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Your Song
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Your Song |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296
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have you noticed winter golds? fingerprints of left over nightfall? hear a birdsong "cradle the child" a lifetime of joy, fears and shadows one night dreams become mysteries crashing thru tomorrows fair wells and journeys home I cling to purple mist & unto the entrance of hours waiting waiting waiting sky flashes with some voice that scratches & aches yet does not regret I was born by you sacred & profane channeling you here from the fragrance of apples, of secrets which life only knows do you still discern how to draw rhymes of colors? breaths of springtime songs? your room is bright with sun whispers believe…. Believe…. your sea a fragile beauty of living things that tell footsteps in the night recognize familiar voice but for your words of silence I smell that monster judge souls torn unintended but still… still horizon dreams flickering silver, golden hues looking after you with your very own Claire de lune live through experience is all one can do oh, if I were a Sculptor but then again NO! |
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Adonis Cross Junior Member
since 2003-04-07
Posts 46Miami, FL, USA |
There's always room for a Bernie Taupin lyric. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
actually, when my son was little, I'd hold him and sing "Your Song" to him...this poem is his.... thanks so much for stopping by to read and reply and yes, Taupin was one of the greats...wasn't he |
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jmjovies Junior Member
since 2008-05-03
Posts 32florida |
i read it, then i read it out loud it's a beautiful flow |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Lee, What a splendid journey! So many memorable lines, and this one I really enjoyed: "one night dreams become mysteries crashing thru tomorrows" Hugs, Robert |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"do you still discern how to draw rhymes of colors? breaths of springtime songs? your room is bright with sun whispers" ~ Lee J, you know I know whereof you speak ~ and I am a little bit choked up right now...  Linda |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo LeeJ, This is fairly good. For me, it doesn't hang together as well as some of your other poems. It's great see you here again. I've missed your work. Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (05-20-2008 03:34 PM).] |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
LeeJ! How good to read you again! I sometimes get a bit lost on my journey through your words but this piece is understood. Yes, we all must live through ecperiences but I know it's not always easy. Hope you are settled now. I will be in about two weeks time and then no more moving. Yeah, right! These days I seem to do what I say I'm not going to do but I hope it's just a seasonal thing. Hugs Helen |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Back again just to tell you that I've lost your e-mail address - my computer crashed. My e-mail through pip is current if you'd like to re-send yours. Helen |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
To read Lee, is like eating really rich fruit cake where no expense has been spared - fruit cake that is eyes-closingly moist with lots of cherries and nuts and the maximum mix of fruit alolng with cheese and wine - sounds a strange mix I know, but try it - I was taught that by a friend a long time ago - and oh boy! does each element enhance the others! - and eating/reading it oh, so slowly, savouring every nuance of flavour, lost to the world around. What a pleasure to read you again! Thank you. - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I meant to add that, contrary to Robert, I feel that this is one of your very best, and that is saying a HELLUVA LOT! - Owl |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you make me smile |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
When I see your name I know that I am in for a delightful treat. You never disapoint my friend.....always enjoy reading you!! hugs |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Touchingly beautiful, dear LeeJ, you were missed! A magical song to linger upon ... Love, Margherita |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Before I read your reply, I knew this was for your son. Every word, the rapture and pride of a mother's love. Thanks for sharing your memories and truths with us!  |
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