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Rock Me To Sleep
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Rock Me To Sleep |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Rock Me To Sleep Three thousand miles And mountains, lakes and valleys Of longing between us I go to work, as you go to bed You, dreaming of making love As I write poetry in my mind Wishing I were there with you The sun rises in the east As you sail uncharted waters in the west The ocean rocking you gently Reminding you of me And on the deck of the ship You stare out into the sea As the ocean mist softly caresses your face Oh, how I envy the sea Rocking you to sleep in it’s body each night It’s wetness clinging to your skin by day While I on another coast Lay dreaming of you I long to fit into your arms Like a ship in water Being rocked to sleep, Utterly safe in the breakers But for now, I dream of the sea... And you ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 09-19-99).] |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This was beautiful, and delightful. You have a way with words. I loved the line: "I long to fit into your arms Like a ship in water" |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Lost.....thank you very much. I had some good inspiration for this piece and the inspiration makes the poem. ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, Good paint, good stroke, good picture. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
romantic,dreamy.....I can feel your longing.......very well written,Hoot ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Seymore and Pepper....thank you both very much ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Beautiful, simply beautiful. I can almost hear the ocean ... ------------------ "Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus" (Now as I hear this bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.") |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Notchdraco....thank you, what better praise can a poet ask for than to have their words stir the senses ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
Oh Hoot, delightfully romantic indeed..  |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
This is exquisite, Hoot. Truly wonderful. |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
Im not going to lie i think its a great poem maybe you should think of getting it published. ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Moonmoon and Severn....thank you both for your praise on this one, it is very near and dear to my heart Jim...I have full intentions of sending this one off to one of my publishers...thank you for your vote of confidance ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
is it just me or are people getting really good at this poetry stuff just by reading other peoples poetry ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
May the oceans of forever bring you safely back together... Beautiful Hoot... HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Rainbow....thank you how sweet And Jim, yes, reading others works will help you to become a better poet indeed ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
i got to start reading more than. -Jim P.S. you write good poems i would love to see more of them some time ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Hoot, another wonderful story told! You wouldn't be bitten by this love bug going around now would you? Whomever is your inspiration, don't let them go. Great work!!! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Jim, you can find many on here and thank you......I'll email you a few of the older ones if you'd like. WhtDove....I think maybe I just got a bad case of the flu  But as far as the inspiration goes, It's been a while since I was inspired, don't plan on letting him get by that easily------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Beautifully written, I can see and hear the ocean too.. I hope one day someone writes for me like that... Thanks for sharing your beautiful vision.. ------------------ Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels. ~Isis~ |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
Owl i would love to receive some of your poems and read them my e-mail just in case u dont know is FreezZero@yahoo.com ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Isis....thank you so much, I hope he thinks the same as he has yet to see it...I'm not exactly sure of the response and anxiously waiting here Jim, they are on their way.....enjoy ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
this one deserves to be on top since its so good -Jim ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
i just got done reading your other poems there all good you are a really good poet owl ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Jim, thank you and thanks for the boost back to the top. Ruth ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Some great images in this one Hoot! I agree with Jim try to get this one published! I expecially love... "Oh, how I envy the sea Rocking you to sleep in it’s body each night It’s wetness clinging to your skin by day" and "I long to fit into your arms Like a ship in water" Really enjoyed this Hoot, whoever inspired you must really be good! ------------------ I fell in love and kept on falling |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
hootie, your "new muse" is giving us the chance to see your very best works I count this among them. Beautiful!------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Master.....thank you, those are amoung my favorites, and yes, he is good caroline...I hope my muse appreciates this as much as you ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
just had to reply it droped to the 3rd page so i had to reply |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Jim....thanks so much, I was just about to boot it up myself......I figured after reading every single post I missed from yesterday afternoon on and replying 3/4 of them I deserved it ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
n/p owl its fun to read this one over and over again, im only 13 and dont got that much good poet skills but if i keep reading i will start learning ya know ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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beowulf_26 Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 183 |
ahhh. What a nice relaxing poem. Unfortunatly, it left that bittersweet (more sweet than bitter though)taste in my mouth just as intended. Well done. |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
This is beautiful hoot_owl, I can relate to miles separating you from someone you love. Wonderful poem. Michael |
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johnt300 Member
since 1999-09-12
Posts 214san diego, ca. |
Hi Ruth, What can I say? What a great one you have written. I hope the ocean and land do not keep you two apart forever. Take care. Tyson |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
I love this one Hoot...living by the water I am partial to poems with an ocean theme..I have a great affinity with the sea and can totally relate to that feeling of being held in the arms of the sea, being rocked ever so gently to sleep and likening it to a lover's arms.This is full of beautiful imagery and subtle longing...a near oerfect piece! Hope he likes it...how can he not? :-) ------------------ "We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.....the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?" --John Keating, Dead Poets Society |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
this definately belongs on top! Bravo ------------------ "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." -Charles Brugnot |
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Starith Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 176Leesburg, FL USA |
Beautiful. I'm afraid that's all i can say about this poem...all other words are lost to me. I love the imagery...I can smell the salty air of the open sea. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem. Star ------------------ We are only truly apperciated after we are no more! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Michael, Beki, Saxoness and Starith....thank you each and everyone of you for your comments. Beowulf...yes, indeed those were my intentions Tyson...with you as my inspiration, how could it not be good As far as how long seas and land seperate...I am hoping not long------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Full of longing and absolutely lovely! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
suthern....absolutely, and thank you ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
your new poem is really good but this one still needs to be on the first page -Jim Raynor ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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Jim Raynor Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 63Churubusco Indiana USA |
40 replys now thats 60 left until its at 100 ------------------ $*%Jim Raynor%*$ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WEll, this has certainly got a lot of responses...well Jim helped there..lol A great poem deserves all these responses, one more boost to the top! Hope that flu, bug is well, should I say gone? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Jim....I take it you like this poem thanks for your votes of confidance and your replies, this is an important piece to meWhtdove...smiles, I think it's that bug that biting people around here and not the flu after all....darn bug ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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