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XGarapanX
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0 posted 2008-07-05 05:31 PM





Girl At The Gate Of Time


It's good that it's Springtime.
The Sunflowers are not yet sad-
Hanging their heads,
Heavy with many cares
And little worries to come.

The Roses
Are whispering
Their fragrant Promise
Confirming the hope
Of Love that can yet be.

Mother says
That I'm not a child
Anymore,
That it's time to look ahead
And leave those childish ways
Behind.
My heart isn't ready,
Quite yet,
Because I'm afraid.

I know I was made for Love
But, is Love really out there
Waiting for me?
I hope He can wait a little longer;
There's so much I need to know,
And I still want to get this white dress
A little dirty
As I play for just a while more-
Dreams and tender time
Guarded closely by Persephone.

Still, a last deep breath,
Though, I hesitate
To exhale.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

© Copyright 2008 ·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`· - All Rights Reserved
Robert E. Jordan
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1 posted 2008-07-05 05:35 PM


Yo XGarapanX,

I like this a lot.  It's excellent work.

Bobby

Margherita
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Eternity
2 posted 2008-07-05 05:35 PM


Here you are! It is wonderful, it touches the soul!

Perfect combination of picture and words.

Love,
Margherita

ThisDiamond
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3 posted 2008-07-05 06:38 PM


..."I know I was made for Love
But, is Love really out there
Waiting for me?
I hope He can wait a little longer;
There's so much I need to know,
And I still want to get this white dress
A little dirty
As I play for just a while more-
Dreams and tender time
Guarded closely by Persephone"...

A Keeper.
What magnificent imagery.  You have captured the true heart of every woman I know. ~Grin

XGarapanX
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4 posted 2008-07-05 07:02 PM


Many thanks to all of you great writers. Indeed, this poem was based solely upon this image by my friend, a photographer with an eye for living moments.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

LindsayP
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5 posted 2008-07-05 10:39 PM



That is a delightful poem my dear and there is certainly nothing wrong in lookink ahead,
but retain your childish ways as long as you can, for you will grow up soon enough and with any luck you will have a whole lifetime of being an adult ahead of you. Childhood and adolescence is such a very special time that we don't realise when we are young. Believe me my girl make the most of it while you can and good luck.

Lindsay

XGarapanX
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6 posted 2008-07-05 11:17 PM


Thank you, Lindsay. However, if I read you correctly I believe you have mistaken me for a female. I'm quite male, I assure you, lol!

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

OwlSA
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7 posted 2008-07-06 02:58 AM


Garapan, if only there were more men who could enter the heart of a woman or a girl, the world would be a so much gentler and happier place!  I love your poem - and the picture that inspired it and that you interpreted so sensitively.

- Owl

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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8 posted 2008-07-06 03:04 AM


wow! this I really like! well done.. love RDB

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

XGarapanX
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9 posted 2008-07-06 03:19 AM


Thank you RDB, and a special thanks, Ms. Owl, for your gracious comment.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

KeyLimeSorbet
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10 posted 2008-07-06 03:43 AM


this is so beautiful, ive read it three times already, and i think ill go read it once more :-)
XGarapanX
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11 posted 2008-07-06 03:54 AM


And what is further beautiful to me is that you think so about my poem. I'm glad it has meaning to so many of you.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

JamesMichael
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12 posted 2008-07-06 04:02 AM


I sure enjoyed reading this...James
Marchmadness
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13 posted 2008-07-06 04:23 AM


Such a lovely and thoughtful poem.
                          Ida

XGarapanX
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14 posted 2008-07-06 04:58 AM


Thank you, thank you.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

Richy
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15 posted 2008-07-06 05:55 AM



A great job here poet.

Bravo!

Rich

XGarapanX
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16 posted 2008-07-06 07:25 AM


Thank you, Sir. A gratefully received response from a huge poetic talent of this club!

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

A Romantic Heart
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17 posted 2008-07-06 07:52 AM


Oh I am so proud of you...a very emotional

write!


and I am glad you got that pic thing down...

cool picture to match!

XGarapanX
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18 posted 2008-07-06 11:05 AM


·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

BluesSerenade
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19 posted 2008-07-06 11:57 AM


Growing up too fast is a regret that lasts a lifetime.  
Not in my lifetime, I was a parade of one marching down the street.
But anyway, your gentle words are sweet and sincere.  

You wrote this so nice, Garapan~  

2islander2
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20 posted 2008-07-06 12:15 PM


Hi Garapan there are many things to learn and then there is nothing to learn without love....

wonderful and meaningful poem.

  yann

XGarapanX
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21 posted 2008-07-06 12:35 PM


Thank you Blues, and Islander.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

i_am_patch!
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22 posted 2008-07-07 05:41 PM


wow.
coolness.

   "omnia vincit amor"
LOVE OVERCOMES EVERYTHING

graeshine2006
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23 posted 2008-07-07 06:53 PM


OMG - do I have permission to print this - with your name and copyright of course, and give it to my daughter to hang on her mirror?  I think she would love it and it would be great discussion for us.... she's 13.
XGarapanX
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24 posted 2008-07-07 08:38 PM


I think that if I were to say no, I would destroy the very spirit and essence with which I wrote this piece, Ms. Graeshine. Please, help yourself.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

graeshine2006
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25 posted 2008-07-07 11:01 PM


THnak you Brett!
graeshine2006
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26 posted 2008-07-07 11:01 PM


Thank you Brett.
XGarapanX
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27 posted 2008-07-07 11:13 PM


At your service, Lady Grae.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

graeshine2006
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28 posted 2008-07-07 11:16 PM


Lady Grae....I like that!  A LOT!  
LindsayP
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29 posted 2008-07-07 11:51 PM



Garapan my sincere apollogies my friend,
That is a terrible mistake to make but

apart from giving you the wrong sex you can

still take heed of the message within.
Have a good day and take care.

Lindsay

XGarapanX
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30 posted 2008-07-08 12:23 PM


Glad you like the name, lol! And no worries, Mr. Lindsay mate, you are at all times a gentleman of quality, and this I never doubt.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

KeyLimeSorbet
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31 posted 2008-07-08 04:15 PM


After I read this a couple of times, I made this guy I was talking to read it because i wanted him to read one specific line that related to him and I

"And I still want to get this white dress,
A little dirty"

Your poem spoke words better than i could :-)

XGarapanX
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32 posted 2008-07-08 06:25 PM


I am consumately pleased that in some small way the words of my heart were at your service, KeyLime. That was a report of great significance and I appreciate your sharing. A guy comes to a point where he wants to know what he does has meaning. You just gave that to me, along with Lady Grae. Thank you!

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

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