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| Open Poetry #10 |
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A White Flower For You |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
I wonder where you are now Years have been and vanished Your youthfulness and beauty I have never forgotten I sit here watching time go by Closing today, I open yesterday You and I, running free Hopping from fence to rocks Into the long grasses we disappeared Oh! Your beautiful hair flowing Freely as you try to outrun me Nearby the stream, hands in hands We sit and make promises If we only knew we could not keep Times shared, times treasured Oh! I loved you and you me We never cried, so much in love Only eight we were, but we had each other That little white flower you gave me Lives in my heart. Wherever you are, we have never been apart. < !signature--> [This message has been edited by Daniel J D (edited 10-13-2000).] |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, tender tears trickling. I was eleven when I first fell in love. It's been a long road, but we're together today, and now forever. And all through the years, in times of being physically apart, my heart has whispered your line "Wherever you are, we have never been apart." This is a lovely poem, filled with beautiful images. I can see her, see you both, feel the innocent joy! Thank you for sharing! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
*sighs* if only love could always be this pure...beautiful writing Daniel, very much enjoyed this piece~ |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
To Rosemary J and Butterflies, I thank you both sweetly. We must never forget those days. |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
JD~ Most, most lovely. The memories gathered are meant to be remembered ... for always. 'Years have been and vanished' But the memories are for the keeping. I'm glad you shared these beautiful thoughts. ~*Marge*~ Writing isn't just something I do, it's something I am. To write of feelings that touch all hearts in some manner is my delight. -Marge Tindal |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Geesh..I think I'm going to cry over this one. This one truly touched me somewhere within a beautiful past love. Ohh..for the state of mind of those days again...It would be lovely. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Whoops .... Lucky and I are starting to look more and more alike ! LOL ! He had me fixing something for him and I FORGOT to change back to ME ! Now ... LUCKY ... quit LAUGHING ! JD~ Great write and all the reasons above are MINE ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Will the real lucky please step forward... First I have to say what a wonderful friend Marge has been to me and my wife... but ya know somethin' she's a real ((boz o  ) sometimes. But she's the best when it come to help. Daniel, It's a good write and I'm kind of glad Marge got me over here. I'll be watching now. < !signature--> Writing isn't just something I do, it's something I am. To write of feelings that touch all hearts in some manner is my delight. -Marge Tindal [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 10-14-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
I had a relationship like this... except I was five at the time  . Oh, Daniel, this is just so darling. A beauty even without the delightful "surprise" admission of age.< !signature--> There will be time,there will be time To prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet; There will be time to murder and create, And time for all the works and days of hands That lift and drop a question on your plate ~ Beth [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Cor (edited 10-14-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
very sweet tender render.. wonderful walk down memory lane we learn to love early you have captured the innocence of it perfectly wonderful writing take care jm |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
I remember mine in sixth grade, even though he never really knew I always was so nervous around him, first love holds a special place in our hearts, beautiful poem |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
To all of you thank you for replying. At this moment I am not able to read your replies due to a malfunction. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Daniel~ You've penned a very sweet memory...hold onto it forever Lovely writings Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Daniel, this is a beautiful poem. The closest I came to falling in love at a tender age was gazing worshipfully at the man who ran our tuck shop. (Very sheltered life I led, with 5 sisters, going to an all girls school and taught by nuns, there weren't that many opportunities.) But I really did like this Take care Marsha [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 10-14-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lovely, lovely poem of childhood sweethearts I had my first proposal at age 5, and I never forgot the boy next door. There is a bond that never disappears Liz |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is like a sweet love letter, very nice thoughts here. I enjoyed this one very much. Kathleen |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
To, Irish Rose, Elizabeth, Marsha Tracie, Rosebud, Janet Marie Elizabeth Cor, Lucky, Marge Temptress, Thank you for your beautiful comments. Out there somewhere we are the sparkle in someone's eyes, when they are down, all they have to do is look back on those innocent days. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Daniel, you brought back a memory, and the sound of laughter still on the air...only my white flower was a golden dandelion... this is lovely... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
thank you for sharing your memory, and yes its just the same as all the others before said, I am touch too.....thinking on the time way back in my youth.... loved and enjoyed it very....very much. Charisma |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
DJD~ This is incredibly sweet......*SIGH*  -SEA |
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Poet's Sister Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 80North Carolina |
I fell in love in fifth grade. As boys that age tend to do, he teased me by stealing my shoe. He and another boy played catch with it. I told the teacher...they ended up getting paddled...end of my fifth grade romance. This is a sweet poem that brings back memories.... |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Shunshine I am so glad I was able to write this poem. Somewhere out there is a beautiful person who shares those memories. I wish for only once we could meet again. Charisma, Thank you for the sweet words. It is never easy at times when these experiences resurface particularly when the need to be close to someone's heart seems eons away. SEA, Thank you kindly, experiences as such, are treasures to keep. Poet's Sister, I am so thrilled to read about your Grade 5 experience, funny how you remember these instances. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
JD-- this brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my heart. such a beautiful piece you have created here...treasure the memories always. its the one thing no one can ever take from us. hugs to ya. take care. amy |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Aimster, So very well said. Yes, these days are so precious to all humans. That little person out there we remember the most was meant for us. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Simply lovely Daniel! What a sweet and tender portrait you've painted with these words. And might I add, that I adored this line ... "Closing today, I open yesterday" ... wonderful! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Daniel, this is such a sensory-rich poem. Sentimental and emotional, it captures perfectly the innocence and purity of youth and wonderment as well as the power of memory. Just lovely, and I thank you! Rainydays |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Daniel JD, this was so tender and sweet, very nice read, left me all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank you. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Daniel* I had to come back and add this to my library...it's even better the second time around...and that's hard to beat |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Kit, So happy that you enjoyed this real life experience of mine. I thank you so much. Rainydays, Heartwarming days of innocent youth, always returning memories of tender years. Gemini, Much appreciated words, thank you. Treasure these times forever. Butterflies, You make me blush, I feel so privileged, thank you again. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'That little white flower you gave me Lives in my heart. Wherever you are, we have never been apart.' Another sweet poem, Daniel! I love it!! sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Snowpants, The dreams of yesterday are here to stay. The only difference is that this was real and does not leave. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
You have such a tender heart...so filled with life and love and it shows in this. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Paula, We must never let go of these days, they help us shape our lives. Thank you for your thoughts. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Daniel~ This is so tender, and your words are so visual. I could really see this scene taking place.... loved it. Deb |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Thank you BloomingRose, I feel the poems as I write them and it is so good to know that this comes through. We may look at a great painting and see the meaning of the artist but the poet does not just allow us to see words, he/she wants us to feel every emotion, every word, into our heart. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Acies
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
This poem is simply beautiful. I think my heart just skipped a beat. I thank you for sharing this poem. I see no changes, wake up in the morning I ask myself, "Is life worth living or should I blast myself" TUPAC SHAKUR |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You, my friend, have a strong and loyal heart...this is lovely. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Acire, That White Flower lives in all of us, it is the memory of days gone by, but days treasured. Serenity, Thank you for the compliment. Is not it just great to have such beautiful memories. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
"That little white flower you gave me Lives in my heart. Wherever you are, we have never been apart." Surely one of the most touching closings of a poem I have ever read. I Thank you for sharing this gift of words and tuck it safely into my library. |
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