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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
The warm soft glow of candle flame Was greeting as in here I came The door ajar I could not help but glance The linen bed was neatly made At the bottom where the shoes were laid This peaceful scene helped in my advance I stood now in the writer’s lair And on the desk and finished there A diary lay open…. leather bound It was open at the very last page The author must have been a sage I read the verses soft without a sound The ink was still glistening wet As down upon my knees I get To read this verse that at my heart did strain And If I ever do grow old I’ll always recite just what it told I’ll repeat it here for you once again ………………………. As I come to the final end My life as been so good my friend I’ve lived long and cannot anger sue These few here my …..final lines I have had such swelling times At the end I leave my book to you My ink was always from above The words I scrolled I scrolled with love I formed them with a longing in my heart And as you now will read them here Please my friend don’t shed a tear For I am just dissolving not apart I always wrote my lines with hope As sometimes with life’s chides I’d cope This anchor always kept me on the ground With hope my anchor and love my ink Tell me now how could I sink I don’t mind if my turns come ‘round It’s faith that binds this book you see It’s always been a friend to me I’ve always tried to keep it in my mind And as you take these words herein I hope you are renewed within To me I think that life was always kind My pen was charged with charity I never made a price you see To trade my work I never gave a thought But now with trust I write these lines To help you through your troubled times It is this wish with which my work is bought If only you’d been there with me If you could see what I could see I’m sure you would have bowed in deep respect This wondrous book on the last page Would quieten all your worldly rage It was full of joy the message was direct The candle now was nearly through And as I tell this tale to you I know you’ll see… I know you'll understand I knew this life had run its course There was no room for sad remorse As I took the pen from……. the poets hand Jon Mewett |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Jon~ this is fantastic! I just loved it!  -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
neat poem ~H |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Well I know this is a long one and will probably not make it to 'The Book' but thanx you guys for making it worthwhile. Jon |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Jon this is wonderful -- tastefully done. The long ones will be hard to get in as they take a lot of votes, but this would be a great addition to the Book. I hope you make it in ~netswan |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a wonderful scene you painted here with your words Jon ... I can still see the candle light flickering in my minds eye as you read ... beautiful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
One of your best Jon.  |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Thanx you people are wonderful. Jon [This message has been edited by Jon Mewett (edited 06-22-2000).] |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Wise words Jon! Maybe it is long, maybe it does need a lot of votes, but it deserves them Here's one, and a bounce back to the top for your poem.Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this poem is INCREDIBLE... its so well written and such a cool story... and then lets talk about the difficult rhyme scheme that you made look easy ... I dont know about the books length restrictions... but i sure know this beauty should be in it take care, jm |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Jon, This definently belongs in "the book". It's a beautiful story, and the rhyming pattern is beautiful. "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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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Thanx you are very kind. Your words inspire Jon |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Jon, your gentle words were inspiring. You could have said someone was breaking apart, crumbling, collapsing -- but you used "dissolved." I love how you made a friend/lover's fall more human ... past the anger to acceptance already. If this isn't in the book, what's the point? Is it possible to double-highlight my checkmark? Mike |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jon~ A worthy tale - well written. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
well done Jon.. ^^ Lynne "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." Lao-tsu |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I love it just as much now, if not more, than the first few times I read it! Just wonderful, Jon! Denise |
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MagnoliaBlue Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 367 |
I love this poem. Wonderfully written. ( I don't understand why a long poem would require more votes than a shorter poem...makes no sense to me.) Keep writing, you do it so well! MagnoliaBlue ~My Skipper Jim I love you! Your Lady June~ |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Simply incredible, loved it from start to finish. Wonderful poem. Bonnie |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Just superb Jon! I adore this!  Gossamerwings ;) |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Thanx everybody you are very kind here..... Jon |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
OK here goes again. Jon |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!! that last line gave me the shivers!!  i can see the whole picture in my mind as i read..no gray areas here..you told the story well my friend 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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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Thanx DGV......yeah I know the feeling. Jon |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Jon this is just excellent...what a beautiful transition you describe....got my vote my fellow poet.. |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Thanks ET ......It's a long rocky road but I think we might be getting there...... jon |
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