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garysgirl

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0 posted 2003-02-15 11:46 AM

We're on our road to forever
Walking along this path of life
Hand in hand with each other
Soon to be man and wife

Looking on either side
Along this path we walk
We see many different flowers
Seeming as if to talk

There are roses everywhere
Colors beyond compare
Even with their thorns
We handle them with care

Birds are gently singing
For love is in the air
We hear the sweet melody
It seems to be everywhere

On either side of us
We see beautiful trees
With roots firm and strong
As our love has proved to be

When the gentle breezes blow
Or the storms of life cause harm
Our love will still be strong
As together we walk arm in arm

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-16-2003 11:09 AM).]

Local Parasite

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1 posted 2003-02-15 01:20 PM

This is a very heart-warming poem. I like the structure you've used, it does nicely with such a simple concept, in such a direct form of expression.

Good work.

Parasite

"Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true.
~ Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Mistletoe Angel

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2 posted 2003-02-15 02:06 PM

(smiles) Yay!!! Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo beautiful, this brought a tear to my eye and it shows how your heart sings with poetry and touches so many and that this is so deserving of being published, yay! (kiss on cheek) May you and Gary forever walk down the primrose path to happiness, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!

May love and light alwyas shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

LoveBug

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3 posted 2003-02-15 07:02 PM

What a vivid and wonderful description of the journey to come with your future husband (if this is about you!). I love the imagery, and I think this will fit into the book nicely.

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.--Jesus Christ

Albert J. Allie
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4 posted 2003-02-16 12:55 PM

I actually was able to see the vision you painted. I love a poet who can do that!! Thank you!!!

aries_luv_ppl
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Universal Mind

5 posted 2003-02-16 12:57 PM

Excellent Write

Maybe I am not praying...but I know...
You are always listening...to my soul...

SPIRIT
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6 posted 2003-02-16 01:18 AM

Very nice write.

RedTapePoetry
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7 posted 2003-02-16 01:45 AM

Ethel, this is truly beautiful. It touches
my heart for sure. Thanks so much for writing this, you certainly get my vote!

dhicks03
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8 posted 2003-02-16 02:44 AM

Very nice!! Gets my vote!

garysgirl

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9 posted 2003-02-16 11:12 AM

I don't know if I'm supposed to respond to your replies
in this forum, but I really do thank each of you for
reading my poem again. I really do appreciate it....

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-16-2003 08:52 PM).]

Charisma

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10 posted 2003-02-16 02:19 PM

beautiful!

Charisa

regards2you
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11 posted 2003-02-16 02:31 PM

Ethel,

This is truly one of if not the best of your love poems. Enjoyed greatly.
I'll vote for it.

Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

skyshine

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12 posted 2003-02-16 04:31 PM

I thought this was really pretty, Ethel.

You can sit there and forgive someone until the cows come home, and it won't make a bit of difference until they forgive themselves.

Wind

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13 posted 2003-02-16 05:51 PM

Ethel, you've touched me again. It is so heartwarming.

I am living proof that ghosts exist. Which is an oximoron but I don't care ;)

Andrew Scott
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14 posted 2003-02-16 06:00 PM

We can learn so much from Nature. May your roots grow strong and deep, drawing life from that which sustains us all... love. Peace to you and yours.

carol
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15 posted 2003-02-16 10:28 PM

This is really pretty. I like it

always treat others the way you want to be treated
Love from Rita

Rick
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16 posted 2003-02-17 07:13 AM

This is a lovely warming poem and much enjoyed here tonight, goodluck with the future.

Sincerely
Rick

Nan

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17 posted 2003-02-17 11:36 AM

Gotta love the romantic pieces...

Brad Majors

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18 posted 2003-02-17 11:37 AM

Very nice

garysgirl

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19 posted 2003-02-17 02:29 PM

I thank you all who have read my poem and I really appreciate
the ones of you who voted for it to be in the book.
Thanks to all of you....

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Sunnyone
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20 posted 2003-02-17 05:38 PM

Oh, I really do love this one, and the happiness that shines through in each word! It really does belong in our new book, my good friend, and it will light up the pages for everyone who is looking for love. Such a beautiful write...

Accept these small gifts from my gypsy soul, and let the magik happen! ~~S~~

wranx
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21 posted 2003-02-17 05:40 PM

If there is to be a book...This, (and you)should be included.

Ed

ecrivan
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22 posted 2003-02-17 08:51 PM

Hey Ethyl,

consistency in devotion and love should be praised..think this would be nice for the book

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Kit McCallum

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23 posted 2003-02-18 07:03 AM

Beautiful sentiments of love and strength, Ethel. Very much enjoyed.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

24 posted 2003-02-18 12:02 PM

Ethel...you're going to enjoy
all of the possibilities you've opened
with this submission....

bsquirrel

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25 posted 2003-02-18 01:33 PM

Awwww.

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catalinamoon

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26 posted 2003-02-18 02:20 PM

How nice to read a happily ever after. Good luck with this poem, and your new life
Sandra

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

27 posted 2003-02-18 06:15 PM

I feel bad not responding to all of your replies. All of you make me feel so special that I feel like I have to respond.
.
.
I want all of you to know how very much each and every one of you is appreciated by me...the ones who voted for my poem and the ones that may not have voted, as well.
Thank you all for reading again....

With love and hugs from
Ethel......

SEA

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with you

28 posted 2003-02-18 10:30 PM

this is definately one for the book!

you write so beautifully

Martie

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29 posted 2003-02-18 10:32 PM

I love your poem, and even more, I love your love!

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...

30 posted 2003-02-18 10:32 PM

Absolutely beautiful, Ethel.
I'm smiling and loving this.
Hugs,
~Vicky
"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Larry C

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31 posted 2003-02-18 11:47 PM

Ethel,
And the wedding date is when? Nice love poem and it gets my vote.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Dark Angel
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32 posted 2003-02-18 11:49 PM

sigh, beautifully romantic!

This really touched me.

Maree

hoot_owl_rn
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33 posted 2003-02-19 12:04 PM

The road to forever can sometimes be very short

Janet Marie
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34 posted 2003-02-19 01:19 AM

the moth is playing catch up..so many wonderful poems to visit.
A lovely poetic declaration poetess Ethel,
your heart-mate Gary inspires you in wonderful ways.

" ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ...
if it finds you worthy ... it then directs your course."

K.Gibran

christian
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35 posted 2003-02-19 01:22 AM

poems make you feel things. this poem made
me smile. to know that someone has faith
in the best things that life has to offer.

hope you keep steady on the road of life,
and kick those pebbles out of your way.
you deserve to get to the end.

Sudhir Iyer
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36 posted 2003-02-19 03:27 AM

beautifully written... this deserves reading and re-reading, several times over

regards,
Sudhir

Kethry
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37 posted 2003-02-19 05:41 AM

May the world never be to cold to read romantic words and may it always need them.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

winston
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NW of Eden

38 posted 2003-02-19 08:07 AM

Done Gary proud. Like the cadence of it.

It's amazing I won. I was running against peace, prosperity, & incumbency.
--G. "DUBYA" BUSH. June 14, 2001. Unaware of rolling TV camera.

El_Campeador
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39 posted 2003-02-19 08:53 AM

I enjoyed this poem, Ethel. May your love last forever!

~El Campeador

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

garysgirl

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40 posted 2003-02-19 11:51 AM

I sincerely thank every one of you for your
replies, as well as your votes......

suthern

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41 posted 2003-02-19 03:44 PM

Absolutely lovely, gg. *S* Both the poem and your love. *S*

Munda
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42 posted 2003-02-19 05:14 PM

Such a lovely and touching poem.

Justbleu
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43 posted 2003-02-19 05:50 PM

This is a wonderful treasure....LOVED IT!!!

Bridgette

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44 posted 2003-02-19 07:54 PM

A perfect poem for a wedding gift...beautiful ethel

Magicmystery
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45 posted 2003-02-20 09:17 AM

I like these types of poems.
Nice choice of images ~~~handling the thorns with care~~~together.

That's what love is all about.

Sherry

Cherish the good memories of the past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. But above all... be kind to yourself today.

garysgirl

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Florida, USA

46 posted 2003-02-20 02:05 PM

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
each and every one for reading and your votes. I really do appreciate it.....

Hugs to all,
Ethel

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

47 posted 2003-02-21 12:06 PM

garysgirl - I know I've been on the road for a couple of days and missed this one, but heck I finally saw it and click...

BC

garysgirl

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48 posted 2003-02-21 12:46 PM

Thanks, Bill. I appreciate it....

Jamie
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49 posted 2003-02-21 06:01 PM

Another one that I am sure doesn't need another vote-- but has to get it anyway.

J

There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar.
byron

garysgirl

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50 posted 2003-02-21 06:09 PM

Thank you very much, Jamie. I really appreciate your vote...

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel GG~

Duncan
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51 posted 2003-02-21 06:10 PM

Hey Ethel...Your happy is showing!

garysgirl

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52 posted 2003-02-21 06:12 PM

Hi Duncan

Lighthousebob
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53 posted 2003-02-21 06:58 PM

A big vote for sentiment here. This poem needs to be not only stored in a safe place but be at easy access for reference during your future quiet times together. Lovely Poem.

-Bob

garysgirl

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54 posted 2003-02-21 07:54 PM

Thank you very much, Bob. I appreciate
that very much...

Ethel

Aenimal
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55 posted 2003-02-21 11:06 PM

hugs

RSWells
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56 posted 2003-02-21 11:33 PM

I know you meant every word of this. I hope it has as much meaning in 30 years as it does now.

garysgirl

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57 posted 2003-02-23 09:43 PM

Hugs back to ya, Raph

garysgirl

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58 posted 2003-02-23 09:44 PM

Oh yes, Richard. I do believe that it will...thank you for reading...

Ratleader

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59 posted 2003-02-24 01:18 AM

Like I said, you put your heart into everything you write. An excellent piece of work, this poem -- book material all the way.

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Joyce Johnson

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60 posted 2003-02-24 01:21 AM

A happy, happy poem. I like. Joyce

garysgirl

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61 posted 2003-02-24 10:35 AM

Thank you very much, Ed and Joyce. I appreciate it....

Hugs,
Ethel

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Paul Wilson

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62 posted 2003-02-26 07:54 PM

Ethel~ Enjoyed your words very much...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

garysgirl

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63 posted 2003-02-26 10:01 PM

Thank you very much, Paul...

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Hugs,
Ethel

SmartChick
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64 posted 2003-03-01 11:59 AM

Ethel, This is beautifully written. And, I just want you to know, I wish you everlasting happiness.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

65 posted 2003-03-01 12:39 PM

Ethel..I thought I had this one!!
Oh my..it's so beautiful...and I'm so sorry I'm late!
*Click*

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

garysgirl

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66 posted 2003-03-01 03:54 PM

Thank you Sue and Nancy Lee so much. You are both such sweet friends. I appreciate ya'll so much....

Heart Hugs to both of you,
Ethel

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Auguste

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67 posted 2003-03-01 05:41 PM

Ethel, this truly belongs in the book, my friend.

garysgirl

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68 posted 2003-03-01 08:10 PM

Thank you, Michael. I appreciate it very much..

Heart Hugs,
Ethel

vandana

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69 posted 2003-03-01 09:23 PM

enjoyed

Angel
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70 posted 2003-03-01 11:43 PM

This made my heart smile. Thank you so much for sharing it.

garysgirl

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71 posted 2003-03-02 01:21 PM

Vandana,
I'm glad that you enjoyed it...

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.
Angel,
Thank you for reading and for telling
me that the poem made your "heart smile".
I love that...

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Heart Hugs to you both,
Ethel

DawnG

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72 posted 2003-03-02 11:40 PM

Garysgirl,

A beautiful poem and I hope you and Gary are able to be married soon.

Dawn

garysgirl

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73 posted 2003-03-03 01:56 AM

Thank you very much, Dawn. I really appreciate it...

hugs,
Ethel

nakdthoughts
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74 posted 2003-03-05 03:40 PM

such a romantic *s lovely words
hugs
M

garysgirl

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75 posted 2003-03-05 05:13 PM

Thank you very much, Maureen. I appreciate it..

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~

Khryannalin
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76 posted 2003-03-25 01:09 AM

That was a very touching, and sweet poem.

Katherine

garysgirl

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77 posted 2003-03-25 02:17 AM

Thanks a lot, Katherine.
I appreciate that.

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~

littlewing
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78 posted 2003-03-25 07:45 PM

Ethel!!!! I am in here every day - where has this been hiding!! Sorry I am here so late - is just beautiful - you are soo versatile - glad you submitted . . .

waldopepper
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79 posted 2003-03-25 11:13 PM

A very poignant message of life long relationships. The imagery is captivating and appropriate. If the root is strong then the tree will grow. Very lovely, very true.

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