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A Taste of Love---my 4000th post!!!
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A Taste of Love---my 4000th post!!! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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 A Taste of Love Is there a time when we know we are truely ready Or is it a given fact that our hearts will never steady What happens when fears reside deep within or souls Do they keep us from finding the way to our life's goals This question plagues even the most secure realms of all One that so often sees the timidness to answer love's call So what is it that freezes us in the mind of life's little game That makes us wonder if we are forever lost and going insane I wonder if it is intent on making it's point through trial and error Striking the essence in the depths of our sheltered hearts of terror Or is it simply leading us to the path of knowledge in time of trust As the growing within two friends find the route to what is a must Sheltered lonliness taking each tick of time away from what is due Fear of tears breaking the rules of what two hearts find so true Would it be that we are losing time in making sure not to fall in haste Or is it a given that time is only precious when we find love's taste Mark Christopher |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mark~ NOW I'm happy ... See you later on this, sweetie !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
i am going to attempt to be one of the first to reply to this poem with a hearty 4000 congratulations! The poem itself is so you Mark so pleasing to read and honestly true. Like it alot I did. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
All very good thought provoking questions.. ones that we all ask ourselves from time to time somehow or other whether we realize it consciously or not.....this is an excellent poem of inquest delving into the heart of the reader and bringing up thoughts that need to be reckoned with....Just excellent!! work Mark I thoroughly!!! enjoyed every word top to bottom...take care ethome. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sorry Mark I forgot Congrats!!! on 4000 you brought it in with a real flair for sure!! ethome |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Congratulations on 4000. This obviously took a lot of thought and it showed. Loved it. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend, what can I say, but absolutely wonderful work. The master returns, and what a beauty to celebrate 4000, utterly divine. Love's taste, mmmm let me have excess of it. And let me have excess of your poetry too. I really honestly adore this it is superb. You always fill my soul with divine words, and as yet again I'm at work and not likely to be going home forever, I need it. Take care Mushy Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
*sigh*.......beautiful as always.....a taste of love, is precious and so are you. oooopssss almost forget.... CONGRATULATIONS with your 4000........and impatiently looking forward for another 4000. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
~Mark~ CONGRATULATIONS!! So many questions from such a romantic heart Always jump in and have no regrets love with all your heart enjoy the dance Hugs to you sweet man ~SEA~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Or is it simply leading us to the path of knowledge in time of trust As the growing within two friends find the route to what is a must Sheltered lonliness taking each tick of time away from what is due Fear of tears breaking the rules of what two hearts find so true Would it be that we are losing time in making sure not to fall in haste Or is it a given that time is only precious when we find love's taste =============== "As the growing within two friends find the route to what is a must" for me...that line says it all ... and it so great to see your name here today. Congrats on your landmark post cowboy... and I know once you get back on line regular you will burn those posts up... beautiful, reflective, poem of all the questions we ask of ourselves and our hearts poetically perfect ponderings from your pen and heart of gold MC ... love ya me There are moments ... when I Love you beyond the limits of my human heart ... ...you will always be mine. Collin Raye |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Sheltered lonliness taking each tick of time away from what is due Fear of tears breaking the rules of what two hearts find so true Would it be that we are losing time in making sure not to fall in haste Or is it a given that time is only precious when we find love's taste' Mark, you've done it again! Congrats on the 4000th! And, what an outrageous poem with which to do it! Absolutely loved this, my friend!  sp  I won't go, I won't sleep, I can't breathe until you're resting here with me... |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Mark, Congratulations on a marvellous effort reaching 4000 posts. The poem here is 'creme de la creme'. Beautiful. 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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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Way to go there brother, I knew you had it in you, Congradulation on your 4000th post. Cathy Marie Bohannan |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarkB~ You captivate the essence of a taste of love in your very thoughts. 'Or is it simply leading us to the path of knowledge in time of trust As the growing within two friends find the route to what is a must Trust ... is the must that leads us on the path to where we will taste of love. How'd a sweet cowboy get so wise ? Love having you home. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mark- WELCOME HOME! you've been missed. 'Or is it simply leading us to the path of knowledge in time of trust As the growing within two friends find the route to what is a must Sheltered lonliness taking each tick of time away from what is due Fear of tears breaking the rules of what two hearts find so true Would it be that we are losing time in making sure not to fall in haste Or is it a given that time is only precious when we find love's taste' Oh, my sweet friend...this one hits deep. touches the very core of me...but then, you KNEW that didn't you... i am without sufficient words right now, my friend...but i WILL be back... you have to KNOW that i love this... hugs to you, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
"Sheltered lonliness taking each tick of time away from what is due Fear of tears breaking the rules of what two hearts find so true Would it be that we are losing time in making sure not to fall in haste Or is it a given that time is only precious when we find love's taste" mark..glad to see you back...congrats on 4000!!! some awesome realities..and deep truths..and hidden secrets perhaps..in this one ... i love it all over..very much.. hugs, dg "so lift your heart with mine...the depth to which it grieves is the height to which it can celebrate!" -Lisa Hussey |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Mark, I knew at the beginning you were one grand poet. Then, after reading a few more, I considered you two grand! and now, look at ya!! FOUR GRAND!!  Big congrats here!!! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--I'm so glad to see you here again...missed your cowboy ways, ya know... "is there a time when we know we're truly ready...? I'd say no...but if you don't take the leap of faith...then you will never know...love hurts sometimes, but to hesitate and never know hurts worse...sorry to get so philosophic..and hey... contrats on that 4000...I think you're grand!!!!! Love and hugs! |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Mark, congratulations on your milestone. I can only echo the others regarding your poem. It is lovely, to be sure. Rainydays |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
Excellant job for your 4000th post which in itself is an accomplishment. Congrats. Rich |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Just stopping in to say Congrads and Mark this is so truly deep and heartfelt. Such wisdom in the words that flow from the pen of a wonderful writer. Well done. On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
Mark this is so beautiful, congratulations on 4,000. So many lines all pondering love, but one thing remains time. In time you may find the questions to your rhyme, that love has it's up and down's and even frowns but it's love it's what makes life. I can't imagine a day without love though often you may not find the hidden meaning you will find the love that grows and blossoms within the heart. Again thank you for this I simply loved it, you see without love how could I describe the beauty of this rhyme, just awesome . |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
The more I read your work, the more in awe I am of your talents Sir! Glad to see you posting again my friend. You were missed. CONGRADULATIONS ON 4000!!! It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Mark* As always the sentiments of your heart flow through to your pen like moon beams cast from the heavens...when you put your heart into a poem it just glows. Congrats my friend on your 4000th post...each comment and each poem add another star to an already beautiful sky. Exquisite choice for your milestone~ You cannot dance in the sun until you have cried in the rain~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Mark, you had me with the dancing prince and princess, I never even had to read the poem However, I did anyway, and you know, there are a lot of good questions raised. All I know, is without love in my life, nothing else feels good. Congrats on 4000! You are awesome. Sandra |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Mr. Bohannan... if you were to write for one...she would know it... you are the emperor in rhyme... you are the epitome in essence You are... the strum in one's heart... we are all so very happy to see you come home...< !signature--> Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 11-21-2000).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Totally beautiful. Corinne |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Who'd have known when we first started that we would ever come this far? You have passed me up my friend LOL...and in such a beautiful way...congrats Mark. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Congratulations, Mark on your 4000th post. My you do work fast. It seems like just yeasterday that you came to psssions and stole everyone's heart with your wonderful poetry and your warm friendship, and now another great poem to add to our libraries.Keep up the poetry filled with love Liz |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Congratulations, < !signature-->Big Brother !!! I just wanted to add my heartfelt congratulations to those already here!! You are a wonder, and the nicest brother a girl could ever hope to have!! I'm glad I have a chance to read many more thoughts from your big heart.....love from your sis.....Sunny!  Follow your dream! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 11-21-2000).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I am late again, angelheart...sigh.. Congratulations...and this is one extraordinary piece of work!!! Hugs to you...and take care, cowboy! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
and I am later than late in joining hands, clapping in unabashed glee... Many congratulations on the 4 posts, my friend Mark, each one of them filled with sincerity and dedication...Thanks a lot for being a great friend to me and to many others here at this my second home... Congatulations are due also for this beautiful piece of writing where your soul shines through in an everlasting lustre... Regards to you O Cowboy, Sudhir |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, what a grand way to slam out the competition. Congratulations on reaching the big 4,000. My how you've grown! Write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my sweet friend, I had to come back to this beautiful piece of yours. I just know that the MBOOPAS will love it as much as I do. And Daphnie and Sue will spend the day alternately sighing and squabbling over who gets the screen. This is indeed a poem of excellant and divine wonder, you have to KNOW that I really adore this one. I can now start my day with a song in my soul, and wrapped in beauty. Thank you Take care Mushy Marsha The MBOOPAS will be along later to add their chorus to the choir of congratulations and welcome homes. |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
O Mark...I have been gone far too long...i absolutely love it!!! seems to hit home right about now....I have been asking myself alot of the same questions.....thanx for the post.... Julie :) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Wow.......Thanks to you all. With all the time that I have been missing lately in here, I am in awe to say the least. You are all so very special and kind in both your replies and your dedication. Please know and never have any doubt that I am more than just touched and deeply appreciative of all of your replies. While my computer time is still somewhat limited, I will be on more and more as time goes on and in the interest of the limited time I am replying to the group as it would take reading and replying time away from YOUR poems which I am more than eager to get to. So please once again forgive the group reply and know that I am loving being here more and more each and every day. |
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LilPeanut Junior Member
since 2000-11-21
Posts 26Pennsylvania, USA |
A taste of love.....WOW....This is so true. You have put it to words perfectly. Beautiful Beautiful poem. It flows so smoothly and gracefully. I love it from beginning to end. Have a wonderful day! Kelly |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, came back to say you sure do got that pencil tamed. Ride em cowboy.  Write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
CONGRATULATIONS ON 4000 - I NOW KNOW I'LL NEVER CATCH UP TO ONE WHO WRITES NOT ONLY BEAUTIFULLY BUT IS EQUALLY PROLIFIC IN HIS POSTINGS All I can say in addition is keep on writing -and here's to 4000 more! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Mark- hi, cowboy... just had to come back for another 'Taste of Love'.. this just touches me so deeply... you've written my heart, my friend. love and hugs, -vicky < !signature--> "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 11-21-2000).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
CONGRATULATIONS MARK..AND HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING..Dont eat too much pumpkin pie ha... ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Kelly-Thank you so much and I am glad that you found it so beautiful and my day just got more wonderful the minute you replied with such an enthusiastic reply to me. Kethry-Thank you so much my friend and you gotta know that I am going to steal that graphic for later. Hugs to you. Bill-In the matter of prolific pieces, it is you that I chase my friend but I know that you can't see that as you are too hard on yourself but I guess we all are aren't we? Thank you so much my friend. Vicky-Thank you so much my dear sweet friend, but I don't really know that I have a license to write other people's hearts for them so don't tell okay? Hugs to you.Victoria-Thank you so much, and as for the pumpkin pie, well, I will eat my share I promise you but it is the dressing that better beware as it is my weakness this time of the year. Hope yours is equally as wonderful and filled with love as well. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Mark my friend, the meeting of the MBOOPAS will now leave their messages. I've told them to keep this a little shorter than they want. I will not type the 2 A4 sheets that Daphnie has, or Sue's manuscript either. So they are both sulking at me. I'm sorry love although I know you're worth it, but they are not. I told them quality was better than quantity. So we begin This is the best the ultimate and I love it......... and so on for ever Daphnie Better than that..... Sue Really wonderful writing Kelsy Super I love this Jan Great poem I like this one too Mel Excellant work Delia Fabulous I think this is my favourite Pat Utterly lovely Fran Terrific another triumph David And I've already told you that I think this is one of your best yet. Now boys and girls get back to work or no more poetry this week. (Now I wonder if they believe me, no I'd never pull it off) Take care Mushy Marsha Daphy and Sues did offer to type their own replies but I turned down their very kind offer. I know I'm a hard hearted slave driver. Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Congratulations Mark!! It's been a long time since I have been able to read such fine work, My Friend! You just have talent beyond belief! A wonderful poem, Mark...sure miss reading your work. Sauni Sauni :) Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Mark ... you must forgive me for coming here so late!!! I am so very far behind in my reading of late. A very belated congratulations on 4,000 my friend, and what a wonderful poem to mark this milestone with. So full of tantalizing questions ... the very depth of these thoughts simply teases my mind. Oh, how I love to question! Beautifully written! Best wishes, /Kit |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
WOW! MARK  4000Great poem CONGRATULATIONS |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Marsha-Thank you once again for bringing them to me and your relentless nature to make me feel more than special. Daphnie-And forever I will cherish you my sweet dear one. Hugs and kisses to you. Thank you dearly. Sue-Thank you sweetie and better than that? Wow, that is pretty good is it not? Hugs and kisses to you too. Kelsy-Thank you dearly. I am glad that you find it wonderful. Jan-I am glad that you loved it. Thanks so much. Mel-Thank you much my friend. Delia-Thank you deeply. I appreciate it. Pat-A new favorite. Why thank you. It means alot to me. Fran-As utterly beautiful as you? Thank you much. David-I love a triumphant success don't you? Thank you kindly. All of you have a wonderful weekend and Don't let Marsha work you too hard. I really appreciate all of you more than I could tell you but I hope that you have some idea. Daphnie and Sue, if she won't let you type your own replies it is only because she hates to be outdone, so don't worry, the thoughts reach me anyway. Love you all. Sauni-Well hey there girl. So nice to see you in the blue pages again. How have you been? Thank you for your always generous replies and hugs to you my friend. Kit-My friend, you are not late at all. Just timely as far as I see it. Thank you so much for you sweetness to me. Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving to you. insect-Thank you so much. It is always so nice to receive your colorful replies. I do appreciate them. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well well, look what floated back up to the top, where it takes its rightful place... again, Kudos...on your 4000th post, and your return home... now settle in and write... 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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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
First I love the graphics. Cinderella and the prince. That's every girls dream come true. Beautifully written poem. Deb |
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Mattster Junior Member
since 2000-11-17
Posts 29 |
Mark, Amazing how well you captured the essence of love and relationships. Well done. |
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pen of passion Member
since 1999-08-11
Posts 234 |
CONGRATS! A excellent poetic mark, and inspiration to yours truly. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Mark~ What a beatiful, precious and tender piece. Outstanding Congratulations on 4000 posts...well done Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
Mark.....Another.... ~LL~ |
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