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XGarapanX
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0 posted 2008-07-17 09:45 PM





{I wrote this for my friend Angelique, an Aussie girl from New South Wales who role plays online as Gaia Hecate, Princess-Sorceress.}


Gaia's Storm

Where have you gone
O, Angelique?
The wind of the Western Desert
Brings your scent
Within it's rushing heat,
Sweeping across
The brush strewn plains,
Exhaling your name
In the rustling
Of the sun-browned leaves.

O, Angelique...
The night sounds of the jungle
Cease in silent wonder
As the essence of your poetry
Permeates,
Piercing the magic covering
Of the forest's thriving life.

O, Angelique...
The brooks flow nearly backwards,
And the rivers hesitate
In disbelief,
As the mantle of your rising
Summons clouds to veil
The sunrise in the East.

O, Angelique...
Would that your eyes
Should rest upon
This travelling soul,
Wide and clear as a billabong--
Refreshing limbs
And slaking desperate thirst
With every drink.

O, Angelique...
where have you gone
O, Angelique?
And where are you going to
As you blow across
The wide down-under land,
Enchanting and ensorcelling
The natives with the kindness
Of your brow, so high and sleek?

O, Angelique...
You are a mystery unsolved,
And undiminished,
As you blanket lands of Queens
With your mystique.

Angelique1.jpg 2008
By Angelique, "Gaia Hecate"

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

© Copyright 2008 ·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`· - All Rights Reserved
Robert E. Jordan
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1 posted 2008-07-17 10:03 PM


Yo XGarapanX,

You’re lucky to have a friend like Angelique.  I can tell you’re attached to her.

Your poem is a lovely tribute to her.  That’s very good.

Bobby

XGarapanX
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2 posted 2008-07-17 10:12 PM


Thank you, Bobby. Yes, she made a serious impression on me. I was thoughtless to her when we first met in a chat because I thought she was being a ridiculous twinkie, and I hate twinkies. She just reached out a hand of friendship without a word of reproach and it made me speechless. Yes, I am a permanent "Angelique" fan now, and double guard myself against rash judgement because of her meek and gentle friendship.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

graeshine2006
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3 posted 2008-07-17 10:44 PM


I have to admit - as nice as your poem is, and it is a touching tribute to her, something I hope and feel she would appreciate, but your humility in your words about how you got to know her, is even more touching.  You are wise.
XGarapanX
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4 posted 2008-07-17 10:55 PM


Lady Grae, I assure you that I observe the rules of propriety in a very exacting way. There is no touching allowed. *stifles a giggle*

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

graeshine2006
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5 posted 2008-07-17 11:43 PM


Oh, my dear, dear Gar - I am certain you are the proprietous type!!! (is "proprietous" a word???) And as wise and humble as the great Gar is, I see he is also silly! And I have to ask - what is a "twinkie" - I have never heard it used that way before - but I like it - it made me stifle my own giggle!
XGarapanX
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6 posted 2008-07-18 12:09 PM


Ah! Well, a twinkie is something less than a Poptart and more than a ditz. At least a Poptart has some substance and personality, just not as much as they think, whereas a ditz is a living example of how dumb a person can get and still breathe. Both have an excuse of sorts. A twinkie tends to be vain(ish) and is too silly to know how sincerely ridiculous they are. At least those are my personal definitions.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

graeshine2006
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7 posted 2008-07-18 12:19 PM


So a twinkie is middle of the road... like a Popditz!     So then I, the great Lady Grae, would qualify as the highest of the hierchy - a Poptart, I hope! lol
OwlSA
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8 posted 2008-07-18 03:37 PM


Lovely poem, Garapan, and a beautiful, interesting girl.

- Owl

XGarapanX
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9 posted 2008-07-18 04:00 PM


Thank you Owl, and yes, she really is.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

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10 posted 2008-07-18 05:36 PM


LOL at your twinkie/poptart/ditz distinctions.
She is lovely, and hopefully enjoys with your friendship!

XGarapanX
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11 posted 2008-07-18 06:12 PM


Thanks, Midnite. We do indeed have a mutual appreciation and friendship.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

BluesSerenade
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12 posted 2008-07-18 11:58 PM


What a very special poem this is, Garapan~

Lucky lady to be held in such high esteem.

Really loved this!!

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13 posted 2008-07-19 12:03 PM


I agree, a lovely tribute indeed.
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14 posted 2008-07-19 12:03 PM


An ode of the highest order, heartfelt and inspired!  Enjoyed this very much.

Indigo

Margherita
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15 posted 2008-07-19 07:49 AM


quote:
O, Angelique...
The brooks flow nearly backwards,
And the rivers hesitate
In disbelief,
As the mantle of your rising
Summons clouds to veil
The sunrise in the East.



You are on a true high of inspiration, dear Garapan! Very very enticing.

Love,
Margherita

XGarapanX
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16 posted 2008-07-19 08:00 AM


Thank you sincerely, Poets. I'm glad you could enjoy her company for a moment in time.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2008-07-19 02:05 PM


~ and she is beautiful to look at, as well!

Garapan, you had me smiling all the way through this precious piece of poetic adore!

With love,
Linda

XGarapanX
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18 posted 2008-07-19 03:59 PM


Thank you! It pleases me to know it made you smile.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

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