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Candle Seek.....A collaboration of muses
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Candle Seek.....A collaboration of muses |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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Alone, in hues of gold Where flames reach with blue streaks from logs piled in random burning wedge and square I delve the spirits of ale, wondering why time should be so unkind Flicking match I light a candle for you , as if you are truly here Empty words spill from cup of lip to fall and stain, drying in seasoned exposure to the heat from flames, now kindled in flickering tongues I would see the phrases from ashes rise as tipping mug of amber brew I toast the specter of you and watch as candle drips its melted form Hushing the smoke in ancient stirs of private laughter Swirling in a bouquet of scenes we once shared with windows lashed open in passion's heat Even in the frigid bite of drizzling rain Now, so dreading am I, in prelude of winter Yet, once again I feel the tender fingers of your hand touch in gentle passing brush this heated brow How long had it been? I stumble in fevered thought lying with eyes closed begging for dreams this fever would pass and healed I could rise If not for tempered steel when last, I saw your eyes Keeping sound, the strength in your stance you tripped the light from my soul and kissed me forever, good-bye Why did I lie? I wish time forward or back to lapsing moments beguiling my breath in restless sighs "Candles may never burn in my heart for you!" My foolish lips now scorch in pain from words so deeply insane For I know, in this very night with millions of matches spent in relentless hope, that you may seek the flame Knocking once more, at my door Lest I shall grow old, in alone and blaze our memory down around me I douse with draft of ale the raging fires inside
[This message has been edited by rwood (edited 11-30-2001).] |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Regina, take a bow! This is glorious! Kathleen (Kay) |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Subjectively, this is the strongest poem of yours I have read yet. It encapsulates an apogee of imagery, emotion, and soul through an expression which can be savoured time and again. I am completely impressed!! -MVS "Your focus determines your reality." --Qui-Gon from The Phantom Menace |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RWood~ What a lovely, lovely stirring of the embers~ 'Yet, once again I feel the tender fingers of your hand touch in gentle passing brush this heated brow' Beautifully done sweet lady~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! I LOVE IT!!! YOUR WORDS ARE ALWAYS SO WONDERFUL AND EXCITING TO READ!!! Your special friend will love this so very much! (kiss on cheek) We all love you, sweet Regina! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rwood, You have impressed me too. But then you always have. *L* |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
What a fortunate subject to be the object of your talent. You are a gift. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Wow, Regina, you stun me with this one. I feel so many things reading it. Your writing just gets better and better (unbelievable,as how could such beauty mprove?) Sandra |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A wonderful tribute, and a great photo, too! |
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texasrose Member
since 2001-10-24
Posts 146 |
A beautiful stirring of passion. Thank you. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I can see them Regina. . . lining up in chorus. . . singing to the poet. . . wonderfully done. . . the candle sought. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Such a nice tribute, Regina, lovingly written.  This man would be very honored, I'm sure. (((hugs)))Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
so so well done. ever deep...runs |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Empty words spill from cup of lip to fall and stain, drying in seasoned exposure to the heat from flames, now kindled in flickering tongues I would see the phrases from ashes rise as tipping mug of amber brew I toast the specter of you and watch as candle drips its melted form Hushing the smoke in ancient stirs of private laughter Swirling in a bouquet of scenes we once shared with windows lashed open in passion's heat Even in the frigid bite of drizzling rain Now, so dreading am I, in prelude of winter Yet, once again I feel the tender fingers of your hand touch in gentle passing brush this heated brow =================================== Thats SOME muse ya got there WHEW this is superb writing... the imagery is outstanding and the intensity is pure poetry. very very cool write Regina...VERY he said ... "dont cry" ... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Regina...THIS is poetry! Exquisite! hugs, Nancy. "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Regina, Incredible! I can see how I rate...  Not that I would ever be jealous! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Kay: ~Great Hugs! I'm so delighted you enjoyed a great musing today! Mark: I completely thank you! As the depth was very much a genuine first of its kind. ~Sincerely...I hope for more of this muse. Marge: Thrilled for you to visit me and this piece. Your thoughts are deeply appreciated. Noah: I do really feel loved in here and you are a special sparkle in my smile! I hope so Noah! Love and Hugs! Seymour: Then I shall be so honored to know it in my heart and hope I never disappoint you!~Hugs! Richard: As I would love to not correct you, because you are such a man of truth..I am the fortunate one...and you have gifted me this eve! Sandra: I only wish you knew how much you inspire me every time you leave your thoughts. This was something special that I can only hope will continue..I don't want to lose the muse. Sincerest warmth and thanks!!! Sunshine: Thank you for shining a light on this verse. So glad you approved. And for your sweet compliment. Many hugs! Texasrose: Thank you for that! It's so nice to stir things up every once in a while! Sven: You see so deeply! I wish I had your glorious vision and depth...I have to try..yours is natural! Michael: I hope so!!!! So glad you stopped in! ~Smile at you tonight~ AWC: big Hugs and smiles! Thank you so much!!! Janet: Some muse indeed! So wonderful of you to say so and so glad you enjoyed this. From my heart to yours! Hugs! Nancy: You are such a kind and wonderful lady!!! I'd say your muse has been flowing brilliantly...as I have read so! Hugs! Larry: Dear sweet Larry...you are my most A~Musing poet. I hold you precious! Sincerely, Regina~ It's all in the mind |
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Robert A Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 174 |
enjoyed |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Your muses are wonderful! Dear somh~ just one question? Can I borrow at least one just for a lil while? Luv ya hon! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Regina, I usually have a tough time reading and comprehending non-rhyming poetry because my mind is always looking for the rhyme. This blew that away better than any poem I've read in free verse. You've shaken my snowglobe of poetic comfort. Sigh.... Exquisite. Roger |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* talent drips from the pen that wrote these words as your heart listened to your muse and it thrilled to inspire you with the glory of this poem. Absolutely stunning. I am left in awe. **Hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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