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Magnus
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0 posted 2006-06-28 06:36 PM


It is not I who flutters your lids, races
the beat of a yearning heart, speaks
soft whispers till the break of dawn.

It is not I who shivers in wait,  
listening for the echo of a lingering
sigh.   No, it is not I.

Nor is it I who climbs the vine into
clouds of waiting tears, reaching for
the searing rays of a sun filled with
comet’s tails.

No, it is not I, nor shall it ever be
for it is we....we both who madly
desire the shadow that mingles,
the trace that tingles and the kiss
that lasts until a breath caresses
closed lids....long into the
still of of a sweltering night.

© Copyright 2006 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
ThisDiamond
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1 posted 2006-06-28 06:41 PM


Wow!
Margherita
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2 posted 2006-06-28 06:46 PM


We ... intended as One, yes this is beautiful, dear Barry!

And I smile because I had to check the word "swelter" and in German it is explained in three words "vor Hitze umkommen" which literally means "die from heat".

This is passion!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

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3 posted 2006-06-28 06:47 PM



YES!!!  WOW!

Don't bring me down now,
let me stay here for awhile
You know life's too short,
let me bathe here in your smile.

nakdthoughts
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4 posted 2006-06-28 06:55 PM


I agree with the WOW'S!!

M

Klassy Lassy
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5 posted 2006-06-28 08:10 PM


I have to agree with every other comment!  WOW!  What an impact.  There is nothing that takes the place of genuine love, and those fortunate enough to still have it long term.  Just perfect!  

Klassy

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6 posted 2006-06-28 09:32 PM


what a powerful piece Barry
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7 posted 2006-06-28 09:37 PM


Wanna bet?



You step into anothers shoes
very well...

for it is not I...

at least
it wasn't

until now.




OwlSA
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8 posted 2006-06-29 03:18 PM


And yet another Wow, to add to the list!  This is mega-beautiful, Barry.

- Owl

JL
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9 posted 2006-06-29 03:20 PM


This is your best!!
Man, this is excellent!!

JL

Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

Walter Poe
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10 posted 2006-06-30 03:37 AM


very emotive what more can i be added to wow not much i think.

Anyway you still up for a Duet cause i'm always up for a change and i have't done a duet in a long time.

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.


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