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0 posted 2002-10-06 01:13 PM



       burning candle weeps
          as romance wanes from deceit
                flickering flame dies
                    ~~~  ~~~

                                  Chris B.
                                    Oct, 2002
                                        ~~


© Copyright 2002 Chris Barker - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-10-06 01:42 PM


So much said here Chris...
with so few words...
Excellent...love it!!
~Hugs, luv and miss ya, Teed!~

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

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2 posted 2002-10-06 01:46 PM


...may the flame of your passion burn loyal blue and true...
my wish for you...

nicely written Chris.

...believe what your heart feels.....

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3 posted 2002-10-06 01:49 PM


this is beautiful....


Lauren~

I need some distraction
...oh beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins

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4 posted 2002-10-06 01:50 PM



Chris, a wonderful Senryu...you should join up with the class in Poetry Workshop - Senryus, Tankas, Haikus are the theme of the month!

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5 posted 2002-10-06 01:56 PM


NancyLee - miss ya too!! hugs!!

scorpio - what a lovely wish - thankyou!

Lauren - thankyou dear lady

Karilea - that might be interesting! Thankyou sweet poetess.

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

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6 posted 2002-10-06 01:59 PM


Chris, I love this. Thanks for sharing yor work.
Love to all, Ethel

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7 posted 2002-10-06 02:01 PM


Ethel - thankyou so much.

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

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8 posted 2002-10-07 10:27 AM


Tears of a candle, always make the moon glow a little less.

Thank you.

What light through yon window breaks?  It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.

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9 posted 2002-10-07 10:28 AM


Beautiful

Cold hands means a warm heart

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10 posted 2002-10-07 10:39 AM


Chris,
Short and sweet, enjoyed very much.

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11 posted 2002-10-07 12:28 PM


M.Romeo - thankyou for reading and commenting.

loner - thanks so much

Seymour - Thanks for stopping by.

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

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12 posted 2002-10-07 12:39 PM


So well done, and so true.
Sandra

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13 posted 2002-10-07 12:43 PM


Lovely, but sad.  Missed you, Chris.  
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14 posted 2002-10-07 12:50 PM


Sad senryu, but so nicely penned. I love this short style, it carries so much thought in so few words.
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15 posted 2002-10-07 01:00 PM


your flame never dies
too much love in such a heart
just turn down the wick

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

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16 posted 2002-10-07 01:48 PM


Sandra - hello sweet poetess! Thankyou

Michael - You missed me? Awww...it feels good to be missed. Thanks & hugs

Midnitesun - Yes, I like the short ones too. Maybe it's because I am only five feet tall....lol. Thankyou

Interloper- my dear poet friend, what a beautiful reply. Thankyou so much.

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

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17 posted 2002-10-07 02:02 PM


You know I love minimalist poetry.This one was very good.

paladin

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18 posted 2002-10-07 04:09 PM


paladin - thankyou for the compliment.

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

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19 posted 2002-10-08 06:43 PM




(big hugggsssssss) This is so beautiful but sad, sweet firend, I hope this currently doesn't relate to you though I know so many who does feel this and my heart wishes for all candles to burn brightly again with love! (kiss on cheek) This is heartfelt, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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20 posted 2002-10-08 06:56 PM


Noah - dear heart....no this does not pertain to me. My candle of love still shines brightly!!   Thankyou for reading and commenting. hugs, Chris

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

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21 posted 2002-10-13 12:09 PM


AWSOME!
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22 posted 2002-10-13 09:37 AM


Rad - thankyou so much.

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

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