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Wilfred Yeats
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0 posted 2001-04-20 01:41 PM




Should I die, you must survive me with smiles
Give lie to the separation of this
Let the world see love transcends more than miles
Sing of the passion sing of our great bliss

I'll look down and hear your poetic voice
See your steps find new purpose for your words
Take pleasure in your knowing you've new choice
Take flight you've learned the freedom of the birds

I'll not leave you but stay within your heart
Yet cause you no sadness you can measure
It will be your chance for a brand new start

You'll have chance to find new love to treasure
Reincarnated my love did not part
And receive from life deserved pleasure


The first duty of love is to listen.

               ~ Paul Tillich ~

© Copyright 2001 Wilfred Yeats - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2001-04-20 01:48 PM


Mr. Yeats, what tender thoughts.  Beautiful!
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2 posted 2001-04-20 02:06 PM


Wil,
Indeed you would be missed, Sir!
But your inspiration will continue on in all of us who have read and enjoyed your work.
Thanks for sharing so much!

Krawdad
/:-}==
=#===

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3 posted 2001-04-20 06:01 PM


personally I believe you have many long, wonderful and healthy years ahead....you are so in my thoughts and prayers always...


Lauren~


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"Within you I lose myself
Without you I find myself
Wanting to be lost again."
-Unknown



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4 posted 2001-04-20 06:08 PM


Wilfred...."...love transcends..." All life could almost be reduced to those two words. How wonderful of you to use them as they belong...together.  Bob
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5 posted 2001-04-20 10:48 PM


Wilfred,

   This poem is simply exquisite... so beautiful.. I'm very glad I stopped to read this  

TaraB

[This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (edited 04-20-2001).]

Wilfred Yeats
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6 posted 2001-04-21 11:43 PM


Thank you my friends - I'm glad it did not come over as morbid - - I surprise myself sometimes when I write
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7 posted 2001-04-22 09:20 PM


Mr Yeats, I just feel sure when your turn comes it's only cause the Angels are in
need of a special poet. You kind Sir are one
of the best. All ways will your words have a place in my heart.

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8 posted 2001-04-22 10:43 PM


Well Bill..you  can and have been able to write on any subject and do it well

((huggss))

Maureen

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II



Wilfred Yeats
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9 posted 2001-04-25 01:42 PM


Thank you friends - I sure hope to go on living for some time still
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10 posted 2001-04-26 02:22 AM


Past this one by many times. Was afraid to read. Inspiring as always. Although we haven't seen each other in over 40 years - you have always been close - and always will be. You do tug the heart strings.


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11 posted 2001-04-26 08:18 AM


Those who have touched us
in so many ways
In our hearts
their memories remain.

Your words touched mine many times.

Expressions,
are the most important aspects, they create impressions

Seymour Tabin
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12 posted 2001-04-26 08:37 AM


Wilfred,
You keep geting better all the time. I look forward to many more wonderful writes.

Irish Rose
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13 posted 2001-04-26 09:04 AM


I often wonder what those who are leaving us wish for us, I read this with a tear...
Martie
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14 posted 2001-04-26 10:37 AM


Bill:

"I'll not leave you but stay within your heart"

To pretend that death will not happen is a human error...I like your toughts on this..although they make me sad.

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15 posted 2001-04-26 11:07 AM


enjoy
Paula Finn
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16 posted 2001-04-26 11:40 AM


Even death cannot sever a love so pure, so deep, so strong...you will never be anyplace but in her heart I am sure.
Wilfred Yeats
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17 posted 2001-04-27 11:54 AM


It is inevitable - when one approaches my age - i must consider possible death - I AM 68 - and I can't ignore it - But my love for potry and writing remains foremost - = Thank you
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18 posted 2001-04-28 01:58 AM


You will live on in her heart...in the hearts of all those who hold you dear
latin passion
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19 posted 2001-04-28 02:08 AM


You're still young and the start of your prime. Your special gift of writing will go on for some time.  I've just recently lost a great aunt-- both she and her sister were 95. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
LP

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20 posted 2001-04-28 02:12 AM


Why is everyone talking of dying?  You and Mysteria.  Its not going to happen for a long time, dear poets.  But this was a very sweet poem.  Joyce
Wilfred Yeats
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21 posted 2001-04-29 09:56 AM


I'm thinking positively = Your positive thoughts sustain me - Thank you again
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22 posted 2001-07-07 03:13 AM


it seems that you are a free bird, Bill. ...fly
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23 posted 2001-07-09 09:54 AM


Forever in our hearts...
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24 posted 2004-04-21 04:12 AM


this is very touching...very touching
Nan
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25 posted 2004-04-21 07:44 AM


Rest in peace, Wil...
Martie
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26 posted 2004-04-21 07:11 PM


  missing you!
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27 posted 2004-04-21 09:09 PM


thanks for bumping this...

and Wils does live on...

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