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Moments In Time ... Doreens challenge
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Moments In Time ... Doreens challenge |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I dont know if this what you had in mind for the challenge theme ... but I thank you, Doreen ... for the inspiration  ~Moments In Time~ for Vante' Wise words were once spoken ... teachings of "timing is everything." A second glance taken in passing ... in a split second ... we witnessed what the future would bring. Perhaps a prophets vision ... the words now etched in the forever of ring true ... I don't need any explanations ... for time stood still ... when I first laid eyes on you. Light travels thru time and space ... and I saw Genesis reflected in your eyes. But time can slip too quickly away ... taking with it safe passage ... to where future's lie. Still I wouldn't trade one second ... wouldn't trade one single night sublime. For I lived and loved a lifetime in a moment of you ... now engraving your memory ... in my rhyme. I almost hesitated ... I nearly allowed precious time to slip thru my fingers. But fate was kind that day ... though time too soon took you away ... the love still sweetly lingers. Minutes taken by minutes ... night falls to light then gives way to day. It is in those seconds just before dawn ... where angels ... and innocence stay. For every thing there is a season ... a purpose ... a reason ... a plan. And there are no greater ties that bind ... than the promises made ... to a dying man. Sands of time ... winds of change ... tides measure time in calendar pages. Phasing moons and sundials ... marking time's passage ... down thru the ages. We are all here on borrowed time ... the clock begins chiming upon the moment of birth. It is the time we spend searching for love ... that allows us to know ... Heaven here on earth. *Moments between moments* ... *precious moments between moments in time.* You were my meant to be ... Be it by gift of fate ... or written in destiny's design. Janet Marie ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ "Time no longer waits for me This love now carved in stone Your breath the wind beneath my wings The light in your eyes will guide me home A flame will burn eternally A mystic wind blows by *A Moment between Moments* Is the all the time I need to fly." excerpt from *Moments Between Moments* written by DeVante' ****** Ecclesiastes 3.1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. What does the worker gain from his toil? I have seen the burden God has laid on men. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom, what God has done from beginning to end. Where the touch of the lover ends And the soul of the friend begins There's a need to be separate and a need to be one And a struggle neither wins [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 02-12-2001).] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Indeed, Janet, we are all here on borrowed time. I can relate only too well to the line about a promise made to the dying, also. I'm still one of those people who believes in Destiny, though. A great read this was. Michael |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Janet~ Such a lovely gifting. 'We are all here on borrowed time ... the clock begins chiming upon the moment of birth. And it is the time we spend searching for love ... that allows us to know ... Heaven here on earth.' What a beautiful piece of your heart is shared within this writing. *Hugs* dear lady. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"where angels ... and innocence stay." I'm looking for that incorrupt place. Draw me a MAP. Give me stage directions, I'm willing to pretend...this is BEAUTIFUL JAN!!! All YOU ever have to do is write your heart and it comes out choir of seraphim. HUGS TO HEART m'twin! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is indeed a wonderful read... " I lived and loved a lifetime in a moment of you ... " There's a perfect line (among many), m'friend Waft every crest upon your destined sea. Embrace the Wave of Serendipity, Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh Janet Marie as usual you know how to moves my heart, you penned wonderful lines inhere....you are so talented. love ya for sharing always your more than excellent poetry. ((hugs)) Charisma ~TMP~ |
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Melody Junior Member
since 2001-02-12
Posts 16England |
Janet Marie this is such a beautiful piece of writing, it is clear that I have much to learn because everyone here is so very very talented. The phrases and the pattern of this is absolutely wonderful, it truly dances across the page. Such a beauty and so enchanting, I could sit and ponder this for hours. Thank you for this pleasure this has given me love Melody :: But love me for love's sake, that evermore Thou mayst love on, through love's eternity Elizabeth Barrett Browning |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
He is VERY proud of you, Janet Marie.... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
"And there are no greater ties that bind ... than the promises made ... to a dying man." Janet...this wrenches my heart...time...sometimes to think about it just boggles the mind...it is so simple and so complicated...this poem is another piece of your love and heart. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
quote: very well done, JM! ... you said so much in such a unique way.... i also loved how you quoted from ecclesiastes.... thanks for participating... i'm really enjoying all of these and yours is no exception! excellent! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Far too many exceptional words, phrases and lines - to highlight or quote - Let me simply state - (based on your replies to my posts) You have written here a poem I cannot praise highly enough! I am humbled in your presense. most truly |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Dear Janet, Vante had opened the portals of time to declare himself to you. And in the process begged a boon that it, time itself give part of his soul his most precious possession to be gifted to you through its passage. And I can see the gift shining through in your poetry. He managed to leave part of his soul. He loved you more then life itself I don't know how he did it but I read it in every word you write. May his butterfly ever perch on the edge of your heart. And may his words ever nest in eternities time. Love Sy |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
oh how i know this verse, your words are written on my heart |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
*Moments between moments* ... *precious moments between moments in time.* You were my meant to be ... Be it by gift of fate ... or written in destiny's design. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Janet what can one say about this lovely heartfelt poem? I am not sure words could justify the beauty I read in this. Hugs, Deb |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I loved it! But 'I saw Genesis reflected in your eyes' is one of those lines I wish so badly I had written. Oh well, if it wasn't me...I'm glad it was you. Thanks for the beautiful words. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Still I wouldn't trade one second ... wouldn't trade one single night sublime. For I lived and loved a lifetime in a moment of you ... now engraving your memory ... in my rhyme. I almost hesitated ... I nearly allowed precious time to slip thru my fingers. But fate was kind that day ... though time too soon took you away ... the love still sweetly lingers.' Breathtaking, JM...simply breathtaking! Such a beautiful show of your heart and wonderful description of your memories...we should know not to take time or even mere moments for granted...thanks for sharing this...something I needed to hear and definitely think about today, too. sp  everytime I close my eyes, I see your face, I taste you on my lips... every night I fantasize that I can feel you on my fingertips... |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Janet, you know that I enjoy reading poetry that inspires a thought or stimulates a feeling but the real thrill for me is when a poet through words so eloquently penned touches my heart and your writing does this... My compliments 2uPoetFriend on a beautiful write you've shared... ~coco~ [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 02-12-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
forgive me for taking so long to give my sincerest thanks for these heartfelt replies. Things are a bit hectic here right now.......... M, I could get real used to seeing your name here all the time again  ...thank you so much for the accepting reply...and yes, I know ,you know the ties of a promise like this all too well. TY gifted poet sir. Margie-girl ... and what a beautiful reply from your heart ... thank you very much fir the gracious words dear poetess.  Sen' ... when I find it I will call ya and we'll order pizza ..thank you for this beautiful reply...every so often me moody muse even surprises me. love ya me twin. Nan ... that was one of my favs too ... great minds think alike?? thank you very much for the lovely reply. Charisma ... and your replies always touch me.. thank you sweet poetess... for the wonderful compliments. "Melody" ... thank you for such a gracious reply. Im pleased you found so much in my words...we all learn from one another here. TY Sunshine ... thank you for that ... I surely hope so ... he makes it easy for me. Martie...your so right...it is some thing to marvel ... thank you sweet poet...you always know what to say to make me smile Dor ... well I do thank ya me queen....I saw your challenge and it struck something in me...wanting to write using the many cliches of Time used...but me buttefly muse took over and gave me this gift... and it was something I needed to write.. so I thank ya for the inspire Bill .. my goodness poet sir..you are going to spoil me rotten with such humbling compliments .. and YOU sir are from such high calibur stock....that you need not humble in any ones presence...bit I thank you for such special reply Sweet Sy ... what can I possibly say that would do this reply justice ... my words pale .... but are still sincere ... thank you so much for seeing his grace in my words...love ya too jellybeans .. thank you my girlie...yes...I do know you know...thanks Deb ... your words were beautiful and more than enough ... Thank you very much for such a wonderful sincere reply poetess friend JLR .. I thank you very much... for that is one of the greatest compliments one poet can give another... truly TY SP ... your so right about that and I thank you for seeing so much in my words, Coco ... thank you for always touching me with your sweet replies poetess pal thank you all for always being so encouraging of my work. love ya in poetry land jm Where the touch of the lover ends And the soul of the friend begins There's a need to be separate and a need to be one And a struggle neither wins |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
"Still I wouldn't trade one second ... wouldn't trade one single night sublime. For I lived and loved a lifetime in a moment of you ..." And the beauty of that love touches me deeply... Sometimes a little while is enough for a lifetime... This is awesome! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
a wonderful write, a wonderful read. Janet you know I love anything you write for deVante... Always heart felt. Its strange I find that when you add his words it becomes a little haunting though... in a good way. Parker |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Janet Marie, it shows that you have been in the depths of despair in order to write such beautiful and moving verse. Thank you for taking us on such a moving trip. Hugs, ME |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"It's the time we spend searching for love that allows us to know heaven on earth." And it is the time we spend loving. These words come from the book "The Mystery of Marriage" written by Mike Mason. "Marriage rightly understood gives to the tender and the good a paradise below." and so does love....James |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak JM...this is one of the best DV poems your little heart has woven...You touch mine as you always do with the wings of angels and butterflies intertwined in the moonlight basking together in the jaded glow... Love you me SS...GB say's....HELLLLLLLLO Janet **winkie winkie**  |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
JM, let me say like the others, this is trully beautifully written straight from the heart. REMEMBER: God is the keeper of time. There is a time for everything. Even sorrow has one purpose: Salvation. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
southern ... thank you my faithful reader from back pages ...thanks for always finding my words ... and touching me with yours ... Im ever grateful when ya come "inhale" my work *wink* P-babes ... thanks sweets ..yes I know, and I always love sharing them with you .. and yes, it is a little haunting to see his words ... in a spritual sort of way ... but much of this poem was inspired by the "moments between moments" phrase... it was one of his favorite metaphors to define the time two spent becoming one ... he used that line in many of his poems...I thought sharing it would bring tie all the emotions of him together. Thank you P-man ME ... thank you for so much for this understanding sweet reply. thank you for telling me my words to move you. SBJ ... thank you for sharing that enlightening reading. Holly .. hey cutie ... welcome back ... thanks sweetie ..thank you for seeing him in my words ... and understanding why I still need to write of him... love you too girlie. walker ... thank you very much for the kind words and yes your absolutely right. welcome again to passions. thank you eveyone for these touching replies When you see thru loves illusion, theres the danger your perfect lover looks like a perfect fool you go running off in search of a perfect stranger |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Amazing how a fraction of time in our lives can leave us with an eternal flame of love that burns as bright in the birth of a new day as it did in the beginning. Very lovely write my friend and very beautiful in the showing of your heart in this celebration of life and love found in your angelic butterfly. Loved the 2/4 line rhyme usage in this piece as well and you know the line splits are a signature of yours that we couldn't live without. Very beautiful words from you in every sense tied off in a ribbon of inspiration from Ecclesiastes!!! Hugs to ya sweetness!! |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Oh Janet, this is so beautiful......what an amazing outpouring of your heart. "*Moments between moments* ... *precious moments between moments in time.* You were my meant to be ... Be it by gift of fate ... or written in destiny's design." I just LOVE this part, but of course, the whole poem too. Such a work of art....... -SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Mark ...yes... somethings never leave us... somethings never should ... for as long as my butterfly muse gifts my pen with these writes of love promised.... I will hope to do him justice. thank you baby ... for the patience and encouragement when I thought this one wouldnt happen. Sea-girlie ... thank you much... and I knew youd like this one...and that verse.. thanks for the wonderful poem gift as well sweets When you see thru loves illusion, theres the danger your perfect lover looks like a perfect fool you go running off in search of a perfect stranger [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 02-15-2001).] |
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AniKay83 Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 388Missing Since 1999 |
I'm crying now!!!! Beautiful, superb, perfect.... I don't think any of these words come close to describing this piece. Way to go, Janet. Much love friend, Krissie "And I wanted you to turn away. You don't remember, but I do. You never even tried..." ~Fuel |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh my! I could cut and paste the entire thing here but you get the idea, OMG! This was exactly what I needed to read tonight. You know when you are fumbling about putting one foot in front of the other, and need something to ground you back to reality, and what is important? Well, your poems do that for me, and this was right out of the ball park. Like how good is this one line, it truly is an entire poem in itself, " I lived and loved a lifetime in a moment of you ... " Yes, that is pure poetry! |
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