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Eternal Dance |
hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Eternal Dance In the moonlight, shadows dancing Their bodies intertwined as one Two together, now romancing The moonlit waltz has just begun In the moonlight, they are swaying In this dance they’ve danced before No sound, no rhythm, no music playing They tread as one, the two, once more In the moonlight, shadows dancing In quiet stillness, watch them now Their fluid motion, so entrancing The dance, it seems, a sacred vow In the moonlight, tears are falling And she murmurs, cries his name He pulls her closer as she’s calling It all has changed, but yet’s the same In the moonlight, shadows dancing Her voice to him, it does implore As time and morning are advancing She whispers to him, “Evermore” In the moonlight, watch them swaying No longer are they flesh and bones While underground, their bodies laying Here amongst the aged tombstones In the moonlight, shadows dancing Things happen that we can’t explain So two souls, discovery chancing Kiss, as it begins to rain In the moonlight, Love has risen As daylight breaks, they disappear They’ve now released their earthly prison Or were they ever really here? To love means never to be afraid of the windstorms of life: should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings. ~Elizabeth Kubler-Ross |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
~Ruth~ Let me be the first to say that this is simply beautiful and shows that soulmates do exist and reunite even after death. I remember this piece, and it is even better the second time. How I love the way your mind works, you write such romantic poetry. This has my vote Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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Moonshine Member
since 1999-10-01
Posts 265Australia |
WOW Hoot, this is awesome - I love this. Well done "voted" |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Jeff Gordon ( the Nascar driver) has caused me to come to dislike this word, But I can't help myself. AWESOME. I know I will have that phrase in my head for days on end. "Moonlight Shadows Dancing". I Love it. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Every superlative I used for this poem the first time still applies. Voting here..... |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Ruth, This was wonderful. Breathtaking imagery and an excellent book choice. Got my vote!! LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hoot~ This is so beautiful, I loved it the first time I read it and I still think it is fantastic and so romantic! *****VOTE***** -SEA Live,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Ruth this was my favorite of yours... |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Ruth, WOWZERS.....This is SO beautifully romantic, yet at the same time eerily haunting in a way. Personally I have never read a more perfect verse than this All my love, Jeffrey |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hoot~ Couldn't resist this one ! Your own answer to the greatest challenge that produced some beauties ! Thanks for submitting it. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone Jeffery...wow, now that's a compliment and a half |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Ruth, I'm so glad you submitted this, it is sooo beautiful!! Voting Miss you Hon *hugs* Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died, and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I love the magic of this still! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Well hello Lady Hoot. It has been some time, but as always you offer a treasure within your words. Really liked the twist on this one. I bow to you and yours. Hope all is well in your world. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Besides being beautifully written and an absolutely exquisite poem, not much I have to say other than, got my vote. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
I remember when you posted this during the challenge....you walked away with first prize! I can see this poem on the first page of Ron's book. Who better to grace the pages of a poetry book than Passion's Princess of Poetry? A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this is GORGEOUS hoot-girl for sure one of your best... perfection from your poets pen this beauty flows like butter (you thought I was gonna say oatmeal didnt ya) lol superb writing later-hoot-gator jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I love this..seems we had a lot of shadow dancing at one time..but your's is perfection!! :d |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yep, this is the one that started it all! I could never forget this beauty! Denise |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Wonderful Ruth....I loved this one... chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Hoot, this is PERFECTION!!!!! *check* *check* *check* Oh bother!! Can only check that small box once! Love this poem....it is amazing!! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you all for your overwhelming response to this one...it remains one of my favorite of all my poems. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
one of my favorite too, good to see you here |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
My Lady May I have this dance Wonderful Ruth, just wonderful The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This was AWESOME! Oh how I miss your words around here! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Hey!!! Where 'ya been? This is a wonderful piece and should surely be selected for the book. I hope you post some more in this forum. Hope all is well with you. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Hey!!! Where 'ya been? This is a wonderful piece and should surely be selected for the book. I hope you post some more in this forum. Hope all is well with you. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Ruth, this was one of my favorites of yours. Loved it then and still do. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for your kind words and warm reception to my submission |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Another beautiful poem such wonderful images |
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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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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I wonder how I had missed this poem??? WOWSERS I like! I like! ~H |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Once more...thank you everyone |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
Ruth... this one hit me... it's "so" good... awesome poem... p.s.i finally saw your lovely picture till then.. Avanti 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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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh fabulous piece Ruth I like to think they where there.... Lovely Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you friends for your kind words |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Lady Hoot, This is awesome my friend, so much enjoy you beautiful poetry. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" Writer Unknown |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
loved your ending!! miriam coronado |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Ruth... unlike most of other love poems.. you poem seems to flow like a stream to the sea all the way through!! It's just such a marvelous poem, and it shows the vista of love, which i have been looking for. - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
WOW you guys I am blushing at the overwhelming response to this poem...I do have to admit it is amoung one of my own personal favorites though |
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essenceofangels Junior Member
since 2000-07-12
Posts 36 |
FABULOUS POEM!Absoultly grand cant wait to read more of your poetry !!! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you essence |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
I'M SPEACHLESS!!!!!!!!!! VERY BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN!!!!!!!! LITL, Heather Anne Miller/Gambler With God all things are possible. |
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