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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648
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Within my heart you’re still that little one Who needed me each step along the way From golden dawns through settings of the sun From lullabies to toddler lost in play From learning ABC’s to feisty teen Asserting independence, stretching wings To soar, discovering before unseen Horizons in the distance beckoning My fledgling from the safety of the nest Fulfilling destiny but how I long Again to wrap you in protectiveness, To shield you from the bad, the sad, the wrong. The shape of you is etched indelibly Upon this mother’s soul eternally. ~ To my daughters, Caroline and Trisha, with love. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
As only a mother's heart could write it...  ! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
awwwwwww Motherlove, penned straith from the heart  Charisma |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Denise~ This is such a beautiful and loving write for your daughters. Love this piece of your heart. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this gorgeous and loving poem brought tears to my eyes knowing how special and loving of a mother you are and how because of your golden heart, Caroline and Trisha's golden hearts will grow with your love and they are bound to bring love and smiles to so many, and even as they grow on, they will always be your little girls! (wipes tears) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, God Bless You, you have my dear vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Denise, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (02-23-2003 05:35 PM).] |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Ah, Dear Denise; What a glorious sonnet you have chosen! You have written what every mother feels deep within her heart. Perfect choice for the book. It was so nice talking with you today,Thank you for your lovely reply as well!I hope it won't be too long before we all get together. Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Many of us share these thoughts you have so poetically written. ~sniff~ JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Awesome sonnet Denise! I was already missing you. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is so beautiful! You've penned the tenderness and nurturing heart of a loving mother. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise BRAVO!. These are the kind of values that your sonnets have always portrayed. THis is a great selection for the book! Liz |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah Denise..this is truly beautiful.. and would be a great addition the the book. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I can relate so well to this Denise. It's lovely. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Denise, this is such a beautiful poem for your daughters.....and for the book, too...  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
And of course as every loving mother knows. I love it. Joyce |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
That's how it is to be a mom.....or a dad...... Well done. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
rhymes divine and cadence kissed... a lovely tribute and sonnet from one of our Sonnet Queens. So glad you submitted...wouldnt be a pips book without you oouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang ... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is a wonderful treasure Denise.... Bridgette |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Denise, You know you've got me here. Excellent and bless you. Here's my vote. Hope this is in the book! 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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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Denise - one for the daughters in the book... BC |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Yes, Denise... this is beautiful and so fitting for Reflections... lovely... regards, sudhir |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Your daughters are very lucky young ladies, my dear friend... and this was a very fine choice for submission... and... It was wonderful to see you (thanks for driving too)...  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
A beautiful admission for the book Denise. Maree |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
IT'S ABOUT TIME !!! Thought I was going to have to make a 4 hour trip to drag you in here Excellent choice Denise !! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Denise Exactly, wonderful write. |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Torn between watching them spread their wings and protecting them...I know. All moms do. Your poem is so pretty, Denise. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Denise, This is so well written. And, you did capture what mothers feel. I enjoyed this tremendously. Thanks, Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: This is a wonderful poem, full of mother-love! I am voting for it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Denise I have no idea how you slipped by me, but it was sure my loss. As a Mother you know I love the poem, but it is the use of your craft that is outstanding. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ You are such a beauty ... and that heart beats in pure poetic platinum~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautiful, Denise! Any child would be lucky to have you for a mama  |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you all so much for reading and for your lovely replies. Words can't express my appreciation for all you wonderful people! (especially since my individual replies to each of you disappeared when I accidentally hit the clear button instead of the submit button! Must be time for bed!) Thanks again! You are the greatest! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is heartwarming and beautiful! *S* |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Denise, a very fitting piece to be included within the book....much enjoyed. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
What an endearing and lovely keepsake poem for your beloved daughters---one that I am sure that they will treasure always from their mommy! Perfectly precious---your daughters and the poem! Warm loving hugs to you all! Linda |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Ruth, Magnus and Linda. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
These are the things you don't forget.... Beautifully done, Denise.  --Liz It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Liz and Vandana! That makes me very happy! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
 ... I can too !~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks for the BOOST, Marge! |
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pjtalty Member
since 2002-07-17
Posts 111W.A., Australia |
Just about covers everything that a loving, caring mother can see in and wish for her child. The tone of loving and caring together with the competent handling of the technical aspects makes this poem a worthy candidate for inclusion in the anthology. Patrick Talty |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
A parent's enduring and constant love shines forth in these endearing lines my friend. Where else to experience the depths of love than in the lives of our children. Very well done. |
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