Standing somber sun-kissed hair,
beauty of the rose did stare.
Pondering symbol of eternal love,
Matthew now in heaven above.
Ashes ride on ocean waves,
endless horizons the way does pave.
My heart, my love take with thee,
a place you loved the ocean sea.
On salty air I breathe you in,
cherished memories unwind and spin.
Spiraling back to yesterdays,
you're full of life, youthful play.
Overnight just seemed to vanish,
from our lives an instant banish.
No kisses,hugs to say goodbye,
or glimpse into translucent eye.
As roses die in Winter's snow,
their seedlings in Spring will grow.
No Spring for Matthew here on earth,
tranquil beauty,his destined rebirth.
The ocean now our sacred place,
close my eyes to see your face.
I hear your laughter on the seas,
your warm embrace on gentle breeze.
In secret chambers of my heart,
memories live, will never part.
Transporting me to where you are,
Spiritual presence never far.
Comfort found in quiet reflection,
surrounding beauty sheer perfection.
Moon-kissed water,night skies collide,
On goes Matthew like the rolling tide.
Author notes
Hi I am Talking Toni...This is a tribute to the life of MAtthew Stavron, the son of our fellow poetess,Kelle Stavron. I chose this tribute so others who know Kelle may touch base with her and let her know that she has not been forgotten nor has MAtthew....
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800 points, ended December 23, 2007, 12 entries
Gold trophy winner
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This is a beautiful dedication! We can find comfort everywhere in nature! It is both soothing and reflective. I think this definantly shows a healing power all around us! Beautiful! Definantly earned the trophies!
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I am deliberately ignoring the couple of over-used devices in this poem, because it is so heart-felt and tender. I had a lump in my throat by the end, and that's what matters most.
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What an absolutely beautiful, beautiful dedication. It makes me want to smile and cry at the same time.
Thank you so much for sharing this, and for taking the time to enter my contest,
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ahhh thats beautiful and yet so depressing... v.v
i love your passion here
thanks for entering
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This poem is very beautiful it shows some who is deaply in love with someone else and also it shows you are moving on and somedays are harder than most. But you have to move on and know that person you lost would want it that way.. Very nice poem my favorite..
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THis is one of your most heartfelt poems and written very well It touches me dramatically Thank you for entering your poem and good luck in the contest
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Sorry forgot the happy people.
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There has many words been said already about this most amazing poem. I stand in applause
and think it best to just allow your lines to speak for themself. Excellently crafted.
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Holy cow. You've got such wonderful imagery in this...And the rhyming is stunning, too! I can't say much, really; I'm sure you know some poems are too good to be critiqued. I love this piece.
Best of luck and God Bless!
-Vivian
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This is an amazing poem! so touching and profound. Two words: YOU ROCK!
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So tender & meaningful!
This is so gripping & visceral! I could feel each word penetrate my heart! The scene was vivid & filled with pathos. I felt as though I just tossed a loved ones ashes over the ocean sea! Well done. This deserved all the trophies you got for it!
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aww... very nice... This was very nice... and very sweet.
Thank you so much for entering and participating in my contest and good luck,
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WOW ~ You did a fantastic job! Really ~ I like this ~ word for word ~
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I loved this. It was so beautiful. So sad as well. I was blown away at the perfect penning of this write. I wish you the best of luck. ^.^
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WOW This is definetly filled with emotion. You sure do have a talent! I was blown away... best poem I've read today. Thank you for entering my contest.
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You write so beautifully. Your words flow and really capture the reader's attention. This piece makes me think of my grandpa and our special place was on the couch, me cuddled up close, listening to his heartbeat. Ok, now I'm making myself cry... Once again, beautiful poem!
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awesome poem, thank you for your entry. good luck in the contest
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Thank you for your poem in our contest, it was a joy to read.
Please consider entering our future contests as we would love to read more from you.
Sue and Jeff
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This was a gr8 write for most part but it fell apart in a few places.The thought in this was amazing but the rhyming let it down a bit, it cd definitely be more natural.Thanks for entering
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Well done.
Thank you for entering and all the best in the contest.
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Thank you for entering my contest.
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Wow. This poem is amazing. I absolutely loved it. I can't find a favorite part because all of it was wonderful. This piece is so beautiful and sad. The rhyme was right on and so was the flow. Your description was great. I knew exactly what you ment, it wasn't to vague. On a scale from one to ten I'd give this a 10! Thank you for entering my contest and good luck!!!
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What a wonderful beautiful write.
You did an excellent job with this and it is indeed very much deserving of a gold trophy.
The imagery and all the beauty in your descriptions of the sea and Mathew are breathtaking and awe inspiring.
A seriously beautiful poem, thank you for sharing this with us.
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I don't even have appropriate words to tell you how beautuful this write is. And how beautuiful your heart is for offering this incredible poem to Kelle and her precious daughter. You are a wonderful lady with a heart of gold Toni!!!
GBY
Silverbutterfly
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Excellent
This is a beautiful poem worthy of the gold. I think you have done an excellent job in transporting yourself in the moment. Thanks for sharing. Melody
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Excellent
Comfort found in quiet reflection,
surrounding beauty sheer perfection.
Moon-kissed water,night skies collide,
On goes Matthew like the rolling tide.
Great ending for the very senstive verse
Lovely soft rhyimg sceam
Rick
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Oh WOW!!! I see why you've won quite a few trophys since the last time I've been to your home page, this is magnificant, the rhymes I can't believe got even better, and your pace for each line was perfect, flowed incredibly well, and the clever vocabulary was astonishing, like this line here:
or glimpse into translucent eye
Incredible write, I'd keep entering this one into other contests to see how many gold it will earn, as well as to continue sharing the cool msg it details, Amazing write amazing write
-Jacen
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A wondrous spiritual write ...
of solace and of the realm of everlasting Love. Congratulations on a well deserved gold trophy, Poetess.
Thank you for reading my work and for your sincere comment.
Love and Joy for this Season of the Ever Child.
Myra
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You won gold. Excellent beautiful write. Thank you for your sensitivity and your gift to write poetry. Blessings Kelle Marie stavykm:f
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This is a well written and lovely quatrain you spent some time on this no doubt
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Toni. You write in spirit and beauty. Its like when you create a poem there is nothing else on your mind.
I know you work on them for hours a little at a time.
Don't you. I know I am going to read something special
when I read something of yours.
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You have penned a beutiful poem. It brings thoiughts of my Brian who passed away this year. Your words were very touching and I am sure will bring much comfort. You take care and many blessings to you. Sandy
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So beautiful... I read it over a few times because I enjoyed it so much ^__^ Everything flows so smoothly... I don't have much time now but I'll try to come back later. Good luck in the contest! I'm sure you'll do very well
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TUTTA-BELLA
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Beautiful
This flowed so very well and was not forced to rhyme but rather came quite natural.
I think you accomplished what you set out to do in your authors notes quiet well.
Becky
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Excellent Write
Wow this is a beautiful poem. I just love this poem. It flows with ryhme so nicely. Her relationship with her brother is what I was thinking she was thinking of. It was like you were there with us. Increadible and you know our story for many do. Thank you for entering and good luck in the contest.
Blessings
Kelle Marie
stavykm
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toni
Words of beauty expand in each tender line & Matthew smiles from above. Now a child of God but still with momma's love and devotion from a pen as angels now ascend and grace these lovely lines. In heaven they ring those lovely chimes
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