In Anticipation Of It All (inkedgoddess & Bill Charles)

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Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

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highways, & byways, for now

0 posted 2003-07-19 05:28 PM

"IN ANTICIPATION OF IT ALL"
by Inkedgoddess & Bill Charles
~~~~
Something suspended
one lone note hanging; for
in the distance
you could hear another
star-crossed love song play
from deep within,

a stir began,
one spark acknowledged,
shadows embrace below a joggers trail,
as two strangers run in silence
exchanging the glances of first intrigue
and then
a smile, a nod, and finally
a “good morning”
with expectation
of perhaps more,

but so forlorn the trees
now encircle only
silent footprints,
as renovations
on the country road
have closed the path
and I’m left to wonder
which fork did the
blue-eyed jogger take…

One is left wanting
in this a melody,
as a love song from deeper
inside sings out,
if one listens to the
longing whispers,

an awakening is naught
only to become what
might between two
strangers lost but in
need, eyes gaze, hands
reach, but not taken,
a ‘good morning’ lost
not to be known, but
in anticipation of it all
a desire is of more,

but then I awaken and the
dream leaves, nothing left
but silence, for
I travel the path of lovers
in shadows, and I’m poignant
with wonderment of what
could have been if the path
marked by longing would
I have taken…
~~~~

[This message has been edited by Bill Charles (07-19-2003 09:51 PM).]

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

1 posted 2003-07-19 05:34 PM

bill......thanks for the top billing and it was a pleasure......
yes, those darn forks in the road, how do we ever know at the time which one to love?

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

2 posted 2003-07-19 05:38 PM

I have been waiting for this . . .
Beautiful you guys and what a pleasant meeting of the minds . . .
Ohh to think of all the forks never taken . . . makes me dizzy

Nice job guys
*smiling here*
xxoo

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

3 posted 2003-07-19 05:38 PM

Congrats you two on one lovely duet!! Enjoyed it muchly. Chris

"At one glance
I love you
With a thousand hearts."

— Mihri Hatun, Turkish poet

Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

4 posted 2003-07-19 06:58 PM

I travel the path of lovers
in shadows, and I’m poignant
with wonderment of what
could have been if the path
marked by longing would
I have taken…

I have read this wonderful piece several times...savoring its beauty. This is indeed incredible writing. I could have quoted the entire poem...the line above just struck me.

You two have created excellence.

Patricia

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2003-07-19 07:13 PM

Two beauties combined and the result is just awesome.
Love to both, Margherita

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2003-07-19 07:20 PM

Fantastic harmony here you two!
Please du-et again soon!?
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before ~

Ivy Rose
Senior Member

since 2001-12-29

Posts 1300
MA, USA

7 posted 2003-07-19 08:19 PM

This is a genuine work of art. A duet of beauty about the chance of love that comes in a second, that crosses our paths and our hearts carried on the wings of the Almighty.
Wonderful poem, you two. ***Ivy Rose

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2003-07-19 09:08 PM

Simply superb!

Congratulations on a fine collaboration!

Hugs'n smiles,
Linda

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

9 posted 2003-07-19 10:21 PM

an awakening is naught
only to become what
might between two
strangers lost but in
need, eyes gaze, hands
reach, but not taken,
a ‘good morning’ lost
not to be known, but
in anticipation of it all
a desire is of more,

but then I awaken and the
dream leaves, nothing left
but silence, for
I travel the path of lovers
in shadows, and I’m poignant
with wonderment of what
could have been if the path
marked by longing would
I have taken…

Michele and Bill, this is so beautiful. A
great duet. I enjoyed reading it.

Hugs to you both

Ethel

angelblueyes
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since 2003-07-19

Posts 2148
Oklahoma

10 posted 2003-07-19 10:29 PM

You both did an excellent job and make a fabulous pair to read.This was great.
angelblueyes

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

11 posted 2003-07-19 10:30 PM

What a wonderful present from two of my favorite inspirations!
Great duet, and a wonderful write. TD

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

12 posted 2003-07-20 05:26 AM

Very nice writing...James

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

13 posted 2003-07-20 07:49 AM

thanks for replying, i am a first timer at this, and i have to thank the king of romance, the smooth one, bill charles, for
easing me into it with his signature style

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

14 posted 2003-07-20 08:59 AM

A beautiful blending of two fine talented poets...may we expect more in the future?

believe in what your heart feels...

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

15 posted 2003-07-20 11:04 PM

Outstanding poem you two.
Enjoyed the intrigue, the anticipation
the gaze, and especially the good morning.

And this...

One is left wanting
in this a melody,
as a love song from deeper
inside sings out,
if one listens to the
longing whispers,

So nice, you two are a compliment to poetry.

Bravo bravo~

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

16 posted 2003-07-21 06:38 AM

thank you o blondielocks,
and i cant stress enough what a pleasure it was to work with that blue eyed soul, smooth man of love, mr. bill charles....

bklynboy
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since 2002-12-15

Posts 660
florida

17 posted 2003-07-21 07:48 AM

Sometimes 2 heads are better than one in creating good "stuff". Two talented writers, one terrific piece.

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

18 posted 2003-07-21 09:37 AM

nice write

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

19 posted 2003-07-23 06:56 AM

bklyn........glad u approve
and thank you vandana, glad u enjoyed

dreambuilder
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since 2003-03-23

Posts 319
caddyshack

20 posted 2003-07-23 10:05 PM

wow how did I miss this
great write you two

but then I awaken and the
dream leaves, nothing left
but silence, for
I travel the path of lovers
in shadows, and I’m poignant
with wonderment of what
could have been if the path
marked by longing would
I have taken…
~~~~
well written
& lol - made me want to take jogging back up

. . . all that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream . . .

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

21 posted 2003-07-23 10:10 PM

Beautifully done, you two.
Hugs,
~Vicky
"My friends are my estate."
~Emily Dickinson

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