Open Poetry #17 |
Forever Friends - A Sonnet.... (for Lady in White & Son Netier)... |
Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
T'was blackest night as ink on page of white; Reflections seen through but a single flame, By candlelight then sat with quill to write Thoughts far too intimate for worldly claim. Yet nary dreams enscribed, for dawn befell E'er visions' full enlightenment of day. Still heartfelt reverie of mind to tell, And you to hear so many miles away. Warm rays of Sunshine easily withstand Intrinsic trust, time's unencumbrant yield. Life's quest a selfless gift with no demand; True sharing comes with hopes and dreams revealed. I know that you are there, yet here with me And bound forever friends with love that's free Waft every crest upon your destined sea |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!Stunningly beautiful. I love this poem. It's beauty touches the heart and soul. A magnificent sonnet. **Hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
CLAPPING WILDLY!!! Oh Nan, this is soooooo beautiful, your loving heart sings with a golden declaration of friendship! (smiles) They will cherish this forever, just as we will always love you and all our Passions friends! (kiss on cheek) I LOVE IT!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nan, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is beautiful, Nan... delicate and delightful. *S* |
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Son Netier Member
since 2001-12-11
Posts 116The Garden State |
A few words, all I gave you and you brought forth this wonderfully crafted piece. A Shakespearian Sonnet, my favorite, a true delight when done so well. Bill |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful Nan! Much enjoyed, hugs, Nancy. "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
T'was blackest night as ink on page of white; Reflections seen through but a single flame, By candlelight then sat with quill to write Thoughts far too intimate for worldly claim. Yet nary dreams enscribed, for dawn befell E'er visions' full enlightenment of day. Still heartfelt reverie of mind to tell, And you to hear so many miles away. ================================= Ahhh... the cadence...the meter... the rhyme divine....the harmony when read aloud... the poetic phrasing...the vocabulary and language... Tis such a treat to read your sonnets ... they go down like sweet cream butter Beautiful write poetess Nan. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice Nan...James |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Forever satin, hint of antique lace sweeps, shawl-like, 'round my embrace like sweet a poem by poet renown worn bright as diamond crown when thoughts are there, here with me Lady is going to be SO pleased! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
As usual, enchanted by your writing Nan. jwesley |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well teach, this was absolutely amazing and yes I do believe that the lady is going to be ever SO pleased! ~*~ May the spirit of this season live in your heart all year through ~*~ |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you so much my dearest poet friends.. This was a special work to compose. I'm so glad you've all enjoyed it... |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
It really was special....I could feel that as I read it.... A keeper. God bless America, my home sweet home. [This message has been edited by Elizabeth (edited 12-14-2001).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
From Lady Elizabeth to Lady in White: A sonnet of love on a silk page of white This is your face in the dawning of light Ink will be srung into phrases of blue To sing of the purity, goodness of you From Lady Elizabeth to the Lady of Sonnets A sonnet of friendship in blackness of ink Inscribed onto parchment, the depths that you think A well of the beautiful, gold mine of ore Your wealth in the depths of the inkwell are more WEll done Well deserved Liz |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Absolutely beautiful! Your poetry always flows with such grace and style. Some day I hope to be able to write like this. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nan, Wonderful testament to friendship! I loved it. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Poet friends are forever friends... Vielen Danke, my poet friends... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sheer perfection! Magnificent expression, Nan! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Nan...I would hate to have to judge this.. for there are many poems here in the challenge that are very good...including your own..... |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Nan, one word popped foremost in my mind when I read this....Warm! *s I like your away-from-the-beaten-path word choices, too. Very refreshing! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ My friend ... this is one of your loveliest pieces to date~ Beautifully presented ... an etching of the heart~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I'll just have to hope that SOMEDAY I will be able to write a sonnet this good!! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Much applause to you, my friend, for such a majestic poem... regards, sudhir |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Nan, intrinsically beautiful and the wording...wonderful! Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
.. It makes me happy that you enjoy... |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
My sweet Nan, you know very well that I am still learning to perfect the sonnet, but you have always been so gracious in accepting whatever I offer up. But you must become more strict with this student, my dear, so that I may one day make you very proud of me. As for this? Christmas Confection. And a Keeper... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
*wow* Nan what an awesome sonnet.....wonderful gem! ((hugs)) Charisma ~*Theresia~* |
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