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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
~Traces Left Behind~ What's left of me ... inside of you ... did I leave anything behind, am I a whisper in your heart ... a ghost of sweet regret in your mind. Did I leave a trace of contentment ... did I mend the hole in your heart, am I a secret that you keep ... a kind memory that love imparts. When you think of me ... does it bring a gentle smile to your face, do you cherish the love we shared ... is it held in a special place. Did I leave a lasting impression ... any footprints on your soul, did my love bring you peace ... did I complete and make you whole. When you cry late at night ... am I there in your tears reflection, did my love inspire you ... did I give your life direction. Will I always be inside of you ... a soft shadow, a treasured memory, will you look back on this love ... will this time be an echo of destiny. Did my love make you strong ... did it help you to see your own light, did my touch make you warm ... did my embrace comfort you in the night. Can you now see the beauty in you ... can you love yourself thru my eyes, can you accept fate's reasons ... walk the path to where love's future lies. All of these things you have left in me ... a thousand kisses on my heart, I hold on to the memories ... and cherish this love ... now that we're apart. Janet Marie for DeVante'... with love ... for all the traces left behind. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Wondeful, Wonderful, Wonderful and I could go on like this.... better stop and (click)  regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
You know this has my vote. a beautiful tribute to your soul mate. All of these things you have left in me ... a thousand kisses on my heart, I hold on to the memories ... and cherish this love ... now that we're apart. "An abyss that lasted creation A circus complete with all fools Foundations that lasted the ages Then ripped apart at their roots" joy division |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
As I said in open (taking the easy way out LOL) I think these are questions everyone who has ever been in love, then lost that love, asks themself at one time or another. I admire the way you can put words to all those feelings so well. Eric. p.s. that counts if you were with your love and then had to go a long distance away too < !signature--> "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. [This message has been edited by Eric Williams (edited 06-26-2000).] |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful poem Janet Marie  |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, some of you devante poems are my fav's of yours, they have so much deep emotion and heart song.... three thumbs up.... Parker |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Janet Marie this is simply beautiful. Bonnie |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Bravo. No less than outstanding. jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you all for your kind words...i appreciate them and you, very much. take care, jm baby dont you work so hard for this prize you've found, it will all be gone-when you turn around, cause nothing lasts forever anyway. Rick Roberts |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Just lovely butterfly sharer...just lovely... hugs K |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Tears come easily with this one... The hope that we have left even a trace of us behind is what often carries us forward, to think anything less would.........well you know Take care sweetie this one of course has a HUGE vote from me!!!! |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Wonderfully written. Very nice. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
I get mixed up, remember replying to some of these poems in open and then can't remember if I have voted...am glad I rechecked this one ...for sure its got my vote |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
jm--so much emotional power in your words...this is again so very well done! |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is such a beautiful poem, my friend. I'm sure that a wonderful person such as yourself could never leave a person without having a lasting impression on them! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
About the time I think i'm a poet I read one of your masterful poems and realize that there are people who write poetry and then there are poets. Janet Marie, YOU ARE A POETS POET! A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you so much to all of you... I truly appreciate your encouragement ... most of all I grow as a poet in the light of your words. Danny ... you are so sweet and have always been one of my biggest supporters since my early first days here when I only posted over in DP... I thank you my kind friend...truly. much thanks to all. love and respect jm |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
oh Janet...! you got me right there with this one... all the questions i ever think of right there! lovely poem great work If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I have no idea how I missed this one. This is absolutely beautiful and a little sad. He was very lucky to have a friend like you. A wonderful tribute Jan. My vote for sure!!!!!!! Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Big heavy sigh ... wonderful Janet Marie, simply stunning! click, click, click |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
this is amazing to me still everytime i read it i see more the love you two shared was a miracle and i am forver better for having witnessed it and his light I now see that light in your poetry and your eyes my sister is the poet I am but a shadow by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Gosh Janet I'm glad I caught all of these poems before they disappeared because I might not have searched after them.. I remember this one and it's even a little better the second time around...GMV..ethome.. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Such a beautiful love and your heart really shows in this one. What I wouldn't give............ voted yes. |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Goodness Janet, I am at a loss for words, and believe me, that says a lot. More than touching, it cries Truth and yearning and you know, I totally empathize. Peace, Geoffrey |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
You got my vote. This was so touching and beautiful, if you dont mind i would like to send this to someone that it aplys to.  LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOTED FOR THIS!!! Heather Im honored you wish to share it... thank you.... take care sweet poets jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Very nice! My vote is in |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Absolutley beautiful Janet Marie : voting! |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
lovely! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
JM, You have my vote!! This was simply lovely my friend. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
adding to file  [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 11-13-2000).] |
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