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hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

0 posted 2000-03-27 11:31 AM

(This is a series of replies written by some poems by Mike that I combined into one poem...Mike, just a word of thanks for the inspiration

)

If I Were...

If I were but a gentle dove
I'd fly on wings of white
High above the clouds and trees
I'd soar in graceful flight
In the air I'd drift away
My plumage shining bright
'Ore landscapes, rainbows, sun, and moon
From day into the night
If I were but a gentle dove
I'd fly the whole day through
On downy wings, I'd find a way
To get back home to you

If I were but a sparrow
Here is what I'd do
I'd perch outside your windowsill
And sing sweet songs to you
I'd nest high in the grand old oak
That stands outside your door
And watch you from a distance
Wanting even more
I'd greet you in the early hours
With soft, sweet melody
And welcome you again each night
As you came back to me

If I were but a snow white swan
With feathers shining bright
I'd drift upon a quiet pond
Lift off on wings in flight
I'd have been born an ugly chick
And grown through years in grace
So in your passing you would stop
To look upon my face
I float upon still waters
Arch my neck so long
Preen my silky feathers smooth
And spread my wings so strong
I'd drift along the waters edge
As you walked on the shore
I'd follow close, there in your wake
Till we were one once more

If I were but an falcon
I'd fly on outstretched wings
I'd soar into the highest clouds
To hunt you precious things
I'd search the skies above you
And watch you from on high
Hooded, tethered, bound no more
On graceful wings I'd fly
If I were but a falcon
Adrift up in the blue
In freedoms flight, I'd always find
A way to be with you

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There are only two ages of people...living and dead and you all look about the right age to me

[This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 03-27-2000).]

Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20

Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow

1 posted 2000-03-27 11:37 AM

Ruth, you never cease to amaze, this is fabulous.

Pepper
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since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

2 posted 2000-03-27 11:49 AM

Ruth, I agree with Lost Dreamer ...
"You never cease to amaze"
This is gorgeous .....

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

3 posted 2000-03-27 11:51 AM

You are amazing Ms. Hootie....luv ya, miss ya....hope you're doing well....!!!

TerryW
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since 2000-03-23

Posts 779
Louisville, Mississippi, USA

4 posted 2000-03-27 12:23 PM

Absolutely Beautiful!
That was superb! I literally have tears streaming down my face right now! Loved it Ruth!

Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

5 posted 2000-03-27 12:45 PM

Very nice, hoot - It's wondrous what a little inspiration can do for us...

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2000-03-27 12:53 PM

Hoot~ and Mike~

Beautifully done.
Inspiration and teamship can sure
make a pretty picture.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Mike
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since 1999-06-19

Posts 2462

7 posted 2000-03-27 01:05 PM

If I were but a butterfly,
...I'd soar on wings of air,
I'd float aloft on summer winds,
...as soft as angel's hair,
Rainbowed wings of many colors,
...radiant in the sun,
Suspended on a cooling breeze,
...with nature I'd be one,
If I were but a butterfly,
...adrift in heaven's blue,
If I were but a butterfly,
...I'd fly away with you.

If I were but a nightingale,
...I'd fly on feathered wing,
I'd soar amongst the stars above,
...and to the heavens sing,
Around the world on currents high,
...I'd sail the evening's breeze,
As I sought out, my one true love,
...to sing love's harmonies,
From Zanzibar to Tinbuktu,
...ever would I fly,
Seeking out my Aphrodite,
...on wing in welkin's sky,
If I were but a nightingale,
...I'd sing that I love you,
If I were but a nightingale,
...I'd fly as one with you.

If I were but an eagle,
...and you an eagle too,
We'd rule the world as king and queen,
...that's just what we would do,
Unfettered wings of feathered glory,
...silhouettes against the sky,
Our realm from foaming seashore,
...unto the mountains high,
We'd soar upon the whispering winds,
...beyond the farthest cloud,
The sun and moon we'd leave behind,
...as to the gods we bowed,
If I were but an eagle,
...and you an eagle too,
I'd take you in my dreams at night,
...and make sweet love to you.

If I were but a captain,
...and you my Lorelei,
I'd sail my ship upon the rocks,
...for in your arms to die,
In the rolling, tossing tempest,
...you'd be the eye of calm,
I'd lay my head upon your breast,
...to feel its soothing balm,
As trade winds blow, to fill my sails,
...I'd feel as if been kissed,
By beauteous goddess of the sea,
...she'd come from evening's mist,
If I were but a captain,
...I'd sail the ocean blue,
Seeking out my goddess fair,
...to sail away with you.

I am the one to give thanks Hoot, to be blessed by your beautiful words.

[This message has been edited by Mike (edited 03-27-2000).]

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

8 posted 2000-03-27 01:55 PM

Ruth, I really enjoyed these when I read them as replies and still do...they are beautiful, your reply to Mike.

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

9 posted 2000-03-27 02:00 PM

Ruth and Mike, you are both amazing!! These are all great!! Very beautiful!!

Denise

Lucius Cade
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since 2000-03-23

Posts 235
Saskatchewan

10 posted 2000-03-27 02:19 PM

Beautiful poems ruth and mike. by the way Ruth I took a look at your webpage and I loved it. It seems poetry runs in your family.
Also I havent noticed your signature before this. Very interesting concept

Lucius

Lucidity is the answer to all problems

Tara Simms
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since 1999-08-12

Posts 1244
Honea Path, SC USA

11 posted 2000-03-27 08:51 PM

Stunning poetry, Ruth and Mike!

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

12 posted 2000-03-27 09:11 PM

Exquisite Ruth and Mike, and the best of all is the first part is of me!

LOL this was just wow! Excellent flow, you two do real well together!

Balladeer

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Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

13 posted 2000-03-27 09:13 PM

Two talented poems by two very talented people. Wonderful reading

Poet deVine

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Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

14 posted 2000-03-27 09:16 PM

With your combined talent, this poem explodes off the page! Wonderful!

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

15 posted 2000-03-27 09:17 PM

Two birds of a feather
Singing together
How beautiful, both
Liz

lucky
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since 2000-01-17

Posts 1601
Idaho

16 posted 2000-03-27 09:34 PM

Very very good,

You know I keep a keen eye on your work and, needless to say your style is full of learning and, I can sure drink it up. I don't like to talk about who's the best unless I'm talking about God's children... and if we belong to Him we're all the best. But you can believe your sure one darn good cookie. Oh..! Mike must have a cookie or two laying around too. I'll be watchin' now.

Best Wishes< !signature-->

[This message has been edited by lucky (edited 03-27-2000).]

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