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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Not the moon, nor sun, nor brightest light of day Could fade thy beauty from these eyes. Not cloud, nor gloom, nor darkest night Could ever shroud thee from my sight. Rough seas do make many a journey's early grave, But I would slay the waves and brave the storm For just one glimpse of my Love’s, calming face; And, by hand of eye; thy beauty’s grace, Silence the moon and blind the sun. O, brilliance face; light of my love, love of my life, Make placid, rough seas, and gentle, the breeze, So steer me straight and guide me forth; Of this be light, and light be love. Love of mine eyes, thou art my true north. ______ ~Gene [This message has been edited by u_gene (edited 03-23-2000).] |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Gene, this is truly beautiful, so romantic. A n exquisite piece of poetry.  |
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William P Bussey Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 188 |
This is what I always thought poetry was, even to an old coot like me, this is what you call romantic. I can't do this, mabe that's why I like it so much... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
U_gene... your sentiments here are wonderful. This is one lucky lady to have someone who cares this much for her. You've some real inspiration here. Keep 'em coming, my friend..  |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Wow, this is splendid writing, and oh so romantic. I loved this part: "Rough seas do make many a journey's early grave, But I would slay the waves and brave the storm" The loving determination shows so strong in those lines. |
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Jonas Senior Member
since 2000-03-03
Posts 796Oregon |
Gene, this is incredible! VERY romantic and I love the style you chose for this piece. Bravo!!!! Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. -Edgar Allen Poe |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very romantic Gene! Denise |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
This is great Gene!!! Beautiful and romantic and geez I want to write things like this !!! Good Job!!! "A poet is one who spends a lifetime standing out in thunderstorms, waiting to be hit by lightning" ~Randal Jarrell~ |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Another beautiful and romantic piece Gene. Your poem has stunned me into silence (and that's not easy  )"Not dark, nor gloom, nor darkest night Could ever shroud thee from my sight." This is simply beautiful! ...Give me the strength to walk the soft earth, a relative to all that is.... Black Eagle Oglala Sioux holy man |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Thank you all so much. I would like to answer each of your replies, but I think I can sum it up like this: I'm really taken aback by your responses. I had no idea you would think this highly of my poem. It pleases me to no end. I have more like this, but I've been reluctant to post them 'cause I thought people would really think I was weird--trying to write like a 400 year old poet. Sometimes though, I imagine myself as a poet of the past. I like to write from the heart and when I'm in a romantic mood, I seem to be able to express myself better this way. Again, thank you all. you don't know how much it means me. ---- ~Gene p.s. ((((HUGS)))) to Munda for convincing me to post this. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thy poets pen has created a masterpiece. thou should be most pleased with thy self  excellent gene...truly jm Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman |
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wonderous Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 75 |
to borrow from a great poet one shade the more one ray the less would mar the nameless grace a truely beautiful poem please post the othrs like it |
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freckles Member
since 2000-02-12
Posts 160Virginia USA |
Gene--WOW!! I don't get a chance to sign on here for a couple of days, and look what I miss!! This is truly beautiful. Please don't fear posting your other pieces like this; I, for one, am glad that the 400 year poet is alive and well inside of you. Thanks for sharing this one with us. < !signature-->"Unto thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night, the day; thou cans't not be false to any man."---Shakespeare [This message has been edited by freckles (edited 03-25-2000).] |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Janet Marie -- wondrous -- freckles -- Thanks, I really appreciate it. I'm very happy that you all like this. Yes, I will post more, but I'm still getting the hang of writing sonnets. I didn't know anything about proper meter when I wrote this one. Usually, I don't care about meter, I just write the way I feel, but I think with sonnets, I'll try to follow the rules from now on--I think it's more interesting that way. I'm really excited! I think I found a style that works for me. I just wrote three this morning! Sonnets just naturally seem romantic and I can dream about being a bard of old. ~Gene |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
wow, this is great!...hmmm..never knew that besides being a good Haiku poet,you are even better at writing sonnets..... i look forward to reading more gems like this.... ") |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
*sigh*....simply lovely. Didn't know you had such a romantic streak! |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Kaile -- Thanks, but I'm afraid I didn't follow sonnet rules very well. But you know what? I don't care. Iambic pentameter, be damned. PdV -- What do you mean you didn't know i had a romantic streak? Did you forget about my "Alien Love Trilogy?" And it's not a streak--it's a giant blotch. ~Gene |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is lovely. What are you waiting for? Post the rest of your "olde poetry" as soon as possible! It is lovely to read. |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Gene, I don't think I could find enough adjectives to praise this poem. To me, this is the way poetry was really meant to be. Please do post your others. If they are half as beautiful as this one, they will fill my reading needs. Sheila ...the earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same........... Joseph, Nez Perce Chief |
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