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The Transformation |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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To Rodger...thank you for giving me my wings and the courage to use them ~Always, Ruth  The Transformation I crawled to you defeated, weakened, a shell empty and cast aside. You saw beauty where I saw scars; offered solace when I needed it most; and sheltered me in the midst of life’s storms. I clung to your branches fearing the fall. I drank from your nectar thirsting for life. I hungered for tranquillity and fed on your touch. Unperceivable, the changes came 'till I emerged from the cocoon of your arms spreading delicate wings to fly. The transformation complete, I was reborn in the beauty of love. What lies behind us and lies before us are small matters compaired to what lies within us. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 10-11-2000).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, this then is the love! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?...KRJ |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you Sunshine  Yes, it is |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Ruth, This was so beautiful my friend!! Congratulations on the upcoming wedding. You deserve happiness. I wish you and Rodger the best!! Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you Jennifer, my friend...I hope all is well with you, you are in my thoughts and prayers often |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
its amazing to see how much power love have. and I can read that in your poem. loved and enjoyed reading it. Charisma |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth--My heart sings with you and this beautiful transformation that love has brought...hugs! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
you - and your writing - were beautiful before - but it has now taken on a transcendend beauty all its own - and the source is obvious - better still - I know the feeling - I am sooooooo happy for you |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you Martie, Wilfred and Charisma |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ah, Hoot... this is as lovely as the poet who penned it! Congratulations... and may your happiness ever increase! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sometimes all it takes is someone to offer a breeze kissed with love and we find the courage and strength to fly...beautiful work Ruth, I loved this piece~ |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh how happy I am for you...what a lucky man he is to have this kind of love. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you Paula, Suthern and butterfiles I happen to think I'm pretty lucky too |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
WOWWWWWWW....this one really makes me long for a transformation of my own. Absoulutely beautiful and breathtaking even for a cowboy. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Beautiful, my friend, just beautiful! I am so very happy for you! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Oh Ruthie  ,It is truly a wonderful thing to be in love and have someone love you just as much...my best to you both Wise man say "Those who live in the past let the future sneak up on them" and "Make each moment count, it could be your last" |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you so much Rosemary, Jeffery and Mark....it is wonderful to receive as much love as you give |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
And a Glorious love it is! Beautiful Ruth! All the very best to you and Rodger Maree "If my words could blanket the skies and fill every corner and crevice of this earth, still this won't be enough" "Maree Russo" |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Ruth a truely beautiful poem. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Beautiful. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you Maree, Brian and Eagle One |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Metamorphosis is a lovely sight to behold... He's a lucky man, Ruth... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thanks Nan |
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Poet's Sister Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 80North Carolina |
I have read many of your poems on this site before joining myself. This is as beautiful as the rest! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you Poet's Sister....I'm glad you enjoy my work. Looking forward to reading some of yours |
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Poet's Sister Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 80North Carolina |
Ah...but Ruth, you have read a few of mine. As a matter of fact, you are well acquainted with a couple that I can't post here...As I said...I am the Poet's Sister!  [This message has been edited by Poet's Sister (edited 10-17-2000).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ruth, I love it when you call me Roger! Huh? Another one??? uhhh, I love this poem, Ruth! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Smiling here....Poet's sister, that was definately in the back of my mind when I read your name and your first posting happened to be to one of my poems. It's a pleasure seeing you here and your sister happens to be a very lucky woman Balladeer...giggling, you know I'll always write for you too You're a dear friend and you've been a big inspiration on my works |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh my, Ruth! This is absoultely beautiful, I am so happy for you sweet poetess! May your wings bring you much love and joy Take care, Melissa~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good stuff today...wonderful message |
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