Open Poetry #29 |
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Us |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
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Us If all the words were dying, and we had to pick just one A word that paints a thousand pictures only half begun If every story always happened once upon a time If life was lived like poetry, with meaning and with rhyme If every thing that ever lived, all started from one seed If all the love there ever was, all started from one need If every single wave began by dropping one small stone If life was just beginning and we both were all alone If every drop that ever fell, all started from one tear If all the wind that ever blew, could blow away the fear If every wild hurricane, all suddenly ensued It still would not be able to, keep all my love from you If all the water in the sea began to flood the hills If all the lightning in the sky came down to test my will If all the ice and snow began to fall upon the earth If all the deserts in my path were there to gauge my worth If all the rivers in the world, washed every bridge away If every mountain tried to get my love for you to stay If all the elegance was in the beauty you behold If all the grace that fell to earth was deep inside your soul If all the feelings we both shared could make the oceans part If you and I were meant to be together from the start If something were to take away the only love I knew I’d paint a million rainbows that would bring me there to you If every sound there ever was, beat gently from within If all the light had blown away and time could not begin If all the words were dying, and we had to pick just one A word that paints a thousand pictures only half begun We would keep the only word our hearts have ever known “Us” would be that special word, that we would call our own [This message has been edited by Richy (10-08-2003 05:22 AM).] |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
Nice job Richy...lot of good thoughts and nice work with the rhymes. Larry |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this was not only a read with lots of harmony but written with great love and awareness, beautifully expressed. Thank you for sharing and good morning! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Beautiful words of love, Richy! |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Richy~ Well, just melt a heart, would ya' ? Someone is VERY VERY lucky to feel this love~ ![]() Well .. make that TWO somebodies ... found within your 'Us'~ Lovely~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Larry ~ Thanks for taking the time Larry, and for the nice reply! Lee J ~ I appreciate that Lee J! That was very kind of you. Good Morning to you too! Martie ~ Always nice to hear from you Martie! Thank You, I appreciate that! Marge ~ Thank You Marge! Your replies are always filled with such spirit! Big Huglet back to you! Thanks Again Everyone! Richy |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Richy, this is absolutely beautiful. My love and I relate to every word of it. You know, we are all very blessed to have found love such as this in this world, my friend. Thank you for sharing this with us. ![]() Hugs ![]() Ethel |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (smiles) Awwwwwwwwwww, this is soooooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, your poetry is always so beautiful and filled with true love! (big hugggsssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, true love will always live no matter what happens, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Richy, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
I like the rhyming and the flow of this. You're both lucky to have each other. ![]() Crystal |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Ethel ~ You really are blessed! Thank You for always having such nice things to say! Hugs to you! Noah ~ It is always so nice to hear from you! Thanks for always being there! Crystal ~ Thank you for stopping by, and for your kind words! It’s really appreciated! Thank You Everyone! Richy |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Smiling at you Richy, wonderfully penned. Maree ![]() fate is not just |
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allamericanjoe Member
since 2003-10-02
Posts 116Iredell county, NC |
Very nice. Your first line cought me and I was there for the whole ride. It was flowing along so smoothly that I was disappointed when the last line was finished. A beautiful poem, and well written. "The greatest gift a father can give to his daughter is to love her mother." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Absolutely breathtaking Richy! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Richy, I love your poetry and you as a person. You are love personified--and a gifted writer. As far as I am concerned, this is today's, "Let Me Count The Ways" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning! ![]() ![]() Linda |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Richy....I want it all, just like this! Aren't you something!!! Applause good poet!! This is such a beautiful love letter~ |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Maree ~ And a beautiful smile it is Maree! Thank You! Allamericanjoe ~ It’s great meeting you Joe! Thanks for the kind words! And welcome to Passions! Nancy ~ Thanks so much Nancy! I’m always glad to hear from you! Linda ~ I love you as a person too! And thank you for what you wrote Linda. That is one of the nicest things anyone’s ever said to me... I’m sincerely touched! Bluesy ~ Yeah me too Bluesy... just like this. And I know you’ll have it like this someday soon, because you really deserve to... Thanks Again Everyone! Richy |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
*sigh* I'll be coming back to read this one over and over. lovely Ranea |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Very beautiful write Richy. TD |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
Richy this is a really romantic poem, great rhyme and structure loved the way it all came together. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Ranea ~ It’s nice to meet you Ranea! And thank you, that was very sweet! Kathleen ~ It is so nice to see you again! I’ve really missed your poetry! Thanks so much for the kind words, I’m glad you liked it! Rosebud ~ I really appreciate that Rosebud! It’s nice meeting you! Thanks Again Everyone! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Wow Richy!! You are an absolute master of the quill. This was outstanding and so very romantic. I hope all is well with you my friend. I submitted a poem in Open Poetry 27 called "Gentlemen of the Quill" and it most definitely applies to you after reading this. "The words of a poet can speak volumes 'tho no words are actually spoken He has the ability to make a connection with the heart" Take care.......Sue I am in motion I am blue Love is an ocean I'm anchored in you - Shawn Mullins [This message has been edited by Suetang (10-11-2003 05:55 PM).] |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Your name should be WordMaster! WOW-- W-ith gift you come O-ut of this world W-ashing us with paintings in word. ![]() Terri~ ![]() Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy your read ![]() |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
This is absolutely lovely...I adore rhyme and the flow just perfect. But ahh, the meaning and love with which it was written, yes,that can be found in every word. An excellent write, Richy. Patricia |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
I think this deserves to go back up to the top. I am in motion |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Sue, your words really warmed my heart! Bless You! Hey, how’s your Spring in Australia coming along! Great I hope! Terri, Word Master Wow huh? That is such a nice compliment! What happened to Funk Master Flash though? lol Seriously, thank you so much! You are too kind, really! Vandana, I always appreciate hearing from you! Thank You Kindly! Patricia, thanks so much! You always say the nicest things! I hope everything is going really well! Sue, Sue, Sue...lol your too funny! Thanks again my friend! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is an exquisite love poem, Richy - I enjoyed every line. I couldn't pick out a favorite if I tried... Except maybe the final couplet, of course... ![]() |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Richy, you have gifted US with a most beautiful write, and I will keep this one to read again and again. What a wonderful poetry friend you are! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm glad this was popped back up, Richard, I missed it the first go around... Very, very nice. Thank you! |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Nan, it is always such a special occasion to hear from you! Thank You so much, it is a real honor! Kacy, your kind words mean a lot to me! Thank you for your nice comments! Karilea, wow! This one must be better then I thought! Thank you for your time, I really appreciate it! Your all too kind. Thanks Again Everyone! |
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