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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Crimson Red Hands outreaching from her vision helped her seek a sound decision. Though she seldom had a mission, now she's striving far ahead; Goals were made for her to marry, burdens gone no longer carried, All that was, now, dead and buried in a fertile flower bed. All her pains and sorrows buried in a fertile flower bed Blooming roses crimson red. Oh, what joy, she's so elated, known at last she's been created For her soul's been reinstated to that place where she shall wed. Oh, the thought of her succumbing to the chords of angels strumming As she upward soars, becoming like her vision overhead. Like the sunrise in the morning, silent rises overhead Spreading colors crimson red. Rags now changed and disregarded, new gowns worn, and grace imparted Led her to new worlds uncharted-- Though, the half has not been said; "Thou art fair my love, behold thee. Thou art rare my bride, to hold thee And as if mine eyes to mold thee, touch thine lips like scarlet thread. Thy two breast are like two young roes and thine lips like scarlet thread Shine like rubies crimson red." Next, regretfully, awakened --from her dream that had been taken-- By her spirit that was shakened, she arose up from her bed. Looked upon her new day's gleaming, thought about her night time dreaming As she felt her insides beaming from her Bridegroom's arms outspread; Yes, she knew the hand of mercy from her Bridegroom's arms outspread Filled with passion crimson red. -Lighthouse Bob |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You are definitely a POET! There is no doubt about that...and I will be seeing--and experiencing!---Crimson Red for some time! Thank you for this wonderful read! EA |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is beautiful Cold hands means a warm heart |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Yes!!! The rhythm to this was amazing, it flowed from start to finish like a stream into a mighty ocean. Wonderful!!  [This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (02-20-2003 11:08 PM).] |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
This is lovely and certainly gets my vote. |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Wow, that's what a poem should be! hehe maybe I should have my poem resign...just kidding...~Every girl has a dream within. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Bob...this is EXCELLENT! You are such a talented poet. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Trochaic meter has such a wonderfully flowing sound, especially when done correctly. And this is done very, very correctly. Excellent, excellent work. I vote. Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You did a masterful job here! I love this.  |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Like all your work...Beautiful and masterfully written. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Oh Robert, I am soooooooo happy you chose this for Reflections, this is one of my favorites from you and shows just how amazing you are and how your passion and fervor for writing is so deep and rich like the crimson of blood your golden heart beats with! (big huggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I happily vote for this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Robert, thank you for sharing!  May love nand light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
It reads like a song....an accelerating flow. Well done! [This message has been edited by Chanson (02-18-2003 07:53 PM).] |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I enjoyed this thoroughly from beginning to end. A most excellent write. you have my vote. Maree |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Rags now changed and disregarded, new gowns worn, and grace imparted Led her to new worlds uncharted-- Though, the half has not been said; "Thou art fair my love, behold thee. Thou art rare my bride, to hold thee And as if mine eyes to mold thee, touch thine lips like scarlet thread. Thy two breast are like two young roes and thine lips like scarlet thread Shine like rubies crimson red." ========================================== absolutely stunning... and pure poetry in motion when read aloud. A wonderful write to represent you in the book. Well done poet sir. " ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Well done indeed.. It'll be a pleasure to see your work published...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Of course, this would be absolutely perfect if Ron could print this particular piece in red... the cadence, the structure, the theme.... Thank you! |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
That was awsome! A keeper for sure the Wind is invisible. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is great LighthouseBob!!!!!! LOVED IT!!! Votes In!!! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Exquisite poetry, Bob..This is one of my favorite of yours and will grace the book beautifully! Hugs, Ellie  A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Earth Angel, You are very welcome. Thanks for the commendation. the_loner_23, Thank you for your kind reply. hoot_owl_rn, Your replies are even poetic. Thank you. SPIRIT, So glad that you found me over here and thanks for your vote. aries_luv_ppl, As you know my feelings, your poems are special as well and I thank you. vlraynes, Thanks for your vote of confidence. I've really enjoyed your Sonnets as well. Local Parasite, Thank you for your vote and for your understanding. I do enjoy trochaic meter as well. Poet deVine, Wonderful to read "masterful" from the Master. Jason Lyle Thank you. Very kind of you and nice to have you on board. Mistletoe Angel, You always offer such delightful insights to my poems. Again, thank you my friend. Chanson, Thank you. I loved your poem as well. Dark Angel, Glad that you liked my poem and thank you for your vote. Janet Marie, Thank you. The stanza that you quoted does seem to be the favorite among us romanics. Nan, I hope that you are right. Thanks for your kind comments here and elsewhere. Sunshine, Funny story. I did not origianlly post this poem in red, but the responses were given in red... so, I thought that it might be a good idea to post it in red here. Wind, Thank you so much. Justbleu, Thank you for your vote and for all the wonderful exclamation marks. ellie LeJeune, You're such a good friend and I guess good friends think alike. I like this one too. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Just a Bump....  |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Thanks. (Smiles)-Bob |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Bob, this is wonderful! Oh my...so very very well done! Yes...a vote for sure. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh Bob, I'm so glad I found this. One of your very best. Love, Joyce |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh my I am so happy you posted this I just saw your other once and went hunting for this one in Spiritual to send you an email to request you post this for the book. This is without a doubt my favorite poem this year so far, and I am so glad you picked it to go into the book. I absolutely love this piece. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Lighthousebob - my vote for Chrimson Red, wonderful write... BC |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Bob - This is excellent! I love the rhyming scheme, and the consistency of your theme is perfect. I found myself at the last line thinking, "Is this all? How can he stop now?" No kidding, I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Enchantress, Thank you sweet Poet for your vote and your hugs are always most welcome. Joyce, I'm glad that you found me too. This is a bit more cumbersome than what I'm used to. Mysteria, Your spirit must have been signaling mine here, because that is why I chose this poem as my First choice... I knew that you liked this poem so very much, I had full confidence in your insight, and I figured that just maybe it would be a hit with others as well.... And I do believe that your intuition here was very very good on this one. Thank you my Poet friend. Thank you Bill Charles!!! LngJhnAg, (Big Smiles) Though I had some more topics of which to write, I think that this probably is a friendly compromise between being too long for some and not quite long enough for others. [This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (02-21-2003 01:52 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bob..This shines! Tis beautiful poetry, indeed and a vote. |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
I'm pleased to vote for your poem. Beautifully written. Essorant [This message has been edited by Essorant (02-21-2003 02:36 PM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Bob, Yup, you've got my vote for sure. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Martie, (Smiles) Thanks for the bit of humor!!! Us lighthouses do enjoy that kind of thing you know, Shining. Essorant, Thank you for your kind words. It pleases me that you were pleased to vote. Thank you!!! Larry C, Thanks for the vote my friend. As a side note: I know that you have some Christian poems that you began sharing with us and I'm hoping that you'll be able to get back around to posting one or two when you get a chance. Well, God bless for now. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Admire the way you kept it steady through all those changes. You could have lost control in a heartbeat, but you held your course. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Robert(BOB), You are such a dedicated and talented poet--and this is but one beautiful example, which I will submit as Exhibit A--and Vote that it certainly should have a place. But I also feel from the quality and vastness of the many works I've seen of your, surely there is also just and ample justifation for publishing a Masterpiece book ALL YOU OWN, (To the Glory of God, of course) I thank you for the many ways you have touched and influenced my life as well. humbly, david Every Day's a Blessing |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
This is so artfully crafted.The rhythm is supurb.Robert,you most certainly have my vote on this one.A "Keeper" for me! Peace,Geoffrey If a man has not discovered something he is willing to die for,his life is not worth living. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Sorry Bob, already voted (and that dang Ron won't let me vote twice!), just popped in for another read. This work is superb, truly, and well worth publication. Just a suggestion, but perhaps you need to get this out to a few journals as well. Splended ~ Ruth |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Oh my.. if I wasn't sure you were talented before, than I sure am now. This is without a doubt a God given gift you have to write poetry that is not only in excellent form and style, but also meaningful, heart touching, and true. Mind if I keep this in my library? good, 'cause I am. Oh, and here's my vote!! Always God's Girl, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - (blink, breathe, stand, fight) [This message has been edited by GG (03-10-2003 08:34 PM).] |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
That's some poem! Very powerful!  Elizabeth It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've been missing your work... a mistake I intend to rectify! *G* This is wonderful! *S* |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
What can I say that hasn't already been said.This is just a fabulous write dear poet, just incredible! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Ratleader, Thanks. (Smiles) You are right, it was a challenge, but I guess that I just kept the color of "crimson red" embedded before my eyes. deleeme, Also, you have been a most good friend to me and a most positive influence on my live as well and it is so very good to see your name again here on these pages. (Reminds me of old times.) Thanks for stopping in, for reading my poem, and for your most humbling comments and vote. Street Heart, Like a great big cat fish... (YAY!!!) I'm Glad that this one's a 'Keeper' for you!!! Thanks my poet friend. hoot_owl_rn, (Gosh dang that Ron!!!) Thanks for coming back to read again for that really does emphasize the appeal of this poem in your mind in my mind... Due to your suggestion as well as others of whom I have the highest respect, I obviously should be expanding my horizons....but I do think that it would be a most wonderful accomplishment to be a part of this book and to be featured along side so many fine respected poets as is yourself. GG (God's Girl) I love your spirit here... I do believe as you have expressed here that poetry is a talent and as you well know... We are to take the talent of which God has given to us, not bury it, but to use it and to multiply it. (Amen) That is my goal and it is of great pleasure to see the talent of God given poetry expanded through such young talented poets as yourself. God bless. Thank you skyshine!!! suthern, I appreciate it. I do look forward to hearing more from you as well as others, but I don't generally get out much past the walls of the Spiritual forums... I guess that is an area that I will need to rectify and work on... (Amen) Thanks again. WhiteRose, Just your simple acknowledgment here is fine and dandy in my view. Thanks my friend. |
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Flower Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 240California |
This is way beyond good. Voted. Love reading all these great writes. |
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rodger_jr Junior Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 37Glen Hope, PA |
This is a very good poem |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I can't vote again  but y'know I'm growing more fond of this poem as I read it more... The first time I ever read Poe's the Raven I was stunned, amazed, and thought to myself 'no one can write a poem with that kind of rhythm and rhyme"well you must be some amazing no one lol just wanted this back up top so its easier for me to find God bless you Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Flower, Your 'reader only' reply is a delightful breath of fresh air. Thank you. rodger_jr, Thank you!!! GG (God's Girl) I agree that it is quite sad that we can't vote more often than just once for those poems that we really really like... but, just reading here how very much you've come, through reading, to adore this poem and to respect my poetry is worth a whole truck load of extra votes to me. (Amen) Thank you. Thank you and Thank you. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Bob - I just came back to tell you CONGRATULATIONS and a pat on the back Bless your heart xxoo |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
Such a romantic poem. (Write on, dear poet, I'm learning how to refine mine through reading your styles.. still having nightmares) I thought I voted for this already - but I can't find the icon for casting my vote. Or is this closed now - been a while since I visited piptalk. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
littlewing, Thanks for dropping back by and your pats on the back of encouragement are always most welcome. Thanks my friend. jjote, At any case, it is really very nice to have you back here with us and to hear once more from you. (Smiles) ...and, I am so very sorry for those dreaded nightmares. (Wink) God bless. |
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