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Rainbow Bridge |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Rainbow Bridge With icycles dangling from weather worn bark Glistening in the rays of the moon ... dancing in the dark Castles of ice towering high above the banks From the tears of broken hearts ... hiding amongst the ranks Draperies of snow powdering the walks of life Crunching beneath the footsteps ... hearts frozen in chilling strife Barren fields covered in the coldest of drifts Deeply sheltering the warmth ... of friendships much needed gifts Look more openly at the beauty all around As life although hibernating ... if searched can still be found Just beyond the blankets of a dormant love Rests all the beauty of life and care ... as gifts from the heavens above Take that walk among the forest of trees Looking for that friendship ... offering that warming breeze Just beyond the edges of Broken Heart Ridge You just may find that meadow waiting ... in the middle of Rainbow bridge Mark Bohannan < !signature--> A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 12-15-2000).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Very fine metaphor, very fine piece. Enjoyed the read!!! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Another Mark Christopher Classic...a wonderful piece here Mark, so befitting the times and the season... Well done! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Great poem, Mark, kinda makes me think there is a little happiness out there somewhere. Interesting note-There is a huge website(memorial) for pets that have died, it is called Rainbow Bridge. And my kitty Mia lives there  You should drop them a note, I bet they would love to post your poem on the site somewhere. Sandra Dream as if you'll live forever; Live as if you'll die today. — James Dean |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend this is indeed a classic, a precious glittering gem to be treasured and kept for all time. Time after time your words delight and enchant me, time after time, I'm delighted and entranced by your words. Your play my heart so easily, this is stunningly breathtakingly gorgeous. It really is a masterpiece. I love it as I always do. Excellant writing from you and the format is amazingly beautiful. Take care Mushy  Just WOW Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* how very perfect you pain the pictures. The visions you give come with hope and friendship offered. *sigh* you see things with amazing beauty, dear friend. I loved this and the feeling of hope you give in a meadow where hearts and souls are soothed. Much love to you from me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Mark, This one made me cry, yet showed me hope at the same time. A masterpiece of metaphors and intense beauty. Much love, Elise |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
MARK, what a lovely poem you have written here... I am keeping this treasure sweetie as it's message is one dear... I adore it I truly do and I thank you for sharing once again PoetFriend...  coco |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
Ummmm..I'll be back in a bit...can't see to say what I want at the moment, and I think you knew this.. Hugs to you..and kisses too...~LL~ The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Draperies of snow powdering the walks of life Crunching beneath the footsteps ... hearts frozen in chilling strife Barren fields covered in the coldest of drifts Deeply sheltering the warmth ... of friendships much needed gifts' Stunning images, my friend. What a work of art you have penned here, Mark! You definitely get the thought process moving, don't 'cha? Love this!! sp  'cause I am hanging on every word you say, and, even if you don't want to speak tonight, that's alright, alright with me... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
With icycles dangling from weather worn bark Glistening in the rays of the moon ... dancing in the dark Castles of ice towering high above the banks From the tears of broken hearts ... hiding amongst the ranks =================== Barren fields covered in the coldest of drifts Deeply sheltering the warmth ... of friendships much needed gifts ======================== Take that walk among the forest of trees Looking for that friendship ... offering that warming breeze Just beyond the edges of Broken Heart Ridge You just may find that meadow waiting ... in the middle of Rainbow bridge ================ ahhhh I feel much better now that I have had my fixx of Mark metaphors and imagery... this is so poetically perfect and pretty... wonderful visions and promise kissed emotions and hey baby...you know I am DIGGING the(...) does this mean Im rubbing off on you LOLHow "groovy" is that *smile* *ROTFL* very cool poem sweets... love the premise of it...and the poet who wrote it later my groovy-rainbow-gator me   Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--This is awesome...and filled with so many beautiful images and metaphorical promises...very well done, my friend! and Janet's graphics are beautiful! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
VAS-Thank you much. I am glad that you enjoyed the read. Karilea-Thank you my friend, but I don't know about the classic part. Sandra-Thank you very much my friend and I have been to that site. I almost took their graphic to use on this poem but since I didn't have permission I decided against it. I am sorry about Mia also. I will consider emailing them about the poem. Hugs to you my friend. Marsha-It is a good thing that I can play a heart as I really suck at the guitar LOL. Thank you my friend and I am glad that you were entranced. Startime-Thank you for those wonderful words and I do try to see the upside to things when possible. Elise-Sorry to have made you cry. The intention was to show that hope is always there and just ready for the taking. Thank you so much for your wonderful words. Coco-Why thank you sweet friend. I am glad that you found it good enough to keep and your words and visits always mean the world to me. L.L.-So I KNEW?????????? Maybe not but I hope that you find those words soon. It is no good when you can't read poetry my friend. Thank you much. Snowpants-Well hello my friend and thank you dearly. I am glad to have stimulated your mind. It is a pleasure to know that my poems can evoke some thought to the reader. JM-Thank you sweetness and yes the (...)'s were just for you. I knew that you would like to see them in my poems again. Why, I don't know, but that is besides the point. Now don't forget to take care of that "groovy" when ya get it ya here? Hugs baby. I am glad that you got your fix that you wanted and that I could be the one to dose it up to you. Who else would have anyway.LOL Martie-The images I pen are nothing to the unique mind grabbing ones that you share but I do thank you dearly. Yes, JM is getting to be pretty good at finding those graphics ain't she? Hugs and love to you my friend. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh Mark love these wonderful methaphor....an amazing creation by a Master Poet...truly a jewel from your hand. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Bravo, Mark!!! This is terrific! |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
Well, I think I have that eye problem fixed now...Don't you just hate it when you're drinking a coke and poke yourself in the eye with the straw? OUCH... Sure does make em'water and yep, you're absolutely right.it's no good when you can't read poetry, especially when it's a beautiful, sweet poem as this one is... Once again, your words leave me feeling happy and hopeful..Wonderful read, my friend...Hugs and sweet kisses to you... ~LL~< !signature-->The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown [This message has been edited by Lady Lightning (edited 12-15-2000).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Mark~ your words inspire me........ -SEA |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
This is beautiful Mark You really write in a wonderful way that touches the soul.  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ You not only deliver the rainbow - but I kind of think you helped build the bridge ! It's almost as if I could hear your voice *wink* in this one.  Beautiful, sweet poet. Happy holidays, my friend. May you find yourself under a full bough of Kisstletoe ... *wink* Love to you, my cowboy. You sure know how to brand a heart. *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Mark ... this is just so incredibly beautiful. Stunning imagery you've penned in this wonderfully descriptive piece ... you've pretty much taken my breath away ... lovely! Best wishes, /Kit |
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lisad Junior Member
since 2000-12-05
Posts 22 |
Within this poet lies a heart of gold, thousands of thoughts and poems to be told. His thoughts so bright and shining with love, he truly is a gift from above.. This is absolutely beautiful my brother.... Love and hugs, lisad |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Charisma-Thank you my friend. I am glad that you saw the beauty in it. Hugs back at you. Balladeer-Thank you kind sir for that wonderful "Terrific" L.L.-Thank you my friend and you better watch out for them straws. They can cause some pretty serious injuries I have heard.LOL I am glad that you liked it and even more so that you can read again. SEA-Well my friend, for me to inspire you really gets my spurs jingling. Thank you sweetie. insect-Thank you for that wonderful reply. I do try but often I feel as if I am falling short in all I have to say. Marge-Well my friend, I do swing a mighty powerful hammer. Thank you sweet lady. I can always count on you to leave me a wonderful wish or two. Love you to my friend.Kit-For me to even cause you to have a shortness of breath leaves me speechless my friend. Thank you so much. Lisa-Sis, you are the gift from above around here. Thank you for those wonderful words and you know I love ya baby. Hugs. |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Hello, Excellent writing and imagery, enjoyed this muchly. Poeminister "...no single sound too rude upon thy slumber shall intrude, Our thoughts, our souls- O God above! In every deed shall mingle, love." -Poe |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Your heart is a rainbow itself full of many beauties! Phenomenal imagery and sentiment. Your words are always so calming and wise Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Poeminister-Thank you kindly and I am glad that you enjoyed this piece. Melissa-Well hello my friend. How have you been. Thank you for those words very much. You have always known how to put a smile on my face and I cherish each and everyone of them as I do you. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Deeply sheltering the warmth ... of friendships much needed gifts Mark this is a beautiful thought...and phrase lovely poem as always, ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
pay me no mind...forgot to put this in my library before when I was checking to see if my graphics loaded(no blonde jokes either) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Wynter-Thank you so much and I am glad that you found a favorite part and liked the whole thing. JM-Ignoring you ain't that easy my friend, but I will let the jokes slide THIS time. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Draperies of snow powdering the walks of life Crunching beneath the footsteps ... hearts frozen in chilling strife Barren fields covered in the coldest of drifts Deeply sheltering the warmth ... of friendships much needed gifts  yes read this beauty once again. love these lines and this graphic shows it all.... ((hugs)) Charisma [This message has been edited by Charisma (edited 12-18-2000).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Mark I think Janet must be your art dealer he he she's so cute isn't she? You have written some wonderful word pictures here Mark the (not images) but the visions are crisp and clear...well done guitar man! Write'em cowboy! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Charisma-Thank you so much for the honor of a revisit and for the graphic as well. I appreciate both and you deeply. ethome-Yeah she is a cute one alright with her addictive ways. The art I am not sure about as I think she just enjoys findig the graphics and then just looks for an excuse to show them off.LOL Thank you my friend and I am glad that you could see the images without graphics. That lets me know that I did something right in this one. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Mark* I swear cowboy I thought I replied to this one....btw...if you crack a blonde joke you are getting a lump of coal for Christmas ....I think Santa has brought me an early gift of Christmas pneumonia hence my still delayed "return" to passions...but never doubt that I'm here reading your words and sending you and yours Christmas wishes and much love my friend... Your poem is beautiful and the imagery you've woven continues to make you the king of imagery...exquisite writing my friend~ |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Mark, it's beautiful... HUGS |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Mark, very cool write. I enjoyed it much. Parker |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Very well done my friend - an especially worthy presentation |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark, it's us the MBOOPAS, Marsha's out of the office, and left this on for us, so we're doing our own replies. But we've forbidden Daphnie and Sue from doing it because they take too long and seem to forget the rest of us. This is an absolutely beautiful poem, it is truly wonderful. (Sssh don't tell Marsha, or she'll say we don't need to have our weekly gathering, and we'll miss out.) Delia Oh this is perfect it really and truly is. It's so pretty David I think this is really great Fran Oh WOW this is it, this is my personnal favourite Pat Fran you always say that. This is definitely a contender though Mel I agree, with you excellant I love this one Jan Best yet I think, really great and I love the look of this. I really do Kelsy Magic, I love this one Sue (And keep it short!) SIGH Utterly beautiful and I'm sending you a kiss, please catch it Daphne (The same goes for you!) This is wonderful, it's so gorgeaous, it really is. And I'm sending more kisses, lots more. We've got to go she's on her way back. We're really looking forward to our Christmas pressie. Bye for now XXX they wanted to send more but we haven't got the time. MBOOPAS |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I am sure all would agree that passions has found a "pot of gold" in your writing, this is one of those golden poems.... Happy Holidays Mark B, With Peace... Greeneyes *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Holly-Thank you so much my dear friend for those kinds words. I will spare you the blonde jokes as long as you promise to take care of YOU and get better real quick and that means no more chasing Santa's elves trying to coax them into that new stocking stuffer you want. Sending you lots of love too my friend and may you and your whole clan find the happiness that goes with the glow in your heart. RainbowGirl-Thank you so much for the beautiful and hugs back to you. Parker-Thank you my friend and happy holidays to you. Bill-Thank you so much and hope you are feeling better. MBOOPA's-Thank you all so very much and I promise not to tell Marsha. I know that you are anxious for that Christmas Poem but you have a few more days my sweet friends. Hugs to you all and thank you once again. Now who is up to the Kistletoe? Greeneyes-Thank you so very much and you are the pot of gold right now my friend. May you also find the peace and love of the holidays resting at your side. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Beautiful... Deb |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Deb-Thank you so much. Glad to see you back A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
I understand what Janet says about needing her fix of your metaphors and imagery. I have missed this and need to dive into the archives now and then Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 wishing for more |
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