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Poet4Christ
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since 2003-02-19

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Oklahoma City

0 posted 2003-04-03 11:08 PM

Dancing Tear Leaves

Soft steps beneath the warming star
over rolling hills of running green
bring us to familiar friends
resting close beside the water's gleam
We pause to share a smile and give
as we inhale their tender sway
The tearful ballet of dancing leaves
brings forth good comfort to the day

So much truth and restful sorrow
live within those weeping leaves
Branches stretch down to brush the green
and whistle the soft gentle notes of spring
We pause to bathe in the giving wind
as it lifts their fragile reaching arms
The tearful ballet of dancing leaves
delivers our love and God's good charm

We applaud with silent smiles
these blessed willows we have found
We watch their branches twist and float
as feathered leaves tickle the laughing ground
Together we shall weep in joy
and worship their dance of giving
The tearful ballet of dancing leaves
gives grace in God's green living

Timothy Work

-for my wife

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Proverbs 28:26

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

1 posted 2003-04-04 03:45 AM

Hello Timothy

The images portrayed through your words were magical and this is a must for the book.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2003-04-04 04:22 AM

I lost a friend by the name of Willow, who was a dancer by occupation and your poem absolutely touched my heart more than I can tell you. The images you created of a ballet in my mind with your descriptions of the branches and the swaying of them, truly was spectacular writing. I hope you do not mind if I send this about to some friends to read.

To be hugged by a friend is wealth beyond words.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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Glen Hope, PA USA

3 posted 2003-04-04 06:33 AM

I love your login name. This poem fills me with a sense of calmness. Gets my vote

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

4 posted 2003-04-04 07:18 AM

Your wife must be a very special woman--as her husband appears to be a very special man!
Beautifully written poem!

Love & Light,
EA

Poet4Christ
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since 2003-02-19

Posts 211
Oklahoma City

5 posted 2003-04-04 08:46 AM

Thank you all so much. Yes I am one of those lucky ones who has a great marriage. Next to God, my wife is my life. She hasn't read this one yet. I hope she will like it. Mysteria please do share it with whomever you like. It always amazes me how the same words can be used differently by God to help different people in so many ways. God bless you all and I sincerely appreciate your votes.

Thanx - Tim

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Proverbs 28:26

NewEnglandlazurlu
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A Mountain Paradise

6 posted 2003-04-04 12:45 PM

This is one of the best poems I've read. I am voting for it and hope it makes it into the book.

Hugs for peace ... Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein

Martie

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7 posted 2003-04-04 01:55 PM

Very beautiful and heart warming...I'd like to see it in the book!

Gentle Spirit
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8 posted 2003-04-04 02:02 PM

This is a beautiful write, and so much peace is felt when reading it. I feel it will definately bring something wonderful to the readers of the book.

I must have had my momma's will
and Gods Amazing Grace...

I'm a survivor....
(Reba)

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2003-04-04 02:18 PM

Poet4Christ
You got my vote.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

10 posted 2003-04-04 02:24 PM

Beautifully written. May it rest upon a leaf of the Refections book.

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

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Washington State

11 posted 2003-04-04 03:14 PM

Lovely. did I read this before? Joyce

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

12 posted 2003-04-04 03:22 PM

This is so lovely...
Your wife is a lucky lady and I know she will love it.
This belongs in Reflections.
~Hugs & a Vote~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Charisma

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since 2000-09-30

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lost in blue pages

13 posted 2003-04-04 03:30 PM

Beautiful!!

Charisma

Poet4Christ
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Oklahoma City

14 posted 2003-04-04 03:34 PM

Joyce you read it in the spiritual section. I hope that is ok. Thank all of you so much for your great responses and of course your votes.. God bless - Tim

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Proverbs 28:26

Denise

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15 posted 2003-04-04 04:05 PM

Very beautifully done, Timothy! This is definitely one for the book!

El_Campeador
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Ohio, USA

16 posted 2003-04-04 05:54 PM

I enjoyed reading this... You've got my vote.

“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

Janet Marie
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17 posted 2003-04-04 06:06 PM

We pause to bathe in the giving wind
as it lifts their fragile reaching arms
The tearful ballet of dancing leaves
=========================

lovely imagery and poetic perspective...
very well done poet sir.
I would love to see this one in the book.

"and when we get to the pearly gates ...
we'll find what we called our sins were just mistakes."

Tom Kimmel

SEA

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with you

18 posted 2003-04-04 06:46 PM

This is beautiful, and the first I have read of your poetry. I too, think this would be lovely in the book!

BSC

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19 posted 2003-04-04 06:55 PM

Ah Poet ~ You have brushed such lovely images with your pen here ~ so beautiful. Bonnie

Honeybee
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20 posted 2003-04-04 08:08 PM

What a beautiful poem, you've touched me very much so and of course you have my vote

Take care,
Melissa~

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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

21 posted 2003-04-04 08:31 PM

Your wife is a lucky lady. Hope she sees this in print!

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

Poet4Christ
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since 2003-02-19

Posts 211
Oklahoma City

22 posted 2003-04-05 07:11 AM

WOW! I never dreamed I would get such a great response from this Post. God bless you all so very much..

Thank you - Tim

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Proverbs 28:26

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

23 posted 2003-04-05 06:06 PM

(smiles) Oh Timothy, this is beautiful, sweet friend, this brought tears to my eyes as she will always be blessed to have you as her special husband forever and you make her so happy! (big hugggsssssss) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Timothy, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

fractal007
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24 posted 2003-04-06 12:55 PM

Nice beautiful poem, from one Christian to another.

2+2=5 for sufficiently large values of 2
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garysgirl

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Florida, USA

25 posted 2003-04-07 03:03 AM

Tim, I thought I had already voted. Sorry.

I have, now...

Ethel/garysgirl

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

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New York

26 posted 2003-04-07 05:02 AM

Tim - I SAW this - amazing imagery - and your wife will be proud . . . xxoo

CocoBaci
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27 posted 2003-04-07 11:02 AM

Beautiful...
I very much enjoyed reading your poem...
Smiles2uPoetFriend
*~coco~*

Justbleu
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Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

28 posted 2003-04-07 11:13 AM

Timothy this is a most wonderful write....
Enjoyed!!!!!
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown

Poet4Christ
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since 2003-02-19

Posts 211
Oklahoma City

29 posted 2003-04-07 11:20 AM

I cannot get over all of the warm responses. Upon finding this site, I was very nervous about posting my work, for I had always just wrote for my own enjoyment, never for others to read. I am so glad that I have. God bless all of you so much. Reading these responses this morning has blessed me so and made this a day that much closer to God.

Thank you - Tim

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Proverbs 28:26

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

30 posted 2003-04-07 02:22 PM

Dear Tim. I can't vote again but here is a bump up. Love, Joyce

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