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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
For You I would be as gentle as the snow That lights as soft, as quietly As music on a failing ear, As rain falls on a silent sea. I would be still as leaves along a windless path, as still as death. And yet, as still as water is At midnight, or as babies' breath. I would be tender as the grass That pushes up in early spring; As tender as a mother's touch, Or tears a child's lost dream might bring. I would be true, as friends are true, Each to the other's heart; I would Make honesty my signature, And faithfulness my heart's lifeblood. I would be gentle, I would be Still, and tender, and always true. I would be all things that are good If I could be them all for you. © Beki (1989) ------------------ "We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.....the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?" --John Keating, Dead Poets Society |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
A beautiful promise, hope he takes you up on it.....: ------------------ Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels. ~Isis~ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
THIS is a love poem! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Beki, A delightful poem. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderfully written and oh so romantic ------------------ "In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
It IS that, Balladeer, thank you..and thanks to Seymour, Isis and hoot, too for reading and nice comments . :-) ------------------ "We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.....the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?" --John Keating, Dead Poets Society |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Oh my, I'm breathless after reading this. Truly mesmerizing. Michael |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
All righty then - Beki - You definitely have my quill on the move.... This is not only a great love poem, but it's one giant sequential simile as well....  |
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