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Beki
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since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569
Newport Beach, CA, USA

0 posted 1999-09-16 09:18 PM


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)



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"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

© Copyright 1999 Rebecca Reese - All Rights Reserved
Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
1 posted 1999-09-16 09:30 PM


A beautiful promise, hope he takes you up on it.....:

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Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.
~Isis~



Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
2 posted 1999-09-16 09:45 PM


THIS is a love poem!
Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
3 posted 1999-09-16 10:42 PM


Beki,
A delightful poem.

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
4 posted 1999-09-16 11:10 PM


Wonderfully written and oh so romantic

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"In the depths of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" ~Albert Camus

Beki
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since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569
Newport Beach, CA, USA
5 posted 1999-09-17 01:43 AM


It IS that, Balladeer, thank you..and thanks to Seymour, Isis and hoot, too for reading and nice comments . :-)

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"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

Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
6 posted 1999-09-17 01:51 AM


Oh my,
I'm breathless after reading this.
Truly mesmerizing.

Michael

Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
7 posted 1999-09-17 10:51 AM


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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