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MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

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0 posted 2012-09-09 03:14 PM

Hello to all my old friends! I've been gone from here for much longer than I care to admit due to life and inspiration, but I am back for a moment and am thrilled to see some of you still here while deeply missing my friends who have passed...I offer you my latest work, hot of the press, and look forward to reading more from you soon. Enjoy!
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Across The Span Of Time (Part-I)

Copyright 2012 by: Mark V Sheldon

My carriage without hassle
Delivers me before
The Barron’s renowned castle
Beside the massive doors

The butler bows and points the way
I shed my cape and cane
Looking forward to my stay
And comfort from the rain

The chandeliers all glisten
With sparkling candlelight
The nobles speak and listen
To the music from my right

I step across the marble floor
Into the ballroom bright
And from the stairs that stand before
Held captive by your sight

A duchess of such beauty
With aura which commands
Attention from the guests and me
With no need for demands

Your eyes find mine and lock in place
A surge of power felt
Mesmerized by intense gaze
I feel my world melt

Before this moment, on my mind
Were business matters and
Affairs of money -- not the kind
My heart feels are at hand

Through the crowd, you make your way
To stand in front of me
All eyes on us, while murmurs say
What’s obvious to see

Attraction like a magnet’s pull
Where all else fades away
Desire like a wild bull
So hard to keep at bay

I lift your hand and place a kiss
Upon the softest skin
I introduce myself, and this
Is just where things begin…

You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml

[This message has been edited by MARK V SHELDON (09-09-2012 06:34 PM).]

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2012-09-09 03:41 PM

I'm sure your old friends will soon come to pay a visit, and I hope you don't mind my intruding, but I read your first installment and had to comment.

You have a fine hand in the art of rhyme and the setting up of a epic journey through love's wilderness, pitfalls, sweet kisses and caresses. I look forward to the next hot off the press "Across the Span of Time."

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
In a corporeal internship...

2 posted 2012-09-09 04:02 PM

Hi, JerryPat2, and thank you kindly for your encouraging words. It's been far too long since my last endeavor, so I am very pleased you found the time to enjoy and reply. More to come soon!

-MVS

You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how:
http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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3 posted 2012-09-09 09:11 PM

oh I love that last verse especially!!!

so nice to see you again, though I myself haven't been here much, so I understand

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
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4 posted 2012-09-09 09:39 PM

Thank you, Dixie -- where the day takes us, right...?

-MVS

You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how:
http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml

Zinsser
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since 2001-02-27

Posts 1641
Calif.

5 posted 2012-09-13 08:28 PM

Love this..... : )

~~Connie~~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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6 posted 2012-09-13 10:55 PM

Oh, my! MVS Oh, yes indeed! That was an absolute pleasure to read! And I'm heading straight to (do not pass go) Part-II.

Pleased to meet you
Lori

Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

7 posted 2012-09-13 11:06 PM

BRAVO!!!...I am caught in a dream and I love it...very well done...the vision touches heart and mind...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
In a corporeal internship...

8 posted 2012-09-15 06:30 AM

Thank you most kindly, Connie -- such a smile to see you here again...

Hi Lori: the pleasure is mine. Thank you for your time and smile...

Startime1955: dreams are meant to be caught... and touched... I appreciate your enthusiasm.

-MVS

You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how:
http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

9 posted 2012-09-17 02:42 PM

Ah, you sure know how to set the hook, and I'm a sucker for a good ol' fairytale romance. Heading to the next part now.

Michael

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

10 posted 2012-09-17 10:21 PM

This is excellent writing...James

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
In a corporeal internship...

11 posted 2012-09-17 11:25 PM

Michael: Thank you for the honor and comments -- I've been a fan of your intricate poetry over the years, and I'm happy you enjoyed.

James: Thank you, Sir, for the compliment.

-MVS

You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how:
http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

12 posted 2012-09-23 08:23 AM

Mark, your words always pull me in.

M

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

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So. El Monte, California

13 posted 2012-09-23 08:35 PM

Hi Mark, Glad to see you back so that we may enjoy your poetry again.
Ida

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
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14 posted 2012-09-23 08:59 PM

Maureen! I hope they also keep you, if but for a while...

Ida: Thank you for your kind words and read. More to come soon...

-MVS

You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml

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