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Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

0 posted 2001-07-25 03:19 PM

ok,
I’m
listening

waiting
to
hear
the
sound
of
your
voice

I’m
listening

waiting
to
hear
the
beat
of
your
heart

I’m
listening

waiting
to
hear
the
draw
of
your
breath

I’m
listening

waiting
to
hear
the
steps
of
your
soul

ok,
I’m
listening

To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Lady In White

Member Elite

since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

1 posted 2001-07-25 03:29 PM

showing profound patience, as well....

make sure you don't miss the whispering...

Jamie
Member Elite

since 2000-06-26

Posts 3168
Blue Heaven

2 posted 2001-07-25 03:30 PM

I really like this Sven, I can almost see the listener waiting.... in fact... I think the poem could do without the words "waiting" since the poem gives the feeling of waiting so well without them. Just my opinion of course...

There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar.
byron

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

3 posted 2001-07-25 03:40 PM

ah such a talent to listening.. and listening with your heart not just your ears.

nicely done

Ariana
Senior Member

since 2000-10-08

Posts 571
Orlando, Florida

4 posted 2001-07-25 04:07 PM

Sven

Oh the patience of Jobe. Nice words.

Auguste

Member Elite

since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

5 posted 2001-07-25 05:15 PM

Sven,

Nicely done, my friend.

Michael

Michael Auguste~
There is more depth to the heart than the mind can comprehend and it only has boundaries when we choose to fence it in.

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

6 posted 2001-07-25 05:34 PM

beautiful Sven.....I like this a lot.....

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

7 posted 2001-07-25 06:29 PM

Enjoyed, liked the matter-of-fact ending to it, too!

inot2B
Member Elite

since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

8 posted 2001-07-25 06:40 PM

May your wait be a short one! Enjoyed!!

walker
Member Elite

since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

9 posted 2001-07-25 07:29 PM

So beautiful and tender, great poem!

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

10 posted 2001-07-25 07:31 PM

Thank you all. . .

Lady in White, I shall make sure not to. . .

Jamie, thanks for the suggestion. . . I'll consider it. . .

Capt Hair, It's taken me a long time to learn. . . thank you. . .

Ariana, Job indeed my friend. . . what's that they say, "good things come to those who wait"?? thank you. . .

Michael, thank you Sir, glad that you enjoyed. . .

SEA, thank you!!

VAS, that's the only way to be sometimes isn't it???

inot2b, I hope so too. . . thank you my friend. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

11 posted 2001-07-25 07:37 PM

Listening with your heart is always the best way to listen Sven, and I am so sure that you do. Lovely words you bless us with again dear friend. *s*

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

12 posted 2001-07-25 08:40 PM

Nice, and full of love. It will come, my friend, I know it.
Sandra

Saunni
Senior Member

since 2000-07-11

Posts 1777
West Virginia

13 posted 2001-07-25 10:28 PM

Sven, this is so beautiful! Truly is, Sven. You always amaze me with your words.

Sauni

Sauni @~~~>~~

The Sun Shines
Not On Us, But In Us
The River Flows Not Past,
But Through Us

MyEnchanted_Melody
Senior Member

since 2001-05-30

Posts 1106
across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.

14 posted 2001-07-26 04:59 AM

Few people can really listen from the heart.....but I think that one can always learn that.....
You seem to have that gift dear friend...

the big question is : how long would you wait and listen?.......

I loved this tender piece.......and it got me back to thinking again of ((Listening )) from the .......

Thank you.....
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Tiersdin
Member Elite

since 2000-11-17

Posts 2364
east coast

15 posted 2001-07-26 10:00 AM

Listening is indeed an art form, In my humble opinion! *smiles* Well done,Sven, lovely...

~Tier

Aimster
Member Elite

since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

16 posted 2001-07-26 10:31 AM

Sven,

This was stunningly beautiful! As
always with your work, i am left
with a huge smile on my face and in
my heart. Thank you kind sir for all
that you do at this place, for making
all our lives that much richer and
peaceful!
Take care.
Amy

"but i see your true colors,
shining through...
i see your true colors
and that's why i love you"
~phil collins~

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

17 posted 2001-07-26 01:08 PM

GS, thank you so much my friend. . . always good to see you. . .

Sandra, I know that it will too. . . thank you. . .

Saunni, thank you so much. . . you amaze me too!!

Enchanted Melody, this is something that I've been working on for a long time. . . as to how long would I wait?? Well, I'm learning that sometimes, you have to wait a while, but that what's to be heard is worth that wait. . . thank you. . .

Tier, yes it is. . . a form that we could all use lessons in!! Thank you my friend. . .

Amy, thank you my friend for being such a wonderful person and poet. . . it's people like you that make this place such a joy to come to everyday. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

kaile

Member Ascendant

since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

18 posted 2001-08-01 04:50 AM

tender heartwarming piece...you remind me of how good it is to just sit back and listen without expecting anything in return...

1slick_lady
Member Ascendant

since 2000-12-22

Posts 6088
standing on a shadow's lace

19 posted 2001-08-01 06:20 AM

ahhhhhhhhh the gift to hear when no words are said...helen

Dee
Member Elite

since 2000-08-19

Posts 2330
Queensland, Australia

20 posted 2001-08-01 06:58 AM

To quote one of my favourite songs.....if I am allowed.....you say it best when you say nothing at all.
Beautiful loving poem, Sven.

Dee

I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand

maeve
Member

since 2001-08-01

Posts 139
In the Outback

21 posted 2001-08-01 08:04 AM

I love the idea of this Sven, such open and honest thoughts.

Maeve

Take me back to Erin's shores,
to where my heart roams free.

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

22 posted 2001-08-01 08:09 AM

I’m
listening

waiting
to
hear
the
steps
of
your
soul
~~~~~~~~~~~

Lovely poem. Few will listen with that much heart. Like this much!

Deb

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

23 posted 2001-08-01 08:18 AM

So much said in a necklace strung with words of love
Very Fine Poem
Liz

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

24 posted 2001-08-01 07:16 PM

faterider, that's the best kind of listening my friend. . . when it's all from the heart. . . thank you. . .

helen, that's the gift that we all want. . . thank you. . .

Dee, that's one of my favorite songs as well. . . thanks for reading. . .

Maeve, thank you very much and welcome!!

Deb, I know. . . would that everyone could listen that way. . . thanks. . .

Liz, thank you dear Lady. . . it is always wonderful when I see your name here. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Temptress

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-06-15

Posts 7136
Mobile, AL

25 posted 2001-08-02 05:39 PM

I love this, and did I ever tell you that you listen very well?

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

26 posted 2001-08-03 06:47 AM

Sven
Took my breath away!
Cindi

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

27 posted 2001-08-04 02:50 PM

Temptress, yes, you've told me that before my friend. . . thank you. . .

Cindi, took your breath away eh??

Thank you!!!

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Temptress

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-06-15

Posts 7136
Mobile, AL

28 posted 2001-09-01 03:55 AM

Tonight on Temptress's Library Spotlight, we have Sven's very sweet silence of a listening ear. Did I mention how he is an excellent listener?

Don't gain my affections then cover my eyes. Don't sweep me off my feet then fail to catch me before I hit the floor.

Cerenity
Member Elite

since 2000-02-16

Posts 2637
Escondido-California

29 posted 2001-09-01 09:58 AM

Hi Sven,

I've had to learn this waiting thing as well, you said it with much tender heart freind,

Love, Cerenity

"God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist.
We have to be reminded that He exist!"

(Writer Unknown)

Janette

Member Elite

since 2001-07-20

Posts 2843
Chicagoland for now

30 posted 2001-09-01 11:01 AM

Sven,

This is lovely and speaks volumes. What woman wouldn't love a man who not only has lovely words to share but will listen, too? Such a perfect combination!

I also love the style you chose to display this one...very effective.
Janette

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

31 posted 2001-09-03 03:44 PM

Temptress, remind to tell you just how wonderful a person you are ok??

Cerenity, it's really a pain isn't it?? But, I suppose it's worth it all in the end. . . thank you. . .

Janette, thank you. . . but, you'd be surprised how many people really are just the opposite. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

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