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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon 
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 I have now posted three of my favourite poems in the VotW Forum, all oldies, this is my third and final submission to be considered for the book, hope ya'll ain't tired of me yet! *wink*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ she cries into the night a mournful hollow melody filling the air with echoes of a once joyful heart she sings an unknown language as she combs her hair of grass tears fall from her eyes in salt drops mingling with the ocean's churning froth once she was a young beauty graced with life and laughter now she can only sing a siren song a sad tune, destined to lure unwary sailors to their doom, as they drown in her careless smile her heart was broken in a selfish gesture by a lover, so untrue now her unmerciful soul will lead no-one home her death in life so real she lives not, yet she breathes called to the sea, to drown her tears she marks not each day, tho each passes so quickly she sought the peace of the waves now it's hers tho not in death but life again, sheathed in a scaley skin no respite for travel weary sailor can be found upon her shores for she has no heart left death inside her, reigns strong and free she slips among the waves and sea creatures in silent recognition tho none speak of her to speak her name would be death she acknowledges no creature in her sadness only the sea weary sailors lulling them to their eternal sleep as they drown in her melodic voice each rise of the sun day so new, she stares into the blue horizon as she sits upon weathered stone amidst the crashing waves and sandy beach screaming gulls fly overhead as undrying tears fall into a river of grief flowing so fast and free to spread into the sea in a song of mournful sorrow she waits for the someone the one she has seen in her dreams the one who will show her true love again and free her from this life of death "Our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything." --William Shakespeare |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Definitely a gorgeous piece of work! I think it would make a wonderful addition to the book!  *Krista Knutson* "Cherish your vision; Cherish your ideals; Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts. If you remain true to them, your world will at last be built." ~James Allen~ "We've made houses for hatred...it's time we made a place where people's souls may be seen and made safe"...~Jewel~ |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Tired of you?! Puh-leeeeaze! This is one of my favorites, girlie...definately gets my vote. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I loved this one!! I got a tear in my eye, it hit me close!! Bridgette"Creation of woman from the rib of Man: She was not made from his head to top him; nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him; but out of his side |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
amazing imagery in this gem... wonderful free verse... shows your versitility as well and besides whos counting?  (Ron maybe, since he's gotta read em all) lol jm |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
X Angel~ I do remember this one! I loved it then and I still think it is amazing! *vote* -SEALive,Love,Laugh :) ~SueB |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
X Angel - Wow- This is so beautiful, what images it creates. Just wonderful. Bonnie |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Heather, I could never get tired of you I absolutely LOVE this poem, but I think you knew that Keep writing! Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi X Angel, I really enjoyed this one, thank you. Cerenity |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
heather this is swell heheh yuh no really it affected me and i liked it yuh |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
That rolling smile can't fool me! This is exquisite in its sadness. Right at the edge of hopeless, but somehow not overbearing. How'd you pull that off? I'm impressed, big-time. Mike [This message has been edited by bsquirrel (edited 06-21-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
in a song of mournful sorrow she waits for the someone the one she has seen in her dreams the one who will show her true love again and free her from this life of death ... very sad and touching this one... very well written... regards, sudhir |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sad tale of a beautiful mermaid such longing, such lonliness and coldness in this...great piece Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Your words just brought this whole scene to life so vividly X Angel! Wonderful!!! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I'll get tired of ya when the last shovelful of dirt hits my casket! My vote here |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Thanks so much everyone for reading, replying, not being tired of me *wink**wink* I still have to say this is prolly my fave of all 3 of my submissions! (but again I think that's cuz I am a reincarnated Mermaid.....) *hugs2all* ~Heather |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
A captivating story very well woven |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Nicely written. Enjoyed muchly. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful, wonderful... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Definitely one of your best, Heather! Denise |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Cha ching! One vote!  Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
"third and final submission"?? you say?? NO WAY! More please! Vote's in here... your free verse rules, girl!! and this one is so very fine! |
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Rose Petal Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 52WVa. USA |
So lovely and descriptive. |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
lovely poem... well written 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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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Nobody does it better Heather!!!  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Gads - I had to go all the way to the back page to find this - well worth the trip. You know this is my favorite of yours too... ((HUGS)) and a vote for ya! Michael |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
it seems i missed them all ..lol... yay ..i'm sure i remember this - great story heather .. p |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hm... where's my name on this here list?? This book can't happen without this little serendipitous mermaid...  |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Let's see if we can float this one to the top! |
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