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Mike
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since 1999-06-19

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0 posted 2000-02-27 09:55 AM

If I were but a nightingale,
...I'd fly on feathered wing,
I'd soar amongst the stars above,
...and to the heavens sing,
Around the world on currents high,
...I'd sail the evening's breeze,
As I sought out, my one true love,
...to sing love's harmonies,
From Zanzibar to Tinbuktu,
...ever would I fly,
Seeking out my Aphrodite,
...on wing in welkin's sky,
If I were but a nightingale,
...I'd sing that I love you,
If I were but a nightingale,
...I'd fly as one with you.

poetFemmeFatale
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since 1999-07-25

Posts 2646
Arkansas

1 posted 2000-02-27 10:08 AM

Exquisitely done sir! This has got to be one of my favorite pieces from you, for I too, have longed to fly of late....(sigh) This really touches me deep - your words are magical in this, and you said everything I feel, so well....Thank you for sharing...I see we all have dreams to fly.....Come fly with me anytime! hehe That sounded like an airline commercial.... ROFL

Poet deVine

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since 1999-05-26

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Hurricane Alley

2 posted 2000-02-27 10:16 AM

You are so good at this! Beautifully done.. this is perfect poetry!!!!!!

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2000-02-27 10:36 AM

Mike~
Your phrases send my thoughts soaring.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

4 posted 2000-02-27 11:22 AM

This is sooo beautiful!

Mike
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since 1999-06-19

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5 posted 2000-02-27 03:27 PM

Thank you kindly Marge, Martie, Ms. deVine and Ms. Fatale. Glad you enjoyed.

Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27

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6 posted 2000-02-27 10:48 PM

I like the distance implied and the wistfulness of this piece, Mike. Very sweet.

Claire

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

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7 posted 2000-02-27 10:58 PM

Ditto! I love it!!

Denise

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

8 posted 2000-02-28 08:58 AM

Now Mike...you do know I couldn't let this one go either right?

If I were but an falcon
...I'd fly on outstretched wings
I'd soar into the highest clouds
...To hunt you precious things
I'd search the skies above you
...And watch you from on high
Hooded, tethered, bound no more
...On graceful wings I'd fly
If I were but a falcon
...adrift up in the blue
In freedoms flight, I'd always find
...A way to be with you

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

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9 posted 2000-02-29 10:50 AM

Beautiful response, Ruth to Mike's beautiful poem!

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

10 posted 2000-02-29 11:04 AM

Mike this is a beautiful expression...very lovely with the imagery and emotions.
jm

You're going to hear my voice in the morning calling your name
And know my love and my desperation were one and the same...
Baby it's alright...
Take this pain and all this sadness
It's alright
Take this rain
You're going to be free...
Jackson Browne
*I love you baby*

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