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Tomorrow I will Die
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Tomorrow I will Die |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Tomorrow I will Die Tomorrow I will die, And not a Rainbow have I seen. There has never been a sunset My eyes have known or gleaned… Tomorrow I will die, And not a Red Rose have I breathed. I’ve never seen a falling star, For the wishes of my dreams… Tomorrow I will die, And not an Ocean have I bathed. I’ve never found a hidden beach With treasures from the waves… Tomorrow I will die, And not a Celtic song I’ve sung. I’ve never kissed the Blarney Stone, Where my ancient Irish begun… Tomorrow I will die, And not your lovely lips have kissed. ... Well, I think I’ll just delay that day, Until our lips combine in bliss… James Parker Haley Feb 19, 2001 |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Indeed Parker, indeed....delay the day....this is wonderful! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
very very cool P-man ... you will already know I love this one... its kinda like the twin to "Unrequited"(remember)?  (or thats how if effects me anyway) excellent write with effective use of comparisons, metaphor, and imagery... all laced with the longing and ache... and you know how we moths love that ache *S* very nice Parker-babes Love is my religion I believe in nothing else to find that inspiration live that inner vision love is my religion I believe in you. ~T Kimmel~ |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
 ..you have a way..of causing me..to shiver....  this is beautifully written parker.. delay the day...god-speed the kiss... hugs, g "...beyond the door, theres peace i'm sure...and i know there'll be no more tears in heaven..." clapton |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
I'm so glad you changed your mind!  I know there are a few around here ready to offer that kiss, but maybe, just maybe, once you get one you'll want more and stay even longer. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
I loved the ending! Great read.. Jenn E |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
thanks for the ending, you know that old Irish fight........... "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
You know I'm not going to believe that you've never sung a Celtic song Parker! I'm glad you put the day off because, well you know, evey day you're above ground is a plus and you just might get at those beautiful soft lips....well done Parker I enjoyed all those thoughts, all those things yet to do. Good stuff! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sunshine, thank you I will. Janet, well its true moths in both sexes... I like my flames hot. g, yes god speed that kiss, and then maybe i'll delay it some more. Marilyn, yes my thought exactly. Got any names for me.... Jenn E, thank you. Haven't seen your name in awhile.. nice to see it. Kathleen, thank you, I think I do. ethome, thanks pal... well I don't sing, atleast not what I'd call singing... but some day I will sing a nice celtic song and hopefully my own. Parker |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
pardon moi...but I just noticed this was not in my library... could have sworn I checked the box ... must have been blinded by the flame glow LOL Love is my religion, I believe in nothing else. To find that inspiration, live that inner vision. Love is my religion...I believe in you. ~T Kimmel |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, did you say you want me in your library.... well push my button, err click that box... yeah you know how to do it..  Parker |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Another lovely one, Parker, albeit a tear jerker. The years to come will out and bring the joy you seek, I know this without a doubt for you are a poet unique. Cor |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh my....how I've missed these wonderful poetry....and glad you decided to delay the day that you would die. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, thank you sweet poet. I believe that too. Charisma, thank you I think I will. Parker |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Before you croak?? Can I have the Suit of Armour? Need a new "dancing" partner...  in the meantime, I'll add this to my Library!!  It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Parker~  that will be one sweet kiss..........SEA |
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Voiceless Senior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 686Under the stars upon the wind |
Simply Awesome! ~*Peachy Be*~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is lovely, Parker!! Great ending, too!! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marina, thanks but stay away from my suit of armour... i'm keeping it cause you never know it may come back in style again. SEA, is that a hint, cause I like hints. VoiceLess, thank you. Denise, thank you very much. Parker |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
That is very true James. You know what they say. One should always keep faith and a Stiff Upper ... ah...well you know what they say. It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 02-26-2001).] |
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