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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
DIANA The storm roared in as darkness fell And cold winds shrieked like fiends from hell For the warmth of her my soul I'd sell But no one's buying, just as well Dear God I am so lonely Throughout the night the cabin creaked Until the storm at midnight peaked And banged the shutters 'til they leaked Then icy fingers through them sneaked And snow blew in my kitchen The snow I gather in a pot Then on the stove for water hot To make some stew from game I'd caught And dream of her whom I have not To dream of sweet Diana Although her name brings me remorse Her mem’ry comes with wondrous force My only joy, she was the source But never was she mine of course For Heaven took her early She died some twenty years ago Alone in darkness - drenched with snow She’d called me to her home, but no Said through that storm I would not go To her the storm meant nothing She lost her way that soulless night All blinded by the swirling white And wearied by the wint’ry bite She stopped to rest - too weak to fight An angel came to claim her I know this now, I’ve known it long She was my heaven-was my song My life without her seems so wrong Dear God, I’m still so lonely |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Fred, Let me be the first to say Bravo. Wonderful job and you got my vote. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I don't mind 'seconding' Sy on this...same thing...great poem..voting here!  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
FredHobbs~ I love your tale of 'Diana' ... ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Fred, This read beautifully, great tale, wonderful piece. Bonnie |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
*Applauding and clicking that submit button at the same time* Fred...I can only think of one word to describe this one FABULOUS!!!!!!!! Wow, this is as down right perfect as they can get. Excellent work. One other word....SUBMIT!!! Not just here, but several other places too. Wonderful poem  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is brilliant writing, Fred... |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
very sad..but great work 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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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
So sad but yet so open hearted and honest with yourself. The wonders of love and the deep trench it digs into the heart makes me realize that wonderful writing like this is a soothing ointment for the lonely. I got to give you my vote on this because it is so beautifully crafted with honesty. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You KNOW that this is one of my all time favorites of your work... I'm SOOOOO glad you've submitted it.... VOTING..VOTING..VOTING..VOTING.....  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 07-23-2000).] |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Sy, PdV, Marge, Bonnie, Hoot, Balladeer, Avanti, ethome, Nan Thanks for the kind words and votes. They always mean more coming from other poets and particularly from those whose work I respect so much. fh |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I doff my hat and bow to you sir great to read ones like this thankyou ... you have my vote |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh the depth of despair is a lonely place Fred and you have expressed tremendous lonliness and longing in this piece. *HUG* Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is awesome, Fred! I'm glad that I can vote for it! Denise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Just wonderful. . . ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Joining the chorus of accolades above.. HUGS "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Fred, so glad I found this. It is truly exceptional. Thanks, Pete |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Totally moving and wonderously written Fred. If this is a true account, my Heart goes out to you my friend. Peace to you, Geoffrey |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
oh my, it ripped my heart out  That was so sad. Very good writting.... LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
excellent poem. voted. |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Hey, Fred, this is very beautifully written, enjoyed it. you have my vote. man - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This one had me all wrapped up. |
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