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Penned On Parchment (4000)
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Penned On Parchment (4000) |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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Penned On Parchment In the quiet solitude of the evening she sits alone in this room she loves surrounded by its familiar warmth. With her quill poised in gloved hand the lit candle provides glowing light illuminating in flickers from the mantle. Aromatic scents of lilac on the breeze waifs gently through the open window as her mind drifts along in endless query. The sounds of a lonesome train whistle blowing in the distance reminds her that it is now midnight and time to slumber. The passing train clickity clacks down the tracks as the night again grows silent in its solitude. She thwarts the idea of sleep. With her mind now full of images she rises to sit at her writing desk. Ever so delicately she dips the quill in the never ending bottle of ink touching it to the aged parchment. Slightly the parchment does crackle as her thoughts flow from spirit to page as once again the poet within emerges. Penned in eternity on the aged parchment written with the eloquence of her soul she writes this, the journey of her life. Softly the breeze blows through yon window drying the ink, capturing this moment of life. Slumber now returns as she drifts off to dream. (revised 10-27-02) If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (10-27-2002 12:27 AM).] |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh, Donna...this is so beautiful. I could see the lady sitting there writing her beautiful poetry as all her thoughts were flowing from her mind to her pen. Thanks for sharing this picture with words. Love to All, Ethel |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Penned in eternity on the aged parchment written with the eloquence of her soul she writes this, the journey of her life."   YAY!!! Oh Donna, congratulations on 4000, IN LOVE IT!!! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSS) Your beautiful words depict a true poet by herself writing in the candlelight then after a wonderful write earns herself a deserving sleep! (kiss on cheek) This is breathtaking, sweet friend, YOu, dearest friend, are a true poet and a beautiful friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much, yay! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: IWIHWT.... Lovely, soft, and oh so true. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A beautiful glimpse of the past. Congratulations on 4000 posts!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Gentle Spirit You have written a lovely gentle poem, It is a keeper. Congrads on 4000. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Donna~ This is an absolutely treasure of a write. Such a tender and touching verse...a gentle haunting of sorts. VERY nicely done.  Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Donna~ Beautiful thoughts and words. And may you sleep tight As your mind begins another journey tonight. Congrads. on 4,000...Paul |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Donna, this is resplendent and so soothing to read. I think I'll come and visit and get my inspiration from this lovely room. Congratulations on your 4,000th posting. It is a huge accomplishment. I always enjoy reading your poems. Hugs, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Donna...what a beautiful post to mark this milestone! You m'dear have penned a  ~Congratulations & Hugs~ |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Record your journey always, my friend, for we await each new entry. Congratulations on your 4000th post, Donna. This is stunning! *hugs* The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Imagine...4000 posts marked by this beautifully crafted verse...most impressive milestone and write... ...believe what your heart feels... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Donna, this is awesome....I could feel the peacefulness of this ... the pause prior to that one moment when words patiently flowed onto the aged surface of what would soon become a masterpiece of a poet's inner self... |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
It is the ideal mood of poetry. That is how I wish I could write poetry, in the cool shadows by a lit candle. But I have to do it in secret, because I am selfish and only share with myself and you guys. Just can't bring myself to show my mom |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Thank you all. I picked this one to repost mostly cuz I haven't written anything new and cuz it is my own personal favorite. It's been a great 4000 and I am looking forward to more. |
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sigheyes Member
since 2001-04-25
Posts 323the winds of destiny |
Ever so delicately she dips the quill in the never ending bottle of ink touching it to the aged parchment. Slightly the parchment does crackle as her thoughts flow from spirit to page as once again the poet within emerges. This is so eloquent. I can picture fine lace and the white gloves. Very vivid images. So softly beautiful. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Donna, congratulations on the milestone. This evoked a mood from a Victorian painting. Lovely. Sandra |
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texasrose Member
since 2001-10-24
Posts 146 |
Penned in eternity on the aged parchment written with the eloquence of her soul she writes this, the journey of her life. Congratulations on your 4000th post. This is excellent. That line captures the heart of a true poet. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Again my sincere thanks to all and peace to poetry land. Hugs. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Absolutely beautiful, delicate feel to this. It is romantic and of Victorian flavor, in my summation. There would be but two critiques to help the wonderfully smooth feel of the most of this...waifs should be 'wafts' as waifs are poor children, orphans, wafts means travels on the breeze. The other would be, instead of "does crackle" the flow would be less interrupted with "crackles" in the place of those two words. I love the peace 'she' is filled with once her thoughts find their way onto the parchment. Beautiful! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
very lovely as we have come to expect *s...congratulations Donna hugs M |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Vas the peace felt was the idea for the poem. Thanks much for the critique and correcting my English!! I am terrible at proofing.......I just poof and post! Maureen, Thanks I appreciate that much, I think Passions is a great place to be. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, look what I almost missed! Congratulatory hugs are in order for having reached the milestone of 4,000 posts! Then you delight me with a poem that I wish that I had written--but I'm glad that you did it for me--and so wondrously at that! .......there, I just put this fine and nostalgic piece of writing in a nice cosy berth in my library to be treasured and read from time to time.... ~ sending angel hugs to a gentle spirit Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Linda, I am honored to be in your library. Hugs. |
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