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Paradise Island |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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This is a repost from many moons ago. It is a special answer in my life. Just off the coast of your heart Here is where I waited for you As I watched you fall apart You came to the shores of sorrow And cast them in, one at a time I tried to comfort you with breezes of love But you let them blow right by One morning I sent a rainbow To greet you, in the sea spray But just before the colors burst forth You turned your back and walked away I've seen you cry, both day and night So I sent my truth upon wings But you ran away, you were afraid And you hid in your suffering I sent you a message in a bottle My words of love I insribed Day after day, it weathered and lay In the forgotten sands of time You came to the shores of loneliness And cried out in the moonlight I sent shooting stars to accompany you But despair had made you blind You Pounded the beach with anger And stirred the ocean's wrath And when you were spent, and did not relent I put treasures along your path I saw you once, on the very edge High up on the rocky cliff I knew what you were thinking, and still I held you steadfast in your step You walked into the sea of cold From betrayal and disgust I washed you gently to the shore And still you refused me of trust You built a great tower, up on high And in it, a beacon was lit I thought you were finally looking for me But instead it was just the ship Still you came to the shoreline, and I Sent you a gift afloat I wanted you to see, that I'd relieve thee If you'd have faith and hope I gave you a tiny vessel In which you could gracefully sail Over to me, even through the rough seas Evil would not prevail! Still, you questioned the journey And doubted the strength of the craft But you climbed aboard with nothing to lose And I sent swift winds to your back You clung to the bow before you Knowing not, where you would go The ocean tossed you about for days But you found me in your soul Oh, my child I embrace you And welcome you to my home There is peace, in and around you Nevermore, will you be alone There are people all among us That have braved the sea of life Welcome to Paradise Island! I've been waiting for you, my child [This message has been edited by rwood (edited 10-05-2001).] |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is simply breathtaking. Another great story from your pen again. And a good lesson about life and spirituality. Wonderful If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Those most resistant to love are so often those most in need of it. Loved this, Regina. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautiful, Regina. Too many times we can't see what's right there before our eyes... |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Regina - This is very beautiful for the love and caring you show here. You truly have the soul of a poet. What a wonderful experience it must be to have you around all the time. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Regina, this is a lovely poem, you give so much of yourself in your writing. Sandra |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Regina You never cease to amaze me with your talent for writing and this was certainly no exception. This was such a beautifully crafted masterpiece from your wonderful array of words. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Tracey: I appreciate you so much. You words are so dear to me. Thank you for being so constant! Duncan: Yes..so true..circumstances that close our hearts and eyes. Thank you for being here. Balladeer: We miss so much don't we. The hard way is so hard. I greatly appreciate your vision! LngJhnAg: Some may argue that reply..  but those kind of words always make me try harder than ever. Thank you!Catalinamoon: Thanks for not tiring of my spilling pen. It helps me to give. I'd feel guilty otherwise from drawing so much inspiration. Sue: Likewise sweet Lady! The feeling is mutual every time I read your verse. Sincerely, Regina |
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