Open Poetry #21 |
Guiding Moon (co-written with Wilfred Yeats) |
Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Guiding Moon Last night I gazed on a silvery moon As the dark clouds rolled swiftly by, It seemed as though it was chasing me Although I'm not really sure why It followed me down my favorite lane It stayed with me hither and yon It seemed like it was feeling my pain Shining on me like a crystal zircon I sensed it was friendly shining just so Giving me the message 'hold on' Telling me that I will weather this too Soon all of my cares will be gone And it's light shone upon my path As it followed me to and fro, It seemed to be showing me the way Guiding my heart on which way to go Somewhere deep in the dark of night I thought that the moon was chasing me And then suddenly I realized It was showing my soul how to be free. © 03-15-00 dmsmith and Vagrant aka Wilfred Yeats I had the pleasure of writing with Bill a few times and have just found this 'lil piece in my archives. I know some of you may remember him, may this help keep his memory alive in all of our hearts. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. {on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me} [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (08-07-2002 09:24 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggsssssss) Oh Donna, this is sooooooo beauitufl, sweet friend, oh my gosh, now I'm flodding with tears, I'm speechless, I'm so delighted you re-posted this to share a bit of the magic of Wilfred with us all too as he is remembered in all our hearts with love! (kiss on cheek) May his love always guide us all like the moon his heart reflects light of, sweet friend, God Bless You both, we all lovbe you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, 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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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Noah he did indeed know how to put a smile upon so very many faces, and I thank you for tolerating me in posting this while I remember his friendship. Magic, yes there was something very magical in his words..... Thanks and hugs to you also. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. {on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me} [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (08-07-2002 09:31 PM).] |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
thanks for the lovely repost and it his spirit is alive - Paul |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Donna Thank you for posting this lovely duet....indeed it brought him back..He still lives on in many hearts here who remember his gentle ways. Certainly mine! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Donna, thank you for sharing something that has to be very special to you. I wish I had been able to have met WY... I know I could have learned much from his kindness and wisdom that each of you speak so deeply of.... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A lovely poem, Donna... a perfect duet between you and WY... ~ lots of chipmunk hugs Lyra |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Thanks Donna , yes I do remember him daily we used to practice verses with each other on ICQ often Hope |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smile...he will always remain fondly in my heart, since he replaced a piece of it. Thank you, gentle spirit, for living up to your name. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Paul indeed it is, his words are sorely missed. Martie, ya know, I just get the feeling that he is looking down smiling and saying to himself that Passions is still the same caring place it was when he was lifted to the angels...... and I believe he smiles with pride..... Magnus, I have been trying to collect together a bunch of stuff that was at one time all but lost.... luckily I did some digging through what I did retrieve and this was among them. I believe there are others....with Wilfred......I will keep looking. Thanks.. Lyra thank you. He was a special person. Hugs back to you. Hope, I remember the days of icq and how he would say......"sure you want to use that line there, don't you think this might work..." and I learned..... tis a gift I will cherish forever. Thanks for holding him so softly in your heart. Hugs to you hope. Karen, it's not so much that I try to live up to my name, I just put it out there the way I feel it. I thank you for carrying him with you in heart.....again I believe he's sayin...... "damn......I do love those folks at Passions." Hugs to you sweet lady. Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wilfred is indeed, very dearly remembered. Thank you for sharing this lovely duet Donna ... I had a few tears by the time I got down to the bottom here. It's truly amazing how many lives we can touch through these blue pages. Thank you for the warmth of remembrance to start my day ... Best wishes and big hugs /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GentleSpirit~ Thank you for this little gem~ Wilfred/Bill was sure a delight to have in our circle .... wisdomed, kind, funny, gentle, and at times a sensual scamp~ I remember so vividly his admiration for the writings of Walter Benton ... turned me on to a segment of lovely, well-written romantic poetry ~ I also have several pieces he and I 'worked' on off the pages of blue ... he was so good at inspiring ... of taking what I 'thought I wanted to say' ... and gently coaching me around to another view~ His love for music touches me still~ You're a jewel to share this with us on this day of gentle remember~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Mr. Yeats is smiling down on you, our Gentle friend...for keeping his memory alive, for bringing back to us his musing days... thank you for bringing this back to us... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Dear Friends, I can only hope that I have touched a heart with this gentle remember in much the same way that he touched so many hearts with his gentle ways, and thus, in this, the circle continues evermore..... Thank you all dearly..... Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I miss him so much.... I miss his little chats, and his great big smile....thank you for reminding me how precious friends are, even when they are no longer around.....love to you...sweet lady... Lauren~ The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I remember Bill, though I didn't know him well. But thank you for this beautiful piece to remember him by. You both did so well at this--your styles seemed to fit really well together. Thank you Donna. R.I.P. Bill. God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
strange to see this today D. . . it's like. . . there's always the voice. . . you know??? great work. . . thanks for finding it. . . ---------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh, this touched me so much. Aside from being a wonderful poem, just to see Wills name again. Wow. Thanks. Sandra |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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