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OwlSA
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0 posted 2011-03-10 01:19 PM



L'ILE MAURICE
1 January 1983

Why is it
that part of me
lives on an island
I have never seen?

Owl

© Copyright 2011 Diana van den Berg - All Rights Reserved
2islander2
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by the sea
1 posted 2011-03-10 01:29 PM


this is why poetry is made for Owl, to surprise the reader, thanks for the great inspiration and the accuracy of the island dream...I adore this poem .

yann

OwlSA
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2 posted 2011-03-10 02:33 PM


What an absolutely delightful thing to say, Yann.  I am very touched.  Thank you very much.  Smiles.

Owl

JerryPat2
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3 posted 2011-03-11 09:04 PM


Perfectly done, Owl. Exquisitely perfect. So much said. So few words. Yes!

~ After twelve years of therapy my psychiatrist said something that brought tears to my eyes. He said, "No hablo ingles." ~

OwlSA
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4 posted 2011-03-12 02:50 AM


Thank you, Jerry.  This was about one of the most special men in my life.  Thank you for loving the soul of my poem.

Owl

Margherita
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5 posted 2011-03-12 09:59 AM


To so many "Why" questions the answer is "Love" ...

Delightful, indeed, dear Diana!

Love,
Margherita

OwlSA
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6 posted 2011-03-12 10:51 AM


Thanks for your reply, Margherita. Yes, you are right.  Smiles.

Owl

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