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serenity blaze
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0 posted 2004-06-15 04:44 AM


If I could give you
just one tenth
of all the love
you've given me
then every bird
that has known cage
would know the blessed
stretch of wing
and the wind
permitting glide
the spiraling
that feeds the tide
if I could count every time
you've replaced my tears with smile
then poets would not lack for rhyme
as every blank page life be writ
in a script of holiness
sang oration by the priests
angels--ANGELS! sing glory
sowing seeds to those who hear...

The ocean knows your name--
she sings--
sensuality, she weeps
"Janet..."
Janus like the waves--
one face laughing
one face grieves
secrets
in the gifts she brings
shells and necklaces of green
urging ever generous:
"Take it - take it --
this is yours..."
etchings
left
upon the shore
as the tide foams home to sea
taunting with the longing
free
"This is Jan."
Janet Marie
curling in the waves
she pleads:

"Write for me for some poetry."

as if I could compete with that.

*  *  *

Happy Birthday my beloved girlie.



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Dark Angel
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1 posted 2004-06-15 06:03 AM


Beautiful Karen... Happy Birthday Dear Janet Marie.



Maree

The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change.
~Stevie Nicks~

Sunshine
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2 posted 2004-06-15 06:45 AM



As if anyone could compete
with this?  Oh, but we'll try...
just to see you go waka waka...

Happy Birthday, Janet Marie...

Serenity?

You outdid you, again!

Kit McCallum
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3 posted 2004-06-15 07:18 AM


Karen, I can think of nothing more beautiful, than this lovely tribute to JM on this special day. What a wonderful and heartfelt write! She is indeed a special woman.  

Happy Birthday JM!

Best wishes to you both,
/Kit

LeeJ
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4 posted 2004-06-15 08:07 AM


this was beautiful, like a new birthday song first heard by one walking along the ocean, hand in hand with beauty

Lovely

Janet Marie
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5 posted 2004-06-15 08:07 AM


then every bird
that has known cage
would know the blessed
stretch of wing
and the wind
permitting glide
the spiraling
that feeds the tide
==========================


"Take it - take it --
this is yours..."
etchings
left
upon the shore
as the tide foams home to sea
taunting with the longing
free

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"As if I could compete"???
Is that what you said????

Oh baby....
what would I do without you...
When ever such love and spirit is shared, I always feel like (my)words lack to convey the truth of the heart felt emotions..but, they(words) couldnt possibly lack if they can touch me as these have.Thank you for this ...
I love ya KA...for all that you are and share with me...for all that we found in between the lines and the behind the mirrors of rhyme.


Enchantress
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Canada eh.
6 posted 2004-06-15 08:07 AM


Karen, a beautiful poem for a beautiful lady on a very special day.

Once again Janet Marie....Happy Birthday.

Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that.
Something from the sea, whichever one I'm near.
When I stray too far from beachland, it calls me back

Soleil Noir
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7 posted 2004-06-15 09:13 AM


The ocean knows your name--
she sings--
sensuality, she weeps
"Janet..."

~*~

Smiling...HB, girl...

Sadelite
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8 posted 2004-06-15 09:20 AM


absolutely wonderful poetry, Serenity Blaze!
Beautiful imagery!
              Sadelite

Paula Finn
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missouri
9 posted 2004-06-15 09:27 AM


BEAUTIFUL
Elizabeth Santos
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10 posted 2004-06-15 09:37 AM


Marvelous !
Exquisite in so many ways
what an amazing tribute to Janet Marie
What a treasure you have offered to us all

THank you, thank you, for this wonderful piece.
You are a goddess of poetry

Liz

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just out of reach
11 posted 2004-06-15 09:42 AM


Simply awesome Karen.

Happy Birthday dear Janet Marie !!

Hugs & Best Wishes, Chris

iliana
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12 posted 2004-06-15 10:46 AM


W O W, Karen -- awesome, awwwwesome poem!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANET MARIE!   .....jo

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13 posted 2004-06-15 11:00 AM


I cannot even imagine how thrilled JM must be with this phenomenal piece of personal poetry! Absolutely delightful read!

Happy birthday Janet Marie!
Birthday Cake
Linda


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14 posted 2004-06-15 11:03 AM


What a wonderful birthday poem,
Happy Birthday to you sweet lady.
Sandra

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15 posted 2004-06-15 03:11 PM


This is a "wait until I get home" acknowledgement of reading your tribute to our "Grande Dame" of poetry, Happy Birthday JM!
vlraynes
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16 posted 2004-06-15 04:35 PM



Karen?...

I think this may very well be one of the
most beautiful things I've ever read...smile

This is an absolutely gorgeous gift to an
absolutely gorgeous moth... just perfect...

You touched my heart with this one...

Love and hugs to you both...

Happy Birthday, my mothyfriend...

"When the power of love overcomes the love
of power the world will know peace."
--Jimi Hendrix

icebox
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in the shadows
17 posted 2004-06-15 06:04 PM


"The ocean knows your name--"

Of course!  She knows us all.

This was a great treat to read.

*grin*

Martie
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18 posted 2004-06-15 08:03 PM


Karen

Such a beautiful poem and friendship!  

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Gaia
19 posted 2004-06-16 01:51 AM


Janet, you really are a magical moth. I always smile when reading one of your replies, as they go straight to the heart.
Susan Caldwell
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20 posted 2004-06-22 12:06 PM


What a wonderful birthday gift!

Beautiful Karen!  

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

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21 posted 2004-06-22 12:08 PM


damn Karen, every time, and I DO mean everytime that I read you I am truly in awe of your talent and heart.  Yer amazin ya know??     This gifting to a very special moth is just wonderful.
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