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With Abandon |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
With Abandon Have you ever known the wind to caution Have you ever heard of the tide to pause Fate tends to bring two hearts at random And love is still love with abandon I do not know the road I travel Faces fade in the blur of a dream But in the shadows is an image More vivid then I’ve ever seen I look into a future wanting I see into the soul of me You haunt my waking moments And dance in my promised dreams I protect my heart with cold decision Not from you I wouldn’t dream But still my guard and sword has risen An automatic reflex in me Up ahead I see a tunnel With neon words that riddle me Here I go into darkened chasm For the answers I can not see….. And knowledge pauses for cautioned breezes With the warning of tidal flows But, I run and chase with wild passion And love the love I give with abandon. James Parker Haley (Mar 2000) |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Parker~ Such thoughts of longing and seeking you have portrayed here. 'I look into a future wanting I see into the soul of me You haunt my waking moments And dance in my promised dreams' You seem drawn to the 'tunnel' with alluring intrigue.  Wonderfully done. ~*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 |
Parker...you are such a romantic soul. Someone is going to snatch you up and never let go, she's a fool if she does |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Indeed, "love the love I give with abandon" Great poem. Michael |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Mr. Haley, this is breathtaking....I don't know what else to say about it - - You truly are a man full of passion, and that's so hard to find. You write with fire so intense, your words are white hot...I applaude your ability. This one will make all the ladies swoon for sure! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Have you ever known the wind to caution Have you ever heard of the tide to pause Fate tends to bring two hearts at random And love is still love with abandon --------------- I look into a future wanting I see into the soul of me You haunt my waking moments And dance in my promised dreams ---------- *sigh* you write with such lovely longing and dedication...such a romantic heart... very nice, very. take care jm Now for me some words come easy But I know that they don't mean that much Compared with the things that are said when lovers touch You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be jackson browne |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Such deep thoughts on a beautiful sunny day. I not sure what I can say about this one, except perhaps I agree with Ruth and that the sunshine makes for a great inspiration. Marina |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
...and love is still love with abandon...oh, I just love this..so beautiful! |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Parker, I am so glad I did not miss this poem I love it is beautiful. Thank you, Cerenity |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
This is Fantastic! You write with such style and grace and your words flow with ease. A wonderful piece I'm glad you shared it. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Oh my, Parker. You leave me speechless, yes you do. How are the warm sands and seas down in Florida treatin' ya? Corinne |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so wonderfully passionate! Very lovely! Denise |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
And knowledge pauses for cautioned breezes With the warning of tidal flows But, I run and chase with wild passion And love the love I give with abandon. Lovely lovely lovely... 'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
James- I really really liked this...I do believe this is a melting poem G*...and I know she will find you soon enough...how could she miss you when you're afire like this!!! Hope all is well with you!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Well I want to thank everybody who commented, I don't get on much down here in Florida, and I miss commenting on all your poems. Marge, all I can say is your very sharp, and see alot behind the words. You must be a mind reader. Hoot, I hope you mean doesn't and thanks. Michael, thank you as always. Femme, thank you, nothing wrong with a little swooning. Janet, thank you. Marina, the sun is to inspire, thanks. Martie, thank you very much. Cerenity, I am very glad you liked, thanks for reading it. Butterflies, thank you, my head is getting bigger by the moment. Corinne, thank you, and your smile speaks for you. The sands are cool here in Orlando, I hope to get over to the big pond soon, and some ocean sands. So do you sun bath much, now that thought make me speehless! Denise, thank you very much. Severn, glad you liked. Devina, all is fine, and please do melt, I don't think I should go there. Maybe I should, so please continue.... Parker |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This is such a wonderful piece, and being that it's straight from Florida how could I resist not to put it straight back to the top where it belongs. Marina |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
OOps! somehow it went in twice! See it was just that good! Marina [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 03-18-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Parker~  I do have a crystal ball ! But it appears to be cloudy ... as I cannot see where you are in Orlando. I'm only 18 miles west of Orlando ! Stay off of Orange Blossom Trail !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marge, I'm at a Resort on Turkey Lake Road..... So whats wrong with Orange Blossam Trail. Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 03-18-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Parker~ The infamous 'trail' OBT for short .. where hookers ply their trade and sinners cavort. The only 'tunnel' you'll find there is the tunnel of the funnel ... where your money will drain faster than you can count it. Have a wonderful time. You are a hop, skip and jump away from my front door. Turkey Lake is a lovely resort area. You gonna do the 'mouse' thing. Be sure and check out Church Street Station. Isn't the weather just wonderful? Enjoy, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Parker, This is a wonderful poem of passion and you know how I love this kind of poem. Very well done and very natural feelings. Loved it Liz |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
So how goes it in the south? Marina |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marge, thanks for the advice, I don't plan on going there. I've been to church street station lots of fun. Liz, thank you very much. Marina, Its nice down here. Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 03-19-2000).] |
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