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Memories Of You " A Tribute To Bill Charles"
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Memories Of You " A Tribute To Bill Charles" |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Memories Of You By Paul Wilson “ A Tribute To Bill Charles” Another star has faded from these pages of blue His words of rhyme a gift he shared with me and you A gentle spirit was he willing to help one and all Bill was a friend and poet who now answers Gods call I remember a poem he wrote and the tender story it told A bad accident took his memory so God created for him a new mold Recovery was hard and slow weeks and months went by The struggle began to take its toll onward he pushed but didn’t know why One day he got a sign from God his life had changed for the best He couldn’t remember his name but knew he had been blessed God told him his name was Bill and everything would be just fine Before long Bill began to write poetry of the romantic kind There were things Bill couldn’t remember from his past Locked away forever memories his mind couldn’t grasp Rest my friend and know you will always have a place on these pages of blue The ink in your quill has run dry but your poetry touched us more than you knew Rest In Peace My Friend “Bill Charles “ ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (05-22-2011 09:30 AM).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you, Paul. This is an absolutely wonderful tribute to our dear friend, Bill. We'll also have his place among our departed PipTalk friends in our Remember page completed this weekend. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You honor dear Bill's memory beautifully, dear Paul. I can feel the love in your words. We will miss dear Bill, his kindness and his wonderfully romantic poems. Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Paul, bless you. It is strange, that so many of our members are older and poetic, it makes me think of Bill, and how he would have resounded not only in verse, but in song... What kept you away, why'd you take so long? You've kept it too close, now break out in song! This is a well worn castle, a moment to cherish now bring on your dreams, lest they lay and perish! Keeper of song I am, my guitar is near, lay down your dreams, it's safe, lay down all your fears... At least, this is what I think he might have shared.... Thank you, Paul . |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
And again, your tribute is grand. The remember page is now updated. Feel free to visit, everyone - AFTER reading and appreciating Paul's great memorial poem. Thanks, Paul..  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I've been trying to find something "fitting" for Bill since we had met and spent some time together talking about "life". I just came across this called : "A Thank You to Bill Charles" There are friends and there are friends. When you need you hope they're there. Even if you cannot ask, you pray they will appear. He's there just when I need someone in the background, unassumed to bolster and (feel) read my words unvoiced with sad consumed. And so it helps remembering a time when meeting came. When unexpected friendship rose to forever closeness claim. He'll show up soon with words expressed catering his to mine. I took a chance to follow through this friendship to combine. M I know there were many more challenges and duets that we shared but I feel so saddened every time I read them. and this: Hair of Brown w/Shades of Gray There into the mist, I am walking a path through hazel eyes, that see beyond the headstones of memories. Under the moonlit night lays a healed heart in bed with a dream yet untitled, though in scribbled form releasing naked thoughts. Those that press beyond the morning facing temptation's hold still fighting to keep it between the lines~~ and just one more: A Duet Still remember when first we met, when eyes touched eyes in warmth of flow. For there you were, as imagined once, tempting lips to share their know. I felt it true in hands that met and held that moment, reflecting now. How then I wished I knew the "next", my heart in want to you allow. There you were the perfect dream, the pleasure missed, in solitaire. I left behind what could have been, what should have been my answered prayer. It echoes now, this heart of mine the loneliness that you could fill. The calling of a Knightful love, the missing words, the touch to thrill. So I sleep upon a dream that lays a smile upon this face. Knowing that some day will find eyes to eyes in warm embrace. My thoughts in time to remember whence, eyes of mine searching from head to toe. We met once again, for the second time, lips touched and asked, what did we sow… Your hand was warm in pleasures touch, memories are always of when we met. My heart beat quicker not knowing of, that inside your breast, I, would you let.. Dreams I have now real in retrospect, and yes, pleasures missed, to be one. To embrace we could, but to this alas, reflections have I, why this not done… Understanding inside, yet driven at times, desiring of you, and know now your thought. If known I would then, when hearts beat so, to take the night, but now for naught… I still sleep with dreams, which come forth, of your lips traced slowly, not in haste. Inside I find though these restless wants, of eyes to eyes in warm embrace… 01/12/08 missing you~~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Beautiful and poignant, dear Maureen! Love, Margherita |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
To All...Your words of praise for Bill is far more touching than the few words I wrote in this poem. I remember one time when Bill and I were talking on the phone I found out we shared the same intrest in prospecting. I told him if I ever got up to British Columbia he would have to show me how to pan for gold. He promised he would. Another time Bill took one of my poems and put it to music for me and I still have that cassette. He was more than a person, he was a giver and the friendship he gave me will always be remembered...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Paul What a beautiful tribute to such a fine poet and gentleman. Bill was definitely special and I know many others share your view. Thank you for doing this and reminding me of the wonderful talents of such a fine romantic poet. Eric |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Paul, Thank you for this tribute to Bill. I will miss him and his poetry. Alison |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
a fitting tribute for a very dear heart thank you Paul iz |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ethome...Thanks for reading and your tender reply. I'm sure Bill knows how we all feel about him...Paul Alison...Thank you for caring. We will all miss him...Paul Elizabeth...Thank you for reading and your caring reply...Paul My writting skills lack alot thats for sure. I am so very thankful to each of you for reading and knowing this came from my heart. It's not just a bunch of words...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Paul, I am not a very skilled writer either. I just know that words from the heart captivate me every time. Thank you again for this poem for Bill Charles. Alison |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
A precious tribute to PoetFriend Bill Charles  *~Coco~* |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm so glad you had that special time to share with Bill. I, too, know what it is like to have a special kinship with our poets. HUGS |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So sorry to hear about Bill. Thank you for this wonderful tribute, Paul. Ida |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Coco...Thanks for reading. Bill was one of a kind. A friend for life...Paul Sunshine...Relationships even in this electronic age is just as real as with someone you see or talk to everyday. He will be missed...Paul IDA...Glad you stopped by and read this tribute poem to a great romantic writter such as bill. Thanks...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul...thank you for sharing this special poem you wrote for Bill. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Bill was my FRIEND ... what more do I need say. Wonderful piece Paul... j. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie...Only to glad to share. Glad you enjoyed...Paul Jimmy...I agree. He was one of a kind. He was always willing to help or talk to people. He never complained...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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