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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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Shadow Arms An aged tree torn and drawn, Gnarled and withered and worn, Shades in place wreaths of lace, Cradled arms of shadowed space. Gently writing weightless braille, Shrouding round a listless male, Lifting him into the night, The only guide a star in sight. Hand in hand with dream to go, In silent prayer to help it so, Launching free of lifes hard core, To sail the dark of evermore. Peace shines out his upturned face, He leaves this sad and lonely place. Love now gone this earthly haven, Stolen by a stealthy raven. Morning sheds the wreath of mourn, The heart of him and spirit gone. Beneath the tree he leaves his clay, His flesh and bone to melt away. And now in heaven shine two star, A light to show you where they are. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSeymour~ You touch my tender with gentle sighs of your rhyme~ Love you, poet~ *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, And I would  you tender for your charms. Love you poet. |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Sy...delicate, ethereal...haunting... [This message has been edited by Sunshine (04-16-2002 08:45 AM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah...Deca said it...I say it's a Keeper.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Shades in place wreaths of lace, Cradled arms of shadowed space. Gently writing weightless braille, Shrouding round a listless male, Lifting him into the night, The only guide a star in sight. Hand in hand with dream to go, In silent prayer to help it so, Launching free of lifes hard core, To sail the dark of evermore. ===================================== Morning sheds the wreath of mourn, The heart of him and spirit gone. Beneath the tree he leaves his clay, His flesh and bone to melt away. And now in heaven shine two star, A light to show you where they are. ========================================== This is a stunning example of why both my library and my heart are full of your poetry. This is SOUL POETRY at its finest. This is imagery, metaphor, personification, rhyme, cadence, theme, inspire and emote at its highest caliber. You are awesome Sy-babes...you have us wrapped around those closing couplets.  Never doubt the gift of your pen when it gives voice to your heart and soul. You rock Stinkylove!! (ohhoilovewhenyouwritelikethis)  *ww:  |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Seymour Hi there, sometimes when a thought is written it hovers in the air and reaches into those places inside where special treasures are kept. These are the little silvery thoughts that keep you when the day is too grey, or long. And how often have these thoughts fallen from your pen to be picked up by my soul? Mum is always right when she talks of quality writing, she said I’d learn much from reading you and I think I do. Thank you. You do know that I love this don’t you? it is an excellent example of your wonderful writing   Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sy Tender, fragile and fine, a poem devine! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hey...oh, hey. Oh damn. There is an ink drawing I did once. And you just wrote the poem for it. I hope I can find it. (oh damn...I'll have to hook up my scanner too...) Not kidding though, this got me excited. (thanks Jan) WONDERFUL!!!! oh...g'morning sy! pssst. Thanks! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Decaflame, A pleasing reply, Sunshine, Your a keeper. JM, You wrote every word I ever wanted to read or hear. How could I help but love you. WWRSKrissy, A sincere reply and I thank you. Sweet Martie, Thank you. Serenity, Thank you and I would love to see your drawing. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, Seymour... this is stunning! So tender are your words... so powerful is their impact. In the collection of perfection you have penned, this is one of the best! *S* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, Your faith in me sets my sails to full bellow. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
yes. . . I like this very much Sir. . . a true testament to your abilities. . . heart-touching. . . well done. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Seymour darling boy, what a delight it is to read your writing, I cannot imagine life without you painting a rainbow into my sky. This is full to the brim of wonder, and of course it’s good YOU wrote it. This is a wonderful and perfect post. The rhythm is absolutely excellent, the presentation is superb and the words in this are utterly beautiful. Wonderful writing, excellent utterly utterly perfect. Krissy is quite right I did tell her that if she wishes to see an A class writers work to read you. You have already added to her inspiration. Thank you, form her and from 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 Luke 2:79 |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sven, Thank you for your comment of well done. Marsha, I have gained aesthetic pounds since you have been commenting on my works. Thank you dear. [This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (04-16-2002 05:39 PM).] |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Gently writing weightless braille, ============================ just came back to worship this properly ... do you truly know how cool that line is... not only the alliteration...but the intend and poetic premise. *tinkerbell on genuflect knee* and one for Randy *winkiewinkie* |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
YEP Sy, this is certainly a keeper...that it is... |
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Ladyhawke Member
since 2001-09-01
Posts 86 |
Wow. I really enjoy this poem. It has a steady melody, and your choice of words and wording is excellent. I like poems that sound this way, and with your description, I can see this picture. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
As usual..I echo Janet (cause she is sooo cool and so right)..twice no doubt, cept for one thing. "Do it again"..it is just that lovely. Sincerely, Regina |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Seymour, this is soooooo hauntingly beautiful, sweet friend, my heart goes out to all lovers who experience this heartache and I hope they all will be encountered by love again to last forever! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Seymour, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Vandana, thank you. JM, Magnus, Thank you my friend. Laddyhawke, Wonderful comment. Regina, Then I owe you a too.Noah, Thank you for your read and generous reply. |
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