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Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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since 1999-08-26
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northern mountains, Idaho

0 posted 2000-05-06 05:45 AM


~ ~ ~
Oh tallest lonely fir
leaning sad across the sky -
I’ll be the cloud you dream against
when darkest winter’s nigh.
~ ~ ~
When scented summer sun’s memoirs are haunting you;
and long-gone clear skied moon glows come taunting you;
I’ll be the quiet brushing of a fragrant springing breeze,
with warmth surrounding you after the winter’s solemn freeze.
~ ~ ~
I’ll be the night owl’s breathy wings that gently fan your limbs,
calling colorfully to you my loving nature’s hymns.
I’ll touch you with the freshness of the sweetly dropping rain,
and cover you, hover over you, to shield you from pain.
~ ~ ~
I’ll be the tender snowflakes’ melt against your graceful form,
loving you, protecting you from any future harm.
I’ll be the song that’s lilting you, with fingers of silent light,
trailing over mountains’ dawn to caress you after night.
~ ~ ~
Oh tallest, lonely fir, leaning into the sorrowed wind;
My love’s come much too far to ever possibly rescind.
I’ll be your wildest gyspy in the zephyr’s moving dance.
I’ll whisper fine each honeyed line in our finest romance.
~ ~ ~
I know your roots, so deeply spiraled into your earth’s sorrow.
You sigh that there may never be any bright tomorrow.
But when those roots’ fouled nourishments do finally softly cease;
then you will find, I know, at last, your gracious quiet peace.
~ ~ ~
Oh tallest lonely fir
leaning sad across the sky -
I’ll be the cloud you dream against
when darkest winter’s nigh.
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(Love poem to my darling husband.)
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 The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G.






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Martie
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1 posted 2000-05-06 10:24 AM


Rosemary--This poem clearly shows what a wonderful poet master you are...absolutely stunning!!
Marge Tindal
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2 posted 2000-05-06 10:48 AM


Rosemary~
Oh, what gentle breezes blow your love about.

'I’ll be your wildest gyspy in the zephyr’s moving dance.'

This is sooooo eloquent.
Your poetry NEVER fails to excite my senses.
Love to you and Dale.
~*Marge*~


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Irie
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since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493
Washington State
3 posted 2000-05-06 11:14 AM


Rosemary..
This is so touching.
Such a deep love and passion I see here.
Caressing and protecting one who seems to be in pain.
I read it again and again, brought a few tears
to my eye.
Wonderfuly writen!  

~Sheri

Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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since 1999-08-26
Posts 997
northern mountains, Idaho
4 posted 2000-05-06 06:51 PM


Dear Martie, Marge and Irie,  I can't tell you how touched I am that you "heard" my feelings, and understood what I was trying to convey.  (And liked the poem too!) That's  wonderful.  Thank you!

netswan
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since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369
Washington
5 posted 2000-05-06 09:44 PM


Rosemary - this is wonderful piece
and needs to go back to the top for others
to read

Thanks for writing this and sharing

netswan

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