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To Be Thine |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap 
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The beauty of the morning's birthing hour, When hummingbirds bejewel the Glory's vine, The crimsoned dawn in all its quiet pow'r, I'd gladly yield, if only to be thine! The lullaby that floats upon the breeze, With sweet perfume of dew upon the pine; Such rare delights! But even such as these I would forsake, if only to be thine! The blushing rose, her silken gown aglow With scarlet grace no Lady could refine; These petals at thy feet I'd surely throw To smooth thy passing, only to be thine! The verdant spring, replete with songbirds' hymn, And flowers calling butterflies to dine, And clouds that sail the heights like seraphim, I'd sacrifice, if only to be thine! For thee, who braved the tomb of wintry ice Wherein my heart, for fear, I did confine, I would in gladness render any price That might be named, if only to be thine! Each secret smile, each sweet and lilting song, My heart, my soul, and all I claim as mine, Oh! Question not to whom these things belong – But know, in truth, that each and all are thine; Each hour, from twilight's bloom to break of day And back again, I gladly would consign; But still, an even grander price I'd pay To take thy hand, and know my joys are thine. Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Well, I think you've outdone yourself with this one, Kess. I am speechless.....how often does that happen? All I can say is EXCELLENT |
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Poetic Sadness Junior Member
since 2000-01-15
Posts 12Kelowna, BC, Canada |
That's the most beautiful language I've heard in a poem in a very long time. I felt my heart ache and leap at the same time, and I can relate wholly to this. Fantastic job. |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Denise: Not sure, maybe this is one of those cyclic thigs? LOL Thanks ... Poetic Sadness: Thank you twice!  --Kess |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Your talent has left me speechless... I just wanted to tell you... (nope, I'm still speechless)! Just Wow! |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
To be impressed is something. To be blown away by the sheer grace and glory of a few written words is another. This supercedes both, lying somewhere out amongst the glory of the stars. There, it shines with radiance matching any in the heavens. I know, m'friend, that you don't care too much for this. But I have to say, (even when viewed from an objective viewpoint,) that this is my favorite of any you've written... "cliche's" notwithstanding! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Masterful writing, Kess. I can only smile at the beauty of this piece. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yep - She's outdone her last outdid.... She just keeps doing that... I'm smilin'...  |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
"Such rare delight" pretty much says it all. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Kess, can I borrow that thesaurus that you have gotten a hold of? As one who truly appreciates the power and beauty of the English language. . . this and other poems of yours are truly a blessing. . . you have found your voice and have blessed us with your song. . . Your words truly sing with the power and the beauty of love. . . excellent Kess! And Kess? I have Destiny on the line!! --------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Skye, Your poem's allure is kindly so, nothing more need be said, you've placed it now into heart and head and bid that I keep it where e're I go. This is remarkable, Skye, so well crafted! ...reminds me of Elizabeth B. Browning, one of my favorites. Have you read her "The Lady's Yes"? You would llike! Claire |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
.....I'm still waiting for lessons. M'Lady, this is superb, and that is indeed a gross understatement! May I never be too busy to help another's load, Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed. --Author Unknown |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Master: No compliment better than none at all -- thank you. Christopher: Wow ... what does one say to a compliment like that? Um ... thank you ... very much ..?  Balladeer: To be called master by the master is indeed high praise. Nan: And I shall strive to do so every time ... nowhere to go but up! Mike: I accept your plagiarism as the high compliment it most surely is. Sven: So glad to hear about Destiny. my friend! May she bring you endless happiness ... As far as borrowing my thesaurus, though, I fear I must decline -- I would look rather strange, I think, without my head! LOL  Meadowmuse: Thank you for your poetic response, your high compliment, and the suggestion. I love E.B.B, but have not read that one -- I will certainly look it up! (My favorite by her is one of the sonnets, the one that ends with "...And there the silver answer rang: 'Not Death, but Love.'") Satiate: LOL -- the only lessons I give are in the workshop -- poetry is too hard to "teach" over the net, when one cannot hear the other read the poetry! Thank you for the praise, it is much appreciated my friend.Smooches all, --Kess [This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 01-26-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Beautiful.....Beautiful.....Beautiful Poetry This is as good as it gets What a pleasure! LIz |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I'm totally in love with your poetry, I just have to bring this one back to the top! HUGS |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Bringing it back up again to get a second look. Don't want anyone to miss this one Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Kess, no not cyclic! My speechlessness is quite unusual..... |
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Burke New Member
since 2000-01-27
Posts 6 |
I love it it is very deep and heart felt. Wow, thats all I can say thank you, Burke |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
I'm not worthy! *S* I don't want to sound like everyone else, but how can you say WOW differently? |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
special very special your poem. Thank you Kess, you did a fine piece. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I guess you can call me the late bloomer Kess, I wish I'd of seen this sooner...Your talent Exceeds excellent by FAR! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
An echo here of all that has been said--lovely, lyrical and excellent! |
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