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replacing the moon |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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last night I reached through the clouds, grasped the moon from the sky, and held it in my hand I placed the moon in my treasure box and took out an emerald I placed it back into the sky and slept, knowing I was loved ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
interesting... the significance of putting an emerald back is fascinating in some ways... enjoyed this Sven, and need to ponder a while to see if I understand all it could say... |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Beautiful image and metaphor. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
Sven...this is beautiful...helen |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Sven you may keep the moon for as long as you need it. Thanks for replacing it with such a precious stone. |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
I wonder what it would be like to sit outside at night, with a deep green light warming my skin.... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Sven, lovely, moonlit poem. Reminding me of a childrens book called "Grandfather Twilight", in which he removes a pearl each night from a large chest, and walks with it until it becomes the moon. Digressing, but it is such a lovely book, if you know any children, they would love it. Sandra |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sven sometimes your poems are so right on in touching a feeling...and this is one of those times...James |
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esclandre Member
since 2001-06-11
Posts 62Northern California |
so that's why we have a green moon now! I thought something was different!  Esclandre |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Capt Hair, thank you. . . I guess I've just really been enjoying the idea of emeralds these days. . . glad that you liked this one. . . Poeminister, thank you my friend. . . helen, glad that you enjoyed. . . inot2b, I think that I might keep it a while. . . I like the emerald up there. . . thank you . . . Decaflame, I wonder that as well. . .perhaps I'll explore that idea at another time. . .  Sandra, I love the idea of that book. . . I shall have to keep it in mind. . . thank you my friend. . . James, thank you. . . I'm always trying to do that. . . thank you for noticing. . . Escalandre, yes, that's why!! Hope that you don't mind. . . -------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahhh, so now I know the legend of the green cheese of the moon. Thank you for enlightning me on this one, Sven....gentle smile |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Sven, oh this was amazing!! loved the imagery and symbolism in this one hon. Excellent write. Made me smile Take care. amy "but i see your true colors, |
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lunatic Member
since 2001-04-20
Posts 172 |
Let me out I say, let me out! mphrblspks rasmphblikned ... I can't breathe ... Let thy moon arise. William Blake |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well my friend you have certainly done it now! An emerald indeed! What a creative concept and one worth pondering |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh, if only you knew how beautiful this was! Okay, I think I have a new favourite of yours  Take care, Melissa~ |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Oh, Sven, such a lovely and soft poem... keep writing and I shall definitely keep reading! *smiles* ~Tier |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
A shining moon and an emerald.......... well, if we were given the choice, I wonder which would we choose....? I saw this earlier and thought I have told you how I enjoyed the quiet twinkle of this one and the thought-provoking metaphor.....but here I am saying it..... so thank you for sharing it...... ****************************** It's only me.......only me |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Logan, yep. . . it's all my fault. . . lol. . . thank you my friend. . . Amy, it's always nice to make you smile. . . thanks hon. . . lunatic. . . um. . . thanks, I think. . . Interloper, I've done it now?? What have I done??? I didn't do anything!! Thank you my friend. . . Melissa, thanks to you, I do know. . . glad that you enjoyed it. . . Tier, that works both ways you know. . . thank you for your wonderful words. . . Enchanted Melody, well, you know which one I've chosen. . . thank you for saying it, and for sharing it. . .------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sven, so that is why the moon was' nearly' blue last night. Enjoyed! Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ I adore poetry about the moon. This one is a 'jewel'. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Interesting thoughts Don't ever give in, if you do you've lost everything you've ever had and everything you hope to gain, but if you carry on your already winning. |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
Sven, We all need a treasure box to hold all that is dear to us... Beautiful. Love, Elise |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Well, I'm running out of words for you as well, Beautiful Heart! |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Love the imagery! Cindi God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Kethry, you noticed!! thank you my friend. . . Marge, thank you. . . I have this thing for jewels. . . Moon Dust, glad that you find them interesting. . . thank you. . . Elise, we do my friend. . . and I know that you have one just as I do. . . thank you. . . Temptress, you're running out of words?? I find that hard to believe my wonderful friend. . . . . . thank you. . . Cindi, thank you for reading. . . ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I love this direction of simplicity, Sven. Cor |
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