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He is not gone (# 2000 :) )
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He is not gone (# 2000 :) ) |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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He is not gone - he only sleeps He is not gone and yet we weep We look at love it does not die It stays in hearts though time may fly Does memory fade when love's been there? It never does - because we care This is no thing that is discarded He's been a love - we're heavy hearted So celebrate - the pain is gone Rejoice with him - in heaven's dawn He now knows peace - he's with his maker Just a brief parting - a brief heartbreaker In all life's eons - a blip in time Then reunited - for love sublime God's not dumb - He has compassion Faith in Him remains in fashion Whatever loves we held here dear Will still be ours I hold that clear So now be strong to face the future Wounded yes - but love's the suture Those who remain still need our strength Though life is short - it still has length Life is giving -not for taking Give your heart e'en when you're breaking Life renews and so does love God's greatest gift sent from above Strength refreshed by warm embraces Until we visit celestial places Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes. ~ Chinese Proverb ~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful and wise words from you, friend Bill, on this your 2,000 post...may I take the opportunity to thank you for all the poetry you've posted that I've enjoyed and your wonderful heart-felt replies. Hugs!! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Congrats on your *2000 Bill Life renews and so does love God's greatest gift sent from above Strength refreshed by warm embraces Until we visit celestial places yes you are right and many {{{warm embraces}}}for you... ~Wynter  "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
He is not gone - he only sleeps He is not gone and yet we weep We look at love it does not die It stays in hearts though time may fly Does memory fade when love's been there? It never does - because we care This is no thing that is discarded He's been a love - we're heavy hearted ===================== no..it never fades .. wonderful spiritual writing from you Bill congrats on your landmark post dear poet and thank you for the many wonderful replies of my work and the poetry you have shared with me that make up some of that 2000. your a special part of this place we call poetry land later-wise and kind-gator jm Am I loved by my words Will my vows weather the tide Bended knees can forsee all the rhythms of life And a heart can be held without pride ~Vante |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Wilfred, Well done and congrats on 2000, what an effort. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Life renews and so does love God's greatest gift sent from above Strength refreshed by warm embraces Until we visit celestial places ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wonderful lines....thank you for sharing these poem...it will be saved. and congrats with 2000th ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
My friend~ Congratulations on reaching a milestone with this wisdomed post. 'Life renews and so does love' Now isn't that just the AMEN of it ! ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This moved me to tears, Wilfred. This is very comforting and beautifully expressed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Denise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Sir, again you have moved me. . . I am in awe of your art. . . Congratulations on your 2000th. . .  ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wil, Congratulations on the 2000thyour words of childlike wonder fill the world with thunder write on Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Mr. Yeats, warm congratulations on your 2000th post...so like you...full of wisdom and bearing on what is, what has been, what will be... and like you, well put! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Bill...CONGRATS on your 2000th post and a big hearty ovation for celebrating it with such a wonderful piece. One of wisdom and inspiration. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 01-05-2001).] |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
For reasons I can't explain I wrote this at the end of November and did not post it - presumably because I wanted to edit it further. More curious still, when I reviewed it yesterday I decided it should be posted 'as is' without another thought. As I posted more than one yesterday (1/1/04) it was by merest chance it coincided with #2000. Eh - so who cares - or 'so what'. Perhaps of some significance I believe I wrote it (or concieved it) as an elegy for my stepson who died at 33 eight years ago when we'd been married a bit less that 2 years. For whatever illumination this may provide - You should know that this young man had a terrific impact on my life and all he came in contact with - and good Lord willing - I will be able to create a poem about his life that does him justice. Thank you all for your truly kind words - and the warm welcome you've given me. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Beautifully written, so true we never really lose our loved ones, part of them will stay with us forever. Congrads on the 2000 th post< !signature--> It's in your eyes a fire that's wild and glorious Unhibited, unfinished in everything I do Let the morning rise like our hearts desire" whipping boy [This message has been edited by brian madden (edited 01-05-2001).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Bill...whether you meant it to be or not this is a beautiful post for your 2000th and an honour to you and to your son...may you write 2000 more and may I be here to enjoy them all...hugs sir |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is lovely... congrats on the milestone! *S* |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Brian - Paula - suthern- I truly appreciate your replies - thank you so much - I seem to be 'compelled' to write my feelings this way of late |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
 thoughts~Lifting in prayer~ |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
God Bless you, Will... |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Bill you sweet, caring friend my heart and prayers are with you !! Hope |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Excellent writing Bill....James |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Would that I had such grace such beauty he creates, to draw such Love within this space as does this Mr. Yates. "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve" |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Congratulations on 2000 and it is SO good to see you again, God bless. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Yes he will always be with us. I am so glad that we will still be able to see and read him for all time. Marge thank you for pulling this one up for us to reflect on. |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
God Bless.... |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Wilfred, often at this site due to the amount of poems I tend to read poems and shelve them in the back of my mind. There are so many treasures, I have let slip not appreciated first time around. So thank you for bringing this poem to light again so that I may give it the time it deserves. A beautiful tribute. "Like Sand underneath the snow, I make you mine." Kristin Hersh |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
Thumbs up to you, Bill. This poem is quite a tribute to your faith. I loved it!!! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
no.... he is not gone.......... he's here still with us always!!!!! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
We love you Will |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Blowing a kiss your way..hugss ~Victoria~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So celebrate - the pain is gone Rejoice with him - in heaven's dawn He now knows peace - he's with his maker The angels are welcoming a very special man.[This message has been edited by suthern (edited 07-09-2001).] |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Bill...when you feel this love, turn to all the great poets that you are now joined with, say to them "they understand" and then please, ask Him to watch out for us all.... I miss you. But we will all go on, in your spirit. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I know he's up there smoosing with all the greats. Shakespear, Milton and all the rest. I'm sure there all jealous, because he came from the land of poets. Parker |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Your work is mesmerizing, how you can describe the soul at heartfelt depths, very nicely done. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
One of many wonderful caring friends whose words always touched~~ M |
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