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suthern
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0 posted 2004-12-13 01:12 PM


I'll gather leaves
Of bronze and gold
Weave them into
Glorious garlands
To wind into your hair
Restoring color
If gray intrudes
Upon your day

I'll plait sunshine
Pull it from the heavens
And live without light
To drape you in its warmth
If cold stone of doubt
Settles inside you
Weighing you down
And chilling your soul

I’ll chase the rain
And cup refreshment
In palm of my hand
One drop at a time
To moisten your lips
I'll be your oasis
If your spirit dries
To wisp of what should be

I'll lift you up
And walk beside you
Hearing the thoughts
Your lips cannot speak
And if footsteps falter
I will be there
Supporting you
With power of love

You aren’t alone
I may be miles away
But my heart
Is within your grasp
Clasp it to you.
For even though
You are not mine
I am yours – always


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Mysteria
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1 posted 2004-12-13 01:14 PM


no words
Gentle Spirit
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2 posted 2004-12-13 01:15 PM


my gawd Suthern...this is absolutely beautiful dear girl....and most definately my favorite of yours.  

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

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3 posted 2004-12-13 01:17 PM


suthern

stunning, and sincerely written!  

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4 posted 2004-12-13 01:17 PM


A highly poetic pledge of honour, beauty, respect, appreciation, selflessness ~ and true love.

Warm hugs for a warm heart,
EA



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5 posted 2004-12-13 01:25 PM


suthern
Can't top what was said above, have a happy holiday.

Janet Marie
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6 posted 2004-12-13 01:28 PM


You would do ALL this for lil ole me???
Im so touched...Im so honored...so blessed ....

What?

OH...   

heh...

not for ME???    

*sigh* ...
Oh well... a moth can dream of having such words of devotion written...
and my oh my this is lovely...

I'll gather leaves
Of bronze and gold
Weave them into
Glorious garlands
To wind into your hair
Restoring color
If gray intrudes
Upon your day

I'll plait sunshine
Pull it from the heavens
And live without light
To drape you in its warmth
If cold stone of doubt
Settles inside you
Weighing you down
And chilling your soul


VERY lovely....

OK...how bout just the first verse for me...
my hair is needing some gold garlands to hide the gray.  

LOVE THOSE ALLITS Ruthie-girl...
and the heartlight shining in your words.

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7 posted 2004-12-13 01:41 PM


absolute and beautiful
Sunshine
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8 posted 2004-12-13 01:54 PM


IWIHWT...

and you know I do!

garysgirl
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9 posted 2004-12-13 02:22 PM


Sweet Suthern Lady, I love everything I've ever read that you've written, but I do believe this is my favorite. And, I've kept a lot of your work, but I am keeping this one for sure!! Beautiful and sincerely felt, Sweetie Lady.
Huggers to you,

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10 posted 2004-12-13 04:14 PM


I really like it.

Dave

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11 posted 2004-12-13 04:17 PM


Amazing write dear lady...thoroughly enjoyed.
Hugs~Nancy

     Season's Greetings!

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12 posted 2004-12-14 01:44 PM


Mysteria: Sometimes, none are needed to fill a heart. *S* Thank you! *S*

GS: Thank you so much, kind lady… I’m so glad you liked! *S*

Martie: Well… sincere for sure! LOL Thank you! *S*

EA: I swear… you see a me I can only wish to glimpse… and I thank you so much! *S*

Seymour: Thank you, dear friend… you, too! *S*

JM: ROFL… careful there… you’re gonna spoil my gloomy mood! LOL Thank you! *S*

LeeJ: Thank you so much! *S*

Sunshine: I am honored, dear lady… so very much. *S* Thank you!

garysgirl: I’m keeping your RESPONSE… to cherish. *S* Thank you!!!

Dave: I’m glad! *S* Thank you!

Enchantress: Thank you so much, my friend! *S*

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13 posted 2004-12-15 12:35 PM


Oh, this is fine....Laura, you have taken your rightful place among PIP's best. Your voice here absolutely resonates with the spirit that produced this poem, in a way that few of us can manage.

Well done, Suthern lady....well done indeed.

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suthern
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14 posted 2004-12-15 10:30 AM


Ratleader: Thank you, my friend... so very much. *S*
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15 posted 2004-12-17 07:33 AM


Ratleader..she is a very intelligent person isn't she...wonderful write gal...
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16 posted 2004-12-17 09:38 AM


oh this...

just beautiful!

suthern
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17 posted 2004-12-17 09:38 AM


Toerag: Thank you so much, my friend... just seeing your name is a special treat... the compliment is icing on the cake! *S*

PS: Thank you ever so much, sweet lady! *S*

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18 posted 2004-12-17 09:40 AM


I'm so glad this came back up, it is so very worthy of the second read (but it's already been libraried )  
I do enjoy this, it is truly lovely.

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

garysgirl
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19 posted 2004-12-17 10:46 AM


Yes, Donna, it is worth thousands of reads,
isn't it? This is a beautiful poem you
have written, Suthern lady.
Hugs,
Ethel

suthern
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20 posted 2004-12-17 04:05 PM


Gentle Spirit and garysgirl: Ladies... you honor me, you humble me... you fill me with gratitude. Thank you!!!
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