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Age - or, don't read this if feeling hopeless.
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho 
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~ ~ While trudging treks through untrod land, where longings reign, and yearnings stand; a knowledge closed in 'round me, in gray and fading woe. ~ That far beyond winged lights of yes, lie paralyzing nights of no, when all that I have ever gained, eventually must go. ~ ~ [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 11-14-2000).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rosemary, Absolutely elegant need I say more. Sy |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ah! A poem for how I feel today..wonderfully written!  |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
The brevity - the brilliance - true poetry - write on! - (you're good - you're REALLY good) |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Excellent work, very concise and powerful, sorry that I have to quote a movie, but as soon as I read this, it just popped in my head "All these things will be lost, like tears in rain". Thanks for sharing. Regards Olias |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very nice! "beyond ....winged lights of yes .....lie paralyzing nights of no...when all that I have ever...gained, eventually...must ...go" I can relate to this poem alright and that is very well penned.....I just visited your other site on Martie's recommendation and I thought it was one of the most heart warming places I have ever been....keep up the good work....age or no age...ethome |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Seymour Tabin - You have honored me greatly! Thank you! Poet deVine - Thank you for relating to the feelings! And for your appreciation! Bill - You amaze and humble me. I am truly graced by your comments! OLIAS - I bet you were thinking of "Blade Runner". I wrote one once, inspired by that, but this wasn't. However, looking at it, I am surprised by your intuition. Perhaps, without knowing it, I was inspired here too, without even being aware! ethome - I'm so glad you could relate to this poem, and thank you for visiting our site, and I find your encouragement very, very bright, especially on this day! |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
RJ, I do hope your not going anywhere... unless it's to the store... and if that's the case, would you pick me up some.........? Lucky me for having you, dale |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rosemary~ You touch reality in a tender way. Thank you for this gift. *And of course - LOL @ Lucky ! Love n' hugs to both. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I can never resist poems that say "don't read me....." and I'm glad I can't or I would have missed a very excellent poem! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Rosemary...the thing about the yes's is that they see all the tiny essences that builds a smile...and there are so many...and because of no...we recognize them. Hugs! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Rosemary, excellent write. how can such a small poem say so much? I would say easily if you are writing it. Be well Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
What they said. Excellent read. Thank you. Live for love. Without love, you don't live. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
lucky - darling husband of mine - thanks for bumping me. What a character you are! And I'm lucky too, for having you! Marge Tindal - thank you so much for your sweet comments. Balladeer - I'm very honored, dear sir! Your words are much appreciated! Martie - actually, you were part of the inspiration for this poem - I hope you don't mind - and also, your comments are excellent and true! Kethry - thank you! You are so kind! Much appreciation to you too! Interloper - and thank you too! Good words from you, and true! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
And i think this is my favorite poem of yours too Rosemary ha..honestly this is fantastic..love the form also  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good piece |
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