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Ever Near & On The Wings Of Butterflies
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Ever Near & On The Wings Of Butterflies |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
reposts from open 10...thank you Logan   ~Ever Near~ Rose washed twilight ... the heavens streaked in lavender shades and lilac hues, the night swallows gather and dance above ... they sing to me a lullaby of blues. Satin skies of black ebony ... orange glow of harvest moon ... cascade of crystalline stars ... all serve to remind ... you were taken too soon. Midnight's translucent mist ... ribbons of gentle, healing, rain, mystical clouds of soft gray comfort ... embrace me and ease my pain. At the calm dark waters edge ... dance iced blue reflections of light ... to again feel you near ... I need only to taste the night. You once promised to give me ... the sun, the wind, the moon, the stars ... and I now know you did ... for my love ... that's where you are. You are the warm winds that whisper to me ... the golden sun upon my face, you are my earth and sky enchanted ... my time transcending into space. Silver laced strands of moonlight shadows ... the celestial glow felt deep within, sparkling rains that fall like diamonds ... glistening like angel dust upon my skin. The first shimmering flakes of winters snow ... azure ice castles in the sky, you are the quiet changing of my seasons ... the forgiving tears angels cry. You exists where ever natures grace and beauty can be found, and it is by these gifts ... and my undying love ... we are forever bound. Janet Marie for DeVante' ... always with me  ~On The Wings Of Butterflies~ I don't need a hundred scented candles burning, for I can see your eyes in one single flames glow. I don't need to read anymore poetry ... for your rhymes of me ... told me all I ever need to know. No longer do I need love songs ... no need for the lyric or melody. For the first time I heard your voice, I heard angels sing and knew inner harmony. I've no need for orange glow sunsets ... no need for twilight skies streaked in violet hues. No need for azure linen clouds of lace ... all these things pale next to my need for you. No longer do I wish on silvered diamond falling stars, nor do I gaze at the neon moon so blue. I don't search the indigo midnight sky ... hoping to catch a glimpse of you. I don't feel you in the rain's shimmering mist, nor in the sun's golden fingers that bronze my skin. None of nature's beauty can compare ... to the place where I keep you deep with in. You are the crystalline oceans that rise up inside of me, together we lie on my soul's white beaches of sand. You are the ivory tides that pull at my beings gravity, the moment I touched infinite ... was the moment you touched my hand. No longer do I need the things that mortal love brings ... for I found completion when I saw my own reflection in your eyes. And all the contentment I will ever need or hope to dream ... will be found where you lie inside of me ... and on the wings of butterflies. Janet Marie for DeVante' ... ~Butterflies Are Meant To Be Free~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No fog clear in the moonlight The stars shine so bright now's the time I close my eyes - soft wind touching my face Cool sand upon the place where I once kissed you And held you close Now I will reach for the stars Because Oh my love, that's where you are ~Vertical Horizon~  I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep. I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep over you. You'll always be the one. You were the first, you'll be the last. [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 06-23-2001).] |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
My dear stars and body, sigh, Janet Marie, those were the most beautiful words I have ever had the fortune to read. If I had anything to do with bringing those back to light, well, then, dear Lady, I can only bless the fates for doing so. I am in awe of you...gentle smile [This message has been edited by Logan (edited 06-23-2001).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Janet, You already know these are magic....sigh..so glad you brought them back again....so soft and so beautiful......your love shines so bright  hugs, SEA |
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Fancy Member
since 2001-06-05
Posts 189TN/USA |
...somehow the word Beautiful does not do this reading justice... Fancy |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
janet marie- oh yes...i remember these.. the words ring even more beautifully than the last time i read them...if that is possible.. your love for DeVante' shines so brightly here...thanks for sharing this piece of your heart again... hugs to you, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I know this was very personal and meant for someone else...but I lock this one in my library...it's near and dear to my heart. I love YOU, Jan! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ Such a baptismal pool of reflective thoughts~ I greatly enjoyed the refreshing submersion into your devotion. *Hugs* to you, sweet friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I love it when these wings of the butterfly come back to visit...like a warm breeze washing over a sunkissed sky. His love is felt in the words of weave and through you we bask in that love and devotion...the kind that only a handful of people ever really know...beautiful girlie...just beautiful. Love you~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
This was beautiful the first time I read it..and as I have gotten to know your words it has become even more so.. thank you for reposting ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
JM...what all of them said....then....all that I cannot say.... you make one sit back and all one can do is just nod their head.... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"At the calm dark waters edge ... dance iced blue reflections of light ... to again feel you near ... I need only to taste the night." "You once promised to give me ... the sun, the wind, the moon, the stars ... and I now know you did ... for my love ... that's where you are" "The first shimmering flakes of winters snow ... azure ice castles in the sky, you are the quiet changing of my seasons ... the forgiving tears angels cry." So many beautiful sentiments JM ... I sometimes become so lost in the depth of your words, for the sheer intensity of emotion they illicit. Powerful emotions, so deftly described ... you are an amazing writer of the heart sweet gator-gal.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, The beauty of your words has drawn this moth into a flame. How can I ever flutter about and be the same? Touchingly beautiful. Stinky |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
poignant words from deep in your heart...wonderful photos, too! |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Beautiful, haunting, loving, caring and the best part of all, you are sharing it with us. Thank you and many hugs, ME |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Wow J.M. sensory and emotional overdose, I'm speechless, I havent the words so I'll just say Thank you. Regards superpoet Olias. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I have to echo the words of Olias..very stunning and lovely. Sandra |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I remember this and thank you for bringing it back again. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Jan- I loved these then and love them even more. Everytime I read these two poems brings me to tears, but don't worry tis a good thing. these are just so beautiful makes a person believe anything is possible, even true love!! thanks for bringing these back. needed this today. many hugs girlie. love you. amy "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
p.s. want these in my libary!! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thank you all for these lovely encouraging replies..sorry I took so long coming back to this...Im having server probs again.. both with posting and Emails. Thank you Logan for the sharing and understanding. my love to Poetry Land take care jm |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
these go beyond devotion Janet, and always incredible to read. Parker I want what your drinking...  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I feel like I invaded something so private and yet...these words have changed my very soul for they are of the purest love and devotion. Janet Marie, I thank you for sharing these with us, as these words I am sure are a part of your very being, and so beautifully crafted for all to see and share. I also hope your problems are solved soon, until then, please give us more from the archives. "Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself." |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Janet I remember reading these poems before and the beauty within both of them is simply breath taking.......I don't know what to select...it's all so superb.... "You once promised to give me ... the sun, the wind, the moon, the stars ... and I now know you did ... for my love ... that's where you are. You are the warm winds that whisper to me ... the golden sun upon my face, you are my earth and sky enchanted ... my time transcending into space." "You exists where ever natures grace and beauty can be found, and it is by these gifts ... and my undying love ... we are forever bound." These words touch me deeply and make me realize that the wonderful language of poetry will always be special! .........Like this from the second poem.... "You are the crystalline oceans that rise up inside of me, together we lie on my soul's white beaches of sand. You are the ivory tides that pull at my beings gravity, the moment I touched infinite ... was the moment you touched my hand." That's fabulous poetry! Amazing how much that presence is still alive in your very soul and heart.....life is always there....it's refreshing and energy filled and so rewarding when your muse can capture it like this!! Alive.... life is alway there!! There was a time from my fair pen when the softest words would come. When the mild bubbling fountain poured notes upon the young. Long before the metal and long before the deals. when sweet chords rang out from the silence to the real. But there was no disguising and mystery hid in clouds And to the verdant sweeping hills I would sing aloud And I walked upon the forest trails and I bathed in waterfalls. where the mind was filled with nature's thrills and rested on the call. And then the young winds rose to blow stick houses down to mud and the faithful ones stood waiting for tears that wouldn't run. Now time is is overgrown with the glitter of the race with many a legend lost and gone and many a God too late. In there with baited breath reserved for all they can keep they see a golden future running through their dreams and pushing for wealth on a young and stormy main they land on the hidden shores of legerdemain. Let's bring out the old guitar and sing to the trees and lay down some notes that sound like the breeze. Let's open the heart and let the blood flow and light the old campfire and sing songs we know. Within the tall greenwood the secret is hiding the sun it comes creeping with the breath of dawn Across still waters all the world is waking amoung the fresh dewdrops there comes a song... "We are the singers that sing in the moonlight singing our love songs till the bright morning comes bringing new life and praising the daylight laying out charms for the work to be done." So over the hillsides and across the skies out of the wetlands their voice comes alive up the deep rivers all the way to the head singing thier love songs to bring out the dead. singing them out and making them known til sounds of the new day cover their tone. Another great day and a feast for the breath a praise to the living and the maker be blessed Oh the songs to the future they've all been sung Some heavy as metal and some lighthearted fun.... But over the hillsides and across the skies out of the wetlands there's a song that's alive! The role of poetry is to utter the un-utterable; to open up |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Sweet Janet Marie~ Yes, I remember these very well and was touched deeply by them then, thank you for re-sharing them with us, you pen such beautiful devotion with great imagery~ You are a butterfly Take care, Melissa~ |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
you know when I use the word "beautiful" when talking about your poetry I really mean it, when your heart sings it brings all into a hushed silence. Vante shines brightly through your poetry. be well my butterfly poetess |
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