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wayoutwalt
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0 posted 2000-07-07 01:43 AM


I remember well that moonlit night
My eyes were touched with a second sight
I had come to face a lonely death
To find my peace in a dying breath

As in this case so often thought
The last place I looked I would have caught
The one so long been searching for
Waking above the foam swept shore

I assumed I'd travelled everywhere
For the one I know was always there
And in each eye cast blazing stars
This time they did not seem so far

She raised me high into her hands
Lifted me up and made me stand
To fly across the boundless skies
I could only stare into her eyes

Inside I saw where sorrow slept
So many tears that she had wept
Into the cold and salty sea
Never again to be for me

She set me down in a field of snow
Then i saw that she meant to go
Such a feeling to realize
The last I'd look into her eyes

I cried to the heavens from my soul
That she'd come back to make me whole
And as I screamed into the night
I saw two stars shining bright

And though my heart felt so hollow
I just knew I had to follow
The path that stretched far from view
The path that led me here to you

Standing so proud with you my love
Eyes as brilliant as those above
That keep there vigil forevermore
High above the foam swept shore



[This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 07-07-2000).]

© Copyright 2000 Walt Burns - All Rights Reserved
Irie
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since 1999-12-01
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1 posted 2000-07-07 01:52 AM


Hey Walt, This is fantstic, beautifully said and written!
Completely love the ending, as I do all of this piece!


~Sheri

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2 posted 2000-07-07 05:01 AM


Ok, Who are you and what have you done with the 'Walt-man' huh?

Brilliant is this Wayoutman!

serenity blaze
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3 posted 2000-07-07 05:33 AM


wow--ee...gonna have the Balladeer on the run writing like that...VOTE
ellie LeJeune
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4 posted 2000-07-07 05:44 AM


Walt; This was purely and heavenly a lovely poem. Ethereal and romantic and so beautifully written. Wow! Ellie
WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
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5 posted 2000-07-07 10:01 AM


Walt I have to say this is one of your very best. I have to stand in applause for this one! It's deeply touching, and brought tears to my eyes this morning.  This is my favorite of yours! You've written one magnificent poem here buddy!
Jamie
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6 posted 2000-07-07 10:52 AM


You are going to have to change your name,,,
(gonna show my age here).to "Far Out" walt
this is really good.

Jamie

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".


Denise
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7 posted 2000-07-07 08:31 PM


This is my favorite of yours too, Walt! Beautifully done!  

Denise

Dark Angel
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8 posted 2000-07-07 08:35 PM


Oh this is gorgeous Walt   Well Done  

Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive,
my body goes on, my spirit has died
and I though alive, feel dead inside.

"Rose Petal"

Severn
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since 1999-07-17
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9 posted 2000-07-07 11:10 PM


Walty - this is soooo WOW!

Yup...me likes...

K

wayoutwalt
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10 posted 2000-07-08 05:55 AM


thank you guys..votin for myself here o yuh!
Marge Tindal
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11 posted 2000-07-08 09:09 AM


Walt~
I'm sure gonna like this one -
for a long, long time.
~*Marge*~





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Poet deVine
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12 posted 2000-07-08 09:36 AM


Yes......this I remember well.  
X Angel
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13 posted 2000-07-08 05:05 PM


Beautiful writing Sir Walt
I am awed

H

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14 posted 2000-07-08 05:19 PM


I remember this well Walt, it's so different than anything that you've ever written!!!

Excellent!!

----------------------------------------------------

That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl



Nan
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15 posted 2000-07-08 08:26 PM


Then again... This might be your best..
epoet
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16 posted 2000-07-08 08:29 PM


nice one walt.  very romantic in feeling.  I like this one.  nice job.

P. J. Kotrch
carpe diem
A soul once touched is a soul once blessed by love


Cerenity
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17 posted 2000-07-15 02:56 PM


This is far out Walt,

Wonderful peice of work here, so much enjoyed.

Love, Cerenity


"God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist.
We have to be reminded that He exist!"

(Writer Unknown)

Temptress
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18 posted 2000-07-17 01:48 AM


I remember this as being one of your best serious works.   I love it now as then. Beautiful, romantic, and passionate. Well described.

Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau"



Romy
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19 posted 2000-07-17 09:37 AM


Beautiful poem! This is my favorite part!

Inside I saw where sorrow slept
So many tears that she had wept
Into the cold and salty sea
Never again to be for me

Debbie



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20 posted 2000-07-17 11:33 AM


Walt, I don't know how I missed this one before. But I loved it today.

Thanks,
Pete

Corazon
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21 posted 2000-07-17 02:27 PM


voting here, this is beautiful walt  
Sunshine
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22 posted 2000-07-17 02:29 PM


WOW, wow...

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ



Sudhir Iyer
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23 posted 2000-07-17 02:32 PM


yeah yeah!!!

excellent work Walt...

regards, sudhir

Martie
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24 posted 2000-07-17 05:51 PM


Walt--A beautiful, well done poem...yes!
Janet Marie
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25 posted 2000-08-06 12:21 PM


playing catch up in here today....
glad i didnt miss a chance to vote for this
very well written poem
excellent imagery...
very cool poem walt...emotionally perfect
love the title
take care
jm

wayoutwalt
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26 posted 2000-08-06 10:31 PM


thanx guys big smiles
dgvarner
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27 posted 2000-08-07 12:27 PM


this is a wonderful poem walt..very romantic feel about it  

dg

"Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you."
-Kahlil Gibran


Dark Angel
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28 posted 2000-08-08 07:08 PM


Hey Walty, still love this one, still my favourite of your works  
ethome
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29 posted 2000-08-08 07:48 PM


Beautifully written Walt...the rest have said it all.......voting...
insect
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30 posted 2000-08-08 09:54 PM


Nice poem!
You get a vote from me

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