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H. Arlequin
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since 1999-08-23

Posts 210

0 posted 1999-10-12 02:50 AM

The Spirit of the Wind

Her lines, classic elegance bow to stern,
had the appearance that made a man yearn
to possess , to enjoy retaining for his own,
as if on the tide, off to places unknown.

That first day as she sashayed across Cruz Bay,
I was infatuated, for beauty had her say
in spirited exhuberance, perfection providing
these eyes adoration's twinkle, presiding.

Describing perfection is not easy at all,
I know it when I see it whether springtime or fall.
That day no one needed to remind she was there,
attention never left til the ancorage was bare.

A ship like a woman both in name and in fact,
entirely the female, unpredictably act;
in sunshine or squall, fair weather and foul
may tempt her skipper to throw in the towel.

But we men adore them, it's part of our being
to seduce and woo well, sometimes never seeing
destruction's bleak shoals, determined to take them,
we see late the debris, jump ship and forsake them.

'Spirit of the Wind', an Aphrodite to all
aspirants seeing her, selected, tan and tall,
one sailor, her largesse bestowing on him.
In Cruz Bay, two lovers, became one, verbatim.

Fifty years together, exultant by her side,
till, off the Dry Tortugas, a rogue rip-tide,
broken spine, sent deep down half of me. Remind
the breeze, my fair lady still sails this lonely mind.

--H. Arlequin
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Poems From the Goober Tree http://nathoo.wustl.edu/goober_tree.htm

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Saxoness

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since 1999-07-18

Posts 1102
Texas

1 posted 1999-10-12 02:53 AM

Wow, the last line ties it all together perfectly.

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"Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

-Charles Brugnot

U K Hero
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since 1999-08-08

Posts 266
England

2 posted 1999-10-12 06:14 AM

excellent, to the top you go.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

3 posted 1999-10-12 09:58 AM

Nicely done and what a fine tribute to your better half

Skyfyre
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since 1999-08-15

Posts 1906
Sitting in Michael's Lap

4 posted 1999-10-12 10:20 AM

The last stanza blew my mind ... amazing ... you have quite a talent, H. A. ...

Nocht

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"Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus"
(Now as I hear this bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.")

Pepper
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since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

5 posted 1999-10-12 10:31 AM

stunning.....enjoyed this read alot HA

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May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams

H. Arlequin
Member

since 1999-08-23

Posts 210

6 posted 1999-10-12 07:02 PM

Greetings Saxoness, U K Hero, hoot_owl_m,
Nochtdraco and Pepper!!!!

Thanks to each of you for your thoughtful comments on 'Spirit of the Wind'.

Taking the time to pen your feelings is a lasting gift that I will remember.

smooooooooooches

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

7 posted 1999-10-12 10:51 PM

Very well done, H.A.! I had a chance to sashay through your site again last night.
I was especially touched by yours called the Sham! A very good outlook! I've been pondering it off and on today! It seems to be helping my slight melancholy for dear ones recently passed! Thank you!

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Denise

Watcher666
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since 1999-10-13

Posts 1606

8 posted 1999-10-13 05:57 AM

Fabulous imagery.I could smell the salty air......feel the sea's swells.....excellent verse!

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

H. Arlequin
Member

since 1999-08-23

Posts 210

9 posted 1999-10-14 03:28 AM

Hi Watcher and Denise,

ty ty ty for the comments :-)))

HA

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

10 posted 1999-10-14 09:58 AM

Have I mentioned here that I really like this one? or just everywhere else???

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

11 posted 1999-10-19 09:40 AM

Am I glad I found this one. Just beautiful !

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

12 posted 1999-10-19 10:51 AM

You've painted a lovely picture. I am indeed enjoying your gift of imagery, thank you!

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