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A Thousand Lifetimes
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A Thousand Lifetimes |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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(I think I may have posted this at least one of those lifetimes ago  A Thousand Lifetimes I have sailed a thousand journeys I have lived a thousand dreams I have held a thousand wishes Planned a thousand foolish schemes I have lost tenfold and more times I have wandered paths alone I have fought enormous battles Slaying dragons on my own I have spanned the highest reaches I have gazed at far most stars But in all my expectations Never realized love like ours I have knelt to God in reverence I have humbled many men Spent a lifetime simply searching Traveling far and back again I have borne the grief of many I have lived the life of few But I’ve never loved another Quite the way that I love you I have pondered all life’s mysteries I have written words in rhyme I have cursed the saints in heaven Held the hand of love in mine I have dug a thousand trenches Buried pasts and let them lay I’ve revealed a thousand secrets In the words I’ve had to say And if now my journeys ended If I’ve lived all I can be Let me sleep the sleep of ages Content in knowing you loved me ~ Ruth [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (10-16-2002 10:06 AM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Beautiful poem Cold hands means a warm heart |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Yes, one of those ~just once in a lifetime moments~ I liked this. It read well. Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This appeals to me on so many levels. Your poetic expression is delightful and the themes and inherent messages, are so identifiable to this reader! Very well done! EA |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ah Ruth, simply magnificent! Not many do it as well as you! I've missed you! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 Yay!!! Awwwwwww, I love this, sweet friend, such love always shines from your heart and into these pages of blue thousands of times over, sweet friend, I'm so happy you re-posted this gem, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey Ruth---you don't pop in enough around here...we miss your gentle quill, lady poet! beautiful. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yea Hootie...it's about time we saw your patootie.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
However long it takes for you to post, it's certainly worth waiting for. *S* This is beautiful, Hoot!!! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Planed a thousand foolish schemes Small nit here.... did you intend for this to be planned or planed as written? Enjoyed the poem...and the thoughts it brought to mind when reading.... nice to see you posting again.. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
vintage Ruth...  You BETTER show up once in a while to let us know you're ok!!! Don't make me come there and spank you!!  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Good to see you girl, and I hope you take this as the compliment it was intended to be - I can see this on one of those pretty little plaques you buy in gift shops, yes I can! Lovely. And Ruth...I miss you Howdy Neighbour |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Ruth, If you have posted this before, I am very glad you posted this beauty again for my reading pleasure. I really liked this a lot. Thanks for sharing. Dawn |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Hey Ruth! It is so nice to see you in passions again. Where have you been keeping yourself? Thia poem is just beautiful. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
May you know that contentedness. Lovely poem. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is in true Hoot-Owl style, touching, perfect form, and always a part of wonderful YOU laced through the poem. Thank you, Ruth for this lovely piece to start out the day Lots of Hugs Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you all for reminding me why there's no place like home I've missed you all...a special note to Captain Thanks for catching my typo, hate those words that spell check doesn't catch for me |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
There it is...that overwhelming desire to be loved...James |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
hoot_owl_rn - once in a lifetime it is... Stunning write... BC |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
ruth- this is so beautiful in it's truth and sincerity...just a wonderful declaration of love's journey! i loved this... take care amy "love is like a butterfly-- |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Oh, I love this one, Ruth, It's one of my many favorites Hugs Liz |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
hoot_owl...This is a splendid poem...so full of beautiful enchantments, wondrous thoughts. ***Ivy Rose |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Perhaps so, but I did not see it then, so I am glad you posted it again... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ruth, This is your epopee. Thank you a wonderful read. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Ruth..it is wonderful to see you. What a beautiful poem! I hope you are well!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hello Ruth.. This is exquisitely beautiful!! So very much enjoyed the read... Please come by more often. ~Hugs dear poetess~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ruth, in the few weeks I've been here, I don't think I've read any of your poetry. Oh, what this romantic has missed. I am SOOOO glad that you reposted this, because I might have never had the privilege of reading it if you hadn't. This is wonderful, Ruth. It's so beautiful, I don't know what to say, except for THANK YOU for sharing this. I'm looking forward to reading much more of your work. Maybe you can repost some more??? Thank you. Love To All, Ethel...garysgirl |
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