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His Ship Set Sail
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His Ship Set Sail |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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Moments to remember, in the dawning of our love, Skies went on forever, ~ no dark clouds stormed above. Cuddled under coverlet, at the edge of evermore, Seas of crystal blue, caressed our sandy shore. Honeysuckled air, sated souls as we did breathe. The blending of our essences, caused senses to take leave. Our spirits swayed in unison, as caps rolled by and waved, Etched in each other's heart, our name in stone, engraved. This love of ours did not last, forever and a day. His ship left our snug harbour, seeking high seas far away. As he headed out of port, with wild winds in his sail, I collapsed by the seaside, in lamentive songs of wail. As the topsail disappeared, at the end of my world, My hold on reality, slipped as my mind unfurled. He had drunk of my love, then drained my sanity. Depleted my self worth, ~ and all my dignity. I sobbed in the sand, ‘til it washed out to the sea. I longed for the return, of my love to shores of me. But to this very day, I cry to passing breeze, Hoping he'll return, on doleful bended knees. Moments to remember, in the dawning of our love, Skies went on forever, ~ no dark clouds stormed above. Cuddled under coverlet, at the edge of evermore, Seas were crystal blue, and caressed our sandy shore. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very beautiful heartfelt write Linda! Such a sad ache to this piece..yet so gracefully penned. Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you, |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
And you have the memories to hold in your heart forever. You rewrote the beginning at the end, never to forget. This is a wonderful write Earth Angel, absolutely wonderful. Albeit sad, very good. JL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ A comment from one who has a pen as graceful as yours, is indeed, a compliment. Thank you, Enchanting One.  Lovin' hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ Yes, I have wonderful memories. Years of them! I let the sad times roll out to sea and kept the warm thoughts close to my heart. Time has a way of healing and bringing new experiences into our lives that bring us great joy!  For the love of life and a life of love, Linda |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beautiful writing! Eric |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You have written my favorite topic...and you have done it extremely well. Perhaps is because salt is in my veins....and my eyes still search the horizon...looking for love to again appear... |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
"This love of ours did not last, forever and a day. His ship left our snug harbour, seeking high seas far away. As he headed out of port, with wild winds in his sail, I collapsed by the seaside, in lamentive songs of wail." Love it. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Linda, you know how I don't like sad endings, this made me cry as there are so many who do have to endure these losses as there have been many unfortunate shipwrecks and castaways which have claimed so many sailors and passengers to the ocean! (sigh) This is sad but beautiful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Ahoy there. Great rythym in this work and appreciated by one who so often employs nautical metaphors (even though raised in shoreless Pittsburgh) While the message is poignant, your fairer nature ended the poem on the lighter memory and not in the slump. The difference between you half-fulls and we half-empties. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sigh |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric ~ Muchos gracias! Merci beaucoups!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Magnus ~ You are a man after my own heart! ~ So to speak! lol I suppose we are both hopeless romantics. You are a master of this genre so I truly appreciate your appreciation! I have done paintings on these themes as well. Warm kindred hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Cloud 9 ~ Love your name! ~ It's my home away from home! lol Thank you! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ You have such a gentle and compassionate heart, Dear One. If only more people in this world were as caring as you... Loving hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RSW ~ If only my poetic cup were as half-full as yours, I'd be pleased! Thank you for your thoughtful response to my poem! Warm hugs 'n smiles, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
p s ~ You really did "sigh"! I could hear you all the way up here in 7th heaven! Hugs to you, Darlin' Dixie! EA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Moments to remember, in the dawning of our love, Skies went on forever, ~ no dark clouds stormed above. Cuddled under coverlet, at the edge of evermore, Seas were crystal blue, and caressed our sandy shore. May I just sigh here .... in awe? Makes my heart blue ... Love you, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita! ~ You're back safe and sound!!! I hope you had a wonderful visit with your daughter and her family! I can imagine it was difficult for you to leave your adorable little Simon! I bet he is missing you big time all ready! Thank you for your warm and thoughtful response to my poem! Big hug & lots of love, Linda |
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Dautz Write Member
since 2004-11-16
Posts 96 |
Earth Angel, How beautiful, yet sad. I copied these words before I read the rest of the poem. They were bliss. Hope it returns. Honeysuckled air, sated souls as we did breathe. The blending of our essences, caused senses to take leave. Our spirits swayed in unison, as caps rolled by and waved, Etched in each other's heart, our name in stone, engraved. me) Dautz |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel, When virtual is sentual And punctual was textural Then truancy makes poignancy And fantasy is ecstasy. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dautz ~ Thank you for such a lovely and thoughtful reply! You have a warm and caring heart. Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Yes, indeed! Fantasy can be ecstasy! ~ and without all the bumps in the road! Huggums, EA |
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