Poem Inspied By Michaels Painting

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ice
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0 posted 2004-04-16 07:46 AM

A nor-easter is up;
Crashing great swells
Against rock and reef,
Yet the captain must stay
His place at the wheel
Invisible, alone
With the taunts of his fear,
Guiding the ship
Of his spirit and soul,
Through the turbulent mood of the sea.
*
Storm winds bay in sails,
Close behind, above, below
Wails and whips the sea to froth,
Though note the glint of hope
On top, on main and wake.
*
What frosts the clouds is the captains goal,
For where sun shines, there is peace and calm;
Safe harbor for the spirit, and the soul.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2004-04-16 07:53 AM

ice
Well done I'm sure he will enjoy it.

LeeJ
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2 posted 2004-04-16 08:28 AM

yes, I agree, very well done and staying the course, he will indeed be pleased.

Thank you for writing and sharing.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

3 posted 2004-04-16 08:41 AM

Ford, this is wonderful...perhaps we could get Michaels's painting back up here for this one ya think?
And, please be sure to send him the link.
Very well done m'friend.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

To have lived the dream of a love so true...
is to have seen a glimpse of heaven.

scorpio
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4 posted 2004-04-16 09:11 AM

Wonderfully written, Ice. I know Michael will be please to read this and proud.

believe in what your heart feels...

froggy
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Michigan

5 posted 2004-04-16 09:11 AM

Wow!!!! Beautiful my friend.
Nice read this morning.

:-)

See you tomorrow night

Nightshade

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just out of reach

6 posted 2004-04-16 09:49 AM

Very nice - Michael will so enjoy this!
hugs,Chris

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Anderson

Martie

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7 posted 2004-04-16 10:01 AM

This is wonderful, Ford! Thank you so much.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

8 posted 2004-04-16 10:56 AM

an outstanding write, inspired by an outstanding painting; both works of art created by outstanding passionate artists

Susan Caldwell
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9 posted 2004-04-16 11:13 AM

Okay, where are the paintings??

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

Startime55
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10 posted 2004-04-16 11:28 AM

Your words bring to life the painting of which you speak...this is stunningly beautiful...

passing shadows
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11 posted 2004-04-16 12:15 PM

this is awesome...I'm sure that he will love what he has inspired

beautiful

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

12 posted 2004-04-16 12:23 PM

Until we can get one up for all to see...
here is the link to Michael's beautiful painting...
http://members.tripod.com/~augustfire/index.html

Once again, thank you Ford, you did great with this one!

Mysteria

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13 posted 2004-04-16 02:23 PM

I shall forward this to Michael he will be absolutely thrilled! What a lovely poem!

Gentle Spirit
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14 posted 2004-04-16 02:25 PM

What a wonderful writing depicting this beautiful painting by two wonderful artists. You have painted with your words what his brush has painted with each stroke. Magnificent.

Dark Angel
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15 posted 2004-04-16 07:13 PM

Wow...I wish I could write something as beautiful as this..I even heard the speaker's voice.

Excellent imagery.

Michael is going to love this.

I'm keeping it

Maree

Beauty of the world which is soon to perish has two edges, one of laughter and one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.
(by Virginia Woolf)

iliana
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16 posted 2004-04-17 12:40 PM

Really enjoyed this, Ice!

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

17 posted 2004-04-18 10:01 AM

Ford, I've read this several times...
Still haven't quite figured out
how to respond...

so I'll just say

thank you.

Auguste

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By the sea

18 posted 2004-05-23 12:57 PM

You're all much too kind. Thank you in the most sincere way. Ice, thank you as well. You're very kind.

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

JamesMichael
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19 posted 2004-05-23 11:31 PM

Nice to be inspired...James

Margherita
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Eternity

20 posted 2004-05-24 12:21 PM

I am touched by the beauty of your write, dear Ford. While the heart like the ship can experience tremendous storms, the soul is always calm as it is always anchored in the safe harbour of God's love.
Michael Auguste good to see you here! Your painting is a powerful expression of your innermost emotions. I love it. You sail above stormy waters, but you know that calmness will reign again.
Love to both. Margherita

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