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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2008-06-29 08:17 AM



    


~Empty Manor~

        


She flung open the grande balcony windows
the balmy night semingly added to her despair
tears fell softly down upon ivory cheeks
she no longer his love, his lady fair.

Sounds of hoof beats filled the air
on mounted stead he galloped away
pain flowed in flooding her soul
her heart cried, begging him to stay.

In reflection she looked over yon garden
where so oft' they walked hand in hand
it's beauty she could no longer see
this seeming to be a final reprimand.

The silver moon slid behind the clouds
the eve no longer illuminated by Lunas light
she sat down at the mahogany writing desk
but it was futile, for she could not write.

With delicate hand she turned back the quilt
of her favorite antique victorian bed
and she fluffed the lace trimmed pillows
then laid down to rest her weary head.

Her heart would not grant her the peace
praying dreams to come before the morrow
alas though, sleep was not meant to be
in this night full of loves sweet sorrow.


© dmsmith




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XGarapanX
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since 2008-06-19
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Antarctica
1 posted 2008-06-29 08:33 AM


I'm starting to like romance pieces now. This really helped.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07
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Durban, South Africa
2 posted 2008-06-29 08:55 AM


Oh, Donna!  First that magical picture, that I struggled to drag my eyes away from - then the beautiful poem - with a horse in it - and the beautiful sadness and the magic of once upon a time - all of which could be translated into Today.  I do so hope this is not based on fact.  Beeeeeeg warm hugs!

- Owl

Gentle Spirit
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3 posted 2008-06-29 09:04 AM


X, thank you so much.


Owl, sweetie it's not based on fact
just a story that entered my mind.  Thank you hon for peekin in.  Hugs  ~D

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23
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By the Seaside
4 posted 2008-06-29 12:38 PM


Donna, Donna, Donna~

What a glorious heart tugging write of a poem.
Love your style and pure elegance~

Gentle Spirit
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5 posted 2008-06-29 08:52 PM


Lori, thank you hon.  Hugs.
JamesMichael
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6 posted 2008-06-29 11:27 PM


Fine writing...James
The Lady
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The Southwest
7 posted 2008-07-01 11:17 PM




more please
much more

OwlSA
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Durban, South Africa
8 posted 2008-07-02 06:51 PM


Oh, good.  I am glad it's not based on fact.  Now, I can enjoy it properly.

- Owl

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California
9 posted 2008-07-02 07:16 PM


You ever think of writing romance novels, Donna. There are some very rich authors out there,
                                Ida

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29
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Between the Lines
10 posted 2008-07-07 02:33 PM


and so it begins~~

loving the flow and more...
M

vandana
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11 posted 2008-07-07 05:55 PM


nice read
Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
12 posted 2008-07-24 01:34 PM


Finally, I am getting a chance to read these as they were meant to be read, in peace, quiet, and by a pool's reflection...

and I am pleased.


LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28
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Australia, Victoria
13 posted 2008-07-30 12:01 PM



Donna this is so good, just a trifle sad

but a very sweet poem. Much enjoyed.

Lindsay

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