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My Island Adrienne
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My Island Adrienne |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
Like a ship without a sail, with no rudder at the tail, adrift within a storm of life confusions, I was beached upon a shore, no chart had ever shown before, when I jumped onto the sand I knew I found an island, my island Adrienne. I work the land from Monday until we sail the boat on Sunday, to places on Long Island, From Guilford to Duck Island, where time passes quickly, like the breeze across the bow, and I'm safe within the shelter, my island Adrienne. Now I love the life I'm living and all that God has given the earth, sea and sky and this good woman by my side. My wife you see is everything to me I love her more each day, she helps me see the way, and we somehow seem to be best friends and now a family. So we'll blow with the breezes, and God bless Adrienne when she sneezes, working together against life tides, we'll tack together side by side, through storms, doldrums and jives, our love forever will survive. You are my island, Adrienne. EARTHMAN [This message has been edited by Paul Hoekman (edited 01-09-2000).] |
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cokey_95 Junior Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 35 |
Very nice poem..how lucky are you?????  |
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Kevin
since 1999-11-02
Posts 729Torrington, Ct, Usa |
hehe i love hearing more and more from the guy with the dolphin =) |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is a beautiful, tender tribute to a wife who is loved dearly! Any lady would be thrilled to have such a poem written to her! I love it! I also love the picture I feel from it - my husband and I have a similar feeling, that our lives are an island, in an unfeeling world, but we're loving, warm and safe together for all time. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
You must love the sea as much as I as most your poetry centers around it. Sounds like one lucky woman |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This is so sweet and romantic Paul. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful sentiments, Paul! I'd say you are both blessed! Denise |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Very beautiful! Your wife is a lucky woman. *Krista Knutson* ~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack, Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare, Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water, Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
A wonderful tribute! The setting is North Carolina? Your wife is a lucky lady, indeed, to have such deep love and devotion from you. God bless you both! |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
You're quite the man with this one, I'm sure she loved it as well...wonderful sentiments dear!!!! One question...what did they do with the mold you came out of?????G* I guess all the good men are taken these days!!!!L* Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Enjoyed the poem. Well done. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
A very lovley tribute Paul.... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Paul, this a lovely tribute to a wonderful marriage. Sometimes I feel like me and my husband are battling the same storms and squalls yet we always face them together and somehow have managed to keep 'er afloat for 15 years. Your wife is a very blessed woman. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
A loving tribute Paul, she must be wonderfull.... And devina not all the good men are taken. James (Parker) |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Paul - this is so tender and loving. I am sure she loves it. How blessed you both must be - well done! |
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SnglDad Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 115Seattle area |
Great job although Im new at this I see that there is alot of talent here. Thanx for sharing |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
you are too kind |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
hehe.... No they're not...  |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Enchanting poetry about your wife Set sail together for life Well wtitten and so nice Did you got a kiss when she read it....I don't think she was thinking twice The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul- Quite the lovely tribute. Wonderful to 'see' the 'sea' on which you set sail. Sounds like Island Adrienne is a wonderful place to land. My best to you and your 'first mate'. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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