Crossing Heavens Door… (a sonnet recital for Wilfred)

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Parker
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0 posted 2001-07-11 07:40 PM

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Crossing Heavens Door
(a sonnet recital for Wilfred)

The Rain is here; the clouds have come, cold heart,
And We, a tear drop in this dampened life;
You were Our special poet full and part,
Tonight, We walk in Dark without your light.
The rain has covered all that We once knew,
But water is not enough to wash this pain;
We’ll walk this muddy path in search of you,
Although your life has gone and left this plane;
Your words at least will be Our guides tonight,
Where ever they may lead, We ask not why?
Away from our own fears where death takes life;
Please take Us to a place where Poets don’t die!
We’ll write and sing for poets, now gone, before,
As you our Wilfred crosses heavens door.

FareWell Good Poet….

James Parker Haley July 11, 2000

If this mp3 wont play download it here.
http://www.asylumcafe.com/farewel1.mp3

SEA

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1 posted 2001-07-11 07:56 PM

Hey handsome

this is a wonderful tribute to WY

I liked this very much my friend

hugs to you

Victoria

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2 posted 2001-07-11 08:44 PM

This is so beautiful..i wish he could have seen this..maybe he will Parker..hugss..he would of been so touched..i know i am..

~Victoria~

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3 posted 2001-07-11 08:48 PM

Parker, this took much thought and care, much wisdom place here...know that he is smiling...

and applauding...

well done, Sir...

Parker
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4 posted 2001-07-11 09:00 PM

Well, I hope he is smiling and not counting cause my syilible count is off on two lines.

and I don't want to change the recording.

Sorry Bill.

Parker

SEA

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5 posted 2001-07-11 09:05 PM

it's what comes from the heart, not the count sweetie.....

Honeybee
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6 posted 2001-07-11 09:06 PM

Parker, this is so beautiful and touching, wow...
I know he smiles in heaven

Melissa~

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7 posted 2001-07-11 10:25 PM

Your words at least will be Our guides tonight,
Where ever they may lead, We ask not why?
Away from our own fears where death takes life;
Please take Us to a place where Poets don’t die!
  We’ll write and sing for poets, now gone, before,
  As you our Wilfred crosses heavens door.
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Syllable count or not...this is perfect...
perfect and just,-- in its gift and in its intend...
and it is reasons like this...that I have come to respect you so...as a poet, yes...but more so a friend and someone who I can trust without question.
Beautiful poem, a wonderful tribute and a touching inspire...
like I said ....Perfect
love ya for this P-man...
P for Pedestals

jm

Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me the light

Corinne
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8 posted 2001-07-11 11:08 PM

Lovely tribute to Bill, Park.

Cor

Martie

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9 posted 2001-07-11 11:15 PM

Parker--Bill hears this I'm sure..and it is as sweet as the poet who wrote it. Thank you for this.

VAS
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10 posted 2001-07-12 01:07 AM

yes a very nice tribute even if I'm uncapable of hearing the reading.

Paula Finn
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11 posted 2001-07-12 02:16 AM

He was not such a perfectionist that he wouldnt have seen the love and beauty of this piece...than you so much Parker

catalinamoon

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12 posted 2001-07-12 10:29 AM

Geez, now I have to cry again! Amazing, Parker, just beautiful, endearing to all, and I prap Will could hear it. You read well, it certainly added to an already special piece.
Sandra

Marina
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13 posted 2001-07-12 08:29 PM

Bill may have left Earth's Plain, but his soul has taken this beautiful and heartfelt Sonnet with it. This is so wonderfully thoughtful of you James. I I'm positive that his family would be so grateful and truly honoured that such an incredible piece of poetry is dedicated to someone that they obiviously love very much.

Extrodinary writing James.

Marina

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vlraynes
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14 posted 2001-07-13 02:42 PM

Parker-
   This gave me goosebumps...absolutely beautiful.
   I'm have no doubt that he is smiling..

   hugs,
   ~vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes

dgvarner
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15 posted 2001-07-13 11:34 PM

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And We, a tear drop in this dampened life
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what a cool line..i much enjoyed this poem parker...cant wait to hear the recital

a good friend you are to send this one on its way to our fellow poet..

hugs, g

so many things i want to say to him..but i just placed a rose on his grave, and talked to the wind...
-tim mcgraw

Irish Rose
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16 posted 2001-07-14 02:52 AM

I miss that gentle, sweet poet.....

Marina
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17 posted 2001-07-14 11:09 PM

Of all your recitals, this one stands out to me. For it is from the heart and deserves another read.

Marina

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Marina Crossley

Martie

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18 posted 2001-12-30 08:00 PM

Parker--I came back to listen as I have a new computer that actually has sound!! Your voice added to this poem brought new tears to my eyes and depth to the thought behind this poem. Hugs and thank you!

Parker
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19 posted 2001-12-30 08:20 PM

Martie, thank you.... he will be missed on these pages.

Parker

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