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rwood
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since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

0 posted 2002-02-19 07:15 AM

In quiet hours of cold
and colder
spell winds
powder up
and capture starlight
casting the most beautiful
blue silver glow

It is the magic
within this hills
where leftover sun rays
were closed on too soon
overcome by the fullness
of the moon
becoming trapped in the hollows
of these long lonely roads

When the fingers start silking
in around the windows
painting the hardwood floors
into a stage for dance and romance

the voice I love to hear
the perfect tune for me
that seems to meld
with the age old molasses soul
of a blue winter’s firenight
Etta James...At Last

indeed At last, as arms grace
in outward trace
of a loved one’s shoulder
a perfect night, perfect time
to surrender
becoming slight
as a perfumed scarf draped
round his neck

swaying in pewter shadows
where feet never touch the ground

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

1 posted 2002-02-19 08:21 AM

RWood darling girl this is soooooooooo fabulous,
Absolutely first class writing darling girl well done

Very visual utterly beautiful portrayal here exquisite writing

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

[This message has been edited by Marsha (02-19-2002 08:22 AM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-02-19 08:42 AM

YAY!!! Ooohhhhhh...this is soooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, I too have heard Etta James music, it is soooooo soothing! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, you are a weaver of sheer poetic beauty! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Regina, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2002-02-19 08:46 AM

Rwood,
Desire spins the wheel of romance. Well done.

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

4 posted 2002-02-19 08:51 AM

Reg, I loved this, it is just exquisite. Your writing is so powerful and touching.....loved this. so vivid.....so wonderful......(nah, Im not biased at all, I just love your stuff!! *w*)
Heart hugs to you dear somy~....you have been soooooo missed!!

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

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

5 posted 2002-02-19 10:01 AM

Reg,
I was near there once! Wow...

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

6 posted 2002-02-19 02:00 PM

Gorgeous, and you got to me with the Etta James...I'm a big fan of hers as well as a fan of YOURS...

You are always very visual.

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

7 posted 2002-02-19 02:52 PM

Wonderful!! The ageless tune At Last is one of my favourites, as now this poem just has to be. hugs, Chris

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

Dark Stranger
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

8 posted 2002-02-19 03:03 PM

smooooooth slick wet tunes
both sung and hung here

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

9 posted 2002-02-19 04:49 PM

Mystical, sensual and romantic, my friend. A very lovely write. *hugs*

Michael

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.

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

10 posted 2002-02-19 05:36 PM

Hello Regina

Your words of love and romance always sweep me off the feet and lift my spirit. This would have to be one of my favourites.

Take care......Sue

Suetang

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

11 posted 2002-02-20 11:44 AM

rwood~

I am thinking I should have read you work long ago, because each time I do, I want to read more....stunning this is...

Lauren~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

12 posted 2002-02-20 12:27 PM

You painted a most beautiful picture rwood, floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

amusemi
Senior Member

since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

13 posted 2002-02-20 12:30 PM

Stunning!!!

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

14 posted 2002-02-20 02:07 PM

enjoys

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

15 posted 2002-02-20 02:18 PM

You do her justice!

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

16 posted 2002-02-20 03:36 PM

You write like a dream, Regina.
Enjoyed this, as always.
Sandra

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

17 posted 2002-02-20 03:37 PM

Still as lovely as ever I see....

Would that words
were like the last rose
lain in heaps on coffin
as each passing offers up
with a symbol red
a bit of their own
souls flesh,
held in reverence
highly to those
whose ears are dead

nice to read you again my friend...

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

18 posted 2002-02-20 03:50 PM

tell me that you've sung it before Regina. . .

wonderful. . . it's a perfect picture. . .

-------------------------------------------------------

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

rwood
Member Elite

since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

19 posted 2002-02-22 09:36 PM

I adore each of you and so sorry I can't reply one on one...I am so far behind in your work as I write this. Just know that I have so much to share..and so glad you do the same with me. My heartsongs would just fall on deaf ears if not for each. Yes..Etta is At Last and more..I love to sing that song. Love and Hugs to all..

Peace and Poetry!

Sincerely,
Regina

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