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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Heart Locked in a chamber tucked safely from view Off in a corner lying weary and cold Shattered and scared pieces all askew Searching for purpose from stories untold Seeking a shelter to start a life fresh An abundance of love yearning to give Searching for a partner in which to mesh Craving to breathe a life it can live Given over to you to nurture and mend From words of promise filled with loving care Out of the darkness it now will ascend Slow short gasping as it reaches the air It is all yours with timid trust Knowing the dangers of unsheltered view Beating once again wiping of the dust This heart lives on thanks to you. Mark Bohannan For the one I so greatly trust!!!!! [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 07-05-2000).] |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
WoW! masterpiece!My favorite lines....Given over to you to nurture and mend From words of promise filled with loving care Out of the darkness it now will ascend Slow short gasping as it reaches the air It is all yours with timid trust Knowing the dangers of unsheltered view Beating once again wiping of the dust This heart lives on thanks to you. Beautiful description of the heart!!! and a heart learning to love again at that!  |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
A Romantic Heart--Thank you. Your responses are always looked forward to as you are always so kind and forthgiving in your praise. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ 'From words of promise filled with loving care' That's what it's all about. Embrace the very essence of love and trust in it to hold you tenderly. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Marge-I am taking those steps ever-small they may be. I will get there and I thank you for your wisdom. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
beautiful Mark, trust is always the hardest thing to get back once we've been hurt.. many times our hearts mend faster than our trust. this poem speaks to your desire to love again and take the chance. well written and expressed... i like the "cryptic" style of it take care jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
jm-thank you for your kind words. Glad you liked the style; didn't know I had one. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Wonderful poem, I like the message and the meter is perfecto! Corinne |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Corinne-thank you and I am glad you liked |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
Mark, You have a true gift....your poetry speaks out and grabs the attention of the reader! I just loved this verse...... Seeking a shelter to start a life fresh An abundance of love yearning to give Searching for a partner in which to mesh Craving to breathe a life it can live It really spoke to me....Thanks for posting this it is just perfect!!!  Julie :) |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
A romantic weave of expression with a twist of passion Lovely poem it seems to touch one's heart |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Julie- Happy am I always to hear from you. Your words of praise are appreciated much. I am glad it grabs you and again I thank you for your words so kind. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Mark...there are tears on my cheeks and joy in my heart...trust we have learned... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Coco-thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed. Paula-I'll be there to kiss the tears away. and yes we have!!!!! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fabulous journey of the heart...James |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
James-thanks so much my friend |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Mark, This is splendid writing... It is all yours with timid trust Knowing the dangers of unsheltered view Beating once again wiping of the dust This heart lives on thanks to you These lines are so well-rendered,and I like the adjective forms that you have... particularly timid trust ... lovely! regards, sudhir |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sudhir-always a pleasure to hear from you. Glad you liked it my friend |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Mark, you writing is always so beautiful! I've read 3 of your works recently and I'm hooked! This is one more gem of yours that I love so much. I can't say enough. It's absolutely beautiful! kat |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
kat-Thank you so much for your kind words; and to think I almost cast without any bait.  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I too went digging and found a gem......this piece is.....I just don't have the words~ To find someone that opens a heart that has been locked away so that it won't be hurt again...a true angel. Beautiful does not even touch on this piece~ |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Reading this again just shows me how much you have to give...so slow we go but its worth the trip. never say never |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
well done, Mark B. ... very impressionistic ... loved it ... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"This heart lives on thanks to you..." Wow! 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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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Mark, you've woven such remarkably descriptive images of the heart in this verse. I do hope your recipient treasures this wonderful gift of love. Beautifully penned! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Many thanks to all of you for your kind and sweet replies. Bdc-thanks for digging |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Awww that was beautiful!!! I always like to read what you write Sauni Sauni :) |
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