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I Slept with You last Night |
Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I Slept with You last Night It was quiet when we talked, alone. You and me in the evening glow I could even see a smile, In the luminescent light I really wanted to hold you But knew I could not, at least yet And your lips danced in my mind With every word, that you said You told of dreams and loss All those changes in your life And really, I listened very hard But all I could think of was a kiss You laughed at my simple jokes So sweet to humor me so And my heart would ache With every one of your smiles I touched your lips with my mind So soft and warm, as I thought I wanted more with every touch But was afraid that you would run When we lay down to sleep I just held you in my arms, kissed your shoulder and your neck and saw our future in my dreams. James Parker Haley Mar 8, 2000 |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
How very tender, Parker...this is lovely. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
It was quiet when we talked, alone. You and me in the evening glow I could even see a smile, In the luminescent light I really wanted to hold you But knew I could not, at least yet And your lips danced in my mind With every word, that you said ----------------- ...and with this one the swoon addiction began... gentle,tender, and sincere P-man ... simply perfect one of my most favs of yours... pedestals...where did I put those pedestals later-romantic-flirt-gator jm |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
How can the same pen that belittles me write such beautiful poetry? It boggles the mind... Voting here!! |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I, too, adore this. You have a wonderful talent Parker, I enjoy thoroughly reading your work. ~Heather (now where's that dern box ta check *wink* shh) |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
you have a way with words, m'friend!~ this one has a haunting effect that will stay with me! sorta surrealistic and yet so very real! can't wait to read it again in the book! |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I love this one. There is something about the flow of this, that I can hear your voice reading it. A perfect addition for the book. Marina |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
James~ (Parker) Big sigh.....this is the most romantic yet......so loving, so sweet. **vote** -SEA Live,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
My mind is not boggled, just spinning. I like this one Liz |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
so sweet.. speaks of sighs.. romance, and tenderness.. a lovely poem, James.. an earned vote.. Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Parker~ Very romantically done. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Very romantic and enjoyable. Liked it much. Pete |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
SIGH...All this and a cowboy hat too... eye-catching title too...this is really nice work, Parker. |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Very nice Parker The sweet romantic image was somewhat shattered when Serenity's reply reminded me of the cowboy hat though! "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
So tender the waiting heart. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Claire, thank you very much. Janet, well have a swoon on me... Balladeer, I never spread any rumors about you beLittle.... Heather, thank you, your so sweet.... doreen, thank you, your very kind.... and can I kiss you... by the way where is that poem, it should be here. Marina, you got pretty good ears... Thank you.. SEA, thank you very much... Liz, well you spin very nicely, thank you.. Lynn, thank you..... this is all going to my head... Marge, thank you very much. Pete, don't start sighing on me too.... serenity, your always so sweet to comment, thanks.... Eric, oh, would you prefer to see me without the hat....lol thanks. Martie, so tender of you to say, thank you sweetie..... Parker |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I always wondered what men were thinking of while women were talking.... A beautiful weave Parker you have such a soft touch for romance~ |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
beautifully expressed I love romantic poems...and so this is it If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
butterflies, thank you very much, but I must admit, those arn't the only things we think about.... (sometimes it golf.... ya right) AVANTI, thank you very much. Parker |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I would be remiss if I did not vote for this poem from my brother Knight of Romance. . . Superb Parker. . . just superb. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
{~,^} Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Beautiful, such tender and beautiful words. Loved this sooo much |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
It's good to know that I'm not the only one who believes that tenderness and intimacy go beyond what most try to obtain in a "bed" scenario. True caring and closeness go beyond what can be so easily had. very well written. Peace, Geoffrey |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sven, thank you Sunshine, thank you Marsha, thank you.... hows the switchboard life.... Geoffrey, well thank you for that. Parker |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Very breath taking........so beautiful I'm speechless. LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Parker...how simple and tender...enough to make any woman swoon |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Heather, thank you very much. Hoot, so very nice to see you on now and again, thank you. Parker |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Great work! and coming from a fellow Canuck too. Don't think you're the Lone Ranger with those surreal thoughts. I love the idea and the understanding. Of course this deserves a vote! |
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Martini Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 308Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
this was beautiful!!! I almost brought a tear to my eye!! wow where can I find someone like you?? hehehe You got my vote < !signature--> "In three words I can sum up everything I learned about life: It Goes On" ~Robert Frost [This message has been edited by Martini (edited 07-23-2000).] |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I loved this...it's wonderful....this reminds me of something similar to something someone has told me!!! Very nice!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
how very tender and endearing with a touch of desire and longing written with such a delicate feel to it like a whisper you are a gifted poet sir my sister is the poet I am but a shadow by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Awww Parker, sigh, I must say, I'm swooning with the rest of the ladies. Be still be wittle heart,lol.Simply gorgeous. Juls |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
How absolutely beautiful! I know there are men like you out there, and have tried very hard to raise my sons to be included among them. You have my vote! Linda |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
So dreamy...I love it...it has my vote "Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule."~ Samuel Butler ~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
ethome, thank you, glad to see another fellow Canuck about. Martini, your making me smile too much. Well you know I'm just around the corner, not that heard to find.... Justbleu, thank you, it must have been a special moment. Shadow, thank you, you read it very well. It was a whisper, and it still whispers in my mind. Juls, thank you, if that poem even makes just one little flutter its done its job. L Tiuch, well thank you, I hope they learned their lessons well. Tess, thank you very much. Thank you all for responding so sweetly... Parker |
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michellemckee Junior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 49Tucson, AZ |
Well Parker once again you have my vote...I'll just bet that you can make any gal fall head over heels with your sweet talk! Bravo! Life is not a spectator Sport! Dance like no one's watching. Love like it's never going to hurt. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
michelle, I don't know....wonna find out. thanks for the response. Parker |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
ok...i'm in love...i dont care if you look like chilly willy the penguin..i've so fallen in love with your heart... wonderful words...wonderful poem..love it many times over!! and i must agree with geoffry way up there...nuff said.. one vote here..many more votes in my mind! GREAT work!! dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
dg, thank you, no chilly willy here. Just a serial neck kisser... Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 08-08-2000).] |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
woohoo! now I'VE got the chilly willies!! kiss away mr serial.... heehee dg (can i vote again??) "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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