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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2006-05-15 09:24 PM

Gems and Jewels, Diamonds and Pearls...
Tokens of wealth of our earth, craved for,
fought for, searched for, slain for...and more.

Entrust to the warrior these baubles of
death’s grasp, shimmering brightly,
sparkling....smooth riches that have
been sought for centuries.

For it is not gems nor jewels, diamonds
or pearls I hunger for.

The warmth
of a soft gloved hand, the shimmer of
an eye that casts a ray of joy,
the whispered heartfelt love of another,
the sound of a babe’s breath in slumber.
The smoothness of silken skin, freshly
cleansed beneath the glint of a waterfall.
The feel of newly fallen snow upon a
rosy cheek. The joyful shreik of a child
at play. A dream's breathless feel as
one soars into clouds filled with God's
energy.

These gifts are more priceless than
any stone, any precious metal...any
kingdom or crown, for they are life, life
as it should be...for all time, till life
ceases and becomes again a small but
priceless part of our earth..

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

1 posted 2006-05-15 09:41 PM

Beautiful Magnus my friend !
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

2 posted 2006-05-16 12:08 PM

Oh, yes, Magnus, you speak of the worthwhile things in life and this -

"A dream's breathless feel as
one soars into clouds filled with God's
energy."

Perhaps really and truly only comes once in a lifetime but then again once is enough.

Enjoyed your penning very much!
Helen

Klassy Lassy
Member Elite

since 2005-06-28

Posts 2187
Oregon

3 posted 2006-05-16 10:55 AM

"life as it should be, for all time..."

Barry, and you have caught it all in a heartbeat!

~ Klassy

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

4 posted 2006-05-16 01:05 PM

So very true. If only everyone saw it this way, what a wonderful world we would have!

- Owl

Bodger
Senior Member

since 2005-06-12

Posts 1260
Tolerance for a short time

5 posted 2006-05-16 02:26 PM

I really like this

I like the contrast, I like the thought, I like the words

Dave

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2006-05-16 03:39 PM

Beautiful Barry...so very very beautiful.
I am in awe.
~Sending big hugs your way~

~ Trace my body with your words,
in doing so, you touch my heart ~

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

7 posted 2006-05-17 09:32 PM

"A dream's breathless feel as
one soars into clouds filled with God's
energy."

_______________________________________

YES! Beautiful!
Yet another wonderful, inspiring poem you've penned - you truly do have talent. I'm beginning to love seeing the world through your eyes.

But Barry, who gave you permission to keep on impressing me

First, "I Might Never" and now this - excuse me while I fill my libary up with another poem of yours

hehe

Melissa~

Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world!

picturegramic
Member

since 2006-05-16

Posts 112

8 posted 2006-05-18 12:11 PM

Magnus, I do believe you know the true riches and jewels of this world. Well written, well said, well treasured!
keep writing,
picturegramic

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

9 posted 2006-05-18 04:20 AM

I know the hunger

perhaps we will both be full soon

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

10 posted 2006-05-18 10:05 AM

Barry, I join the ranks of all the women who swoon while reading your poems of love.
They stir the senses ~ and the soul.

I gift thee with a beauteous rose for your beautiful words.

Linda

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2006-05-18 10:46 AM

Barry/very...

"These gifts are more priceless than
any stone, any precious metal"

So true dear friend...beautifully captured!

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

12 posted 2006-05-18 10:51 AM

These gifts are more priceless than
any stone, any precious metal...any
kingdom or crown, for they are life, life
as it should be...for all time, till life
ceases and becomes again a small but
priceless part of our earth..

as priceless as your heart...

wonderful write

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