Open Poetry #25 |
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Seymour, the Touch of Delight |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania ![]() |
Seymour, the Touch of Delight The master of image, the eye of the mind The gold in the twisting and fastening twine Of ribbon that wraps you in words that have wrought Aesthetic embraces of pleasure and thought The godson of wisdom, of lightheartedness Of phrase that enfolds you in swathing caress The maker of stardust, of verses that sing The powdery dust on a butterfly wing His words are vibrations of harp string in play The colors of thought in a spectrum’s display He's a wizard in costume, the mystic surprise Unleashing the secrets in fathomless eyes A poetic lover, a touch of delight The intimate sense in the warmth of the night The fingers of gentleness stroking the skin And waking a smoldering ember within His words float the breeze on a transparent wing Of melody’s feather that glides into spring So lightly they hover the sheen of a page So tenderly tapping the mind of a sage By a master of phrase and artistic finesse The sweet realm of poetry surely is blessed Thank you Sy, for gracing this forum and enhancing our lives Elizabeth |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
The godson of wisdom, of lightheartedness Of phrase that enfolds you in swathing caress The maker of stardust, of verses that sing The powdery dust on a butterfly wing Elizabeth, dear poetess what a beautiful tribute to our dear Seymour. He is certainly a blessing to us all. Chris ![]() "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The master of image, the eye of the mind The gold in the twisting and fastening twine Of ribbon that wraps you in words that have wrought Aesthetic embraces of pleasure and thought The godson of wisdom, of lightheartedness Of phrase that enfolds you in swathing caress The maker of stardust, of verses that sing The powdery dust on a butterfly wing ======================================== Yes indeed...he is all this and more.. and lets not forget Randy is dandy ![]() Liz this is wonderful gifting of verse to our beloved Sy...his daily poetry is the binding of Passions...his rhyme the heartbeat...we have all learned from his spirit and wisdom and are so fortunate and blessed to have the opportunity to get to know this gifted poet and gentle-man. From our dear Poetess of Grace...a lovely tribute to our Sy-guy. So sweet of you Lady Santos ![]() "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
From a favorite to a favorite... you both touch my heart. *S* This is beautiful, Elizabeth... a wonderful tribute to a treasure. *S* |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Welcome back, Elizabeth! You were missed! Wonderful tribute to a wonderful guy! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"The godson of wisdom, of lightheartedness Of phrase that enfolds you in swathing caress The maker of stardust, of verses that sing The powdery dust on a butterfly wing His words are vibrations of harp string in play The colors of thought in a spectrum’s display He's a wizard in costume, the mystic surprise Unleashing the secrets in fathomless eyes" ============================================ Indeed he is a wizard of poetic verse Elizabeth. A beautiful tribute to our very own Sy! Would love to see a duet with you and Seymour. Two of my favourites here at Passions. ~Smiles & hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Beautiful words, written with great style, thank you for sharing. Regards, Olias |
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KoKo Senior Member
since 2003-02-15
Posts 995Inside the shadow's shadow |
This is quite amazing! Seymour is one of my favorites of this forum and you have captured so well the beauty and wonderfullness of his words!!! This is great and is definitly going into my private library!! Greatly done!!!!! I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth Elizabeth dear a sprightly bouquet And accepted in the humblest way If only you knew the truth of my heart I would never if ever let you depart. Each meaning and sense is one for each soul And takes different paths to set each a goal No words or action can turn it away But thoughts from the deep can lead it astray. A generation and more separate us And time plays the game of omnibus I would if I could open Pandora’s box But it would not solve, the paradox. So thank you again for the sweet of your heart The wonder and masterly of your art You offer a feather I offer a flight Put them together we may have the right. I cannot say what the future will bring Perhaps for us the birds will sing. |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhLizzy~ Do you BOTH know how it touches this heart to see the two of you in rhyme ? WONDERFUL ! He's a dear one alright ... and equally so, are you~ *Huglets* to you both~ ~*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 |
"A poetic lover, a touch of delight The intimate sense in the warmth of the night The fingers of gentleness stroking the skin And waking a smoldering ember within" ![]() (smiles) Yay!!! Oh Elizabeth, I agree 100% with you about how talented and a special friend Seymour is, I have no clue how he keeps it up every morning but surely it is all natural and straight from his heart like a butterfly in the meadow! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are one of my favorite poets too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...This is so touching and so true of remarkable Sy, and you...his poem equally felt. ![]() |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
quoting Sy ... You offer a feather I offer a flight Put them together we may have the right. =========================== If that aint sublime rhyme divine ... there wont ever be a reason to rhyme. *sigh* ![]() |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
[This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (03-28-2003 10:40 PM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Elizabeth, this is a beautiful tribute for a wonderful poet. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you all for your comments It seems the feelings are unanimous Everyone loves Sy and appreciates his amazing talent Thank you, Sy for the warm verses You touch my heart Keep writing your dreams, dear charming poet Liz |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
All of this! Magic!!! but this! quote: Bam! You nailed him! |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Oh goody... I love it when we have our "favorite poet people parties..." Isn't it fun?... ![]() |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine, You make me laugh! What a delightful comment I know I nailed him Nan, Yes I think it's time for a party. Favorite Poets? It would be a crowd! Got two of my favorite right here. Thank you girls Love ya lots Liz |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Elizabeth~ A poetic master he is indeed. As you are also.I never get tired of reading both of you...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Elizabeth - this is beautiful - what an inspiration you are and what a lovely testament to SY The powdery dust on a butterfly wing I loved this xxoo |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
A wonderful poem for a wonderful poet...and Liz, you too are wonderful....I'm saving this ![]() Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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