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Magnus
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0 posted 2004-02-21 09:12 PM


A chosen vigil.
Standing tall against the chilling winds,
squinting against the blinding noon rays,
the pelting rains.  Braced, unmoving.

Weathering the swelter, steadying
the cane’s bearer unselfishly.  
Whispering softly “I am”

Are you?      Asked incessantly,
repeatedly.  

Will you be?   Wondering in wander,
walking precariously the tightly drawn
rope of loneliness.

The echo fading, careening against
rough stone, still audible....

“I am....the wind that fills you, the
waters that quench you, the foods that
sate you as you hunger....the song
that calms you, the touch that needs
you,  a dream that stirs you...
all of this and more!”

Yes, yes you are


© Copyright 2004 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2004-02-21 10:43 PM


oh Barry I do hope you share this with whoever it is for....so very touching...

~~**~~
There are moments when speech
is but a mouth pressed lightly and
humbly against the angel's hands.

Ivy Rose
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2 posted 2004-02-21 11:17 PM


Magnus, this is exquisite poetry. Poetry at its finest. This poem is very skillfully done and gives the reader a glimpse inside your heart and inside your soul. ***Ivy Rose
jwesley
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3 posted 2004-02-22 12:16 PM


Gotta agree with Ivy Rose, quite a write, my friend.

jwesley

iliana
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4 posted 2004-02-22 01:31 AM


Barry, there is a mystic this lovely poem carries with it.  I very much enjoyed it.  
passing shadows
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5 posted 2004-02-22 03:52 AM


and maybe you are too, to someone out there
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6 posted 2004-02-22 09:50 AM


Someone is to be envied. *S* This is beautiful, my friend! *S*
Enchantress
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7 posted 2004-02-22 09:57 AM


"“I am....the wind that fills you, the
waters that quench you, the foods that
sate you as you hunger....the song
that calms you, the touch that needs
you,  a dream that stirs you...
all of this and more!”

Yes, yes you are"

OH!!! WOW!!!  I can't find the words
to put with what I'm feeling Barry.
So just let me say...this is incredible!!

  ~ Whatever our souls are made of,
      his and mine are the same. ~      
            

NewEnglandlazurlu
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8 posted 2004-02-22 10:03 AM


Barry, without question, one of your most brilliantly written and heartfelt pieces. I am saving it in my special book of poems and if Ron ever decides to do another 'Reflections' book, this should be on page 1.

Loved it so much ... huggles, Marti

I take no credit for my poems. Although I write them, I feel
more like I transcribe them. It's just a matter of listening.


Seymour Tabin
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9 posted 2004-02-22 10:17 AM


Barry,
I have to agree one of your best.

vandana
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10 posted 2004-02-22 10:58 AM


enjoyes this
A Romantic Heart
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11 posted 2004-02-22 11:11 AM


You have my vote....the best yet....from your heart...notice I used the word yet...
for I feel there will be more and more getting better and better....just like a sweet red wine....

~ARh
love and hugs

This was very romantic and filled with passioante words!

Open your eyes, open your mind, open your heart, let me come in and show you love.....~ARH

ThisDiamond
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12 posted 2004-02-22 06:54 PM


I often read you without reply, for what you share requires no commentary...and usually catches in the back of my throat, just behind a tear.
Lovely write dear friend.
All prayers always,
TD

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