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trutodaraiders
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0 posted 2006-12-06 12:04 PM



The dew upon the roses bloom
Could ne’er compare to thee,
And like that flower's sweet perfume,
You overpowered me.
But as with each fresh petal’s death,
Its beauty soon must die.
But the memory of its living breath
The artist can’t deny.
Though the rose in sun must fade,
So would its scent in deepest shade.

And you the rose in life to me,
Must be allowed to grow,
Not tethered to the soul of me,
But to the love you long to know.
For though your beauty long will live,
Your soul must wing – displayed,
For ‘tis life in you that I must give,
Not stifle or degrade.
For though my soul is precious meant,
‘Tis shade to you, I cast and sent.

The fragrance and the bloom unite,
As one, to cast its spell.
In you... your soul and beauty fight.
This I know too well
And though I long to kiss the rose,
To inhale its heavens’ scent,
A deeper love is what I chose
For losing you I must prevent.
For though the roses beauty calls,
‘Tis the love of us, my heart befalls.

And your beauty seen in slow decay,
Will lessen not my love for you.
The words my heart and soul essay
Will speak of love... not sad adieu.
Your inner soul is what I crave,
Your fragrance, ‘til we part.
And when carried to my earthly grave,
‘Twill be your fragrance in my heart.
And although the rose I loved so well,
‘Twas your fragrance that my heart befell.
          

Poetry is just the evidence of life.
If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. "
Leon Cohen~



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Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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1 posted 2006-12-06 12:08 PM


Bill... this is wonderful... what a brilliant write.   RDB
trutodaraiders
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2 posted 2006-12-06 02:03 AM


Qhy thank you RBD!!
JamesMichael
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3 posted 2006-12-07 06:02 PM


Nice...James
Sunshine
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4 posted 2006-12-07 09:37 PM


This, Sir, could well be
a cherised writing...

and I hope you gift it
to the love of your insight,
and wisdom.

Very well done.

" It matters not this distance now  " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love
~*~
KRJ

trutodaraiders
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5 posted 2006-12-07 11:51 PM


Sunshine thank you so much for your kind words. There are so many great poets that share their thoughts and wisdom here. I feel honored to be in the midst
Gentle Spirit
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6 posted 2006-12-08 08:04 AM


This is truly beautiful writing Bill.  Much enjoyed these words this morning.
MoonShadow
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7 posted 2006-12-08 10:55 AM



"Though the rose in sun must fade"....
  
    Counter to the title: "Sun in Rose must fade"

Overall interesting thoughts in analogy. Thank you for sharing.

trutodaraiders
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8 posted 2006-12-08 11:16 AM


Ahh didnt notice. Thanks for pointing that out. This poem was written 4 years ago for some reason messed up the title
The Lady
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9 posted 2006-12-09 09:44 PM




magnificent poem Bill
and these...
words of true love

"And your beauty seen in slow decay,
Will lessen not my love for you."

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