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Sven
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0 posted 2001-04-23 01:24 PM


he always shows her in the best light
when he talks about her,
we're just not seeing her though his eyes
we're seeing her as she really is
she exists in his words
          just as she exists in his life
                    always inspiring, always alive

we feel as if we know her
and we're right, we do
she is the one that exists in us all
these are the words that we hear
our soul's mate speak to us in our dreams
the language of the heart,
          spoken in rhythm,
                    and spoken in rhyme

and so, we read the words again
beginning as always with: By Bill Charles
and our hearts are warmed and touched
as he shows her in that light again
for he knows that the best light for a woman
          is the light
                    of love. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

© Copyright 2001 John Garcia - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-04-23 01:48 PM


Nice tribute, Sven! And yes, Bill is on my list of "must reads"   Love your ever expanding gallery, my friend!
Mabel A. Dilley
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2 posted 2001-04-23 01:51 PM


What a beautifully written poem. Just a delight to read. Wonderful.

"I am not now that which I have been."

walker
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3 posted 2001-04-23 02:40 PM


I like it, and I'm glad you share these tributes with us.
inot2B
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4 posted 2001-04-23 06:41 PM


Yes Bill does have a way with words. You seem to of captured him in "the best light."
Bill Charles
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5 posted 2001-04-23 08:06 PM


Sven - what can I say about these kind words that you have written. I sent you an email, and if you wish, please post it. I'm just at a loss for words. You are a very special person, and will always consider you as a very special friend.

thank you, and may peace walk with you and yours, for if she takes a break, I will walk with you.

BC

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6 posted 2001-04-23 08:55 PM


Beautiful tribute to a shining poet sir Sven.....lovely

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

Tessa
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7 posted 2001-04-23 09:39 PM


I loved this.  To see someone through their poetry and write them in the same is a wonderful gift.  Just lovely.
Nan
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8 posted 2001-04-24 07:19 AM


This is lovely, Sven - As always, you have a wonderful way of capturing our Passionate folk and putting their essences into lovely verse.  You've certainly succeeded with your rendition of our friend Bill... Nice one...
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9 posted 2001-04-24 10:40 AM


this is a lovely write of a wonderful poet...you write with soul....

be well


Greeneyes~


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Without you I find myself
Wanting to be lost again."
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Sven
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10 posted 2001-04-24 01:06 PM


serenity, thank you. . . yes, the Gallery would not be complete without him. . .  

Julian, thank you my friend. . .

walker, thank you. . . and it's my honor to share these with all of you. . .

into2B, thanks. . . he does have that way. . . and thanks for reading. . .

GS, thank you. . . and I know that he appreciates being called shining. . .  

Tessa, thank you. . . these are a labor of love for me. . . I enjoy doing them and sharing them with all of you. . .

Nan, thanks!!  It's easy when you have such wonderful subjects and friends. . .

Greeneyes, and so does he. . .  . . . thank you. . .

Bill, to know that you will walk with me is all the thanks that I need my friend. . . it's been my honor to do this for you. . . and I hope that you will continue to be with us and share the words of your heart. . . words that inspire us all. . . thank you my friend. . .  

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

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11 posted 2001-04-24 06:51 PM


ahh..yes. Another beautiful portrait you painted.   I can see Bill in this, and his ability to make us see the one he loves in his writing. Magical, Sven Pen. Enjoyed.

still d-i-s-c-o-n-n-e-c-t-e-d
I am bound by this, you see...to become Night's sole mistress, and I am jealous in my endeavours for his attention.

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12 posted 2001-04-24 06:56 PM


Sven,

A great tribute to a fellow poet.  Just wonderful, my friend.

Michael

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"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

JamesMichael
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13 posted 2001-04-24 07:00 PM


"For he knows that the best light for a woman
is the light of love."
Lots of meanings in these words and an attitude and spirit we all need to follow...James

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14 posted 2001-04-28 02:27 AM


Sven, I've always read up on our PoetFriend Bill and I'm smiling bright to see you've embraced him within the Gallery...

You've written this tribute splendidly my friend...
hugs2u

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15 posted 2001-04-28 10:10 AM


she exists in his words

how you've captured BC...

well done!

Sven
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16 posted 2001-04-28 10:51 AM


Temptress, thank you. . . glad that you enjoyed. . .

Michael, thank you. . .  

James, indeed. . . it was one of the first things that I got from his writings. . . thank you. . .

PoetFriend Coco, so wonderful to see you back!!!  Thank you PoetFriend for reading. . . and for your words. . .  

Sunshine, thank you my friend. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

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