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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas 
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~ His Lighthouse ~  Tossed he is, both to and fro trying to find his way - On the everchanging tides of life I reach him in this way... I've been here his whole life waiting for discovery - Alas, he finally sees my light and reaches out to me... I steer him clear of stagnant shore I illuminate his mind - I give him visibility, so that faith and hope he'll find. I stand here as a beacon in the distance, yet in sight - My thoughts, my soul, my voice I share to guide him through the night... I point him out to deeper seas away from shallow wreck - He waves to me through grateful eyes I see him there on deck... I'd love to have him nearer, but he's happier at sea - He knows I only shine for him I shine to guide him free... -poetFemmeFatale May 6, 2000 |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Wow, first romance. . .and now devotion!! Gen, you are simply amazing me here with the depth of emotion in these latest poems from you. . . I only have one question. . .how do you find the time? Excellent my friend. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Lovely, as usual, my dear ----- netswan |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Gen, You are quickly becoming my favorite poet...no offense Micheal...lol Geeze, I don't know how you do it but keep it up. These latest poems of yours are definitely some of the best I have read. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
another perfect one Gen...and you always write such awesome images of the ocean... very cool is this one *smile* you better get busy sweet poet... you've got lots of illustrating to do  HEY can I be your publisher...agent.. oh hell..pencil sharpener LOL later gen-gator jm It's amazing How you make your face just like a wall How you take your heart and turn it off How I turn my head and you lose it all ... And it's unnerving How one move just puts me by myself There you go just trusting someone else Now I know I put us both through hell ... I'm not sayin That there was nothing wrong I just didn't think you'd ever get tired of me And I'm not sayin We ever had the right to hold on I just didn't wanna let you get away from me. ~MB20~Leave |
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Brent Hotchkin Junior Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 42Florida,USA |
Yes Gen tell us how you do it. You are such an inspiration. Your wisdom is so vast. You could write about anything. You make me cry. Happy tears though. I will be waiting for your words to carry me through next week. I don't imagine I could be more amazed by you. But I bet you will prove me wrong. "Today they say that we are free. Only thing that's changed is poverty. Good God I think it's illiteracy. It's only machines that make money." Robert Nesta Marley |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
Wow... and shine you do. Great poem Gen. "Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment. Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Sven - - Wow, the "D" word...I can only say he knows I am there for him in all ways I possibly can be, and for him, that's enough. We have a mutual respect for eachothers limitations. I think that's why we're so close. As far as time, my new job basically pays me to write, as I have nothing else to do....LOL Thanks for always reading sir. *bows humbly* Netswan - - Thank you! I am so glad you read so much of my work. I always remember my "regulars", and you are fast becoming one! LOL Jeffrey - - (blushing) From you sir, that is an amazing compliment. Thank you. All I can say is that I finally believe in something true, those things referred to as fairy-tales. Janet - - ROFLMAO at you sharpening my pencils! You can be mentioned on the first page as the one who gave me the idea in the first place! And you will get the first copy my dear! Promise! Brent - - "Amazed?" Wow, that's powerful too, like that "D" word Sven mentioned. I will carry you, as I know how much you weigh, and I can handle it, and I will do my best to prove you wrong, deal? I am always graced by your comments. Thank you is just never enough. WhiteNite - - Short and sweet you are....er....not you, your comment! hehehe Thank you!  Thank you again for all the wonderful replies to this piece. It was a very special one for me to write...someone else gave me the idea, and I went with it. I'm pretty happy with how it came out. Definately inspired by my best friend...thank you best friend... Love you all! |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Thanks for being my lighthouse...! There are only so many things in life that give unrequited pleasure. Reading your poetry is not so much reading as experiencing. Thanks. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
pFF, this is an enchanting piece. Full of such love and utter devotion. I loved it!!  Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Absolutely astonishing imagery PoetFemme. I love to paint ... and you've inspired a lighthouse scene in my mind, though I fear I could not do your words justice. Truly touching ... I loved this! /Kit |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
very beautiful work Gen...your talents shine through with this one |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Gen, they pay you to write? Where do I sign up? And Jeffrey, I thought that I was your favorite? LOL ---------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Gen, such lovely selflessness here. Stunning, beautifully lighted devotion..you have touched my heart, for I know these feelings well. Especially "I shine to guide him free..." *Krista Knutson* "Lonliness is the human condition." *Mark Twain, in the book "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"* |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Gen~ I love it! You know, there really is no greater feeling that by giving your devotion that you help someone you love. Even if he has to be at sea right now, he will not forget you, and you will be rewarded one day! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
This is so creative, and such a wonderful way to express your feelings. I really, really liked this one. Lori ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens. Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance - I hope you dance. song by LeeAnn Womack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
A bump and an addition to the library... I love this one. |
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