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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2001-10-18 11:31 AM

Penned On Parchment

In the quiet solitude of the evening
she sit's alone in this room she loves
surrounded by it's familiar warmth.

With her quill poised in gloved hand
the lit candle provides glowing light
illuminating in flickers from the mantle.

Aromatic scents of lilac on the breeze
waift gently through the open window
as her mind drifts along in endless query.

The sounds of a lonesome train whistle
blowing in the distance reminds her
that it is now midnight and time to slumber.

The passing train clickity clacks
down the tracks as the night
again grows silent in it's solitude.

She thwarts the idea of sleep
with her mind now full of images
she rises to sit at her writing desk.

Ever so delicately she dips the quill
in the never ending bottle of ink
touching it to the aged parchment.

Slightly the parchment does crackle
as her thoughts flow from spirit to page
as once again the poet within emerges.

Penned in eternity on the aged parchment
written with the eloquence of her soul
she writes this, the journey of her life.

Softly the breeze blows through yon window
drying the ink, capturing this moment of life
slumber now returns as she drifts off to dream.

Thanks to RWOOD for the inspiration.

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)

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (edited 10-19-2001).]

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

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1 posted 2001-10-18 11:36 AM

I wish I had written this...

Gentle Spirit
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2 posted 2001-10-18 11:41 AM

This is one of the very first times I had ever tried something of this nature. I was a little timid about posting it. (and the title was really stumping me!) Thank you dear lady for the kind comments. Hugs

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)

[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (edited 10-18-2001).]

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

3 posted 2001-10-18 12:09 PM

Slightly the parchment does crackle
as her thoughts flow from spirit to page
as once again the poet within emerges.

Penned in eternity on the aged parchment
written with the eloquence of her soul
she writes this, the journey of her life.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Donna!!! This is just breathtaking!! I was right 'there' and that is what makes this poem so pure and fantastic. To be able to have the reader in the palm of your hand...and you did, is a real talent!
Very well done poetess!
~hugs, NancyLee~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

Gentle Spirit
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4 posted 2001-10-18 12:20 PM

Thank you Nancy, this idea came to me last night and I could barely sleep. This morning the thought was still with me, and this was the end product. It seems rather odd to me not to write in rhyme, but this was indeed a stretch of my imagination. Thank you for such lovely comments Nancy, it does encourage me to write like this more often. HUGS

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)

Nightshade

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just out of reach

5 posted 2001-10-18 01:16 PM

Gentle Spirit - You have done it again!! Very good. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

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Spring, Texas

6 posted 2001-10-18 01:21 PM

Wonderful GS. Felt as if I was right there looking over her shoulder...tho, alas, her words I did not see, wonder what I missed???

jwesley

Gentle Spirit
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7 posted 2001-10-18 04:01 PM

Chris, and again I thank you.

It is most appreciated.

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)

Gentle Spirit
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8 posted 2001-10-18 04:02 PM

Perhaps this night her thoughts were her own for none others to behold? LMAO!! Thanks J, it is much appreciated. *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)

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny

9 posted 2001-10-18 10:59 PM

Penned in eternity on the aged parchment
written with the eloquence of her soul
she writes this, the journey of her life.

YES!! I love it.

[This message has been edited by sigheyes (edited 10-18-2001).]

Midnitesun

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Gaia

10 posted 2001-10-19 12:43 PM

This makes me want to write on parchment, but with modern calligraphy pens rather than quill and ink, which I would probably spill. Come to think of it, would I be spilling my.....never mind.
A beautiful poem, with vivid imagery.

Gentle Spirit
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11 posted 2001-10-19 07:59 AM

SE, again my thanks.

Midnite, I would have to be careful with that ink also! Thanks for stopping by and leaving thoughts.

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)

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny

12 posted 2001-10-19 10:57 AM

Ooops I forgot to click the little box. *s*
This one is very specail to me.

Startime
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13 posted 2001-10-19 11:01 AM

I am so glad the idea came to you. It is wonderful. You words are breathtaking and have hooked me. I am keeping this one. Thank you, so much.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

14 posted 2001-10-19 04:15 PM

A fine piece from great inspiration

rwood
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15 posted 2001-10-19 08:46 PM

Oh how wonderful!!! The parchment, the lonesome whistle , the open window, the surrender to a quiet night...you are truly kindred as this is an image I treasure of a writer somewhere in time. So enthralled with this I am!...as if a negative of a memory of a wish!!! Make sense? Hope so. Ethereal and Lacy! Saving this...Somh~

Sincerely,
Regina

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

16 posted 2001-10-19 08:46 PM

just beautiful words ...these:

Slightly the parchment does crackle
as her thoughts flow from spirit to page
as once again the poet within emerges.

Maureen

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

Gentle Spirit
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17 posted 2001-10-22 11:59 AM

again, my thanks to all for these encouraging words. It means much when one is encouraged to try something different and then it is received well. Hugs to all.
Donna

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)

texasrose
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since 2001-10-24

Posts 146

18 posted 2001-11-12 09:51 AM

I'm glad that I decided to go back through stuff not on the front pages! This is an excellent write. Vivid images. Thank you.

Gentle Spirit
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19 posted 2001-11-13 08:05 AM

I am glad that you found this. Thank you for taking the time to read. *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)

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