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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia 
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I walked back to water Watching as roses Dived and bobbed Under tidal torrents Thinking of sand Where we baked lust Secluded in Sol's afternoon So long ago When we ran to midnite Naked to a breeze Blowing later I watched roses Not fighting tide Just coming and going onto sand Peacefully happy to go Whichever way the water Might take them To drift into your sea A grave for me For you Rebirth Rebirth as a mermaid swims Ashe into brine you are life Blowing a cool February mist Across the coast thick And pound sand With fresh hello tides Good to see you Mr. Hawke The waves say waving Sit with the gulls and Feel me Breathe Feel me wet And deep I am alive You say Sir, if I may say, you say You have been walking too long In this sand Carried in your shoes and with Each stride felt it sting your feet Like man o wars in August Wash your feet in me and walk Clean Walk away sir you say And remember I am under the stars With you Peace Hate is a dead thing. Who of you would be a tomb? -Kahlil Gibran |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I sit here remembering my baptism...aahh, what a peaceful event!!! Glad yours was too!!! Now to the serious matter- You NEED to visit more often honey, we do miss you very much!!! Hope all is well with your website...you know- the one that stole you away..hehe Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Thanks devina but the page didn't steal me away -- here I am!!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I particularly love the good to see you Mr. Hawke verse... and it is. *S* |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
well suthern...looks like I am gonna have to ditto that one...great writing Mr. hawke [This message has been edited by Corazon (edited 03-02-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Interesting read  |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Thanks all... I fear though that it is too cryptic to be understood -- this is about my trip to the beach last week where my beloved's ashes were spread and her giving me permission to stop mourning... |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
well, I didn't know the specifics of the beach, but I did understand it...guess I just know you my friend...hugs |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very touching, LR. Yes, we need that permission, don't we? This is beautiful. I am sorry for your loss. You have captured it well in this verse. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rebel~ I'm so touched by the tenderness of this piece. 'Rebirth as a mermaid swims Ashe into brine you are life' Eloquently played. You surely did her memory a tribute from your heart. Peace be with you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A beautiful poem. It was not too cryptic for me, I could feel what you were saying.... it's nice to see you back with us.  |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Very touching and beautiful LR ... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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