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OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
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Durban, South Africa

0 posted 2006-05-25 05:53 PM



EVANESCENCE
December 1998

The light sparkled on the glass in your hand.
For a moment, I turned away,
and,
like the light,
you were gone,
but for an instant,
you and the sparkle were there,
…I think.

- Owl

© Copyright 2006 Diana van den Berg - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
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displaced
1 posted 2006-05-25 06:07 PM


wow what a mood this brings!
Martie
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since 1999-09-21
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2 posted 2006-05-25 06:48 PM


Diana...makes me think of time...how transitory....you put flavor in this so easily with just a few words.  Me likes!  
Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989

3 posted 2006-05-25 07:14 PM


Oh YES Dianna I know the feel of your words, this expresses it perfectly.  I'm keepin this one hon!  

seek the flame within yourself
and let your soul be cleansed by
the fire of love.  Axel Ekenstierna

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
4 posted 2006-05-26 02:10 PM


Thank you passing shadows, Martie and Gentle Spirit for your lovely responses.  I am glad you enjoyed the moment.

- Owl

The Lady
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
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The Southwest
5 posted 2006-05-30 01:27 AM




"but for an instant,
you and the sparkle were there,
…I think"

What a beautiful mood Diana. A fragile,  fading away...

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
6 posted 2006-05-30 01:05 PM


Thank you Kate, although I can't yet see your response, except on Print and the email notification.  Glad you liked it.

- Owl

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