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Everlasting |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Tear filled happy eyes shimmering in the light of a lighthouse nearby. Standing against the rail of a lonely abode, overlooking a pristine nook. Sounds of unseen crashing waves filling the night air. Hands clenched, knuckles slightly white, anxious for a silent seen word A lover waits for a shining messenger to again speak. Sharing a code born of two in love, only they know the words sent. Silent sound of shimmering lights telling a tale of true and deep love. Sea breezes sweeping away hair from squinting tearful eyes Waist tied flowing gown giving delighting glimpses. Sighing occasionally, shuddering from the chill and wait. Watching a distant shore once again, awaiting a lover’s word. At sea, the man thinking of one ashore while tending nets, tending lines. Hard tiring work. Difficult and dangerous, distractions dangerous. Understanding the needs of a distant lovely angel, understanding his job. Wanting to tell her the word she wants to see. Waiting for the moment. Red on right...returning....an old sailors rhyme to remember nautical rules. Gazing intently into the mist of the sea spray, looking for a red light. For a red light returns, waiting love will wait no more. Casting a beam over the waves into darkness far away, a message is born. Moving at a speed faster than a wink, boring into the eyes of a lady dear. A skipped heart beat, slight moan, a soft sigh telling she now knows. A repeated word....understood and never forgotten...shared A single word sent by one, meant for two...shared only by two..... .....Everlasting.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sea breezes sweeping away hair from squinting tearful eyes Waist tied flowing gown giving delighting glimpses. Sighing occasionally, shuddering from the chill and wait. Watching a distant shore once again, awaiting a lover’s word. At sea, the man thinking of one ashore while tending nets, tending lines. Hard tiring work. Difficult and dangerous, distractions dangerous. Understanding the needs of a distant lovely angel, understanding his job. Wanting to tell her the word she wants to see. Waiting for the moment. Red on right...returning....an old sailors rhyme to remember nautical rules. Gazing intently into the mist of the sea spray, looking for a red light. For a red light returns, waiting love will wait no more. ============================== what a beautiful poem.... this is lovely in its imagery and its longing. I could see this playing out in both their minds... wonderful story telling poetry... I have enjoyed the several from you that I have read. very well done Magnus. jm This distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Magnus, A good palatte of description, enjoyed the read. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
what a wonderful story....I could see it as it played out....I could hear the ocean and feel the chill, then.....the warmth  beautifully done Magnus |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* romance at it finest shared by two hearts made one in life. ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT. I so love reading romance and you have a wonderful gift for writing it. BRAVO!!! Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a beautiful and tender story Magnus! You've captured a wonderful romance throughout these flowing lines, very nicely written! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
awww... brings tears to my eyes... loved reading this... ~Tier |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Seymour....sorrry I have not responded. Been a busy day....Thanx for your kind and encouraging words....They feel great. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
JM...I am pleased that you truly enjoyed this. I love this type of poem. Tells a story yet at the same time paints a very romantic scene. I can always feel the scene and smell the salt air...the chill as well. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Susan, so happy that you are enjoying these little tidbits that I place here on the site. You have no idea how much I have enjoyed PIP. This is a wonderful place. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kit....makes my heart swell knowing that you have enjoyed yet another of my little posts. Thanx. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sorry Tier....Not trying to make one sad... Tears of romance can often be mixed....I know mine are....thanx... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Ahh, two of my favorite subjects - love and lighthouses (they do go hand in hand, don't they)? You've done a marvelous job with this! Corinne |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Soooooo tender and romantic your beautiful expressions of love at first sight speak! (big hugggssssss) May this sweet love forever flourish in your heart! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Magnus, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx so much Corinne, yes...love and light houses do go together, do they not? |
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