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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Buttercups and Blue Belles She glint the knight in shining armor One mourn, just before the sun did shine He paused at a headstone That had no year, nor had been signed This knight she knew, oh so well Master of sword and feather pen She thinks back on the letters Hidden in the hollow tree in the glen Each morning, at suns break There would appear, a love note Fresh wild flowers, always rapped in scroll He was her knight, and of his love he wrote Then the day came The strange message appeared Simply saying…”You have loved a lie” The ink so oddly sloppy and smeared The grave she knows, belongs to one Who could neither read nor write More then four words at a time But his smile put her heart in flight The boy was the student The knight his master And forbidden friendship they shared Had only caused disaster No more love letters from that day on She recalls, as tears sting her cheek And the knight rides off alone Her future now, so dark and bleak By the morning light a stable boy Would pick buttercups and blue belles The colour of her hair and eyes She knew his secret, but her lips never did tell They were penpals He had a flare for words A stable boy, who wrote so beautifully Was just simply, unheard of… and absurd Marina May 2000 It is blessing to have wings for your words, and passion to flow from pen. Marina Crossley [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 06-26-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
ah yes, I remember this beauty... one of my favs of yours. perfect choice... later marina-girl jm baby dont you work so hard for this prize you've found, it will all be gone-when you turn around, cause nothing lasts forever anyway. Rick Roberts |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I always liked the story in this one, very nice tale, indeed. James |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thank you Jan and James! Marina |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Me too. . . you know about me and Knights though. . . Just wonderful. . . a good choice. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Very cool poem. You definitely know these characters more intimately than someone just tossing off a story. I loved your details. The part about picking flowers the color of her eyes -- wow.  Mike |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Beautiful coloring. Was not Heathcliff of Wuthering Heights a stableboy??? Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
I liked the flow of this and the imagery...very well written Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thank you Sven. I didn't know you had a thing for a knight....perhaps you need to discuss this with Dr. Frued! LOL Mike you very much. I am glad you liked it. Prometheus....Now how did you know that Wuthering Heights was my favourite book? Heathcliff was indeed a stable boy, who loved Cathy. She was of course in a different class as he. Thank you for post. Thank you Tracie. Marina It is blessing to have wings for your words, and passion to flow from pen. Marina Crossley |
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Martinque Member
since 2000-05-17
Posts 69 |
This is a wonderful tragic story. |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thank you, Martinque! Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Marina, I remember this poem. Thank you for the chance to read it again. STill as wonderful. "monuments put from pen to paper turns me into a gutless wonder" Manic street preachers |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Ah... this is beautiful work, my friend. I'm glad I got to read it this time, I missed it before. You have my vote! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Brian and Love Bug, thank you. I am glad you enyoy it. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
But one wonderful example of your excellent writing talent! Glad to see it posted. My vote for sure! A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Danny thank you my friend. You know your posts mean a great deal to me. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I remember this well, Marina, one of my favorites of yours! Denise |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Denise, thank you. I am glad you liked it. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Marina this is a great story! I really enjoyed reading this one |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thank very much WhtDove, I am glad you liked it. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Marina.. this is the second poem I have read from you.. they are equally beautiful.. It's surprising how many people only see what's on the surface, I love it... definitely good for the book.. - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Me too, ... I cannot imagine that I had missed this one so long... what a delightful pleasure it is to read your poems, Marina... regards, Sudhir |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
James, thank you once again. To look beyond ones self is the hardest thing to do, it is true. Sudhir, I always enjoy your responses my friend, thank you Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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