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Denise

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0 posted 2002-03-25 11:12 PM

You would not want the stars to fade away
To sprinkle not again the velvet sky
Nor wish the sun not greet each dawning day
To radiate its brilliance from on high.
You would not want the tears to always flow
From heaviness of heart from missing you
Unable to enjoy the wondrous show
Of life unfolding endlessly anew.
Your wish would be that I would carry on
To somehow find the wings to rise above
The pressing clouds of gray since you’ve been gone
And revel in your legacy of love.

To you no greater honor can I give
Than on transcendent wings again to live.

5/15/2000

Here you go, Nan, a sonnet!

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-03-25 11:15 PM

(smiles) YAY!!! Oh my gosh, I have missed reading your gorgeous words sooooooo much, you always delight my day with the lovely words you write, I just know Nan will love this sonnet! (kiss on cheek) May you forever spread your hearts wings and soar to joy, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Denise, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Denise

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2 posted 2002-03-25 11:19 PM

Thanks, Noah! I love you too! Nan taught me everything I know about sonnets! She got me hooked on them, actually. That's just about all I ever write...well, I mean all I ever used to write. Haven't written anything at all for over 3 months. YIKES!!! Thanks again, sweetie!

skyshine

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Beneath the northern stars

3 posted 2002-03-25 11:24 PM

A legacy of love is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give another. This was a beauty to read. And don't worry about not writing, trust me, it ALWAYS comes back. You're very gifted.

sky

[This message has been edited by skyshine (03-25-2002 11:48 PM).]

Kit McCallum

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4 posted 2002-03-26 07:13 AM

Brilliantly composed Denise. What a beautiful sonnet. Such an inspirational conclusion. You've got me a little teary-eyed with this one ... sigh ... lovely sentiments.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Nan

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5 posted 2002-03-26 07:52 AM

Simply GREAT...

And - you posted TWO.. DOUBLY Great...

Janet Marie
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6 posted 2002-03-26 08:50 AM

Your wish would be that I would carry on
To somehow find the wings to rise above
The pressing clouds of gray since you've been gone
And revel in your legacy of love.

To you no greater honor can I give
Than on transcendent wings again to live.
=====================================
that my dear...is butterfly wisdom, wrapped in rhyme divine.

Those lines are more exquisite and beautiful than I have words for....and touch me in places deep. This ones going in my treasure chest..thank you Poetess Denise(sonnet sweetheart)

Of all the things in me I could never be,
of the true I kept hidden from view,
the best parts of my heart ...
were the ones touched by you.

jm

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

7 posted 2002-03-26 08:54 AM

OhDenise~
What a treasured morning to find your beautiful words upon the pages blue~

Simply as lovely as they come dear lady~
Love n' hugs~
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Janet Marie
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8 posted 2002-03-26 10:17 AM

You would not want the stars to fade away
To sprinkle not again the velvet sky
Nor wish the sun not greet each dawning day
To radiate its brilliance from on high.
===========================
*sigh*
(ohhowiwishihadwrotethis)
silly mothy me...I was so busy sighing...
I forgot to put this in me library

tis mine now

Of all the things in me I could never be,
of the true I kept hidden from view,
the best parts of my heart ...
were the ones touched by you.

jm

Victoria

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9 posted 2002-03-26 10:29 AM

Sooo beautiful Denise..love your words..hugs

~Victoria

"If music be the food of love, play on." (William Shakespeare)

Janet Marie
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10 posted 2002-03-26 08:46 PM

Im back....did ya miss me?

*sigh* ....just wanted to read this again.
I hope you felt as good writing this..as I do when I read it...what an awesome poem.

snowpants
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since 2000-09-16

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KS

11 posted 2002-03-26 08:51 PM

Hey Denise! This is perfection beyond anything I could ever describe...fantastic work, m'friend!

sp

And though my heart feels all alone without you
I still hear you sing to me
I still hear your voice on the sea...

Denise

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12 posted 2002-03-26 09:27 PM

Thank you sky, Kit, Nan, Janet Marie, Marge, Victoria and Kris, so much for your awesome replies! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Actually, Nan, I pushed the limits last night, I posted THREE!!! This one is for you and the Cape Cod Crew!
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Janet, of course I missed you!

When I wrote this I was actually heaving and sobbing terribly and when I re-read it I usually end up in a teary condition, so I have to be sure to have plenty of tissues on hand! This was my "letting go" of my Dad and the associated grieving process (just about 3 years) after he passed away. I guess you could say it's my heart to his heart or more likely it could even be his heart to my heart. I had to finally let go of the pain to enjoy the memories of him and also to be able to be what I should be to my family, as he would have wanted. I'm glad it touched you!

Thanks again, everyone!

Janet Marie
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13 posted 2002-04-12 06:27 PM

Came to read this butterfly beauty again.

Denise

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14 posted 2002-04-12 09:42 PM

Thank you, Janet, I'm truly honored!

Janet Marie
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15 posted 2002-12-31 02:12 PM

You would not want the stars to fade away
To sprinkle not again the velvet sky
Nor wish the sun not greet each dawning day
To radiate its brilliance from on high.
You would not want the tears to always flow
From heaviness of heart from missing you
Unable to enjoy the wondrous show
Of life unfolding endlessly anew.
======================================
needed to read this beauty again today...
such a treasure...

Happy New Year Poetess Denise.

Will the wind remember the names it has blown in the past?
With this crutch, its old age and wisdom, it whispers no ... this will be the last.

jh

Denise

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16 posted 2003-02-24 08:28 PM

Thank you, Janet! It really means a lot that a poem that I wrote could touch someone as deeply as this one did you. It makes me want to keep writing!

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