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like flowering vines do

 



to tie you with a poem
with the jasmine of letters
to let you honeysuckle
among the commas and periods
of my intent
to see you dangle like a wisteria
beneath the impetus of an accent mark
to let you drink from the calyx
of a throaty question
and finally
to release you
with the clematis of an exclamation –

you with your moonflower eyes
wherein morning glories glow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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flowering vines = jasmine, honeysuckle, wisteria, clematis, morning glory, moonflower

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  • JinSays gold member
    July 16

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    and I've already commented on this, but I was glad to read it again.


    • Nicolette gold member
      July 16
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      happy that you stopped by to read again, jin - thank you so much

  • JinSays gold member
    July 16
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    Another poem mentioning wisteria.
    I absolutely love that particular flower.
    This write is spectacular Nicolette.
    I am glad I found it.
    Love,
    jin

  • Topnotchsy
    May 24
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    This is beautiful, and I can see why it needs its own trophy case. The use of the various plants creates really nice imagery for this piece. I'll leave my applause with the armies of applause left by others to stay around and read this poem over and over again.

  • Son of Jim
    March 26

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    Nic

    whereas if someone opened a poem of mine it might be a magpie sent to peck out their eyes, your poetry, even in it's nuances, has held some NATURAL truth.

    To me, someone that has been away for awhile, this poem is a departure. The title says plants, but the poems makes an analogy of the plant to poetic grammar. Now I have seen you make poetic references and certainly metaphors of all things natural to the pen, but this analogy is supported/carried top to bottom, beginning to end, and the images come from both the visuals of said punctuation and the climbing/dangling of the vine. It is impressive to say the least. There is a poignant message to be taken from this as well. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

    Jim


  • individuality gold member
    March 22

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    ah poetry and flowers intermingled with sounds; rolling from the curves of throat, growing ever upwards to reach the rich light of love. and strands of smiles wrap around the movement in eyes. a good poem.

  • Rowan gold member
    March 11

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    Nobody gives life to florals like you do...
    Congratulations.

  • tara wilson gold member
    March 7

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    ok -- this will be my third comment on this poem..lol..

    so what i'm studying lately & noticing with poetry is the amount of control a writer uses to carry out a metaphor and work it down every possible avenue to come out at the other end with an amazing poem, and this is absolutely amazing...and beautiful. thanks so much for entering.

    and i love all the fun alliteration in this too, especially the 'x's..lol.


  • BehindTheShadow
    March 6
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    Poetry in motion, this is wonderful and so very unique.


  • IronMaiden1236
    March 3

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    Holy ^&#$@@$%

    Absolutely Beautiful!!! Now this, this is a beautiful piece!!! MY GOD!!! Thanks, I needed this moment!! I think D will love this piece, ingenious without being forced!!! DO NTO CHANGE ANYTHING, THIS WAS A MOMENT OF NIRVANA!!


  • HeLovesMeNot
    March 1
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    Wow, that was beautiful as usual.


  • azlyn gold member
    February 13

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    Sensual floral decadence! Lovely imagery...this is a sweet scented sentiment. Simply amazing in imagery and gentle flow.


    Azlyn


  • queenie
    February 10

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    how do you do it, it's like a second language to you.it's like you breath on paper and the words appear with all the trimmings of a masterpiece. i have seen great artists here, but you have to be in the top five percentile. i would never call my self a poet and i never did, but now that i've read this, i never will.


  • RoxxxyNow
    January 31
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    wonderful - love it! beautifully creative

  • Melissa Gayle gold member
    January 31

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    Aren't you on my list?!?! Damnit, you should be already -

    excellent Nic, as always. Your soul is truly beautiful.


  • J.J. Sass
    January 29

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    Nic, this is gorgeous! I mean there's not much else to say except really really beautifully wonderful!
    Best wishes in the contest

  • tara wilson gold member
    January 23
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    Nicolette - thank you so much for reading

    i was at this poem tonight, because i was at your page earlier looking for something new from you...'hint, hint'

    lolol..i love it, it was interesting returning to it, because i feel your metaphor and poetry works on so many different levels, and depths that on each read i notice and understand something new within this poem..



    applaud again...


  • thepoetssoul
    January 21

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    Mighty is the pen, wilded by a poet of beauty and grace.Your words are beautiful and filled with deep emotion.The ending is supurb a fine poem indeed.
    Congradulations on the Gold.
    Be blessed in all you ever do.

    Tony


  • Jeanette Violette
    January 18
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    a beauty

    your words are wrapped around me

  • Nicole Hanna
    January 12
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    Thanks for entering.


  • Stuart Higginson gold member
    December 18, 2008

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    The poet invites another into their world of worlds ... the garden of grammar ... the Eden of elegies!!! and those with whom we hold contact become indeed a part of that garden in turn ... growing with us, sowing their own seed that we may find ourselves nurturing into bloom, lo and behold ... they may inspire something in us that becomes ...a new poem!

    We are compelled to grow the garden ... the reader is compelled to view and explore it. Sometimes, if not always, they find themselves compelled to add something to it too.

    I love the intensity and anticipation of showing a poem to a friend or other person over coffee, that excitement of "will they find its meaning ... what might they make of it" ... and sometimes, when they give just a nod and a smile, I like that too, lol!!!


  • klassy lassy
    December 18, 2008

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    I think every sleeping dragon awoke in this one, Nicci. ~K


    • Nicolette gold member
      December 18, 2008
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      lolol Karen - jaaaa..the "dragon" is still sleeping here now


  • Ellis gold member
    December 4, 2008

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    This person sounds good (for a human).

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    • Nicolette gold member
      December 4, 2008
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      lolol ja..there are still some good humans . thanks, Ellis


  • Alyzeh
    December 3, 2008

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    Wow. What amazing imagery and poetry. Loved the use of metaphor too in this one. I like how this is formed. Congratulations on the Gold. Very well deserved.

    Love
    Alyzeh


  • Sagittarius silver member
    November 22, 2008

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    Great

    Nic, you are a gardener of words and one, perfect poet. This is a joy to read and I will again.

    Sag


  • Heart Sutra
    November 20, 2008

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    writing about flowers always becomes you for you are a flowering soul.


  • Joseph Hollis
    November 20, 2008

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    Oh my, a well-deserved win. You've created lovely imagery here. There's much underlying sensuality in this piece. Gorgeous.


  • Sonja
    November 20, 2008

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    To comment or not to comment, that is the question, or just to live you flowers and applause in front of the door?
    ~Sonja~


  • Peace of Texas
    November 19, 2008
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    Um wow I don't even know what to say


  • Rhythm Child
    November 19, 2008
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    i loved the wording of this poem and the last lines were a beautiful way to end

  • mimiagatha
    November 18, 2008

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    abnormal animals (people) write words, abnormal people (poets) write verses, abnormal poets (you) write masterpieces


    • Nicolette gold member
      November 18, 2008
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      i'll take the compliment about being an "abnormal poet" with a smile, Joe...


  • Silverling
    November 17, 2008
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    I loved it, I was captivated, your imagery is superb!


  • poeticweaver gold member
    November 17, 2008

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    Congrates On The Gold Sweet Soul!

    I love the language here and imagery you use to create this masterpiece. You draw the reader in like paint to a portrait. Such a wonderfully written piece indeed. Been awhile, but nonetheless, each time I get the chance to read you, you shine brightly!

    Peace, Timothy


    • Nicolette gold member
      November 17, 2008

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      Thank you so much, Timothy! Was great to see you here on my pages again. I need to visit yours too


  • AutumnGypsy gold member
    November 15, 2008

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    This is so beautiful, what a perfect image you have painted with fine word choice. The mataphors are outstanding. Best to you in the contest

  • Virgoan
    November 15, 2008

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    The flowers here grow like your words my friend and it paints my mind beautifully.

    Did I say that my heart doesn't only beat? It grows now, thanks to you...lol


    HENSLEY


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    November 15, 2008

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    Beautiful!!

    Congratulations on the golden chalice!! Peace always, Cyn


  • eye
    November 14, 2008
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    oh this is just plain gorgeous.


  • sheltered
    November 14, 2008
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    sensationally erotic
    made me want to rend dander
    on a wayward gale


    • Nicolette gold member
      November 14, 2008
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      thanks! i thought you were going to say it makes you want to climb, lol!


  • misselaineous
    November 14, 2008
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    beautiful x


  • catnipmeow
    November 14, 2008

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    Fabulous

    LOVE this poem !!!! I am a photographer/artist and I mostly do flowers.......http://www.redbubble.com/people/catnipmeow
    I had to share it with a certain someone.......very fitting
    Thank you


    • Nicolette gold member
      November 14, 2008
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      thanks! i looked at your pages and your flower photos are beautiful!

  • Caralee
    November 14, 2008
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    Wow. Beautiful. Very sexy


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    November 14, 2008

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    Ah, I knew this was gold as soon as I started reading!
    What a lovely arrangement of syntax and simile.


    Love,
    mj.


  • just rob gold member
    November 13, 2008
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    You are the undenyable queen of he vegetative metaphor. I read this five times, with dancing eyes.


  • Oisin silver member
    November 13, 2008

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    I don't think it is necessary to flaunt your springtime. This seems to very whimsical and you so much enjoyed by the flowers of spring. Very pretty Nic, as always.

  • JinSays gold member
    November 13, 2008
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    Spectacluar!! So many metaphors. This is so pretty, it makes me want to cry.
    Congratulations on your gold. Very well deserved.
    Much love always,
    Jin


  • Namita
    November 12, 2008

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    oh wow, this is such an exquisite poem~ so many metaphors; you really know how to say something so very complicated in a simple way

    you rock, Nic


  • Sweet Impatience gold member
    November 12, 2008

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    this is a very beautiful poem that you've written. I truly enjoyed reading it.. such a sensual piece, you did a brilliant job on both your poem & the prompt.

    good luck
    kat


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    November 11, 2008

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    Very beautiful! Love how you tied the flowers into this, and made it more than just sensual, the word play is wonderful.


  • everyone1 gold member
    November 11, 2008

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    How so very exquisite!

    Airy and enchanting words taken to etherial heights.

    Just beautiful, remarkably beautiful.

    I have no points to give you, and I surely am sorry, because I would pile them on you.

    More than 3 ...

    Yes more than 3.

    Way more ...

    ~ James ~


  • Heath Thompson
    November 11, 2008
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    Lovely Nico!

  • dx d by me
    November 11, 2008

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    You seem so connected to the earth in many of your poems, and the expression of tender care really envelopes the reader. This is breathy and beautiful. Geo


  • Blue Rew silver member
    November 10, 2008

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    Dripping with colour and movement...
    this one grabs hold of the reader and dances
    them through visions of feelings expressed. Blue


  • Mari Goes gold member
    November 9, 2008

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    Lovely just lie you...
    The scents come through the page, gigabytes and the colours...I imagine you carry those colours in your eyes


  • My Milieu
    November 9, 2008
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    I love flowers.


  • Disturbed Prodigy
    November 9, 2008

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    these words are a beautiful as the flowers, honestly i had to look some up, but some i have seen before, wonderfully done, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest

  • Heart Sutra
    November 9, 2008
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    naturally dear nicolette....only you can truly write about flowers in a way that sounds as if you are their kin.


  • CaliOkie silver member
    November 8, 2008

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    I don't know how you keep coming up with such unique material. Your mind must encompass so many things that most of us never even consider.

    This is just excellent. You have imbued it with such a sense of fun and excitement -- it is beautifully playful. As well as very sweet.

    A delight.

    Garrison


  • Randomly Beautiful
    November 8, 2008
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    You are gorgeous. I love every piece you pen.

  • tara wilson gold member
    November 8, 2008
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    I love the words in this poem - this is absolutely beautiful, a very sensual flow, mood, and beautiful imagery of vines & the way you've used them in metaphor - very, very lovely, Nic!

    I love your sensual flower poems - your poetry is so inspiring, good poetry does that!=)


  • And Hyetal
    November 8, 2008

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    'to let you honeysuckle'

    I love it. I'd love to smell these buds in bloom.



    ~Cassie


  • Catie Sheeran gold member
    November 8, 2008
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    This is beautiful Nicolette i adore your work


  • arafura gold member
    November 8, 2008
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    Very clever and very good. Each word perfect in its place!

  • Suzanne Dia
    November 8, 2008
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    You make lovely flower arrangements, Nic.


  • Jersene gold member
    November 8, 2008

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    Gorgeous penning, Nicolette

    I love all your references to the flowering vines...they certainly brighten up these glum days of November


  • nancy drew
    November 8, 2008
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    oh gosh, this is gorgeous.

    helen~


  • marc creamore
    November 8, 2008

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    WHAT A BOUQUET!!!!!!!! Beautiful as always Nic . . . send it to Swan, for I feel that she needs it at the moment . . .

    thinking of you two up here on the West Coast of Canada,
    Marc

  • grm
    November 8, 2008

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    aw, liefie


    only you could combine the beauty of flowers with punctuation, lol.
    i see now why you were asking me about punctuation last night, you clever little lady you


    you, who are my most luminous glow, the apex of my life, my reason and my wish

    this is beautiful, liefie, so like you in every way

    lief vir jou altyd

    • Nicolette gold member
      November 9, 2008
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      jaaa...i had this poem in mind when i asked you about accent marks, liefie


      you make me glow, liefste
      lief vir jou altyd


  • Harlequin Dance
    November 8, 2008
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    It's beautiful, the way you intertwined nature and writing together like that. Lovely


  • Night Hope gold member
    November 8, 2008

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    *whimpers, sighs, & adds to the list in my heart*

    Everything you write IS art, my Friend. Probably everything you DO, as well. Vlindertjie


  • Peteskid gold member
    November 8, 2008
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    Simply beautiful...PK


  • petalblue2
    November 8, 2008

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    You have adjoined the garden mystery well with they punctuation strategy. Much enjoyed. Whimsical and wonderful!
    Blue~


  • paulcreates silver member
    November 8, 2008

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    Beautiful, beautiful

    Wow. What a lovely flower arrangement.
    There's a real feeling of vining continuation here as though your love goes on forever.

    calyx: The outer whorl of protective leaves, or sepals, of a flower

    Again....lucky guy.




    Paul


  • Shakes-spear
    November 8, 2008
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    very nice

    I really like the beauty that your pen makes. This is lovely! The Shaker

  • Yvette Champ gold member
    November 8, 2008

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    Oh...you are fine art...fine artistry..the everlasting bloom that Interflora cannot deliver at any price...jasmine...honeysuckle and wisteria...you adorn your love and the readers you appreciate from " beneath the impetus of an accent mark to let you drink from the calyx of a throaty question"
    today is a poignant anniversary for me on the eve of another that is a never ending open wound of grief...I am torn between being lost to find adequate words to portray the open gates in the garden of tended love and the weight of words to colour the depth of greys in grief...you have the abilities of your own essence that is as majestic as Neruda...as saintly as Gibran...and yet...yet the most beautiful thing about your voice is that it is your own...every tender tendrill is curling around a naturally flowering vine...you are a Poetic High Priestess...by birthright...every dance of your words is worth a small death or two or three to experience...I know from the weight and colours of your words that you deserve no less than a complete-same-level-love...your man is not given to false praise...and when he returns the notes in an echo of a love song they are felt...from bone to marrow...bless you both for the beautific bounty that you share...in this world of faux/plastic/elastic stretch of five minute swoon you show how deep is your love ( unintended reference to Bee Gees song! )



    You teach and reach Nicolette ...with Grace...always with such grace...I wish you every colour of the rainbow and appreciate all the colours of the rainbow of your soul...I wish I could say all that with brevity instead of rambling but I am a rambler by ( curse) of nature...


    I adore like flowering vines do





  • between slices
    November 8, 2008

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    i love your use of flowering vines and the way you blossom love with a gentle touch.. i love how you make each punctuation name into an emotion, a deep sensual feeling.
    gosh, i love the way you make everything tender and softly exciting... your images are.. fab.. as usual..

  • dx d by me
    November 8, 2008
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    Lovely to read, wistful with that certian aura of warmth and tenderness. Geo

  • Rowan gold member
    November 8, 2008
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    quite the flower bed you've made here, very sensual
    and beautiful...
    you're gonna make him all dewy-eyed again...


  • leander Moderators member
    November 8, 2008

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    you make me sigh with this...
    How I'd love to believe in such things again


  • NurseChilly gold member
    November 8, 2008

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    mush!!! !!!! hehehehhehheh onwards and upwards girl!!!
    this is most beautimous and cuddlesome and softly written with hope and joy...
    i love you lady


  • iverbthenoun
    November 8, 2008

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    this is so cute.


  • KyleBerg gold member
    November 8, 2008

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    Aww this is beautiful.. so descriptive with amazing similes and such.. your vocabulary alone is spectacular.
    Brilliant work


  • Cannonsfire
    November 8, 2008

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    Gee now I wonder who this is about C

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