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Marsha
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0 posted 2001-12-20 02:34 PM


~ Butterfly Dreams Of Memories ~

If when you’re sleeping and dreaming deeply
You might just catch a faint glimmer of me
I might float through your dreams hazy sight
Whispering lost memories in the silence of night
If you feel my breath grazing your parted lips
Or imagine you can feel the brush of fingertips
If something stirs you and you turn to me
Remember it was you who wished to be free

If the night gets cold and you seek some heat
And you think you can hear another heart beat
It might be just the phantom memory of me
Lying beside you where I have no place to be
If you try to pull me to you to still the chill
Then you’ll find nothing just the night so still
If you want to feel passion I’m afraid it’s all gone
Remember you were the one who was moving on

If you imagine you can hear me sigh your name
And you think you can feel the heat of my flame
It might be that my memories lingers with you
And that you think you can call me back to you
My butterfly presence that you imagine is there
Might be a fragment of a soul that won’t dare
The rest of me left your side when you said go
Remember you wanted your own river to flow

If your mind plays tricks when you’re asleep
And you think dreams are your own to keep
It might be wiser to erase the last trace of me
To forget that we knew each other intimately
It’s only my memory that’s been haunting you
And my ethereal spirit needs to pass on through
There’s hardly a trace of me left I’m almost gone
Remember that it was you who said so long


Marsha

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


© Copyright 2001 Marsha Grace Melody Todd - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-12-20 02:48 PM


Marsha, this is so cool! The image of the phantom lover, the dream reminder note of how this love ended....this is really so well done! I'm keeping it   
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2 posted 2001-12-20 02:49 PM




(sigh) Such a beautiful bittersweet emotional piece, dearest friend! (sigh) May these thoughts of lost passion flutter away and be replaced by welcoming butterfly thoughts of happiness and love! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet Marsha! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Marsha, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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3 posted 2001-12-20 04:47 PM


Wonderful piece....enjoyed it very much!

((hugs))
Charisma

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4 posted 2001-12-20 05:23 PM


Hi Marsha,

A dream lover
hidden under covers...

nice flow, would that I could see what I'm commenting on while I write this..those were the good old days, I also like how light it feels and how the presence of a loving spirit throughout; there is a mid stanza where you can eliminate a that to get a better flow..otherwise you're exceptionally
good at relating moods and emotions.

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5 posted 2001-12-21 03:43 PM


Midnitesun thank you so very much

I'm pleased you liked it

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


Marsha
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6 posted 2001-12-21 07:42 PM


Noah darling boy thank you muchly, This one is dreamy.
You are always so sweet to me.

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


Marsha
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7 posted 2001-12-21 07:43 PM


Charisma my dear friend thank you soooooooo muchly


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy



To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1

[This message has been edited by Marsha (12-21-2001 07:51 PM).]

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8 posted 2001-12-21 07:48 PM


Hello my friend, i welcomed you properly on your own post but i'm soooooooooooo pleased to see you.
Thank you love you always help and advise, where is the that it's too late to alter it now, but I'd like to change it on my own copy.
Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy,font size>


To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


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9 posted 2001-12-21 08:36 PM


Marsha - your writings are excellent, and most tell a story. You are a talent indeed..

BC

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10 posted 2001-12-21 08:39 PM


Well.......all I can say is it is his loss for saying goodbye. He gave up a treasure rare indeed. You touched me with your words. **big hugs**

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

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11 posted 2001-12-21 08:44 PM


Oh I LOVE this. It is my fondest wish that everyone who walks away from love shall have these night time memories. And regret it!!
Sandra  

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12 posted 2001-12-21 10:47 PM


Oh Marsha!  This one likes me....it sure does!
Great piece!
Enjoyed much, hugs, Nancy.

*~ Wishing you all a magical Christmas ~*

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13 posted 2001-12-22 01:07 PM


This is a beautiful poem, Marsha and sadly packed with emotion...but very unique.   
I loved it!

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks


[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (12-22-2001 01:09 PM).]

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14 posted 2001-12-22 04:29 PM


Marsha,
hiya my dear sis! as always your work is pure perfection and amazes me. sorry it's been so long since ive been here but i wanted to comment on what a wonderful job you did with this and wish you a very happy holiday!

love you!
amy

"Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have"

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15 posted 2001-12-22 05:25 PM


Excellent work Marsha, I greatly enjoyed this one, loved the title too.

"Let me pierce the realm of glamour
So I know just what I am." ~ Van Morrison


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16 posted 2002-01-02 08:05 PM


Bill you are always so encouraging to me. Thank you I appreciate you greatly.

And I'm glad you liked it


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


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17 posted 2002-01-02 08:11 PM


Karen thank you muchly, you are always so good to me. Thank you for taking the time to reply

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

     
  

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


Marsha
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18 posted 2002-01-02 08:16 PM


Sandra I actually believe that they do, that's why so many think they can try again.

Or maybe it's that they don't learn from their mistakes.

I do...... that's a mistake I'll never make again Well I pray that I won't You never know what's around the next corner do you?


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


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19 posted 2002-01-02 08:19 PM


Nancy thank you muchly I'm really pleased you like it. I must admit that I quite like it too


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


Marsha
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20 posted 2002-01-02 08:21 PM


Lyra thank you muchly, it's supposed to be sort of dreamy. You know ethereal almost.

I'm glad you liked it darling girl

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


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21 posted 2002-01-02 08:23 PM


Amy darling lil sis thank you sooooooooooo much you have no idea what a compliment from you means. I love it. As I adore you darling sister of mine

Be happy always

Sorry I'm so late getting back to these but the forums are moving so fast these days


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


Marsha
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22 posted 2002-01-02 08:26 PM


Eagle one thank you a million times

I'm pleased you like this

I appreciate you reading and replying
Thank you muchly


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


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