Open Poetry #12 |
Heaven's Gate (I may enter this in a local poetry contest) |
Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
HEAVEN'S GATE At dawn, when wisps of wind sing against a child's window pane, when soft rushes of butterfly wings sail upon trickles of heavenly rain, they say that wishes come true when whispered in the morning air, granted by the Lord, sending His lace-edged messenger to deliver with care Do flutter by, gentle butterfly, sublime take children's sweet dreams to God's sacred realm divine, soar free, soar high, soar across rainbows 'neath the cerulean sky, soar on through the breeze past sunflower fields and elusively fly Soar with cherubs past the tangerine sun, float upon their dance to the world show your glory, children's eyes do entrance soar lightly, soar gaily, soar swift...do hurry dreams do fade, now don't be late flutter upon the steps aglow, upon the stairway to Heaven's Gate Greet the hour of angel choir songs of love enter the paradise of God's cathedral above, enter freedom, enter laughter and truth. Enter into what was once a dream, grace that golden gate into that ever so beautiful peaceful scene Do caress and deliver a child's wish now free for, Heaven's Gate of pearl awaits thee come enter souls pure, come enter spirits kind enter upon a butterfly to God's arms, 'tis a heart's greatest find Soar on free, soar on high, soar across rainbows, gentle butterfly sing in merriment to the world an angel's lullaby travel through morning, through mid day and starry night lavish over a child the Creator's calming light Through seasons of sorrow, or on a fresh Spring day bring miracles back to little children, then fly back to the heavens to play dreams have been granted. Your task is done. Gentle butterfly now rest return to His side, an archangel; His most honourable guest Once more, at dawn, wisps of wind shall sing against a child's window pane bringing forth the soft rush of wings delivering dreams upon God's heavenly rain *By Melissa Honeybee* *A special thank you to Marge, for helping me edit my poem for a better presentation ~Hugs~ The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams [This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 01-12-2001).] |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is a beautiful image you have brought us, my friend. I can actually feel the warmth of the light and love you describe. You should enter it in this contest, you will win first place!! "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Love Bug - You made me feel so good about my poem - thank you! I hope I do well in the contest ~and Melissa crosses her fingers~ Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
excellent Melissa!!! I say go for it!! ----------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Good luck....! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Thank you Sven and Karilea, may your wishes be my lucky charms Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Melissa~ Go for it hon, this is a devine piece of work...well done Winged ~HUGS~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Thank you Tracie what a sweet reply, thanks for your good luck wishes Take care, Melissa The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Beckalini Member
since 2001-01-02
Posts 151Yorkshire, England |
Wow! This truly is beautiful! I felt that I was taken along for the ride on that little butterfly's wing. You should definitely enter this in the contest....unless you're afraid you'll put everyone else to shame! ~Becky~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Melissa~ Your message is just so lovely, honey. What a tenderly written piece. This brings visions of angelic hosting. What a lovely gift to give of yourself. I would hope that you do enter it in many contests so that others may be touched by the special quality you've captured. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I see a first in your future |
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Artistic Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 107Colorado/Rochester, NY |
So gentle and free... I say go for it. It's a sure win. --Artistic-- "Dreams are the touchstones of our characters" -Henry David Thoreau |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Becky - Wow - what a great reply, thanks for making me smile and thanks for coming along for "the ride" Marge - A big thank you for your help in editing this poem. It means a lot to me that you like it! Thank you a million times for all the support Rex and Artistic - Ahhh thank you! The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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sweetcollege_girl Senior Member
since 1999-12-03
Posts 872just about where I want to be |
Very nice ~*~SCG~*~ |
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