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bsquirrel
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0 posted 2000-10-05 01:43 AM


I'm thinkin' of reading this at a friend's wedding reception. I wanted to test the reaction here, first.

Mike

-cake flowers-
In the fragile light
of this fragile life,
we need to share our strength.

Candle flames waver
and jump at the edge
of wicks, wanting the sky.

Light is a fluid
that loves large spaces
to fill and make its own.

You two are both
part of that light.
You belong to its echoes and peace.

You two are both
pastry flowers
on the same spot on the cake.

Metal won't part you
with the tines of a fork,
but bind you in love with a ring.

In the fragile light
of this fragile life,
you have added love's glow and its grace.

May you always have that shine;
And within each other,
may you always have your dreams and your need.


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serenity blaze
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1 posted 2000-10-05 02:38 AM


Love does so become you, m'friend...

"Light is a fluid
that loves large spaces..."

"Candle flames waver
and jump at the edge
of wicks, wanting the sky..."

so, so, beautiful in its simple truth.
I've a new favorite from you.  And yes, Mike, this goes in my book of lovelies...HUGS

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2 posted 2000-10-05 08:59 AM


In the fragile light
of this fragile life,
we need to share our strength.

Candle flames waver
and jump at the edge
of wicks, wanting the sky.

Light is a fluid
that loves large spaces
to fill and make its own.

You two are both
part of that light.
You belong to its echoes and peace.
==================
yes...read it to them  FOR them ....
if it starts their "life together" off as
sweetly as it just started my morning ...
they will do well..
this is very special babes ...
so's the poet who wrote it  
later-wedding-singer-gator LOL ...
me

[This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 10-05-2000).]

SEA
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3 posted 2000-10-05 09:09 AM


Mike~ I really enjoy reading your poetry. You have such a wonderful way with words and you usually make me think about things differently.........

To get to the point, I think this is  excellent and I hope you read this to them and give it as a gift as well. It is great!   -SEA

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4 posted 2000-10-05 09:51 AM


indeed read this, what an honor it woukd be...   enjoyed much!

GE

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5 posted 2000-10-05 10:14 PM


Mike~ just wanted to read this again. It's fantastic!   -SEA


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6 posted 2000-10-06 03:09 AM


Wow, thanks everyone, for such a great response to this little thing. I'm glad you all enjoyed, and for letting me indulge in my gentler, quieter moments. Peace.

Mike

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