Open Poetry #6 |
I Promise ........posted to PDV's challenge |
hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Okay PDV.....here's the poem, now to find a man who'll say yes and in turn promise the same...think I'll have to shoot for next Feb 29th....4 years from now I Promise I can not give you rainbows The moon, the sun, the stars Mansions full of diamonds And gold will not be ours I can not promise sunny days Or skies that never rain I can not keep you safe from harm Nor take away your pain I can not say that we will always See things eye to eye Or that life will all be simple And we won’t struggle to get by But I promise to stand beside you Through good times and through bad To lend a shoulder for you to cry on To hold you when you’re sad I’ll offer up my hand to you To guide you when you’re lost I’ll shelter you admist life’s storms No matter what the cost I pledge to you my heart, my soul I’ll give you all I can And never for a second will you Doubt that you’re my man I’ll love you like no other has To you I will be true I’ll nurture, honor and respect This all, I promise you So I come before you now Tonight, on bended knee To promise all my love to you If you’ll just marry me I’ve rehearsed these sincere words But I’m nervous, I confess As I offer up this ring of promise And pray that you’ll say yes < !signature--> Have you ever noticed That the words... "Goodbye" "I'm sorry" "I love you" Are so easy to pronounce ...Yet so hard to say ~Javan [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 02-28-2000).] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow! This is so beautiful and caring, Ruth. "But I promise to stand beside you" Says it all in one sentence. What more could a man ask for. Lovely poem. michael |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I almost said yes ... but my wife is gently resting her rolling pin on my shoulder So I would like to take this opportunity to say ... ~ Wonderful Poem ~ Rex}<{{{{o> |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Nice poem!!!!!!!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful, Ruth!! Very beautiful!! ROFL @ Rex's reply! hehehehe Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
ROFL....well Rex, I'm glad to see you're an intelligent man anyway Thanks Denise, Vandana, and Michael |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh, Ruth...this is so sweet! I sure hope you find someone worthy of your beautiful self to use it on. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I like this very much, Hoot!!! He'll be a lucky guy! *S* |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
The things that you can promise are the things that are most important and their not really things, but the gift of self. Is there no greater gift???? Too bad this world get hung up on things, clouding the really important beauty there is out there. Hoot, you are such a great writer! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I really must echo Danny in "all" that he has said...you are a great writer! And as for the rest, yes, yes! The gift of self is, indeed, the one gift that cannot be measured, sold, bought, bartered, manufactured, simulated, duplicated or upgraded. It is "the genuine article." Wonderful writing, Hoot Owl. ~ Claire |
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wildbill58 Junior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 19 |
HOOT,you will never guess what my "new"favorite poem is. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
hoot, I liked this much. Caring, sincere, and sensitive. Applause and accolades. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hoot~ A wonderful writing. So sincerly YOU ! You've great talent, Ruth. So easy to see your heart. I like the view. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Marge...you brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Everyone, thanks for all the compliments on this one |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Pobably the most heart felt poem I have ever seen from you Ruth. And for me it has special meaning deep inside that you know I share. I don't really know how to respond...I know it is not directed at me but in the same....Wishing it was. There are two kinds of pedestrians...the quick and the dead. Drive it like you stole it. |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
You give`m a hint of what`s in store, And make him wait Four year`s more No man in his right mind would turn an offer of love like this away. Beautiful read Hoot_Owl. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
RuffRyder...thanks....but it's me that has to wait to find someone to say this too, not the other way around David...what can I say besides thanks |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, hoot. You're a custom tailored fit in an off the rack world. You should have these things said to you every day. Wonderful writing |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Balladeer...what a dear (no pun intended) thing to say to me |
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