The Princess' Last Stand (#5000!)

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catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

0 posted 2001-10-29 11:39 AM

Once in a land of faraway
a little lonely princess played.
She learned to dream quite early on
because her Dad, the King, was gone.

She often looked out o'er the cliffs
and held her breath while making wish.
Please bring a special prince to be
the love she craved to set her free.

And as she grew, she felt the need
increase within her, she would bleed,
while sighing vainly for this man
Sure he would come and understand.

Then came the day he crossed the moat
and carried her through gates of hope.
She blessed her luck and thanked the Gods
for she had waited very long.

She thought her loneliness was done
and he was true, the only one.
Imagine her surprise indeed
when off he rode upon his steed.

Goodbye he said, it wasn't real
I'm sorry for the way you feel.
She gazed at him in disbelief
and fell to ground beneath his feet.

She cried so much she might have died
instead, she stood and screamed out WHY
She thought her life was over now
but then she made a special vow..

She found his secret hideaway
and late one night while he did play
she waited for him as before
and shouted at him NEVERMORE

She took his sword and ran him through
for there was nothing else to do
and left him in the dirt that day
to find a true Prince who would stay.

[This message has been edited by catalinamoon (edited 10-29-2001).]

Sudhir Iyer
Member Ascendant

since 2000-04-26

Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium

1 posted 2001-10-29 11:42 AM

This is wonderful poetry...

And many congratulations for the 5

Regards,
Sudhir

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2001-10-29 12:04 PM

BRAVO!!! CONGRATULATIONS, SWEET SANDRA!!! I LOVE IT!!! HAPPY 5,000 POSTS!!! (big hugggsssssss) SO HEARTACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL THIS PERFECT MILESTONE POEM IS!!! (kiss on cheek) I LOVE YOU SANDRA!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sandra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

3 posted 2001-10-29 12:09 PM

and now. . . she stands tall. . . and proud. . .

love this one Sandra. . . it's a testament to your strength. . . great job. . . and congratulations. . .

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

The Lady of Shallot
Senior Member

since 2001-10-03

Posts 818
USA

4 posted 2001-10-29 12:10 PM

way to go!

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-

athena4
Senior Member

since 2000-12-10

Posts 622

5 posted 2001-10-29 12:22 PM

Sandra,
Congratulations on your 5000th!! And it was beautiful as always. Your Prince is still out there, just never give up, my dear sister. You deserve all you write about in your poetry, and your heart, and more beyond that....
Love, Elise

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

6 posted 2001-10-29 01:12 PM

Congrats on your landmark post Sandra...
and youve penned a beauty to mark your milestone with.
well done postess CM

jm

This distance has shown how the road remains alone
Now I'm looking in my life ... for a truth that is my own.

The Rusty Knight
Member

since 2001-08-29

Posts 414
Texas

7 posted 2001-10-29 01:27 PM

Sandra,
Congratulations on your 5000th!! You have brought a lot of joy to people with your comments and poems *S*

Pardon me if I don't stand too close while you are near sharp objects. *S*
Dan

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

8 posted 2001-10-29 01:32 PM

catalinamoon, Congrats on your 5000th

This is another wonderful work you have gifted us with !! Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

9 posted 2001-10-29 01:33 PM

Beautiful Sandra!! Way to go!
Congrats on your 5000th post!

~hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

10 posted 2001-10-29 03:43 PM

Oh yes I know that it feels like someone has thrust a sword into your heart when heartbreaks come...let us hope the next time that it is a brave knight ready to take on the dragon of an enduring relationship...James

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

11 posted 2001-10-29 08:13 PM

Congratulations, Sandra. That's a lot of posting! and when that prince finally shows up, make sure the sword is out of sight, and out of mind. Hehe... just in case.

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

12 posted 2001-10-29 08:47 PM

Congradulations Sandra! This is a wounderful poem. I love it. I always enjoy reading your poems.

Tracey
Member Elite

since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

13 posted 2001-10-29 10:00 PM

Sandra, the beginning of this was the charming and enchanting style that you do so beautifully. But I'm sorry, I just loved the end part where you ram him with the sword. It's so unexpected....and so "right" somehow!!! And yes, the right Prince will be along. Just keep your head up...you'll see him.

CONGRATULATIONS ON 5000!!!

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

[This message has been edited by Tracey (edited 10-29-2001).]

Hopefloats
Junior Member

since 2001-10-30

Posts 26
NH

14 posted 2001-10-30 11:49 AM

There is nothing that you cannot do or accomplish..I KNOW this!!!!! Keep writing, and keep smiling..Love Ya, Deb

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

15 posted 2001-10-30 07:06 PM

Hi Sandra, congratualtions on your 5,000 post, my friend.

Loved the story!

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

Elizabeth

Moderator

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since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

16 posted 2001-10-31 04:56 PM

*hugs* to you....very powerful emotions in here, and congrats on the 5000......

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Decaflame
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since 2001-05-11

Posts 1635

17 posted 2001-10-31 04:58 PM

Congratulations! Your poetry is always a good read...

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

18 posted 2001-10-31 05:48 PM

Whoa! Now I gotta have second thoughts about writing one for you.

I will, of course, have to search you thoroughly

in order to determine the presence of possible lethal weapons. Then, since I am a very thorough fellow, I will have to repeat the process

Ok, turn around and face the wall ... Okay, you can face me but not so heavy with those chocolate eyes for they hypnotizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

rwood
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since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

19 posted 2001-11-01 06:35 AM

Congratulations Sandra! You posting princess you! Great job in standing up and moving forward. That prince was a toad!

Hugs!

Sincerely,
Regina

Kit McCallum

Administrator

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

20 posted 2001-11-01 08:36 AM

Congratulations on 5,000 Sandra! Wow! What a powerful piece to mark this milestone ... wonderful story-telling, very much enjoyed!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

21 posted 2001-11-01 11:15 AM

Powerfully told

You go girl

Big hugs and congrats on 5000th!

Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

[This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 11-01-2001).]

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

22 posted 2001-11-01 11:21 AM

Now...How could I have missed this one? Hang in there, Sandra, your story will have a happy ending yet. CONGRADULATIONS ON YOUR #5000 POST. WOW!!! I wonder if I will ever get there.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Accordionmaid
Member

since 2001-10-28

Posts 153
MA/USA

23 posted 2001-11-01 11:28 AM

Nice use of euphemism, I've decided is what I'm trying to say...Great poem!

RSWells
Member Elite

since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

24 posted 2001-11-01 11:28 AM

The Princess seems to be learning to be a Queen with this vengeful verse and Queens need no prince to rule. Congratulations on this milestone and the severing of the chains of a millstone.

"Happy people have no history" - French Proverb

MyEnchanted_Melody
Senior Member

since 2001-05-30

Posts 1106
across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.

25 posted 2001-11-01 01:30 PM

Wow.....This is so utterly beautiful and touching.

Congratulations on your 5000th.....

Wonderful Sandra and a proof of your wonderful strong soul.......

Take care.....

Thank you
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Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

26 posted 2001-11-01 04:34 PM

Congratulations, Sandra...great story in this poem!

Sunnyone
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since 2000-07-06

Posts 5334
Staffordshire, England

27 posted 2001-11-07 10:41 AM

Congratulations lil sis!!!!!!!

Oh, yes......this Princess did have reason to retaliate, as fairy tales are supposed to end in 'Happily Ever After'!! But maybe the Princess will, in real life, find that Prince who will be everything that she ever dreamed of........it does happen......I know!

The road goes on forever, and the stories never end...

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