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The Rose (started as a reply to Sy's poem "The Book")
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The Rose (started as a reply to Sy's poem "The Book") |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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 There, within the yellow pages, Lay a single rose; Aged to brown, and meaningless, Or some would just suppose. But to her tender, loving heart, The flower meant so much; For in it's fragile petals Lay the memory of his touch. The book, it held the contents Of laughter and of tears, Represented in a single bud That weathered countless years. There beside her death bed, The wind, through window wide, Leafed the pages one by one And blew the rose aside. And as the rose, in frailty, Tumbled to the floor; She took her final, labored breath And met her love once more. When you truly know the meaning of the word Love, you will also know the meaning of the word Pain ~Javan |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ah! I've got chills! Can you be hot and cold at the same time? Warmth from the passion, goosebumps from your beautiful words Exquisite! Liz |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow! Exquisite poem, Ruth...and lovely graphic. Beautiful. Michael |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Superb effort. I really enjoyed this wonderful poem. Thank you. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful poem, beautiful rose! This is fabulous, Ruth! Denise |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
Young boy and girl in attic bleak, On rainy day, play hide and seek, Girl spies a box and takes a look, And sees inside forgotten book, Girl takes the book and shows to him, Weathered pages, yellowed dim, The book falls open, as by fate, Before pair lays, page ninety-eight, What can that be? Do you suppose, The imprint of a perfect rose. Loved your poem Ms. Hoot. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I love this, Hoot!!! Beautiful!! And Tim: I like your poem, too! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Gorgeous Hoot...!!!! A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Hoot .... I will go out of my way to read a rose poem and yours is one of the best. Well done. James (Parker) |
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Ted Reynolds Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 331 |
Something of my own, a "follow-up" poem to yours begins to bud in my mind; I'll post it when it blossoms. (And thus we poetic bees and flowers continue to cross-fertilize, and our gardens grow.) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tim...your reply is simply beautiful!! Ted...I'm anxiously awaiting it  Thanks everyone [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 01-11-2000).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
A simply beautiful poem hoot--gave me goose bumps too. The flower lays tangled in the memory of years, pressed against the pages of time, it waits, and grows a memory. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
WOW!!!! Ruth, this is really beautiful and so vivid, I could see it all Beautiful work from you as always Hon!! What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent imagery connecting the disintegration of the rose and the passing of the woman. One can easily see the scene being played out. Very, very good work, Ruth. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hoot - Girlfriend ..... this is one of the BEST ! ~*Marge*~ |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Hoot: Beautiful.. HUSG 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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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Misted over even these tired eyes but brought a smile as well. 'Tis an evocative work Ruth. Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© ------------------------------------------------------- "Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change..." Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade (Marquis de Sade) |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I read the poem and found it true For I have something here that belongs to you The years have yet to come to make it old But its story is foretold Written with such softness from your heart Like the picture that you share holding my art Dear friend how shall I lay What I want to say "A Kingdom for your poetry" I say. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Helmut...one day those pages of that book will age and turn yellow, but like friendship and fine wine, it will only get better with age Balladeer....coming from you kind Sir, that really brought a smile to my lips Dark Angel...thanks hun, glad you liked it Rainbow Girl, Martie Marge and Scott....thank you all for your kind words |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Nothing but beauty in every word here written......Simply one of if not the best work yet Ruth. Breathtaking.......Highest class yet Drive it like you stole it...LOL |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Dear Ruth, I thought I had commented on this lovely poem. Well let me say now it is excellent And I would agree with Ballader as to description. *L* Sy |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
I am speechless Hootsie.!! The portrayed sentiments and nostalgia are so vivid to make any heart mushy.. BRAVO..!!!Thanks for the read..!! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
I've yet to read Sy's, but if it led to this beautiful piece... than show me the path. Wonderful work Lady Hoot. Hope you are doing well in the new year. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Moonmoon....you reply brought such a smile to my face Seymore...thank you for your comments and even more for the inspiration for this one Scott...thank you so much...the New Year started off in a bit of a bind, but I am hoping for great things ahead David...breathtaking...I like that word in describing anything, especially my words...thank you |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Superb, my friend.... Nice metaphor... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
I've been reading your posts and I wanted to tell you how much I admire your writing.Iam truely like your poems.Wish I could learn from you more.Keep writing and I'll keep reading it.Love vandana |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Nan...thank you so much Vananda...thank you for your words of praise, I'm glad you enjoy my poetry. I'd be more than happy to teach you what very little I really do know about writing |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
To good to be forgotten Drive it like you stole it...LOL And another thing...When I rev my engine I want people to think the world is coming to a end....hehehe |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Absoluetly stunning work! This was excellent!  <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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