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Heartbound......[revised, repost 11/99]
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Heartbound......[revised, repost 11/99] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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 Heartbound She stood there quite alone, on her raised platform high one could see the quiet in her face, hear the lonesome sigh; 'tho she uttered nary a sound, you sensed some slight remorse, as from her high raised platform, she wished another course. Her beauty was so stunning, her image one of dreams, the aura that surrounded her, surreal, not what it seemed. Quite out of place she was, in her cloth of golden weave, it really made me wonder, why she didn't up and leave. For even though all alone, her face formed a twinkling smile, as if thinking of greater things, ever more worthwhile. Though the aisles clamored with every shopper's sound, she stood quiet, all alone, not even looking 'round. My gaze was all wrapped up in her, she didn't leave my sight 'tho I ended my day by leaving her, there, alone in the night. Then in my dreams in she flew, and whispered in my ear, so in the morning I then knew, she belonged right here. Back I went to the shop, but an empty spot was all to see the little angel in golden weave was not there for me. The beauteous gift on angel's wing seemed to have left me bare, I silently wondered where she had gone, if she was safe in care. For I have a penchant for angels fine, they are from heaven sent, I seek the ones who thus seek me, and now I would repent. For I did not whisk this little one up, and rid her of remorse, as in my home she did belong, and in my heart dwelled, of course. She would not leave my mind, her beauty grew by day, but in night's dream I would hear "I'll be on my way…" In morn's light I did not know just what to think of this, I only knew that little angel would be sorely missed. I took some time to wander round in my own little domicile, lovingly touched all my angels, they always make me smile, and yet my mind did wander to the one in weave of gold, and marvelous she would have been, had she not been sold. Then a strange thought occurred to me, angels are not to be owned, for gifts they are, the Lord's gift indeed, and why their light is shown, so I took comfort in the thought, "she's where she ought to be," "for she must be someone's gift, and in someone's heart is she." As dawning came on Christmas day, it was so lovely and bright Ol' Saint Nick, we knew, had duly come in dark of night. But to my surprise, upon my tree, in golden light did shine, a gift, the angel in golden weave, graced the tree, and mine. She gazed down, so lovingly, the remorse had taken leave, now she stood, quite in her place, in all her golden weave. Heaven sent as someone's gift, her radiance was all around, for then I really knew that day, she was ever sent heartbound. ©KRJ 28 November 1999 |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What a beautiful poem for Christmas, sunshine. You aand your poetry are also gifts...  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Oh, thank you for this one, I am having a wonderful time this morning reading and seeing this art gallery you have given us! "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." Winnie the Pooh |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Sunshine, Took my breath away!! Elise |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari love, me too, I've got my angelic collection and this is utterly an amazing and beautiful peom. Oh how I love this one, it is a real diamond. You have such a pure way of writing love, and you know I adore the picture too. Take care Majestic Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Heaven sent as someone's gift, her radiance was all around, for then I really knew that day, she was ever sent heartbound. ========================================= What some of us see (or saw) every day in the woman we love (or loved) ... ever on a pedestal. Wonderfully written. ;-)< !signature--> Live for love. Without love, you don't live. [This message has been edited by Interloper (edited 12-17-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ Lovely and timely. A treasure to keep. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
~Karilea~ You must know how much I LOVE angel themes, but this is so much more, it's a great spiritual addition to the christmas poems in these forums. This really is a classic from you, it's just so beautiful and thought-provoking, I really loved this piece No, angels are not to be owned, yes they are God's gift to us, and you may not wear a halo or wings, but your poetry is a gift to us and through your words you are an angel teaching us your beauties and wisdoms! The picture of the angel is perfect!Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
'Deer, that Sir, was present indeed, thank you... Irish, you are quite welcome, thank you for reading... Athena, BREATHE...thank you... Marsha, you know I collect angels too, but first they must talk to me...for each has a home in a heart, and each gifts every one in individual ways...thank you for reading... Interloper, pedestals are fine now and then ~ but don't forget to take her down now and then for a good dusting...thank you for reading... Yes Marge, I do treasure any angel poem I can find...or create...thank you... Melissa, if there is ever an angel piece of mine that you wish to share with someone, no need to ask...just do it...thank you for reading... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
BUMP! Everyone MUST read this beautiful gem! The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you Melissa!! Truly this is a present that should be shared with everyone. . . Wonderful my friend. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Thanks for the bump, Melissa, and thanks to Karilea for the repost. What a beautiful story...angels are indeed gifts of God. |
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