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Still Loving You |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 As a child I took it all for granted That mom’s and dad’s simply “were” By their story I became enchanted The beginning of him and her  I would love to have been there Him looking just like James Dean Her shining like an answered prayer The most perfect couple I've ever seen The blind date set up by a friend A convertible and a starry night When the date came to an end They knew it was completely right His question answered by her sigh The exchange of golden rings Vowing to be as one until they die No matter what the future brings Names changed to Mom and Dad Five children they added to their home Memories formed in the years they’ve had They agree the years have flown They made that vow 45 years ago today To live side by side in this mortal life Though it wasn't easy along the way I still pronounce them Husband and Wife  ~I Love You Mom & Dad~ ~Congratulations~ |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
This is wonderful; it's so great when you have such an example as your own parents before you...I know mine have been together for 52 years and they are so good together  They have much to be proud of, including a wonderfully talented daughter!!! Pepper "A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth." Percy Bysshe Shelley |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Holly- oh my...this is just beautiful. what a wonderful tribute to your mom and dad...it's clear that you love them very much. i KNOW they will love this. awesome write, my friend. hugs, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Pepper* Thank you so much...your comments here mean so very much to me and I know you understand how much it means to have role models like this in our lives~ Vicky* Now you see why my night has been so crazy...lol trying to work with a deadline  Thank you so very much for you help in congratulating my parents...it means alot to me~ |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
ookokokok i was supposed to be the first to reply to this but my comp is bein naughty alot lately so what i was gonna say was... the last line was totally so cool and original yuh i loved it and... did they make cars ack then... oops i think fate kicked me off the first time so i wouldnt add the "were there cars back then" line in but yuh oh well |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Its nice to know there is love like this out there...nice to know its a possibility |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Butterflies, What imagination and wonderful expression of love for your parents. My parents were married for 57 years, the joy of celebrating their 50th anniversary was an experience i'll never forget, all their children, grand children and 3 great grand children were present. You must be so proud of them. This one is for the library also. 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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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Butterflies this is fabulous writing and graphics...James |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Butterflies you are Marsha are so beautifully feminine it makes a guy realize why he can't live without your womanly complicated wonders I loved the graphics but especially loved the content of the poem..I congradulate your parents!!..have a good day dear lady....ethome.... |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
BDC, this is indeed a wonderful and beautiful tribute to your parents. So wonderful when love lasts, and so tenderly and lovingly written. Wonderful write from you, amazingly good. (Sorry I haven't got any new superlatives, Ethome has nicked all the good one's and won't let me have them back. I think he's holding them out for ransom )Lovely work Take care Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Holly, lovely tribute. Superlative writing. Write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Holly me sweet SS..Hallmark aint got nothing on you this is precious and will be a gift I know they will always treasure ... Happy Anniversary to "Mom & Dad Butterfly" perfect tribute girlie-girl ... as are the graphics ... but then I never doubted that haloed muse of your for a sec (yaya) *smile* love ya me "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" Lao Tze Tao ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Holly, thank you! I did this very thing for my parents several years ago... this would have been their 50th year this year...I wish they could have seen it! But your Parents...Wow...how wonderful. Please give them my very best wishes for several more years to come... and lucky you! and siblings too! Congrats to all!< !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 11-18-2000).] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
W.O.W.* LOL...I wondered the same things many times myself...I think it may have been one of those "Bedrock" cars Thank you my friend~Paula* Gives one hope that love exists through hard work and patience...thank you so much for reading~ Daniel* I am very proud of my parents...the two most important people in my life...thank you so much for the kindness of your reply~ James* Sincere thanks for your kind comments~ sorry...brb to finish kiddie emergency...lol |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
(now where was I )Ethome* Well my womanly complilcated ways would drive any poor man insane but thank you for your congrats to my parents...your gracious comments mean so much to me~Marsha* The only words that matter are ones from the heart...Yes it is wonderful when love lasts...their marriage is an inspiration to me everyday. Thank you~ Kethry* Many thanks to you for reading~ JM* Well then I should be writing for them...and getting paid for poetry Thank you sweets for your secretarial skills on this...Payment is in the mail...*winkiewinkie*Sunshine* They will be seeing your wishes Thank you from them...and from me for sending those...they truly mean very much~ |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a wonderful anniversary tribute Butterflies! Lovely presentation and sweet sentiments for a couple whose love has lasted with such endurance. Beautifully written! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ButterfliesDC~ This is such a lovely gifting for your parents. May I add this wish -  Spirits JoinedTo find the soul-mate who will waltz through life with you - is such a wordly treasure that only the heart can measure For in the love you found as two entered in a spirit of one May all the joy contained within greet you on the rising sun Through this life you walk in love giving gentle thanks to Him above Holding hands through thick and thin Knowing the oneness that dwells within *Happy Anniversary ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Holly- Happy Anniversary to your parents! Seems to me they have raised a very wonderful and loving daughter. I am sure they are as proud of you as they are of their marriage! My parents were married 23 years before Mom passed away...and it IS a wonderful thing to see marriage last when in a society so many do not. Great write. Take care. Love ya, ~amy~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Kit* Thank you so much...there are no two people I admire more than them~ Marge* You sweet angel...thank you from the bottom of my heart!! What a beautiful poem for them...my words pale in comparison...the gift of your heart shines in every line~ Amy* You are so very right...seems that marriages that last are a rare and precious jewel...My thanks to you my friend your kind and beautiful words~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
BDC, A lovely tribute to a wonderful couple. Congratulations to them both for sticking together through good times and bad. This was so sweet. I am sure they are very proud of you. Fabulous work my friend. **HUGS**LW 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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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Holly: This a beautiful poem for your parents, I'm sure they are very very proud of you. I hope they enjoy their celebrations of their anniversary. Roniece |
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Weave_Watcher Junior Member
since 2000-11-18
Posts 21 |
Hey tell your mom and dad Happy Anniversary for me. Love the way you weave  |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 4 5Y e a r s?Unheard-of today... Gosh, I wish it could be as it was then. What a heartfelt tribute to the strong Love that your Mom and Dad have shared for so many-many wonderful years of marriage... It is nice to know that romance is not dead! Bob <>< |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
LW my friend...thank you so much for your kind comments...always speaking from your heart...tis what makes you so special to me! Roneice* It's a pleasure to see you posting Thank you for reading...I only wish that I could spend with them to celebrate...but thank goodness for the internet...keeps us close WW* My biased husband Thanks sweetie...now let's hope they share the secrets to marriage with us Bob* It is a wonderful milestone for them Thank you for your very kind thoughts and heartfelt reply...I really appreciate it~**To all of you...My parents would like to extend their thanks to you for making their day extra special...you gave them Many smiles today** |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You are blessed and doubly blessed it sounds like to me, BDC. Some of us can only wonder enviously what the love in your household as grew up felt like. Beautiful tribute to your parents. Michael |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Butterfly, this is such a lovely write and I wish to add my congrats to your parents on their anniversary |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Michael* I count my parents as my most treasured blessing...without them to stand by me I would have never made the choices I have. It is so wonderful to see you here...Thank you from the bottom of my heart~ Coco* Added with pleasure...thank you from them and from me~ |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Wonderful work again my friend! btw I think the title is perfect. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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DreamSeeker Member
since 2000-11-17
Posts 72 |
Tribute Elegance Marks The Sesaons Given Unto Each The Strenght to Reach Each Other In Every Moment Breathing That Binds Defines All Love No Matter What Years Or Tears May Beckon That Two And Two Still Always Make One And Life A Token To A Greater Thing Can But The Unknowing Sing A Song For LifesProvenLovers A Gratefullness To Invite The World To SingBreathe Adulations TwoOnlyKnowing |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
What a beautiful tribute! I am sure they loved it |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
Pure Gold.......Thank you so much for sharing...... To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Eagle* Thank you my friend...and you know that a title compliment means ALOT to me!!! DS* What a lovely weave to share...thank you so much for that and I know my parent's will appreciate it as well...again...thank you!! Beki* Thank you so much for reading and your very kind comments ~ dreamkeeper* It was my pleasure to share their story with all of you...thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
BDC, I must say your parents most definately had a love built on a SOLID foundation. How wonderful for them, and for you and your siblings. This was a wonderful tribute, well done dear poet friend. On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Very beautiful poem for very special people. -Tier |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Butterflies--this is a beautiful poem..I know your parents are proud of you..and will cherish it. |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
GS* My sincere thanks for your kind replies and for reading~ Tier* They are very special...thank you so much for reading~ Martie* I can only hope Martie that they know how proud I am of Them and how much they are cherished...thank you dear lady~ |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this is such a sweet tribute to a wonderful thing--45 yrs! THATS wonderful! and for two very special people in your life  very pretty 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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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
this is such a sweet tribute to a wonderful thing--45 yrs! THATS wonderful! and for two very special people in your life very pretty 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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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
WOW, talk about being late. My apologies to you and to your wonderful parents. This was just beautiful my friend and judging from the butterfly that they brought into the world, I would say that 45 years of staying happy and in love is not the only thing they did right. Your words are as lovely as your heart 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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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Oh, my Butterfly, When you first posted this, I couldn't thank you. Now I can and want you to know this was a very special gift. Thank you Marge, for your verse and all of the other poets for their wonderful words. It has not always been easy these 45 years, but some how, we stuck with it. Love changes over the years and becomes respect. Thank you Butterflies and love and hugs, ME |
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