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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2000-10-18 08:18 PM


The Ugly Duckling Part 1

When she looked into the mirror
all that she could see,
was that an ugly duckling
was all she would ever be.
She only dreamed of having
love sweet and true,
so she kept herself hidden
from the publics view.

Then one day
she finally met a man,
who smiled at her
and gently kissed her hand.
Deep within her heart
love for him started to grow,
although she knew that
she could never tell him so.

On one special day
he asked if his wife she would be,
and she replied
"How can you ask that question,
when you look at me?"
To which he replied
"Tell me what do you see?"
and her reply was
"An ugly duckling I will always be."

He just smiled and told her that
"Beauty is beneath the skin,
I love you my swan.....
for your BEAUTY comes from within!"


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On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free.



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Trew
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1 posted 2000-10-18 08:58 PM


Some of the most beautiful people I know never caught my eye, they caught my soul.
Eagerly awaiting part two...

Trev.

Gentle Spirit
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2 posted 2000-10-18 10:47 PM


Thanks Trew, there actually is a part two to this one.  I have a few friends who have convinced me that a few of my poems needed
closure and a second part.....so......
part two will be arriving on the page as soon as I can post again.  Thank you for your wonderful compliments.  

On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free.

Gemini
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3 posted 2000-10-18 10:49 PM


Gentle Spirit-Very well written, I liked and also await part 2.
Sven
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4 posted 2000-10-18 10:55 PM


He is truly a wise man. . . to see beauty in you as his swan. . .

Well done. . .also awaiting part II

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Gentle Spirit
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5 posted 2000-10-19 05:46 AM


Gemini, thank you and part two is on the way,
Sven, I often try to think of how people can feel when I watch my surroundings, and this poem came out.  Thanks for the kind words.  

On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free.

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
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6 posted 2000-10-19 09:00 AM


Gentle spirit, you are as beautiful as your poetry. I await part two with anticipation.
Be well
Kethry


Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.
Gail Sheehy

Gentle Spirit
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7 posted 2000-10-19 09:16 PM


Ket, thank you for the kind words.  I am so appreciative of that.  *s*
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