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Denise
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0 posted 2001-02-17 11:07 PM



In the moonlight, shadows dancing
By the sea the night sings lovely
Melodies that cast a knowing
Warmly soothing that engulfs me
Surely there could be no other
Place on earth that’s near as charming
As the sea

That can cause my heart to flutter
By the shore the night’s disarming
As the moonbeams dance so brightly
On the waves that roll and tumble
Then surrender ever gently
To the deep and I am humble
By the sea

In this place of rare discover
I can refuge from all trouble
For the shadows warmly cover
Me and calm my heart of tremble
Shadows you’ll be gone by daylight
Moonlight dancing’s for romancing
By the sea

Shadows dancing in the moonlight
In the moonlight, shadows dancing
Dance with me



1/23/2000


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1 posted 2001-02-17 11:16 PM


denise-

this was so beautiful! love the sea
myself...and could really "feel"
this poem. wonderful imagery in this
one. just loving it.

take care
amy

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."


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2 posted 2001-02-17 11:19 PM


In the moonlight, shadows dancing
By the sea the night sings lovely
Melodies that cast a knowing
Warmly soothing that engulfs me
Surely there could be no other
Place on earth that’s near as charming
As the sea
=================

oh Im so enjoying all these poping up again
BEAUTIFUL Denise!!!
your love and enchantment of the sea shines in this lovely piece


As sure as God made wine
you can't wrap your arms around a memory
In the dark for me
youre the candle flame that flickers to life
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3 posted 2001-02-17 11:19 PM


Thanks Amy! So glad you could feel it! I think that's one of the best compliments a poet can receive! Thank you, Janet! You snuck in there on me! The sea does enchant me! I'm glad it shows!

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4 posted 2001-02-17 11:21 PM


Gosh, this was spectacular...going to bookmark this one too!!!

This was one of the best challenges we ever had I think.

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5 posted 2001-02-17 11:24 PM


Wow! Thanks, Sharon! Don't think I've ever been bookmarked before...and now twice in one night! I'm glad you enjoyed this! Yes, I think this challenge was by far the one with the most participants, if I remember correctly!
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6 posted 2001-02-18 06:33 PM


Dear Denise; Oh to be on the beach in the moonlight, soooo romantic, You made it so real that i could smell the salty air! Love, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

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7 posted 2001-02-18 06:41 PM


Lovely imagery in this, very soft and romantic. A pleasure to read.

Poeminister

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8 posted 2001-02-18 06:52 PM


No doubt about it, you can tell when a poem is penned with an understanding and yours shows through vividly in this piece. Superb write from you and I especially enjoyed the way the way this one sort of grabs you and holds onto you in such a tender way.
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9 posted 2001-02-18 08:31 PM


'For the shadows warmly cover
Me and calm my heart of tremble
Shadows you’ll be gone by daylight
Moonlight dancing’s for romancing
By the sea'

Denise, this is just wonderful! A beautiful write!

sp


everytime I close my eyes, I see your face, I taste you on my lips...
every night I fantasize that I can feel you on my fingertips...

Denise
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10 posted 2001-02-18 10:50 PM


Thanks Ellie!! There's no place like it, is there?! I'm going to get that book by your daughter tomorrow morning...can't wait!! What could be better than a pictoral of Cape May throughout all four seasons?! Thanks for your lovely comments!

Poeminister - Thank you so much for reading and for your lovely reply!!

Mark - Thanks so much!! I'm glad you liked the flow! I was trying to capture the essence of the feeling of the waves.

Snowpants - Thanks so much!! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!!

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11 posted 2001-02-21 09:51 PM


Denise~
Oh, my !
This is simply stunning !
I wanted to dance along the shore to the beat of the waves.
So glad you added these lovely thoughts to the medley.
~*Marge*~



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Denise
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12 posted 2001-02-21 10:47 PM


Thank you, Marge!!! I'm glad it made you feel like dancing!!
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13 posted 2001-02-22 12:29 PM


Denise this is beautiful...but I feel a little "stupid" I am seeing these poems titled and being posted everywhere as if a challenge yet I can't seem to find the challenge anywhere. Can you tell me if that is what it was...and where to locate it?

~Wynter/M


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Denise
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14 posted 2001-03-01 07:17 PM


Wynter, this was a challenge from about a year ago, I believe. It was simply to use the phrase In the moonlight, shadows dancing in a poem. You can do one of your own to this challenge now, if you want to! Thanks for reading and enjoying my entry!
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