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A Study In Contrast |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Hold me close to you to bridge all distances. Let the fire in your eyes drive away the cold from my heart; the gentlness of your touch wash away realities harshness. Take me from the darkness into your radiant light. Mend all my pain and scars with your healing touch. Let the quiet of your voice soothe my screaming soul. Make me forget the past by showing me the future. And love me today like there is no tomorrow. "I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me , this has always been enough." ~Nicholas Sparks from The Notebook |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Good work, Hoot owl! I like the phrase "Love me today like there is no tomorrow." 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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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful, Ruth! Simply beautiful! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lovely poem, as always, Ruth. Liz |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A very passionate plea, Ruth, well written. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, You write so well Sometimes you cast a spell. *L* Sy |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm with the rest.... The last line says it all...  |
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Betty Gravitt Member
since 1999-09-11
Posts 222Georgia United States |
Beautiful hoot. The last line is especialy touching. We never know if there will be another chance. B Gravitt |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone...this is one of those that I wasn't sure about posting. Sometimes I have a hard time judging my work, especially that which comes from the heart. |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Your best work comes from your heart Ruth.....It has spoke to me even before I knew you....and I know it speaks volumes to others that have known you for so much longer than I. I can't wait to see what more you life can give as that time comes to me as well. My tomorrow lives with your words Share what you are for you are what you share |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
I love the contrasts in this piece! Lovely poem, Ruth. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Indeed it is lovely, Ruth. Poetry from the heart is the most special of all. |
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samsonheart Member
since 1999-12-20
Posts 72Missouri rez. |
What a passionate and honest poem. Loved every word. samsonheart |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Quite beautiful Ruth....I, too, love the last line...... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
David, thank you it's nice to know my work speaks to someone Tara, Sally, samsonheart and perrper....thank you all |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Beautiful my friend...happy for you. K |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Ruth, this is truly beautiful. I am glad you decided to post it. ~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~ |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
hoot.....you write my soul along with yours...beautiful, beautiful.... |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
I am sorry it took so long to reply to this one in forum Ruth. 'Tis a verse I wish was true for all. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Severn, echo, Iloveit and Dream evil...thank you each and every one of you |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
HOOT HOT STUFF! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wow Paul...you dug deep in the pages to find this one....thanks |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
and I'm glad he did cause I might not have seen it otherwise... HUGS Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Glad this came back around....I missed it over the holidays. Very beautiful and heartfelt, Ruth. Love the "healing" part especially, reminds meof just how Gen has been for me. Michael |
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