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Spirit Of Twilight
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0 posted 2002-02-23 08:50 AM



I’ll wait...

The old door mourns aloud,
As I open it with an impatient tug.
I look at the dusty floors,
With your footprints yet on them.
I can still smell your perfume of musk,
that nestled in the strength of your arms..
I don’t need to lift the lid of perfume,
And dream of nearness that belonged to you and me.
Touching the moth-eaten curtains,
I feel your hands encircle mine…

Here lies our photograph,
Faded and worn…memories aren’t like that though!
Squinting at the light that intrudes,
Through the skylight above,
I remember lying in your warm arms and watching the stars above.
Strange it seems,
That I am touring our house all alone.
You should’ve been here,
Teasing and holding me while we walk…

Walking into our bedroom,
I sit on our wedding bed.
Then as I draw closer to the bed post,
Your breath warms my chill body.
I feel alive-sensual and beautiful at once,
Like winter ice melting at summer noon.
With a gasp I realize,
You’re still here, waiting for me.

This is the house we came into,
Like contented, complacent doves.
Though everything you and I selected,
Now crumbles at touch…
It doesn’t matter much.
For I know beloved,
Though you’re not here in person,
Your spirit surrounds our house.
Echoes of your deep laughter,
Now make me want to smile again.

I came here as a naïve bride,
Full of dreams and aspirations.
And I will not leave this house,
With a heart full of longing and pain.
I’ll lie down on our wedding bed,
And wait for you to come and take me away.

Neha Malhotra. 23rd April, 01
Revised on 16th ,Jan 2002

[This message has been edited by Spirit Of Twilight (02-23-2002 08:51 AM).]

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1 posted 2002-02-23 08:52 AM



Neha, Welcome to Passions!  You surely have a gift and it is our blessing that you have come to share it within the halls and walls of Passions!  Please, check your E-mail for a Special Greeting!

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2 posted 2002-02-23 09:15 AM


WELCOME TO PASSIONS!!
Wonderful First Post!
I look forward to reading more of your work here.
~Hugs, Nancy Lee~

~Love, like magic, depends on believing.~

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3 posted 2002-02-23 09:35 AM


Hauntingly lovely. Welcome to Passions. Chris

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4 posted 2002-02-23 09:39 AM




YAY!!! Oooooohhh...this is soooooooo wonderrfully said, sweet friend, you have such wonderful talent, THIS IS A WONDERFUL FIRST POST, I LOVE IT!!! Welcome to Passions, sweet Neha, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much, I can't wait to read more of your wonderful words! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Neha, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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5 posted 2002-02-23 09:41 AM


Neha,
I told you Sunshine was our greeter! What an entrance you have made here. I absolutely love this poem. Hope you stay a long time. Thank you so much for sharing this.

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6 posted 2002-02-23 09:49 AM


Neha,
Welcome and well done. Enjoyed

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7 posted 2002-02-23 10:24 AM


Neha, I could see this poem, you words are so well chosen. Welcome to our family, I hope to read a lot more from you!
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8 posted 2002-02-23 10:51 AM


very nice poem but you know the purple
how did you do that?

marya

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9 posted 2002-02-23 11:46 AM


Neha, I love this....you pulled me along so gently.....tugging at my heart..... Welcome
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10 posted 2002-02-23 12:47 PM


What an incredible write!  It took my right there...very well done.
Spirit Of Twilight
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11 posted 2002-02-23 01:23 PM


Sunshine,
I can see your soft radiant light streaming into my night here in India. The greeting card was wonderful...beautiful. Thank you so much for your appreciation and welcome.
Neha

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12 posted 2002-02-23 01:25 PM


Nancy Lee,
Thank you for your sweet reply. I am looking foward to being a part of this huge loving family too. Thanks for the welcome!I am glad you liked my poem..!
Neha

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13 posted 2002-02-23 01:26 PM


Chris,
I am glad you enjoyed my poem. It really does mean alot to me.
Neha

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14 posted 2002-02-23 01:30 PM


Noah,
That was a such a wonderful, loving and warm welcome. I am so glad to have started posting here. And I am sure our poems...full of fire and passions..will inspire each other with the same intensity. I am waiting to read all your beautiful poems also...thank you Noah!!!
Neha

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15 posted 2002-02-23 01:33 PM


Larry,
I am sooo glad that you liked my poem. I am feeling so pleasantly giddy with all the generous compliments...thank you so much!
Neha

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16 posted 2002-02-23 01:35 PM


Poet de Vine,
I am glad you liked my poem. The thing I like the best is creating images...it is an honor to be a part of this loving family.
Neha

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17 posted 2002-02-23 01:37 PM


Marya,
Thank you for your appreciation. Are you asking me about the font color? Well, if it's that, then I just chose a pink.
Thanks again,
Neha

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18 posted 2002-02-23 01:39 PM


SEA,
Thank you for your warm welcome. I am honoured and glad that you liked my poem.
Looking foward to lots of beautiful reads.
Neha

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19 posted 2002-02-23 01:40 PM


Amusemi,
Thank you so much for your reply....I am glad you liked my poem...thank you,
Neha

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20 posted 2002-02-23 01:42 PM


Everyone,
Thank you so much for your loving, warm and wonderful replies. I am sure of a good dreams tonight...thank you for the warm welcome too.
Neha

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21 posted 2002-02-24 02:35 AM


I’ll lie down on our wedding bed,
And wait for you to come and take me away.

Oh my goodness your poem just tugged at my heart...
A precious write you've shared with us and I thank you for this treasure of a poem that I just read2nite...
*~coco~*

Spirit Of Twilight
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22 posted 2002-02-24 02:53 AM


Coco,
Thank you for your heart-warming reply! I am glad you liked my poem.
Neha

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23 posted 2002-02-24 01:34 PM


Wow...
thats all I can say..
*sigh*


and where are my manners..
Welcome to Passions!

For all who watch.Dare you say hello? Come in and ask the questions that are on your mind, but spare me your judgement until you truly sipped of me.

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24 posted 2002-02-24 02:31 PM


darn, 23 other people beat me to your poem!
I sure did enjoy it though, and look forward to more of your work! We welcome you on these blue pages with open arms

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25 posted 2002-02-24 04:33 PM


Hi Neha!

Thanks for coming over for a visit. I'm sure you'll really like it here! All of the poets herre are simply wonderful! There is such a kindred spirit. And I know everyone will adore you and your poetry as I do. I love you, little sister.  
((Neha))
-newell  

Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com

Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher


[This message has been edited by Silver Streak (02-24-2002 04:35 PM).]

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26 posted 2002-02-24 07:11 PM


What a wonderful heart full of memories you have shared with us. Welcome to Passions. Your imagery was vivid, and with great respect and tenderness, you let me walk into this room with you for a moment of sharing.
Beautifully done!

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27 posted 2002-02-24 07:54 PM


BRAVO!!!!What an incredible poem to use to introduce yourself to Passions..Welcome...Your talent is going to be a great addition here...Magnificent and heartfelt writing...**big hugs**

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

Spirit Of Twilight
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28 posted 2002-02-25 08:13 AM


Temptress,
Thank you for your eloquent "wow"...that's lots for me and enough! I am glad you liked my poem. Thanks for your welcome...!
Neha

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29 posted 2002-02-25 08:16 AM


RosePetal,

Thank you for reading my poem! I am glad you enjoyed it...and thank you for your sweet welcome. I am really excited to read more poems, reply to many and post some too!
I already love all the people and blue pages here!

Neha

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30 posted 2002-02-25 08:24 AM


Big Bro,

I came here for a visit,
decided to walk around.
Returned back home,
and got back a case full of things.
I also got an empty bag,
so big and deep- oh gosh!

But do you know what that is for,
it's to store all the love I receive.
There will be lots more to return,
and love will multiply.
So many kindred spirits,
so many beautiful souls and hearts!
Wow, big brother-Newell,
THANK YOU for telling me about this sweet site!

Thanks, Newell. I can sense the excitement I am going to experience and the love I am going to share!
Neha

Spirit Of Twilight
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31 posted 2002-02-25 08:26 AM


Midnitesun,
Thank you for your beautiful reply. I am ever so glad that you liked my poem. Please do walk into my room...the memories in it will become more beautiful!
Neha

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32 posted 2002-02-25 08:28 AM


Startime,

BRAVO!!!!What an incredible poem to use to introduce yourself to Passions..Welcome...Your talent is going to be a great addition here...Magnificent and heartfelt writing...**big hugs**
Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.
----------------------------------------------------
Thank you so much for your beautiful reply and thank you for your warm loving hug! I am glad to be here! Hope to be reading lots of your poems and seeing lots of your replies in mine!
Neha

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33 posted 2002-02-25 10:11 AM


This is the most touching poem I have read. It is so lovely. great work. floria

Floria

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But die with all their music in them"
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Spirit Of Twilight
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34 posted 2002-02-25 10:54 AM


Floria,
Thank you for your sweet comments. I am glad you read my poem and liked it!
Neha

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35 posted 2002-02-25 10:31 PM


Wow, what memories you have written. I felt as though I was there with you.

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

Spirit Of Twilight
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36 posted 2002-02-26 05:03 AM


Tracey,
Thank you so much for reading my poem! I am glad you liked it and felt that you were with me...that is sure a big compliment.
Thanks,
Neha

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