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DavePage
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0 posted 2004-01-18 02:32 AM


Dusk illuminated a small window
Silhouetting a lamp
Lighting the way
To love and respect

Warming a path
Of return
To a lost one
Following a heart’s desire

Calling light
As a beacon
To echo through the darkness
Through the torrent

Sending a signal
To break
The quietness
Of one who waits

Breathing life
Fulfilment
To spirit his strength
To rest in your shadow

Matching your feelings
And understanding
Welcoming the return
Of one he lost


© Copyright 2004 Dave Page - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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1 posted 2004-01-18 02:34 AM


bittersweet piece
DavePage
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2 posted 2004-01-18 03:00 AM


A Suetang poem may be think of a character in a Charles Dickins book and I found it bittersweet writing it - it is not the easiest I've written although I usually write something banal soon afterwards like the sweet after the medicine

She returned to her father and they left the UK and migrated to Australia

regards

Dave

iliana
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3 posted 2004-01-18 03:51 AM


Dave, this was a nice journey you took me on.  Good one! ........hugs to you.
DavePage
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4 posted 2004-01-18 04:08 AM


Thanks

Dave

McLean
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5 posted 2004-01-18 06:17 AM


When it is time
   to wake the house from her rest
I find I'm saddened
   for it's this time I like the best.
The quiet of 3am
   offers tranquility
far more soothing than
   a salty piece of beef jerky!

I enjoyed your poem.  Just this morning when I was romping through the house in search of a midnight snack, I paused to enjoy the stillness of what is normally a landing strip for chaos (I have 3 boys, 11, 6, and 2, who usually have their friends in and out all day long)...anyhow, I thought in that moment of quiet that I should create a poem of this resting home, and how much I enjoy her.  Thanks to your poem this morning, I was relieved of that duty!

Excellent breakfast for me this morning, dear, and I thank you!

McLean

ThisDiamond
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6 posted 2004-01-18 11:41 AM


Wonderful piece...
TD

HopeS
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7 posted 2004-01-18 12:32 PM


Enjoyed reading this .... by the way , I left the UK and emigrated to Australia

Hope

Suetang
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8 posted 2004-01-18 03:42 PM


Hey Dave

I'm so glad my words inspired you to write this, I think you did a great job.

Take care......Sue

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

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9 posted 2004-01-18 03:56 PM



A quiet thought of speak, this.
Very pleasant in its quiet undertones, it is.

DavePage
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10 posted 2004-01-18 04:24 PM


Thanks for your words

Dave

choshi
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11 posted 2004-01-21 08:29 AM


Dave,

You have painted a poignant and haunting scene that matches the emotions you gently guide one through here....~C

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