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CastleGuard
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0 posted 2008-02-29 06:31 PM




Dear Lady, thy beauty has lit a flame
Where flame had perished long ago; where cold
Had reigned, now searing heat has laid a claim
And passion born anew has taken hold.  
I had walked, heart entombed in icy grasp
Yet unaware this frost within was death --
Until thy touch released its frigid clasp
And on my face I felt thy warming breath.
Yet these such deeds were not intention born --
For thou knowst not the fire kindled there
Nor the passion stirred; and I, within torn,
To thee do yield and lay my passion bare:  
Into thy hands I cede my enthralled heart --
Be my Queen -- else thrust deep the frosted dart!


CG

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ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22
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1 posted 2008-02-29 06:34 PM


Oh CastleGuard,
This poem is outstanding.
I enjoyed every line, and will again and again.  officially to my library.
TD

CastleGuard
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2 posted 2008-02-29 06:46 PM



Thank you, TD, appreciate the kind words - and glad you enjoyed.

CG

LadyTom
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3 posted 2008-02-29 07:15 PM


beautiful. enjoyed the read!! Love song is always good.
Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
4 posted 2008-02-29 07:36 PM


Thou dost speaketh the language of this fair damsel's heart.

Each mot stirs mine coeur to fluttering.

Guard mine Castle well, Sir Knight ~ and thou shalt be justly rewarded.

Another fine love sonnet, CG!!!


EA


secondhanddreampoet
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5 posted 2008-02-29 09:13 PM


“Beauty has lit a flame…where cold hath reigned…”

Ah, I so love a fine sonnet, and much admire
those so truly brave of heart and spirit as to
pen one!

applause!!

CastleGuard
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Alberta, Canada
6 posted 2008-03-01 02:46 AM



LadyTom - thank you.

EA - Linda, just what this reward thou speaketh of?   Thank you, so glad the language is familiar.

secondhanddreampoet - thank you for the words of admiration and the applause.

CG

effjayel
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At the Crossroads of Infinity
7 posted 2008-03-01 07:41 AM


CG, this was nice, akin almost to The Lady of Shallot, be aware though, you may need to raise your draw bridge sharpish as the Lady Linda may have you joustly rewarded...

Knight, Knight..

John

A Romantic Heart
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Forever In Your Heart
8 posted 2008-03-01 03:38 PM


Thy hand is held out, take it, if you must,
for this queens heart, is yours....


~ARH


You know you're in love, when you can't fall asleep,because reality is finally better than your dream~Dr.Seuss

A Romantic Heart
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Forever In Your Heart
9 posted 2008-03-01 03:45 PM




a man of honor and word...one heart,
devoted to one queen....

You know you're in love, when you can't fall asleep,because reality is finally better than your dream~Dr.Seuss

JamesMichael
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10 posted 2008-03-01 04:03 PM


Fine writing...James
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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11 posted 2008-03-01 07:21 PM


WOW!!!  this is truly wonderful! off to my library for you CG...   love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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