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The Blue Ocean
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The Blue Ocean |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
The Blue Ocean --------------------- If you squeeze a heart so lonely will it bleed its sad red song does it sing a sorrowful melody with the oceans gentle throng I've boarded a ship of destiny black waters of ruffled silk the captain of numbing misery to steer her through the murk A light that never rises on horizons of distant dreams and a hope that lays more quiet then my pillow beneath the sea Lost in the shadowy places my moon with its icy beam sliver of silver memories it stabs my restless dreams I lean on the keel of searching for a glimmer that she may be there down through this tunnel of wishes on a ship in the tar of despair… When the sun ever touches this darkness I wonder if I will be there the cold and the deep I hear calling for a rest and escape from the tears If the heart is sung to its last drop will the pain of a love disappear or is torment the wind of emotion for the souls, in the ships On the Blue Ocean. James Parker Haley Feb 19, 2000 (Note: Not my state of mind) [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 02-20-2000).] |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Parker, whether or not this is your state of mind, it is exquisite sir! I love the ocean, and you have used many lines here to describe her beauty...her mystique...her magic. This is probably one of your better pieces in my opinion. I loved it truly! I love where you went with this too...it is hauntingly blue, as are you!  Thank you SO much for sharing......aahhh....WIth this, I go to bed. **curtsies |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Oh, Parker, this is your best work so far, sweet poet. corinne |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Oh, James...I feel your heart in every line of this, whether you're thinking this way or not...only a sweetheart could create the mood of this poem!!! XXOO~D Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, devina, Gen, Thank you for your kind words. So, your all saying you'd rather I write these blue depressing poems, instead of the romantic mushy stuff I always write. Oh heart, Oh heart could you but bleed, the misery, of this stranded lovers soul... Parker |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Actually James, I was saying that I love to read poetry that has both heart an soul...and you've got this totally covered sir!!!! (meaning I enjoy it any way you give it! )Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
devina, thank you and I will endevor to give it anyway you may enjoy it.  Parker |
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Brent Hotchkin Junior Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 42Florida,USA |
Awesome! I can't belive how good all of you are. Yea it's me the new guy. James Parker is one of the many names I must commit to memory. For an awesome peot is he. I cant say if this is one of your best or not. I can say this is one of the best I have ever read. It is in line with alot of your friends who replied. Brent |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"black waters of ruffled silk" Parker, surely we know the same sea. This is a consumately beautiful piece of poetry. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Brent, Thank you for the kind words. Marina, thank you too. Meadowmuse, I bow to your compliments, thank you. Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 02-20-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Parker...this is absolutely wonderful...and if your state of mind created this lovely piece, I'd say it wasn't a bad state to be in  "If you squeeze a heart so lonely will it bleed its sad red song" Excellent lines |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This is a wonderful piece of poetry James. I have read it again and again. Bravo! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
IN AWE Simply in awe I love your "sliver of silver memories" and the whole poem for that matter, This one goes to the publisher! Liz |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Hoot, thank your very much, I put that comment in the end, cause I didn't want anybody to think I was in some super depressed state ready to drown myself. Everybody here is so caring and kind with their words. Martie, thank you for that. Liz, those are very kind words, from a poet such as you, thank you. Parker |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
You are the sand man, Parker! Corinne p.s. you dance well, too! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Ilike this a lot!!!!!good poem. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
exquisite is the word....whew the emotions...the images...wow....and lol...I can say with authority..cause this is my state of mind *s* |
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mystery Member
since 2000-02-21
Posts 79 |
This is a very nice poem, It touched me deeply I like how you compared your thoughts of her to things of the sea, very creative. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sweet Corinne, then I will whisper you to sleep...... and dance in your dreams (thats a scary thought, the dancing part) vandana, I thank you alot. Corazon, thank you for the kind words, and I trully hope you get out of that state of mind. mystery, thank you, I hope you enjoy your stay at passions, and show alot more of your poems off. Parker |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Well I thought I'd send this back up to the top, because my mood is just a little blue. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Parker~ Poetry at it's finest. Replete with images of the longings of the heart of man. 'I lean on the keel of searching for a glimmer that she may be there' Park, this is simply a fine piece of poetry that glimpses inside the heart of searchers. Great job. Kicks blue ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Parker, You have an amazing way with words. Every line was acute and to the heart. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Haleyja: Why you feeling blue sweetheart? Hope some HUGS will help a little.. I love the way I look in your eyes, I'm just me tho'... We are all works in progress, no? |
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dhuron Member
since 2000-03-19
Posts 476 |
Wonderful. I love the ocean and the feelings within... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Parker, Parker, Parker. You're on vacation, the sun is shining, the ocean is glistening, the sand soft beneath your feet. So why so blue? Enjoy the moment, my friend, live in it! (Pats Parker on the back for good measure) Corinne |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
How did this ship pass me by? Only beauty in this poetry. What a magnificent piece. liz |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marge, thank you, glimpses inside the heart of at least one searcher. Butterflies_dont_cry, thank you for the compliment. RainbowGirl, yes hugs help alot. Thank you ... hugs and kisses help too. dhuron, thank you glad you liked. Corinne, you sure know how to put a smile on my face.... patting my backside. Liz, thank you again, you didn't miss it the first time up, it was just buried for awile. Parker |
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