with my poetry...Reflecting indeed prettier pictures of life,love,myself whatever lol

    Brilliantly structured piece I just love I will always be that dancer dancing in my fields of flowers... We should all be that dancing, dancing free in the field, connecting with oursleves

    You melted my heart with this piece for sure. So very well written and thought out

    Congratulations on both your trophies so very deserving



    Cindy


  • seamaiden
    January 20, 2008

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    Very beautiful words that had all sorts of pictures floating from them. This is an amazing piece of work and I congratulate you on the mutltiple rewards. Thank you for sharing this with me and I'm glad this got nominated to our group reading. Keep writing poet. seamaiden ♥


  • DogFish silver member
    January 19, 2008
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    well said!


  • As my last request
    January 19, 2008

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    This piece is beautiful and wonderful and plenty of other pretty words. It's written in such a way that it makes me

  • Starz of Heaven gold member
    January 19, 2008

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    This is a great poem Congrats on your trophys best wishes and much love


  • Todays Poem Box
    January 19, 2008

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    you were chosen as Todays Poem for Jan 20th by the group Todays poem.

    this will get you featured for 5 clicks as well as multiple comments from group members.

    enjoy !

    Tasha


  • PerfectImperfection
    January 17, 2008
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    This is such a very well written piece of thought. A composition of poetic essence, life, love, and all that lies in between. There is an incredible depth in these lines, truly poignant. Excellent penning. Thank you for your entry & Best wishes in the contest!


  • RedwingSpirit silver member
    January 2, 2008

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    Awesome poem I love the first lines in this excellent imagery Congratulations on the bronz e it was well deserved


  • imprisoned
    December 28, 2007

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    Great!

    Great! I honestly don't know what to say about it but the "dancing" part was just the cherry on top of this wonderful sundae!

  • Nighttime angel
    December 27, 2007

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    this is absolutely beautiful. I love it. I got shivers up & down my spine, with a bunch of goosebumps when reading this. the imagery that is used here is beautiful. excellent job on this. I think that this deserved gold.
    congratulations on the bronze trophy and the spotlight.
    thank you for sharing this with me.

    kat


  • grass
    December 27, 2007

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    this is absolutely amazing.

    the "dancing" was so visually appealing, too, haha. I wish that I could sum this up half as brilliantly.


  • StarEyes
    December 27, 2007

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    This is fantastic! I love it! I must say I am surprised that it only got the Bronze, this is really good! And you know, I feel as you do, I have been called a "legend" in my writing, but do not see it.. So I know what you are saying....

    Congrats on that Bronze..

    and love

    Nyetta


  • Ladybug
    December 27, 2007

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    a delicate meter of true prose that glisten our hearts to their true measure of desire


    well done

    Tamara


  • DeadlyTurnip
    December 27, 2007

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    Wow. This was really really really good. Amazing. I can't think of words for this right now...great job.

  • Virginia Logsdon
    December 27, 2007
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    Oh, my goodness!

    This is just beathtakingly beautiful!You just might be a famous poet one day!I'm serious!Gorgeous!


  • OctoberCrush
    December 27, 2007

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    That was absolutely captivating, and beautiful.

    If ever am I glad to click on a poem randomly, I'm glad it was this one.<3

    Reading this poem brought a sense of serenity over me. It's indescribably peaceful.

    Wonderful job***


    • poet2angels gold member
      December 27, 2007
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      Ty for your wonderful coment! I am so glad you stopped by to read this...Your opinion mean so much!

      Lynda


  • Dragon Tamer
    December 27, 2007

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    totally heart warming

    This is one of the best poems I have ever read The last 2 stanzas were my favorite part.You have expressed so much emotion in this piece, that someone reading poetry for the 1st time would be thinking of giving writing a whirlThank you for sharing this beautiful masterpiece with us.
    Take care,
    DT


    • poet2angels gold member
      December 27, 2007
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      That was such a sweet comment!!!
      TY so much. You made my day

      Lynda


  • frownsnfreckles
    December 27, 2007
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    this is lovely, I particularly like the flow of 'dancing' I think it would melt any heart


    • poet2angels gold member
      December 27, 2007
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      Thank you so much for the lovely comment! So nice of you to take the time so stop be

      Lynda

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