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Confession (500th post, thought I'd make it juicy LOL)
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Confession (500th post, thought I'd make it juicy LOL) |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap 
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Shall I confess these secrets unto thee, These fancies that I hesitate to share? Thine impishness a longing stirs in me, Yet questions linger, urging me forbear. Shall I confess that dreaming fingertips Have lingered on the vision shaped as thee, With cheeks that borrow blush from bashful lips That whisper secrets gleaned from fantasy? Shall I impart that oft, I have caressed Thy letter, with an almost loving look? That now thy words, like precious blooms, are pressed Between the pages of my spirit's book? Shall I admit that, in the hidden place Where dreams awake to dance in mystic lands, There hangs a careful portrait of your face, Portrayed in tender hues by yearning hands? Shall I reveal the confidence I keep To thee, in hopes you walk a kindred way? Mayhap my visage haunts thee in thy sleep? Too many questions! Nay, I say thee, nay! For though, in love, the heart is most alive, As oft as not, its price in tears is paid – A lonely heart, though cold, shall yet survive And needn't fear the unrequited's blade. Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Skillfully crafted and lovely...this one stings with familiarity for me. Claire |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Congratulations on your 500th post! And you have certainly marked it in style with this breathtaking exquisite piece!! Well done! Denise |
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Bad Boy Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 78 |
OK now I know this in some way involves me right?  Very nice Skyfyre  Im thinking you should share this smoke with me.  Your a sweety  Hey Sorry about misspelling your name on your reply to my poem. It`s just that the thought of you in the buff,made my mind wander.  The Devil Made Me Do It. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Skyfyre- Congrats on the milestone and on this post too. This is my favorite verse out of this: 'Shall I admit that, in the hidden place Where dreams awake to dance in mystic lands, There hangs a careful portrait of your face, Portrayed in tender hues by yearning hands?' Nice ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Claire: indeed, I think "stings" is a good word ... glad you enjoyed. Denise: you are a tireless advocate, and I could be no more grateful for your kindness. Thank you.  Bad Boy: Afraid I am not quite so free with my affections as to write something as this on our first meeting -- LOL. Stick around for a bit, write me some sappy poems, and who knows..? (PS: I don't smoke.)  LOLMarge: One of my favorites as well -- the image has a personal meaning for me. Thank you all again, --Kess Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Kess, congrats on the 500 =) This is such a beautiful poem, I especially liked the last two lines Bravo, great job!Just be glad I'm not your child! *evil grin* |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Yes you should confess Truly another beautiful piece of work. Your magnificent use of words almost makes me want to call your poems "pieces of art." |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Ah that such thoughts were 'thunk' unto me! Beatiful in meaning and beautiful in form, Kess this is a fitting piece to mark your "milestone." As ever, prolific and rewarding in its depth! Bad Boy- Keep dreaming. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ah yes, methinks you've broken this milestone in style... Just don't be telling me you did it in fifteen minutes.. or even twenty... I particularly like the forth stanza... In dreams, as they say... Nice one, Kess... Welcome to the 500 club... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow...very nicely done Kess Congrats on the 500th posting |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
500...you sure make an impact!! Beautiful post!! Love this style of speech and you wove it well. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
This is amazing, I have to bring this to the top of the list! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Kess, I knew it. . . I knew that you had found a muse. . . this is the most wonderful thing that I have ever read of yours. . . the words sing from the page and the feelings that are there are so apparent. . . it touched me deeply. . . You have indeed found your gift and calling my friend. . . congratulations on your 500th! Hope that I can get there soon!! Piece of art. . . definitely! One that deserves to be hung for all to see!! Beautiful Kess, simply beautiful. .. That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
This is very beautiful Kess, I must find more of your stuff. Parker |
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G. A. Webb Member
since 2000-01-21
Posts 441Stanton, California, USA |
Thanking you for the wonderful words That you decided to share Congratulating you on your 500th post I wonder if I'll get there Well done! G |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Echo: Thank you sweetie, glad to (finally) be here at 500... OWU: Confess? Well, I'll think about it, I promise ... Thank you for your reply.Christopher: (shaking finger at you) Watch that spelling! You've handed me "bootiful" and now "beatiful" -- LOL -- I think you have a block with that word or something! Oh, and leave poor Bad Boy alone -- how's he s'posed to know I'm the coldest fish in these parts? LOL Thanks for the read and reply my friend ... Nan: OK, I won't tell you then.  Thanks for the reply -- feels good to be a "Senior!" LOLRuth: Thank you m'dear -- now only a mere 5000 more and I might be in the running with you! LOL Wild Child: You make it sound painful! LOL Glad you enjoyed -- I truly do relish writing in the Olde English, twisted as that may sound! Master: Keep up with praise like that, and I'll have to buy bigger hats. Sven: What a sweet, touching reply -- thank you so much, I will try to keep that muse busy! Haleyja: That is a compliment of the highest order! If you really like what you read, I will be posting my web page soon -- I have most of the stuff I've ever written on there! G.A: Just keep plugging -- you'll get there, I promise! Truth is, I should have been there long ago! Smooches all, --Kess Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
Shall I confess that dreaming fingertips Have lingered on the vision shaped as thee, With cheeks that borrow blush from bashful lips That whisper secrets gleaned from fantasy? All I can say Kess, is your work becomes more glorious everyday Jenny [This message has been edited by JennyLee (edited 02-02-2000).] |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Congrats Sky!!!!!!!! I can't wait for the next 500... for each time I'm at awe with your golden pen... This one more beautiful then the last! If with pen in hand I've made you think I've not wasted one drop of ink Vlh. visit my site~ http://www.hsanet.net/user/dkm/hellomy.htm |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
Superlatives have been done before and get old, but let me just say you are so good you inspire me out of my writers block. Keep inspiring me, even if its a little bit selfish on my part. *S* J |
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