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Wilfred Yeats
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since 2000-08-04
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Wilmington, Delaware

0 posted 2000-12-18 07:05 PM



Collecting

There are many who collect
Stamps, coins,
Antiques, or porcelains
This and that
The list is endless

Collections of stamps
That have never been used
Dust collecting
On the favorite sea shells
Coins are placed in books
For all time
You open and glance
Measure worth of the dime

They die and it's
Left to another

My collection more vital
Alive and well I say
No moss on its feet
No dust on its crown

My collection is one
Who's worth grows by the minute
To me it's worth the world
And everything that's in it

I'm collecting thoughts of you
They gather like the dew
Once there were very few
But I give you your due
Now countless how they grew

It's a full time occupation
'Twill last past graduation
Yet I'll ne'er reach satiation
For you're my rock and my foundation

I've thoughts sweet and tender
Thoughts that you did render
When I felt so blue
I've got thoughts witty and loving
When we were turtle dove-ing
And you know I had them too.

So take a look at my collection
And did I fail to mention
I value them more priceless than the stars
For they sustain me in my sadness
And they keep me from madness
Whether home or caught in traffic full of cars

They're my thoughts of YOU


There are places inside our souls -
that have never been touched.
There are places inside our hearts -
that need to be loved this much.
~Janet Mar

© Copyright 2000 Wilfred Yeats - All Rights Reserved
jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
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1 posted 2000-12-18 07:09 PM


"I'm collecting thoughts of you"

Wow! Applause Wilfred. You reached a new high with this one. Very well done/said/written/expressed.

jwesley

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2 posted 2000-12-18 07:12 PM


WY~ you know ........this is touching....what a lovely poem!   -SEA
Martie
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3 posted 2000-12-18 08:45 PM


Bill--Your collection is worth more then gold...and will not tarnish or rust...what a nice thought and poem.
Bill Charles
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4 posted 2000-12-18 09:27 PM


Evening Wilfred,

This one is to be cherish, liked it a lot. The ending is very meaningful.

BC

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5 posted 2000-12-18 09:34 PM


Collecting only as you can.... always a pleasure Bill...Happy Holidays, With Peace


Greeneyes~

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"Within you I lose myself
Without you I find myself
Wanting to be lost again."
-Unknown


Sunshine
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6 posted 2000-12-18 10:39 PM


Mr. Yeats, you knew I would like this very, very much...

Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




Wilfred Yeats
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since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704
Wilmington, Delaware
7 posted 2000-12-19 01:21 AM


I go to sleep with my thoughts - they're my dreams as well - Thank you all for your kind words
CocoBaci
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since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043

8 posted 2000-12-19 01:33 AM



Oh WILFRED, ya went and done it again and wrote a sweet poem...

Pssst...ya got my lashes to flutter at how adorable this write is...

This is a treasure my friend and I thank you for a most enjoyable read...

coco

Paula Finn
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9 posted 2000-12-19 01:37 AM


You know I love the idea of this...that someones words to you mean so much...thank you
Poeminister
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since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862
Regina SK; Canada
10 posted 2000-12-19 01:38 AM


Wonderful sentiments expressed in this.  Enjoyed the read.

Poeminister

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