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Magnus
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0 posted 2002-01-31 07:54 PM


Out there...somewhere in the galaxies, the stars.
I know you are there...your eyes gleaming so.
I have looked for you countless times, elusive.
Each trek carrying me further into deepest space.

I have tiptoed around black holes so menacingly.
Jumped over the moon, whirled around a comet.
Bathed in the Little Dipper before evening light.
Sipped of the cold freshness of the Milky Way.

I have done all of these things....all for you.
For I shall journ till there is no moon, no sky.
Till the hotness of the Sun no longer warms.
Till my last breath let, heart beating no more.

I guess I could say I miss you, all of you.
That...I will continue my trek through time.
That...nothing else shall quench this thirst.
For I have tasted the finest wine...your lips.

© Copyright 2002 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-01-31 07:55 PM


Magnus you just leave me speechless, this is so heartfelt. So very beautiful. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Startime
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2 posted 2002-01-31 08:02 PM


WOW!!!!This is stunning. I love the space part....That must have been some kiss. *sigh* isn't it wonderful what a kiss can do. **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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3 posted 2002-01-31 08:17 PM


Oh YES!!  Oh *sigh*  Barry you are melting the ice right off the trees tonight!  Glad my power stayed on long enough to respond to this one!  Excellent!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

Victoria
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4 posted 2002-01-31 08:31 PM


Very lovely words Mr.Valentino.. enjoyed as always

                  ~Victoria~

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

                                                -Ziggy

Madame Chipmunk
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5 posted 2002-01-31 08:46 PM


Sweet indeed, Barry!
Now don't drink too much or you'll wake up with a horrible headache.
Sweet poem!

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

JamesMichael
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6 posted 2002-01-31 09:13 PM


One of my favorites...james
Irish Rose
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7 posted 2002-01-31 09:58 PM


Had to tell you how much I enjoyed this, Barry, it's just lovely.

Kathleen--(Kay)
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Laurie Lee



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8 posted 2002-01-31 10:01 PM


oooh your last 2 lines were amazing! Very very well done Barry.

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