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Life's Ebb and Flow . . . .( a villanelle)
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Life's Ebb and Flow . . . .( a villanelle) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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I wake each day to see the sun so bright, Then plant the seeds of joy that they might grow. I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night. My day is done, I tried to do what's right, Took care, for I shall reap as I did sow. I wake each day to see the sun so bright. For all is well in God's embrace of light. As is above, may we be blessed below. I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night. Gold rays of love, they wash away the fright, The pain, the doubt--away they all do go. I wake each day to see the sun so bright. The skies are clear with no dark clouds in sight, Both day and night God's love fills up my soul. I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night. Bask in the glow of God's eternal light. Let go, let God, enjoy life's ebb and flow. I wake each day to see the sun so bright. I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-27-2002 03:51 PM).] |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Beautiful piece Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwww, I just love this, sweet friend, this is soooooooo beautiful! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, may His light always shine upon you through every approaching dawn and through the night like the stars, yay, this is a beautiful villanelle, they are so difficult to write and you have mastered the form, 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 |
Loner ~ glad you enjoyed. Noah ~ Yes, indeed. I find villanelles difficult to write as well. Thank you for your generous comments re this one. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL VILLANELLE. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Tres Bon! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Linda, I just loved this. Great job of writing. Gee, I really love your poems! It's all in the attitude....and I try hard to keep mine sunny every day. Hugs, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Villanelle and Pantoum are two of my favorite formats (after the sonnet, of course) - You've done a magnificent job on this one. Your meter, rhyme scheme, and theme all fall nicely into place. Mostly, it's just one superbly great poem!!..  |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This is indeed a great Villanelle. Great job!  |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA, Now I'm going to have to learn what this Villanelle is all about? This was a lovely poem and I'm sure that once I learn what you have done in the way of technique I'll be astounded..  SG |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Like SimplyGold, I don't know the technical side of this type poem....all I know is that I saw a lot of truths in it and that it made me feel very peaceful and calm. Thank you, sweet Linda, for sharing. Love To All, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-28-2002 06:40 PM).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Linda, this is a very difficult form to write, yet you have made it look very easy.... Thanx for sharing this with us... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SmartChick ~ Thank you kindly! RSWells ~ Merci beaucoups! Marti ~ I, like you, usually try to keep my poems "sunny"; however, I do enjoy spreading my poetic wings and delve into the "darker" side i.e. Halloweeen spooky stuff! cackle Nan ~ Wow! I really appreciate your feedback!---and your very kind words! I had been hesitant about posting this poem, but now I'm glad that I did! Munda ~ I'm pleased that you liked it! Some forms of poetry flow from me with nary an edit---but this was like pulling teeth! hehe SG ~ The wheels in my mind churned and groaned to come up with this--but from the wonderful replies that I have received, the torture was worth it! Ethel ~ "peaceful and calm" is also how I felt when I read my last draft and said, "There, now it's finally finished! haha Magnus ~ It may have looked easy, but as you know, it wasn't! Thank you all for reading and for your thoughtful replies. Earth Angel |
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