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Emerald Jewel |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Oh graceful land I've never seen Your gentle hills of rolling green Oh lovely land before me spread Those cobbled paths I long to tread! Your peaceful pastures - so serene I yearn to see that tranquil scene Your dew-kist meadows - clover fills Your sandstone castles - my heart stills! And on my mind will ever be Your rising cliffs, your misty shore Oh Emerald Isle on the sea You'll call to me forevermore! Oh charming land of leprechauns The 'pot-O-gold', the Blarney Stone Oh Isle of green - my heart you own At end of day and when it dawns! Oh graceful land I've never seen Your cobbled paths I long to tread Oh lovely land before me spread Those gentle hills of rolling green! Oh Emerald Isle on the sea Yes, even still, you call to me Oh Emerald jewel of the sea Yes, even still, you beckon me! (Thank you, Craig, your poem reminded me that I had this one. It was one of my first ones) ------------------ Denise |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
The pleasure was all mine, believe me, have you any more gems like this one stowed away? ------------------ Yes, I admit your general rule. That every poet is a fool: But I myself may serve to show it. That every fool is not a poet. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I like this one too! I would love to go to Ireland. The imagery in this one is excellent. ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Why, thank you Craig and Elizabeth! I'm so glad you liked it. (I liked Craig's better, though!) I'd love to visit the land of my ancestors, but alas, I don't have the cash! I don't think I could endure the eight hour flight either! But I can dream! Craig, I have about 80 or so poems altogether, whether they would be considered gems though, I don't know! ------------------ Denise |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Hey, Denise. They're my ancestors, too! Erie, isn't it? Wonderful poem and a good tribute |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks Balladeer for reading and commenting. It's always appreciated! Erie! I wish! Then there might be a chance that I would get to see it! (hehehe)  BTW-the news said that storm is heading your way-keep safe! ------------------ Denise |
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Angel Rand Member
since 1999-09-04
Posts 134London UK, and Zurich Switzerland |
Denise, I live in England (though I am not British) and from there to Ireland it's near. It is exactly as you describe. Its beauty somehow touches even foreigners. It truely is a land of enchantment! You cought its essence really well! And.... that was your poem first ever?? MAN! Wow! from Angel |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Why, thank you Angel, I'm glad you liked it! It was one of my first (my 7th actually). My Dad and sister and her family visited in 1995. The pictures were spectacular. And the town folk said it was the best weather that they could remember ever having! It rained only once the entire 10 days they were there! I'm glad for my Dad that he finally got to go! Thanks, again, Angel! (I wished I lived where you lived!) ------------------ Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Spectacular!!! This was just perfect!! Dang girl, you right up there with the pro's on this one!!! VERY WELL DONE!!! |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
Great job "d". You could close your eyes and feel like you were there. p.s. I got all your messages...thank you for being a friend. ***Tommorow's dawn always brings new light.** ------------------ Julie ------------------------- Today a man discovered gold and fame, Another flew the stormy seas; Another set an unarmed world aflame, One found the germ of a disease. But what high fates my path attend; For I-today-I found a friend. >Helen Barker Parker |
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rogen of the night Junior Member
since 1999-09-07
Posts 29 |
Verry good Denise I have read most of your poems and i must say they are all verry good but this is one of the best yet that I have seen.Keep up the good work. ------------------ The wise man is the storm prays God,not for safety from danger,but for deliverance from fear.It is the storm within which endangers him,not the storm without. ~~Ralh Waldo Emerson~~ |
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U K Hero Member
since 1999-08-08
Posts 266England |
Such a charming piece, it reminds me of romantic place one would like to stroll with one’s lover side by side…. Lovely written. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wonderful Denise, I really hadn't paid any attention to the title, but knew you were talking about Ireland two lines into the poem. Well written, nice imagery! ------------------ "The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say, but what we are unable to say." ~Anais Nin |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Once again, thank you all for such kind comments. I'm thrilled that you all enjoy what I write! ------------------ Denise |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Beautiful imagery alright! I long to go to the Emerald Isle as you do. It's a feeling in the blood, I know you feel it too. So from a Celtic Gal to you - Bravo..Well Done...: ------------------ Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels. ~Isis~ |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Hi "D", would love to go there myself. You paint a pretty picture. Thanks for sharing you sight. |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I love your form and your rythm, the poem flows flawlessly. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you so much, Andrew and Master for reading and commenting. It's much appreciated! ------------------ Denise |
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