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Denise
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0 posted 2000-04-06 01:00 PM



If wishing it could bring you back to me
Beside me here then you would surely stand
My heart would sing in three part harmony
If once again you graced my lonely land.

If wishing were the balm to heal this pain
At last my heart so light would sing a song
Of joy replacing sorrow's sad refrain
And dance a happy jig my whole life long.

But wishes can't do anything at all
And dreams, I know, can't change a single thing
Reality has cruelly come to call
And missing you's the only song I sing.

At rainbow's end we'll meet again, I'm sure
That pot-O-gold that I am longing for.


For Mom and Dad, in memory.
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12/99



© Copyright 2000 Denise - All Rights Reserved
Janet Marie
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1 posted 2000-04-06 01:23 PM


moving and wisdom filled tribute Denise,
beautiful...and I'm sorry for both your losses and Claire's...as this dedication speaks of.
take care,jm

 The stars shine so bright, now's the time
I close my eyes - soft wind touch my face,
Cool sand upon the place where I once kissed you
And held you close.
Now I will reach for the stars...
Because Oh my love, that's where you are...
Though the storms of black night rage on
I still see your face
I still feel your lips on mine
And though my heart feels all alone without you
I still hear you sing to me
I still hear your voice on the sea...
vertical horizon


suthern
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2 posted 2000-04-06 01:33 PM


Denise, this is absolutely beautiful... the 3rd verse in particular just wrenches my heart!
Martie
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3 posted 2000-04-06 01:57 PM


Denise, this is a lovely poem.  It so perfectly says this truth and so well.
Denise
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4 posted 2000-04-06 09:07 PM


Thank you, Janet Marie, Suthern and Martie for your kind words. They are appreciated.

Denise

WhtDove
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5 posted 2000-04-06 11:31 PM


Denise this is beautiful! I can see this on a hallmark card!
Meadowmuse
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6 posted 2000-04-07 12:40 PM


Oh Denise, thank you for posting this...this is such a beautiful, touching poem for your parents...these words speak so poignantly of your love for them. What a treasure this is! Thank you, in earnest, for sharing these words with me right now, Denise. This is such a thoughtful gesture, and I love your beautiful poem. Many hugs to you, my friend.

~ Claire

bboog
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7 posted 2000-04-07 12:57 PM


D~
  I was walking through this open woods and came upon this poem. Very nice. There is one teeny word that I would offer a suggestion on, (as I am reading The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav) but rather than point it out here, you may e-mail me or bring your poem to the calm waters of the Critical Analysis group.
  By the way, I think that the names on this Web site are misleading. Instead of "Critical Analysis" for example, I think it should be called a "Mentoring Group". A critic is somebody who is trying to shoot someone down. A mentor is someone who is trying to help someone.
  And instead of "Open 6" the name should be "Friendship Forum" as the title "open" implies that anything goes. Whereas "friendship forum" would imply that it doesn't- it's a forum of and for friends.
  Anyway, I liked this poem, for what it's worth. (Just one little word)
best regards,
bboog

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8 posted 2000-04-07 03:40 AM


Denise this is lovely....beautiful...very touching...you should have your own greeting card company..it would touch so many lives and hearts!

 "Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove.
O,no! it is an ever-fixed mark....William Shakespeare


christies heart
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9 posted 2000-04-07 05:10 AM


This is touching and very well done. We need to keep some form of faith and this expresses that so well.
Nan
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10 posted 2000-04-07 08:07 AM


I love seeing reposts of my favorite works... Thanks, Denise..
Severn
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11 posted 2000-04-07 10:30 AM


Denise - I remember - how lovely it is...

- you thoughtful thing you.

K

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life enriches writing'
Sylvia Plath

hoot_owl_rn
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12 posted 2000-04-07 10:36 AM


What a beautiful, touching poem. Thanks for reposting this  
Denise
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13 posted 2000-04-07 12:03 PM


Thank you all for your kind comments. I'm glad you found it touching.

Claire, I hope it brought you a measure of comfort.

Bboog, see you in CA!  

Denise

Nate Dogg
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14 posted 2000-04-07 04:17 PM


This was so beautiful and sweet like sugar!

 Nathan

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15 posted 2000-04-07 05:31 PM


-denise

this was simply beautiful! it touched my heart in a way that i can't even begin to put into words. but you said exactly everything i feel. i miss my mom desperately too. but just think, they are in heaven together. take care and god bless!

love ya
amy  

 ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~

Denise
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16 posted 2000-04-07 06:43 PM


Thank you so much, Nate and Amy for reading and commenting. You're a sweetie, Nate! I'm glad it touched you and brought you comfort too, Amy.

Denise


p.s. I am going away for the night....will be back late tomorrow.....see you all then! Happy posting!!

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