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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana ![]() |
The King spent years upon crusade While sorcerers some mischief made Taunting whispers came to life Casting much doubt upon his wife Most souls did not want to believe But spells were strong that did deceive And messengers sent to the King Did not, in fact, good tidings bring At long last came the fateful day When warriors arrived home to stay The Queen wore rumors like a shroud As the King paused among the crowd Then from somewhere a voice rang out "Let her speak now, remove all doubt!" So modestly stepped forth the Queen With saddest face he'd ever seen "Cruel accusations I forswear That thou should heed's too much to bear Mine eyes hath not another sought Believe this, sire, or life's for naught." The King gazed into eyes so true No evil could this heart e're do As he gently grasped her hand A darkness lifted from their land. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Very good, suthern...a bit of wisdom while the poems are loading... |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sunshine: Idle hands... needing better outlet than punching computer screen. LOL Thank you! *S* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern, Meter and flow excellent along with the poem. ![]() |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
That your hands are idle more often, would suit me just fine! |
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Steve Motuel Member
since 2003-12-19
Posts 72Bergen auf Ruegen, Germany |
A great poem... sounds like you just watched the film about King Arthur! I particularly liked the flow and balance Well done on a great read Hugs Steve |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
Funny and wise, wise and funny -- me like! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Wonderful poem, Ruth. The sheart peaks truths so loudly that tongues cannot be heard. |
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Kristin Eve Member
since 2004-01-13
Posts 89On, Canada |
i enjoyed this poem... but was she faithful, or just saying she was faithful???? (like a good story...i feel the need to know everything) "Who you are speaks so loudly...I can hardly hear what you are saying" |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Suthern -- that was magical! |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read ![]() |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
"The Queen wore rumors like a shroud" Suthern, I can't think of writing this any more expressively or descriptive! You did a beautiful job putting this poem together. It is lovely. ~Sadelite~ |
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Marsha![]()
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern beloved one, as always when you write I’m stunned at the sheer wonder and ability you have. I would say envious but the fact you are entirely too talented for me to be jealous of precludes that, besides which you are also one of my sweetest and dearest friends. Thank you for the beautiful way you present such art to my eyes darling one reading you is always a pleasure. And the wisdom in this beauty is simply awesome I love it darling one as always Mushy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (sigh) Who knows what other miracles and blessings spontaneously burst while the poems load up, they are probably where we least expect it but the whole world revolves around the poet! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Are you on AOL too?? ![]() How wonderful of you to clear my name poetically!!! LMAO what??? not about the Queen moth??? ROFL ![]() I was just telling a friend, I wish I'd have had HALF the fun I been accused of. ![]() ( BRAT???) MOI??? heh Well...your slow comp pain is our gain..this was a treat to read aloud!! As always your gift of cadence is a pleasure. ![]() How foolish must man be, not to be impressed by mountains and trees |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
echoing the above |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
suthern lady, my friend, this is amazing. (and I also echo all of the above...) Also, I love all the truths you sprinkled around in here, like these....... "Cruel accusations I forswear That thou should heed's too much to bear Mine eyes hath not another sought Believe this, sire, or life's for naught." The King gazed into eyes so true No evil could this heart e're do As he gently grasped her hand A darkness lifted from their land. Wouldn't it be nice to have a world without gossip and rumors? ![]() Love ya, sweet lady, ![]() |
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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
I love the write Suthern as always you deliver a wondrous compelling write to marvel. Thank you for the wonderful share!! |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Oh Ruthie...girl, this is as perfect as it gets. Rhyme, meter, flow...woo-hoo, I love this. And this while waiting for poems to load...woman, I bow to your greatness! Patricia |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
You should get caught "waiting" more often...simply magical ~C |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernFriend~ I *smile* at the beauty of you~ ![]() *Huglets* ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Queen LongJohn?.....Someday, after I die and and am reincarnated, I hope I can write like this.....my luck I'll come back as a cockroach or something though...well done gal... |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You are all so wonderful... you just can't imagine how much I appreciate your responses... or how floored I am to get them! LOL As for those wishing me still MORE waiting time... a heartfelt :--)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LOL My computer doesn't need any encouragement! LOL Thank you very much for enjoying my little ditty... I truly appreciate all of you! *S* |
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