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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I was so inspired by "Passing Shadows" pen name that I had to write a poem with the same title. Hope you enjoy. Passing Shadows I stood and looked from distant shore And watched them nudge on more and more In fundamental shades of darkened grey No color to their lives it seemed But somehow there within my dream Was what could be construed as deep dismay For shadows crossed and never met And so these things held in regret That maybe if they had it might have changed What lovely times they could have had What good times missed along with bad Or conversations mutually exchanged Between the two upon the lake That moved so slow across the wakes Identities withheld from public view For only time held back the rays As perfect apex for sun’s blaze To move the wayward spectacles askew ‘Til comes the day when shadows pass anew. Lighthouse Bob [This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (12-15-2004 09:49 AM).] |
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TexUS Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 228 |
Hauntingly beautiful. Enjoyed this!  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I came to read and saved yours for last because I knew I was in for a treat. Thanks for serving such a luscious dessert. Love Joyce |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Hi Bob. How happy this has made me tonight...to come here and see this. I'm glad when I inspire people. Thank you for this. I will keep it in my library. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
TexUS I like your comment. Shadows are that way aren't they? Glad that you enjoyed reading. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Joyce, You're such a Dear. Thank you for Saving the Last Dance for Me and I’m always very happy when I can supply some triple layer German Chocolate Cheese Cake with extra Extra Rich Chocolate Syrup poured over the top.... I do need to warn you, Joyce, about eating like this before going to bed... You do understand, don’t you, that you just might have a hard time getting to sleep? LOL  Thanks again.-Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Dixie, It really is my Honor. When I first read your reply to my poem, it really spoke to me because the presence of your pen name there, passing shadows, was just like you as a poet was there reading my poem, but I really didn't know you. Your pen name on my page was truly like a passing shadow and so that is the imagery that I had going into writing this poem. Like the two proverbial ships in the night that passed and didn't even recognize each other's presence. Again, it is very much my honor to have written this poem in recognition of your pen name, but even more, it is my honor to have had the opportunity to meet you and to know you a bit more through the reading of your poetry. -Bob |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A beautiful beautiful write... she is such a lovely lady. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Enchantress, Thank you for your kind reply and I do agree with what you have written here about passing shadows because of what I have read of her poetry and of her humble replies here as well as to others I do believe she certainly is as you have claimed.... Lovely. -Bob |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just reading this again... *blushing* |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"For shadows crossed and never met And so these things held in regret That maybe if they had it might have changed What lovely times they could have had What good times missed along with bad" this here...I felt.... I really like Dixie's pen name too... this is great! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Dixie, You're so Sweet. Thank you for coming back to read. That blushing thing is kind of catchy though.  It seems that others are fond of your pen name also, but I think more than that that they are fond of the person behind the name. You appear to be much loved and respected here on these pages. Thanks again and you're certainly Welcome back any time. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
SEA, You've felt the same way too??? Isn't it just like "passing shadows" how poets come and go across these pages and how really really colorful people's lives are be it good times or bad times shared it really doesn't matter... these shared times are all so inspiring and lovely and it’s really regretful that we don’t get to know them better. Sorry to ramble. I do like this part of my poem as well and I do love her pen name. It’s so appropriate. Thanks my friend for your kind response. -Bob |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Bob, you did yourself and Dixie proud with this lovely write. She leaves some gems on the site of wisdom, and life as it really is. How true this dedicated poem of yours is, as I have had the luxury to go meet quite a few of the "passing shadows" here but wish we could hold a convention or something to link a "live" person with each shadow. Until then I will continue to be touched in just that way, by their passing shadow.  Let there be peace on earth ~ and let it begin with me |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yes Bob, I really do feel this way at times, but then...we do get to know each other when we read each other's poetry. It's when the words come from our hearts (those that we write and share here) that we come to know what the other is going through, good and bad. Sometimes we realize we aren't alone in our emotions and that people can relate, and more importantly, we find friends that care. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Mysteria, Thank you. I know that you are one here who has gone faaaaaar beyond the box, I've read your e-mails, have been inspired by them to read other poet's works, and have seen the pictures shared on line of shared experiences with other poets. You really really do help us all here feel much much more like family. Again, Thank You. After being off the Net for about a year or so due to medical reasons, it was your response that I saw first to an earlier posting of mine.... Where have you gone? Are you alright???? Sorry to go on and on and I've gone way over again... and this post is supposed to be for passing shadows. Sorry! I do agree with what you have written, Dixie does seem to be very authentic with her feelings and as a poet I can relate easily to her thoughts and poetry and by what I have read so far, she does seem to be a very wise person. Thanks again. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
SEA, What you wrote here is so very very true. In time as we open up and share our emotions and read the emotions of others, the passing shadows do come together and we do find friends who Love us and who Care. Thank you sooooo much for coming back and sharing that very important thought. -Bob |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
nodding my head and agreeing with all of the above Bob.... this is such a beauty of a write. Very well done. Happy Holidays! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LightHouseBob~ Now you have just done an outstanding job with your inspiration ! That little DixieDoodle is a friend to keep for the all-of-time~  Beautiful phrases of praise within your inspired write~ Merry CHRISTmas to you dear one~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Gentle Spirit, Thank you for your kind words of agreement to the above. I have really enjoyed all of the positive correspondence that has come as a result of this poem and as a result for the love and respect that people have for passing shadows and I am sure that you would also agree that there are some very very "beautiful" people here at this forum. Thanks again. -Bob |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Marge, You do know that I love both Praise and Inspiration... and though I'm sure that I've mentioned it before, it really can't be mentioned enough, What an Awesome Inspiration and so Loved are You. (Smiles) This poem has been an introduction for me to passing shadows and I am sure what words you have written certainly applies to her, but I do know that it certainly applies to you...A friend to keep for the all-of-time. WOW! Now, that is a Most Beautiful inspiration, My Friend. Thank you and a Very Merry Christmas to you too. -Bob [This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (12-21-2004 11:47 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
now I really am feeling so spoiled here... and blushing even more |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Dixie, Merry Christmas. |
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Annie78 Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 469here then there then back here |
this isi lovely, we all have passing shadows in our lives and sometimes connect here. Annie there is but a short time to exist, love,laugh,live and never stop believing in miracles |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Thank you Annie and yes we do and yes we do. (Smiles) -Bob |
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LadyDracaWolf Member
since 2002-09-19
Posts 73CA |
It renders a beautiful image in my mind as I read these words. Hauntingly beautiful. Death is not extinguishing the light; |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Awww this is a lovely, lovely poem! Love MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
If it's ok with the rest of you, I'd like to get a word in here!.. this was a great read for me. I see that I have been missing a lot.the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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