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To W. H.
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To W. H. |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA 
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Note: "W. H." was the mysterious person that Shakespeare addressed most of his poems to. "N.T."- is a special person in my life. To: W.H. I write to you, whose charm remained unmatched, Preserved in endless rhymes of poet’s pen, To tell you that from all your graces hatched A soul, which bids perfection an amend. My tongue fall short to capture her in word, My hands -- to trace her likeness for your sight. Compare her to another? -- it’s absurd, For there’s not another of her might. Imagine heaven’s most divine creation, Made even more divine by a holy force, That even Gods would stand up in ovation To praise and thank this lovely angel’s source. There’s only one true beauty that I see, Allow me to address her as “N.T.” < !signature--> I fell in love and kept on falling [This message has been edited by Master (edited 12-26-1999).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
She sounds breathtakingly beautiful! You have captured her well on paper! 'That even Gods would stand up in ovation...' My favorite line!  Denise |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you Denise! But she could never be captured on paper, I've tried many times and failed. Although, I came close with this one. |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
I've changed it around a bit, is it better this way? |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful! Check your email! Denise |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I didn't see the first version, Master, but you have paid "N.T." quite a tribute in this sonnet. Elizabeth Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
Thank you Elizabeth, and she deserves it! As for the new version, I have to give a lot of credit to Denise who helped me shape it up into a sonnet! Thank you! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Oh Master....this is simply gorgeous...N.T. is surely a lucky lady...... Really love this piece A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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