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In the September of My Years
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In the September of My Years |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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In the September of My Years (for more of Rupert Brooke : http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/7086/brookeidx.htm Rupert Brooke said "I have been so great a lover..." I thought on that For I too have known the pain, Wonder, surely astonishment But do I think to cheat death? Not a bit Yet still I envy him his words I've yet to see the equal of, "The inenarrable godhead of delight" Or from THE HILL: "You said 'Through glory and ecstasy we pass; ...When we are old, are old'" And as I peruse the well-worn pages Of all these words I love so well Knowing my phrases cannot even hide Below his brilliant shadow, I can look back and forward too Knowing I learned some from errors made Did my best no enemies to make Held out my hand to those in need Be they derelict or indigent Single mother or out of work Yes I've stumbled, fallen too Yet for my children I came through And know that love abides in them So if a love to carry me Forward to eternity Has not blessed me with lover’s bliss I move in comfort – without a kiss Tried with words - to share my vision Of what I’ve seen connubial Love sworn in youth and kept through senile Sparkles in rheumy eyes that beguile Such love exists and God’s not deaf So yet I may see "The inenarrable godhead of delight" And know Sir Rupert Brooke was right < !signature--> Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes. ~ Chinese Proverb ~ [This message has been edited by Wilfred Yeats (edited 12-29-2000).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I loved the feel of this one Bill. It says it all with we learn from our mistakes. Well done! *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. Donna Smith |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
When you look within, then share... then it is that none of us can ask for anything more... thank you, my friend, Mr. Yeats... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--you touch my heart with the beautiful poetry of yours...thank you. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Bill...you came through for your children....no more need be said. Excellent writing, my friend ... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully written, and very touching. Denise |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Beautiful my friend |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Well Bill whatever visions you have taken out of the shared spousal part of your life you have certainly shared here with such insight and wisdom. I really love how you've turned the summation qualities of this poem into such poetic beauty....very very well done sir!! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Everyone - I must tell you - as I always must - how much I appreciate your responses. Please don't think me petty if I complain that no one seemed to notice the part Rupert Brooke played in my composition - Because I believe rightly or wrongly all most of you know of him is what you learned in HS English - most likely his sonnet "The Soldier" and nothing else. What I hope and pray is that I've stimulated an interest in his writing sufficient to make you want to read more. Either way - Thank you all so much for reading  |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
heartfelt words inhere.....it touched my heart deeply, knowing how true your words are. (((warm hugs)) Charisma |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I have seen some of Brooke's writing, but will have to search out more now. . . Bravo Sir, we can all take lessons from you. . . and we should. . . ----------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Wilfred, Just beautiful! "And yet for my children I came through". That's what makes a man a hero, and you have every reason to be proud of such a magnificent accomplishment of love. Elise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Wilfred~ I was reminded immediately of 'The Wayfarers', one of Rupert Brooke's loveliest writes. Thanks for sharing this. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Charisma- (smiling broadly here) thank you Sven- I feel certain you'll be gratified for the endeavor - Thanks Elise- More thanks - Really - Marge- "...Do you think there's a far border town, somewhere, In which I'll find you waiting... ... and we'll go... ...Into the waste we know no, into the night?" Of course you've chosen one of his best - Extra thanks to you |
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