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The Mirror . . . . . .(Sonnet)
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The Mirror . . . . . .(Sonnet) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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I rewrote my 40-line poem, The MAGIC MIRROR, and turned it into a sonnet. ~~~***~~~ My grandma's antique dresser, It had a magic mirror, And I became a princess When into it I'd peer. I gazed into the mirror And a castle came to view, Tall turrets reaching upward To the skies so clear and blue. 'Twas in this magic kingdom, That my charming prince did rule, Some day he'd take me out of My world so cold and cruel. He'd charge forth and carry me, To a land where I'd be free. ~~~***~~~ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-31-2002 09:27 PM).] |
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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
Well this is very nice and I will join you in another cup of tea. Thank you. etoodog |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Robert ~ How do you take your tea? Would you like some of my homemade chocolate chip cookies to go with it? Thank you for the "nice" reply! EA |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Earth Angel - you are truly a treasure, an angel who writes such warm poetry... BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ Thank you for your kind and thoughtful reply. I feel the same way about you and your poetry. ~ sending you Halloween kisses and angel hugs EA |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
the Earth Angel spied a lovely lass through her grandma's looking glass I just love the whole concept and the way you wrote this, Linda... It sparkles  ~ hugs through the mirrorLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Linda, this is gorgeous, sweet friend, I could envision you standing in your grandmother's house looking at your reflection in her mirror and all her favorite pictures hanging beside the rim of it! (kiss on cheek) Yay, I love this, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, 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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lyra ~ I toast ye, queen of munks and PiPs, I raise my glass and take three sips, Each one's a wish I make for you, May each wish and dream come true! I wish you health and happiness, Look into grandma's looking glass, For there you'll see, so strong and bold, You writing til you're very old. ~ Dear Lyra, dear Lyra, You're a gem in disguise, You give of yourself Cross these cerulean skies ~ Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ My grandma's antique dresser was made of ebony. It had a huge, and magnificent, tilt mirror. There were real ivory pulls on the drawers. I would whirl and twirl in front of that mirror, pretending that I was a princess. My sister now has the dresser, and I still have my moments! tehe ~ May your day be filled with wonder! ~ Linda |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this is lovely...a wonderful mix of imagery and cadence..sonnets are my fave ...the rhymes relax me  Well done Poetess EA. jm Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
jm ~ Why, thank you very much. I hadn't written a sonnet in years and thought I'd give it a whirl. I agree with you, the cadence of this genre is comforting. Almost melodic. Many in this forum are gifted "sonneteers" (is there such a word? hehe) and I admire their skill at writing them---Sir Sigh comes to mind! Thanks for reading and replying! EA |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Linda, may you always have ~those moments~ just as you gave back to us a memory of long ago. Haven't we all pretended such...and forgotten a very precious part of childhood.... I'd go look in my mirror right now, but, realistically it is too early in the morning, and late in life, for that! All I'd see in this chapter in my life is my mother looking back at me! And, my Aunt Zade and kinda like my Aunt Carrie....amazing how we grow to look like those 'old people' we fondly remember so well! (smiling). With warm regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pat ~ Well, you elicited a few great big guffaws out of me with your highly humorous reply!.............I just broke out into gales of laughter again! You're a dear one! No matter what may be reflected back in that mirror (and I have a feeling that it's much better than you imply!)---you're absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!! ~ May your day be filled with beauty and laughter! Linda |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I understand Balladeer still dresses up like a princess or a queen sometimes....and like you, can write a pretty nice sonnet sometimes....I've tried to write them before...and my last line is always the same...."Pissonnet" |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Toerag on a horse - now that's something I don't EVER wanna see. Just thinking of him on a sheep is bad enough. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toe ~ You are tooooo much! LOL EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Long John ~ ................ er, ah, I can't get that visual out of my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hear Toe will do anything at least once! ...I suppose if there's a will, there's a way!........LOL LOL EA |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Linda, can I have a cup of that tea, if so will it cure my headache?? Lovely sonnet Linda, very well done. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Earth Angel, this is a beautiful sonnet. Wish I had a magic mirror. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, you brought back a few memories of mine, too. I could just see my Grandmother's antique mirror that I used to gaze in. I don't see what I used to anymore either, though. Thank God Gary likes what he sees!!! Lovely poem, sweet Linda. Thanks. Love To All, Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Donna ~ I would love to have a cup of tea with you, and it could do the trick of getting rid of your headache! If you lived close by, I could have used some of the techniques and therapies that I use in my healing practice.----reflexology, reiki, therapeutic touch, aromatherapy, shiatsu, ear candling, etc. They are highly effective! I've had to use them on myself this past year to avoid two operations from a serious fall a year ago. So far, so good! EA |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh yes, I shall join you in that cup of tea and talk of dreams and fantasy... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SmartChick ~ Sue, I too, wish you had a magic mirror. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all had a real one! ~ Maybe in heaven, we do! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ When Gary looks at you, he sees not only with his eyes, he sees with his heart. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine ~ Most assuredly, you may join us for a nice cup of tea and some chit chat! In fact, it's an open invitation for all those who have stopped by to visit this poem! ~ Do you take yours with milk and sugar? Linda |
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