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Robert Joseph
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since 2000-10-07

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South Carolina

0 posted 2004-10-23 07:26 PM

Symone

True, I hold dear the taste
mandarin orange, sweet wafting
of a fragrance brought close --
the lines of her lower lip ever imprinted
to a place of my own keeping.

There I count the steps, one to another
guided remembrance of her form against
the sun.
A cameo cut from crystal -- prism light --
vast, her colors filled me with a want I hoped
never to unlearn.
To walk beside her, my world was untangled
sheltered beneath a canopy of mimosa in bloom.

Still, I hear the sky light's invitation --
Symone, extending her hand in reach of my own
"come to walk the water's edge" she would say.
Her day incomplete, less the cool surf's blanket
splashed freely across her toes.

Yet, the sea's endless call proved more
than her will could withstand
-- a pendulum of constant motion --
each wave spoke mysteries to her heart.
Each shooting star a seed of light --
furrowing deep within the blue toned soul
of her desires.

In her chase of it all, my magic faded.
The ceaseless roll of the ocean's drum
overtook the gentle brush of my words
against her brow.
As the light of yesterday's morning has
passed to the other side of darkness --
there my thoughts run in time.

Robert Joseph
Rev. 2004

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

1 posted 2004-10-23 07:41 PM

OhRJ~
This is sheer elegance~
Softly spoken heart-words~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

Email noles1@totcon.com

Martie

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California

2 posted 2004-10-23 07:47 PM

Robert Joseph

The images you use in this love story are wonderful. So many love stories have sad endings...it is part of what makes romantic I think....the competition with the ocean was a nice touch. Very much enjoyed!

Midnitesun

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Gaia

3 posted 2004-10-23 08:21 PM

What a delightful read. I could see that mimosa, taste a mandarin, feel the gentle lapping of a wave. Well done!

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

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Michigan, USA

4 posted 2004-10-23 08:27 PM

An ocean of emotion here.
Well set, the images reveal the form of thought so very well.
An aching yesterday, celebrated to the peaks of morning.
TD

Robert Joseph
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since 2000-10-07

Posts 491
South Carolina

5 posted 2004-10-24 04:39 AM

Thanks so much, Ladies. I'm pleased to know you enjoyed "Symone."

Robert Joseph

serenity blaze
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6 posted 2005-01-25 01:30 AM

This is elegant.

Gentle and yet stunning, like the wash of surf in the tide.

loved it

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

7 posted 2005-01-25 11:09 AM

Well, didn't recognize your name when I stumbled across this..

I won't forget it now.

Truly, soft and sorrowful ..a beauty that touched me.

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

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

8 posted 2005-01-25 11:30 AM

the lines of her lower lip ever imprinted
to a place of my own keeping.

her colors filled me with a want I hoped
never to unlearn.

so many great lines...

M

*Alli4000*

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The World of Poetry

9 posted 2005-01-25 07:12 PM

Enjoyed!

~Alli~

Happy 2005!

Robert Joseph
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since 2000-10-07

Posts 491
South Carolina

10 posted 2005-01-26 06:04 AM

Thanks so much, each reply is truly appreciated.

Time hasn't allowed my presence here in quite a while, and your recognition surely brings a smile.

Robert Joseph

Tiersdin
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east coast

11 posted 2005-01-26 08:33 AM

Oh,
so very beautiful!

~tier

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

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12 posted 2005-01-26 08:39 AM

physical manifestation of love into a form that is accessible, providing foundation, structure and most importantly, vision. In essence giving the breath of life it needed since conception, which is what you've birthed here...love in human form...outstanding!!!

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

13 posted 2005-01-26 03:05 PM

Such a sad song, Robert...
lovely, and very sad...

Robert Joseph
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since 2000-10-07

Posts 491
South Carolina

14 posted 2005-01-29 07:11 AM

Thanks so much, everyone!

Robert Joseph

*Alli4000*

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The World of Poetry

15 posted 2005-01-29 03:11 PM

Great write...just had to read again.

~Alli~

*AIM = Alli4000* Journal!

Robert Joseph
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since 2000-10-07

Posts 491
South Carolina

16 posted 2005-01-30 06:55 AM

Thank you, Alli...you are most kind.

Robert Joseph

Victoria

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Posts 5869

17 posted 2005-01-30 05:41 PM

Im so happy I peeked in today and what a treat to read your poems again..
You haven't lost your touch Robert.
Beautifully done as always.

~Victoria~

"If music be the food of love, play on." (William Shakespeare)

Robert Joseph
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since 2000-10-07

Posts 491
South Carolina

18 posted 2005-02-01 05:07 AM

Victoria! So good to hear from you again...
Thanks so much!

Robert Joseph

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

19 posted 2005-02-04 06:54 PM

I read the most beautiful poem this evening called

~Gazebo Dreams~

M

Robert Joseph
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since 2000-10-07

Posts 491
South Carolina

20 posted 2005-02-05 01:35 PM

Thanks so much M~
Your kindness is truly appreciated.

Robert Joseph

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