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Moon Harp |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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That moonlit flight the night we met there were stars all around in the air. They shone like diamonds through the mist and a moon harp played on your golden hair. There was glowing charms over silver arms and I knew when you started to stare you were losing your heart to me and a moon harp played on your golden hair The night light fingers played up and down and your lovely eyes were soft and round and my heart danced like a child at a fair love was born above the ground love was in the air. A spell was the mood like a champagne tune it was the start of a long love affair and when we kissed on that night a moon harp played on your golden hair. In the heavens above wrapped up in your love there was never a dream to compare. That moonlit night that Baltic flight when a moon harp played on your golden hair. Note: this is a repost. The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Now I KNOW why they rest the harp on their shoulder when they play it. Beautiful write my friend and very very cool in it's massaging of the tender side of the soul. Loved the flow in this one and I bet you could turn this one into a song with ease. I would love to hear it on a 12 string. [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 02-18-2001).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Tender and vivid! Is this a particular form or one you devised, curious. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Mark that's how most of my poems start out and this one is no different...it is meant to be viewed as old style big band lyrics ....with a Sinatra type singer...that may complete the picture for some...thanks again and I'm sure you could really do a number on it with a twelve string......take care. Thank you Viginia I appreciate the comments....it's nothing I devised it's very lyrical in nature and structured that way....take care! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
That moonlit flight the night we met there were stars all around in the air. They shone like diamonds through the mist and a moon harp played on your golden hair. There was glowing charms over silver arms and I knew when you started to stare you were losing your heart to me and a moon harp played on your golden hair ======================= A spell was the mood like a champagne tune it was the start of a long love affair and when we kissed on that night a moon harp played on your golden hair. In the heavens above wrapped up in your love there was never a dream to compare. That moonlit night that Baltic flight when a moon harp played on your golden hair. ================== OH yes... i saw you left a verse of this on mine and I was hoping you would repost so I could put it in my library ... this is so poetically and melodically perfect E-babes ... love the repeatition of the title line.. the cadence and inner line rhyme added to its awesome flow a beautiful harmony of imagery, emotion and rhyme ... Im with Mark... front row center...holding up a lighter spark.... waiting for you to play this one  way cool E-babes and YOU KNEW this was coming ... right? well I just had to Moondance Van Morrison Well, it's a marvelous night for a Moondance With the stars up above in your eyes A fantabulous night to make romance 'Neath the cover of October skies And all the leaves on the trees are falling To the sound of the breezes that blow And I'm trying to please to the calling Of your heart-strings that play soft and low And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush Chorus: Can I just have one a' more Moondance with you, my love Can I just make some more romance with a-you, my love Well, I wanna make love to you tonight I can't wait 'til the morning has come And I know that the time is just right And straight into my arms you will run And when you come my heart will be waiting To make sure that you're never alone There and then all my dreams will come true, dear There and then I will make you my own And every time I touch you, you just tremble inside And I know how much you want me that you can't hide One more Moondance with you in the moonlight On a magic night La, la, la, la in the moonlight On a magic night Can't I just have one more dance with you my love As sure as God made wine you can't wrap your arms around a memory In the dark for me youre the candle flame that flickers to life ~Mission UK~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
So beautifully lyrical Ethome ... it played a symphony to this heart of mine, just lovely!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so much Janet! we're all really rolling on the moon theme here at Passions ...thanks for the words to moondance I think that's my favourite album of his...and thanks for lighting the lighter that made me smile.........your VANtastic! Thank you Kit my dear fellow Canuck. I'm glad I could play you a symphony this Sunday morning...I'll send it up VIA air Canada or something similiar...he he take care. The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'There was glowing charms over silver arms and I knew when you started to stare you were losing your heart to me and a moon harp played on your golden hair' Beautiful write, ethome! I truly enjoyed the imagery! I love it!! 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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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Snowpants for the comments I appreciate them very much!! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
every time I read one of yours - I remind myself: 'read more' - I did it again ~S~ |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
There is always music in your words...and it always plays in my heart when I read something you write...now lets dance ok? |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Wilfred I always enjoy reading yours also and I hope to see you back here... take care! Thank you Paula I'm glad you got the chance to read this and I'll take a rain check on the dance....thanks again! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ETHome~ *giggling* ... was going to say, "Quit your harping !" But got caught up in the beauty of this piece. Very nicely strummed, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so much Marge....glad you liked the champagne song....ya'll come back now........take care ethome The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
PT dear heart, utterly wonderful, I can hear this wonderful tune. You know how I adore a melody I was going to say you dancing because I'm asking, but I just know I'll have to join the queue love. Even if I offer you one of the new women docs? (Yes just for you they came in specially two weeks ago!) We've got four, two of them won't do, they are a little young but there's an anaesthetist and a orthopedist, what more can I say. Both champing at the bit love, shall I have them sent direct?And don't say I don't try Love this one dear heart utterly wonderful Take care as always Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Mushy...yes they will do have them sent right away! You can send them collect I will look them both over and send back the one I don't need....thanks for reading this lyric and for appreciating it.....I will save a dance for you...Paula has the first one.... take care ethome The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This flight of fancy is champagne instead of the whiskey and smoke of your blues... but delights the senses with just as much beauty. *S* Now my singing Moondance after JM's post has no beauty whatsoever and probably assails the senses of everyone around me... but that's their problem. *G* Well done! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Suthern and go ahead and sing it anyway as long as you enjoy it everything will be fine.....take care and thanks again....ethome The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ethome...this is wonderful....I wish I had the words to express what this does for one....but you flat out made them disappear....I may never write again.... |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Moonlight Sonata... I enjoyed your poem in the most fiercely exquisite way, ethome. Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Karilea for the kind words...I know you will always write because you are just too good to ever stop....thanks for such a compliment. Thanks Claire for the Sonata idea that's very kind of you...take care ethome The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
A very, beautiful write ethome...great job! Nathan |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Nathan I appreciate the words very much! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Your heart shows in this piece...very lovely! |
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