Appearing Day, caress my face with light,

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Gene
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since 2000-01-23

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Colorado, USA

0 posted 2000-03-27 01:23 PM

Appearing Day, caress my face with light,
Then greet the morning dove; it’s joyous song,
And then, by beauty’s shined eternal grace,
Shame the envious Stalking Moon, with thine;
Wipe the tearful memories from mine eyes,
And replace them with the good of thine own.
Where darkness veil doth cover painted sight,
Thy beauty’s light reveals the passion hued.
Restore my heart; breathe life into my soul,
And awaken the poet writer’s sleep.
Then leave me dream till first of morrow’s breeze,
Whence come anew, thy light returns to me,
     Pull back the tattered blanket of the night;
     Again bestow thy blessed charm on me.

_____

~Gene

It often comes to me at night
When lights are dim
And thoughts are bright.

As I ponder what to write,
Take pen in hand and with it make
My words appear as no mistake.

Guided by a force unknown,
I create a new and wondrous poem. ~Gene~

Denise

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1 posted 2000-03-27 01:46 PM

This is absolutely beautiful, Gene!! I love it!

Denise

wonderous
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2 posted 2000-03-27 02:05 PM

hey gene this is beautiful but what i like even better is your sinature message

Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20

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Somewhere near the Rainbow

3 posted 2000-03-27 03:33 PM

Gene, You are giving our eyes delightful reading, I'm enjoying immensely, thank you.

Sasikat
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 290
St. Petersburg, FL

4 posted 2000-03-27 04:26 PM

Gene,

How magnificent this one is. Definately one of my favorites. I loved it.

Sheila

...the earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same........... Joseph, Nez Perce Chief

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

5 posted 2000-03-27 04:45 PM

I read it over and over again and am still in total awe ! Truly beautiful Gene

Straight from your poet-heart and there's a lot more beautiful poetry in there. ((((((HUGS)))))

Gene
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since 2000-01-23

Posts 935
Colorado, USA

6 posted 2000-03-27 06:16 PM

Denise-- Thanks so much.
wonderous-- LOL

Gloria-- Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Sheila-- I really appreciate that.
Munda-- Big Hug back.

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I was wondering if anyone thought that this poem might be about three people? Just curious.

~Gene

childomine
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since 2000-01-25

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st. petersburg, FL

7 posted 2000-03-27 06:18 PM

Gene, this is a good style of writing for you. Beautiful!

...Give me the strength to walk the soft earth, a relative to all that is....
Black Eagle
Oglala Sioux holy man

Pepper
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since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

8 posted 2000-03-28 05:07 PM

This is sooo very beautiful Gene ...
Thank you for the feelings this left me with ...

A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon

twinsgd
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Ontario,Canada

9 posted 2000-03-28 06:32 PM

Romanticism returns!!
Beautifully styled poem Gene.

Jon Mewett
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since 2000-03-04

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10 posted 2000-03-29 04:07 AM

Gene this is truly a piece of wonderful creative writing.
Congrats-a piece to be proud of.

Jon

Gene
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since 2000-01-23

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Colorado, USA

11 posted 2000-03-29 01:20 PM

child, Pepper, twinsgd, Jon,

Thank you very much for your kind words.
I promise, the next one will be a true Shakespearean sonnet according to all the rules.

~Gene

Munda
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The Hague, The Netherlands

12 posted 2000-03-29 05:34 PM

I happen to know it's going to be outstanding !

childomine
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st. petersburg, FL

13 posted 2000-03-29 08:04 PM

Gene I already responded once but somehow missed your question. Read it twice but - sorry - I only "see" two people. Guess I missed something important.

...Give me the strength to walk the soft earth, a relative to all that is....
Black Eagle
Oglala Sioux holy man

Gene
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since 2000-01-23

Posts 935
Colorado, USA

14 posted 2000-03-29 08:14 PM

child,

Appearing Day and Stalking Moon are Native American Indian names and I am the Poet. I started writing this with an American Indian story in mind, but then noticed that it seemed more like I was talking about the dawn replacing the night. So, I figure it could have a double meaning.

~Gene

Swåmp¤Faerÿie
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since 2000-03-29

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15 posted 2000-03-29 11:39 PM

i like your descriptions very much!! They are asolutely trilling,and they flow so well.

Swamp
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And there she weaves by night and day,
a magic web of colours gay.~Tennyson

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